Roland DGA Introduces Direct Part-Marking Device

Roland DGA Corp. has expanded its impact printer line with the MPX-90M, a direct part-making tool designed specifically for use in medical device manufacturing. The MPX-90M imprints surgical instruments and tools with permanent GS1 DataMatrix barcodes, so that manufacturers can comply with new, stricter regulations over the supply chain.
 
“The MPX-90M meets all 2012 U.S. Food & Drug Administration requirements for Unique Device Identification,” said Hiroshi Ono, group product manager for Roland  “Designed for accuracy and efficiency, the MPX-90M makes it easy for manufacturers to properly identify new and existing tools for tracking and traceability, a critical factor in ensuring patient safety.”
 
The MPX-90M uses a diamond-tipped stylus to directly imprint on titanium, stainless steel and other hard metals up to 200 HV. Users can imprint up to 26 digits of information inside an area as small as one square millimeter.

Software is included that converts numerical data into 2D DataMatrix barcodes in GS1 and other formats. In addition, the MPX-90M imprints numbers, text, symbols, logos, photos, QR codes and other graphics with precision. Variable data printing automates the serialization process, making it easy to mark each tool with a unique barcode, serial number or production date.
 
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Roland DGA Corp. serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corp. in Hamamatsu, Japan.