Senodis provides durable, machine-readable marking and identification solutions for demanding industrial manufacturing. Their CeraCode® technology uses specialized inks and image processing to ensure component traceability, even after exposure to extreme temperatures or deformation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Industrial manufacturing processes, particularly those involving high temperatures, harsh environments, or significant material deformation, present challenges in reliably marking and tracking components. This lack of robust identification hinders effective quality control, process optimization, and lifecycle management.
Solution
Senodis provides integrated marking and identification solutions designed for demanding industrial applications. Their core offering, CeraCode®, utilizes specialized inks and printing technologies to create durable, machine-readable marks on materials like metals and ceramics, even after exposure to extreme temperatures up to 1,800°C. For applications where markings may be deformed or partially destroyed, CeraCode® Flex employs advanced image processing and proprietary DescriptorID technology to generate unique digital fingerprints, ensuring traceability throughout the entire product lifecycle. This approach enables precise tracking of material batches, process parameters, and component history, thereby enhancing quality assurance and facilitating process improvements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and energy, who require robust part identification and traceability for quality control, process optimization, and compliance.
Features
- CeraCode® inks: High-temperature resistant (up to 1,800°C) inorganic particle-based inks for durable marking on metals and ceramics.
- DescriptorID technology: Image processing and database matching to create unique digital fingerprints of markings, enabling identification even after deformation or partial destruction.
- Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers: Suitable for small markings (<10mm) on ceramics and metals, offering high speed and low ink consumption.
- Drop-on-Demand (DoD) printers: For larger markings (>10mm) on materials like steel and aluminum, with variable nozzle configurations and print distances.
- Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printers: Versatile for various materials, available as stationary or handheld units, supporting multiple lines of print.
- Specialized inks for 3D metrology: High-contrast, precise inks for applying patterns used in dimensional analysis of formed parts.
- Tamper-proof marking solutions: Software plugins that enhance standard markings with additional security layers for authenticity verification.
- Software Services: Development of image recognition software, predictive maintenance analytics, automation, and API integration for MES/ERP systems.
- Integration support: Tailored concepts for integrating marking systems into existing or new production lines, including data connectivity.
- Service and maintenance: Digital and on-site support, including automated remote diagnostics and full-service packages for marking and identification systems.