What's the Difference Between CO2 and UV Laser Printing?

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Laser printing, also referred to as laser etching, laser marking or laser writing, is used in the pharmaceutical industry to imprint a logo or other identifying mark onto the surface of a soft gelatin capsule or tablet. When printing for the pharma industry, it’s important that products are clearly marked, without error.

Our printers allow you to add your name, logo, dosage, or any other identifying information to your products. With pinpoint precision, the quality and crispness of our laser printers is unparalleled. We use two types of laser printers UV and CO2. UV and CO2 laser printing might seem like they are the same but their differences change the product result.

Comparing Laser Types

UV Laser

  • The UV Laser Writer can laser write an alphanumeric, logo or trademark on a tablet, soft gelatin capsule, or caplet only containing titanium dioxide (TiO2)
  • TiO2 changes the color of the lasered area

CO2 Laser

  • The CO2 Laser Writer can laser write an alphanumeric, trademark logo, or symbol, soft gelatin capsule, or caplet.
  • The print is etched into the product

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

We adhere to or surpass the strictest regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their approach to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations.

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All of our laser marking machines can be set up with a UV or CO2 Laser. Contact our team to ask question and connect with us to find out what solution will be best for your product.

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