DataLase and Mundi enter partnership

Mundi Technology and DataLase will combine their knowledge in the development and design of laser marking technology to provide ‘revolutionary’ in-line digital printing systems.

Mundi manufactures the MundiScan laser which is suitable for printing labels, boxes, glass, sachets, film and PET packaging. Mundi lasers are applied in breweries, soda factories, chocolate and sweets factories, pharmaceutical companies and glass factories, as well as food and non-food companies.

DataLase technology uses patented laser reactive pigments that are incorporated into a coating which is conventionally printed on to a product or package, without the need for any additional printing equipment to be purchased by the printer converter. When exposed to a low power laser, in-line at the point of manufacturing, packing or filling, a color change reaction is generated resulting in a high definition, premium quality digital print. The DataLase technology enables high-speed, fast turnaround printing, which is ideal for late-stage customization and real time marketing, the company said, and maximizes relevance to the consumer and value to the brand owner.

Whilst Mundi works with customers and distributors around the world, the majority of the company’s business is conducted in the Benelux region. To date, the independent company has installed more than 500 lasers globally.

Mark Naples, DataLase vice president of business development for Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, said: ‘Mundi Technology has established a strong customer base within the Benelux region over the past 20 years which will support DataLase’ objectives of strengthening our strategic position there too. Both companies share very similar aims in terms of optimizing customer production lines to ensure they get the very best from their technology and printing.

‘In addition, by working together we can look to offer customers highly advanced complete solutions for their needs, making business convenient and easy to do.’

DataLase has offices in the UK, Japan and USA, with exclusive distribution in Asia by SpeciaLase, based in Tokyo.

Read more about DataLase in L&L issue 3, 2016