TYKMA Electrox Scorpion – Integration Laser for Automated Laser Marking

TYKMA Electrox Scorpion is an industrial MOPA fibre laser designed for integration into automated production lines, machine cells and customised marking systems. With an integrated controller, network connectivity and I/O for automation, Scorpion can operate independently without a permanently connected control PC – providing a robust solution for fast and repeatable laser marking in industrial production.

Fibre Laser Designed for Industrial Integration

Scorpion is designed for manufacturers and system integrators who need to incorporate laser marking directly into production equipment.

Instead of a complete standalone workstation, Scorpion provides a compact laser system that can be integrated exactly where the marking process needs to take place.

Typical installations include:

• Automatiserade produktionslinjer
• Robotic cells
• Assembly stations
• Special-purpose machines
• Automated marking cells
• Test and inspection stations
• Customised production systems
• Machines with integrated traceability

Scorpion can therefore become an automated process step within a larger production solution.

20 or 50 W MOPA Fibre Laser

The current Scorpion platform is available with 20 or 50 W MOPA fibre laser.

MOPA technology allows the laser parameters to be adapted according to the material and required marking result.

This makes Scorpion suitable for applications ranging from fast contrast marking and machine-readable codes to engraving and other industrial marking processes.

The choice between 20 and 50 W depends on factors such as:

• Material
• Marking size
• Required result
• Engraving depth
• Marking time
• Production rate

Higher power is not automatically the best choice for every application.

LMI will help you select the appropriate laser power and optics based on the component, material and required cycle time.

High Precision and Repeatability

Scorpion is designed for demanding production environments where marking needs to remain consistent from one product to the next.

TYKMA uses proprietary beam-steering technology designed to provide high precision and repeatability in high-volume production applications.

This is particularly important for applications such as:

• Data Matrix codes
• Small serial numbers
• Detailed product information
• Logos
• Electronic components
• Automotive components
• Products with demanding traceability requirements

A stable optical process makes it easier to maintain consistent marking quality throughout long production runs.

Integrated Controller – No Permanently Connected Control PC Required

One of Scorpion’s key features is its standalone functionality.

Marking programs can be stored directly in the system’s integrated controller. The laser therefore does not require a separate PC to remain permanently connected on the production line.

Once the correct programs have been created and transferred, the production equipment can control the marking sequence.

This provides several practical advantages:

• Less external hardware in the production cell
• Simpler installation
• Fewer computers to manage
• More robust production environment
• Easier automation

This makes Scorpion particularly attractive for series production where the system operates continuously as part of an automated machine.

Handheld Control Panel

Scorpion features a handheld control panel for laser operation and selection of marking programs.

The operator can therefore manage important functions locally without using a separate computer for every operation.

This is useful for:

• Product changeovers
• Marking program selection
• Installation
• Service
• Test runs
• Troubleshooting

The combination of local control and automated operation provides a flexible system for industrial production.

Network Connectivity for Program Management

Scorpion can be connected to the company network.

This allows technicians and programmers to manage and update marking programs without having to work directly at the laser system.

This can be particularly valuable in factories where several laser systems are installed at different locations throughout the production environment.

Program changes can be managed more centrally while the laser system itself continues to operate independently on the production line.

I/O for automated control

Scorpion features discrete I/O for automated control.

This allows the laser system to exchange signals with the machine’s PLC or other control systems.

A typical production sequence could be:

1. The component is transported to the marking position.
2. A sensor verifies that the component is in place.
3. The correct marking program and product data are selected.
4. The PLC sends a start signal to the laser.
5. Scorpion performs the marking process.
6. The laser sends a completion signal back to the machine.
7. The component proceeds to the next production stage.

Laser marking therefore becomes an automated process within the production flow.

TCP/IP Communication with External Systems

For more advanced automation solutions, Scorpion also supports TCP/IP communication.

TYKMA’s standardised TCP/IP protocol can be used for communication with third-party software, databases and external devices.

This enables solutions where marking data can be retrieved from:

• Production databases
• Higher-level control systems
• MES systems
• Customer-specific applications
• Barcode readers
• Other production equipment

Each component can therefore automatically receive the correct information without requiring the operator to enter marking data manually.

Permanent Traceability Marking

Scorpion is particularly well suited to automated traceability marking.

The system can be used for:

• Serial numbers
• Part numbers
• Data Matrix codes
• QR codes
• Barcodes
• UID information
• Production dates
• Batch numbers
• Logos
• Inspection information
• Other variable product data

Because the information is generated digitally, the marking can change automatically from one product to the next.

This makes Scorpion particularly suitable for production lines where every component requires a unique identity.

Marking Metals and Engineering Plastics

MOPA fibre laser technology is suitable for a wide range of industrial materials.

Typical materials include:

• Stainless steel
• Steel
• Aluminium
• Anodised aluminium
• Titanium
• Brass and other metals
• Carbide
• Many engineering plastics
• Painted materials
• Coated components

TYKMA describes Scorpion as suitablefor many markiung applications on both metals and plastics

The exact result depends on the material, surface treatment, laser parameters and selected optics.

For new materials, LMI can carry out sample marking to verify the result and cycle time.

Focus Finder Simplifies Installation

Scorpion features an integrated Focus Finder to help establish the correct working distance between the laser head and the component.

Correct focusing is essential for stable marking quality and repeatable results.

The function is particularly useful during:

• Installation
• Modification of production equipment
• Fixture changes
• Changes in component geometry
• Service and adjustment

Once the system has been integrated and fixtured, the correct working distance can be maintained mechanically within the production equipment.

Compact Laser Head for Machine Integration

Scorpion is designed for integration even where installation space is limited.

TYKMA offers a compact scan head, while the controller is compatible with 19-inch rack mounting.

This gives the machine designer greater freedom to position the laser head close to the marking location while installing the controller in a more suitable location within the machine or electrical cabinet.

This is particularly important in special-purpose machinery where space around the component may be limited.

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Scorpion is air-cooled and therefore requires no separate water-cooling system.

TYKMA describes the system as air-cooled with low maintenance requirements

This simplifies machine integration because fewer external systems need to be installed.

Fibre laser technology also generally provides:

• Low maintenance requirements
• Long service life
• Low energy consumption
• No regular laser alignment
• Few consumable parts

For automated production, this is important because high availability is often just as important as marking speed.

Laser Marking Without Consumables

Laser marking creates the information directly on the surface of the component.

The process therefore normally requires no:

• Labels
• Ink
• Paint
• Solvents
• Mechanical marking tools

This reduces the need for ongoing consumables and can simplify automated production processes.

There is also no label that can subsequently detach from the component.

Typical Applications

TYKMA Electrox Scorpion is particularly suitable for:

• Automatiserade produktionslinjer
• Machine integration
• Robotic cells
• Special-purpose machines
• Automated marking systems
• High-volume production
• Industrial traceability
• Automotive components
• Electronics
• Machine components
• Metal products
• Engineering plastic components
• Tools and industrial products
• Serial numbers and part numbers
• Data Matrix codes
• QR codes
• UID marking
• Variable product information

Advantages of TYKMA Electrox Scorpion

• Designed for industrial integration
• 20 or 50 W MOPA Fibre Laser
• High Precision and Repeatability
• Integrated controller
• Can operate without a permanently connected PC
• Internal storage of marking programs
• Handheld Control Panel
• Network-based program management
• TCP/IP communication
• Discrete I/O for automation
• Integrated Focus Finder
• Compact scan head available
• 19-inch rack-compatible controller
• Air-cooled
• Low maintenance requirements
• Suitable for automated high-volume production

Scorpion or LaserGear QUBE?

Both Scorpion and LaserGear QUBE are Class 4 fibre laser systems that can be integrated into machinery and customised production systems.

The main difference lies in how the systems are designed to be controlled and operated.

LaserGear QUBE is a compact and flexible integration platform that normally connects to a Windows PC via USB. It is particularly suitable for straightforward machine integration, customised workstations and open Class 4 applications.

Scorpion, on the other hand, features an integrated controller, program storage, handheld control panel and network functionality, allowing the system to operate more independently in an automated production environment.

For continuous automated production where the need for a separate control PC should be minimised, Scorpion may therefore be the more suitable solution.

Scorpion or Vereo Smart?

Scorpion and Vereo Smart are more closely related in terms of functionality.

Both are integration lasers with integrated control and features designed for automated production.

Scorpion focuses on robust standalone operation, high precision, repeatability and straightforward automation using its control panel, network connectivity, TCP/IP and I/O.

Vereo Smart places an even stronger emphasis on modern network-based system management, with a web-based interface, integrated touchscreen and features for advanced PLC integration.

The best system therefore depends on how the production line is designed, which communication interfaces are required and how operators and technicians need to interact with the laser system.

LMI will help you compare the systems based on your actual production environment.

Class 4 and Laser Safety

Scorpion is a Class 4 integration laser.

This means that the laser system must be incorporated into a correctly designed safety solution.

In an automated production machine, this may include:

• Laser-safe enclosures
• Interlocked doors and service panels
• Safety circuits
• Controlled material openings
• Risk assessment
• Appropriate operating and service procedures

The objective is normally to ensure that the completed production machine can be operated without exposing the operator to hazardous laser radiation during normal operation.

LMI can assist with system integration, risk assessment and laser safety solutions for the complete installation.

Send Us Information About Your Production Process

When a laser is to be integrated into an automated production line, the entire process needs to be evaluated.

Selecting the appropriate laser power is only one part of the solution.

Send us a drawing, component or description of your production process and we will help you evaluate the solution.

We can assess:

• Material
• Required marking result
• Laser power
• Marking time and cycle time
• Optics and marking field
• Component positioning
• Fixturing
• PLC and I/O communication
• Data integration
• Automation
• Laser safety

If required, we can also carry out sample marking and cycle-time testing before the system is configured.

Contact LMI

Would you like to learn more about TYKMA Electrox Scorpion or discuss integrating laser marking into an automated production line?

Contact us and we will help you select the appropriate laser, optics, control system and safety solution for your application.

Available laser power levels, optics and system configurations are subject to change. LMI will help you select the current configuration best suited to your application.