The automotive industry is placing increasingly stringent demands on the performance of laser marking and engraving solutions, which must not only meet established traceability requirements but also comply with the latest functional requirements. With the introduction of the Euro 7 standard, which imposes strict limits on brake dust emissions, manufacturers have integrated wear indicators (EasyCheck) to precisely monitor brake disc lifespan. In this context, LASIT has developed a complete solution for laser engraving these indicators using ultra-short pulse (picosecond) laser technology, which is now regarded as the industry benchmark due to its precision, repeatability, and flexibility.
The collaboration between IPG and LASIT is deeply rooted: since 2006, these two technology partners have been jointly developing innovative solutions for the industrial laser marking sector. LASIT is one of the world's earliest fiber laser integrators and remains a global leader in the field, integrating over 500 laser sources annually. Such a large production volume makes LASIT one of IPG's largest global partners in the industrial laser marking sector.
Over the past five years, LASIT has developed and deployed over 50 systems specifically designed for EasyCheck marking on automotive components. These systems successfully utilize IPG's picosecond laser technology to meet the diverse application requirements and production volume demands of major European manufacturers.
IPG's picosecond laser technology has proven to be the ideal solution for EasyCheck applications, as it offers:
- Precise ablation depth control with no thermal damage to the material
- Excellent surface quality with sharp edges and no burrs
- High processing speed while maintaining the required precision
- Wide applicability across different types of coatings
- Mature technical capabilities
LASIT's years of experience in the EasyCheck industry have enabled them to develop:
Management software for achieving full process traceability
An integrated laser profilometry system for automated quality control
Fully automated loading and unloading cycles
Interface connectivity with enterprise ERP and MES systems
The EasyCheck equipment system equipped with IPG picosecond lasers consistently ensures:
Depth control: Consistently maintains 90µm ±5µm across thousands of samples
Process stability: 100% of production remains within the 3σ statistical control range
Optimized cycle time: Suitable for large-scale industrial production
The proven advantages of IPG picosecond lasers in EasyCheck applications include:
- Long-term reliability: Capable of operating for thousands of hours
- Consistent engraving quality: Maintained even at high processing speeds
- Wide operating window: Suitable for various types of coatings
- IPG's recent visit has strengthened the strategic partnership
Recently, IPG's contact persons for LASIT, Luca Longoni and Elena Marani, visited the LASIT factory. This visit confirmed the solidity of the strategic partnership between the two parties and their shared commitment to developing increasingly powerful solutions for the automotive industry.
This visit provided an opportunity to summarize achievements and plan future technological developments to meet the automotive market's growing demands for traceability and quality control.
Leading experience in the automotive industry
The partnership between LASIT and IPG has become a benchmark in the automotive industry, as evidenced by:
Installed base: Over 50 EasyCheck engraving systems manufactured
Mature experience: Five years of continuous development and optimization
Cutting-edge technology: Utilizing IPG picosecond lasers to achieve the highest precision
Comprehensive support: From design to after-sales service
This mature experience, combined with a strategic partnership with the world's leading fiber laser source manufacturer, assures automotive customers that their solutions always represent the cutting edge of the industry and can continuously integrate the latest technological advancements.
