TYKMA Electrox Vereo Smart – Fibre Laser for Machine Integration and Automation

TYKMA Electrox Vereo Smart is a compact and intelligent MOPA fibre laser system designed for integration into automated production lines, machine cells and customised marking systems. With an integrated controller, network connectivity, PLC communication and MOPA fibre laser power up to 100 W, Vereo Smart can be integrated directly into production equipment without the need for a separate control PC.

Laser Marking Directly in the Production Process

In many industrial applications, laser marking is not a separate production step.

Instead, marking needs to take place automatically as an integrated part of the machine or production line.

TYKMA Electrox Vereo Smart is designed specifically for this type of application.

The compact laser head can be integrated into a production cell, assembly station or customised machine, while the control system communicates with the surrounding automation.

The result is a laser marking solution that operates as part of the production process rather than as a standalone machine.

Designed for Machine Integration

Vereo Smart is designed with integration as a fundamental requirement.

The laser head is available in standard and compact configurations, while the controller can be installed in a 19-inch rack with the appropriate accessories.

This makes the system suitable even when installation space inside the machine is limited.

Typical installations include:

• Automatiserade produktionslinjer
• Robotic cells
• Assembly stations
• Test and inspection stations
• Special-purpose machines
• Automated marking cells
• Production equipment with integrated traceability

LMI can assist both with selecting the appropriate laser configuration and determining how the system can best be integrated into the production equipment.

Integrated Controller – No Separate Control PC Required

One of the key differences between Vereo Smart and conventional integration lasers is its integrated controller.

The system can operate without a separate PC connected to the production line.

Marking programs are stored and managed directly within the laser system, reducing the amount of external hardware that needs to be incorporated into the machine.

This can simplify both installation and future system maintenance.

Control the Laser Through a Web Browser

Vereo Smart features an integrated web-based interface.

A network-connected computer, tablet or other device with a web browser can be used to access the laser system.

Through the interface, users can manage marking programs, modify programs and monitor process and system information.

No dedicated software installation is therefore required on every device used to access the system.

This can be particularly valuable in larger production facilities where technicians and production personnel need access to the laser system from different locations.

Integrated Touchscreen

The controller is also equipped with a touchscreen for local operation.

The touchscreen allows the operator to select and edit laser programs and monitor system status and diagnostics.

This means that common functions can be handled directly at the machine without the need for a separate computer.

For an integrated production solution, this provides a useful combination of local operator control and centralised network access.

Easy PLC Integration

In an automated production cell, the laser needs to communicate with the machine’s PLC.

Vereo Smart is designed to simplify this integration.

TYKMA provides a setup wizard for data transfer with commonly used PLC systems. Standard TCP/IP communication can also be used for communication with other software, databases and external devices.

This makes it possible to transfer information such as:

• Part numbers
• Serial numbers
• Batch numbers
• Production orders
• Marking programs
• Product variants
• Production data
• Status and process information

The laser can therefore become an integrated part of the company’s automated traceability process.

MOPA Fibre Laser up to 100 W

Vereo Smart uses MOPA fibre laser technology and is currently available with power options ranging from 20 to 100 W.

MOPA technology provides greater flexibility than a basic Q-switched fibre laser because pulse characteristics can be adapted to different materials and marking requirements.

This makes the technology suitable for a wide range of industrial marking applications.

Different power levels also allow the system to be configured according to marking speed, process requirements and production volume.

LMI will help you select the appropriate laser power, optics and parameters for your specific application.

Marking Metals and Engineering Plastics

Vereo Smart is primarily intended for materials that are suitable for fibre laser processing.

Typical materials include:

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

MOPA technology makes it possible to optimise the process for different materials and required marking results.

The exact result depends on material properties, surface treatment, laser power, optics and selected process parameters.

Permanent Traceability Marking

Vereo Smart is particularly well suited to industrial traceability applications.

The system can be used for marking:

• Serial numbers
• Part numbers
• Data Matrix codes
• QR codes
• Barcodes
• UID information
• Batch numbers
• Production dates
• Logos
• Product information

Because the information is generated digitally, marking data can be changed automatically from one component to the next.

This makes the system particularly suitable for automated production lines where every product requires a unique identity.

Communication with Databases and Production Systems

For advanced traceability, simply marking a serial number is not always enough.

Marking data may need to be retrieved from or reported back to other systems.

Vereo Smart can communicate with external software, databases and devices via network connections and TCP/IP.

This enables solutions where, for example, a higher-level production system sends the correct marking data to the laser for each individual component.

After marking, the production flow can continue to camera verification or the next process stage.

Automated Marking with Digital I/O

Vereo Smart also features digital I/O for automated control.

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

A typical sequence could be:

1. The component is in position.
2. The correct product variant is identified.
3. The machine gives permission to start marking.
4. The laser performs the marking operation.
5. The laser confirms that the process is complete.
6. The product moves to the next station.

Laser marking can therefore become a fully automated production step.

Suitable for Robotic Cells

The compact design makes Vereo Smart suitable for robotic production cells.

Depending on the application, the component can be positioned in front of a fixed laser head, or the system can be incorporated into an automated solution where the product and marking position are handled by external axes or robotic equipment.

Vereo Smart can also be combined with accessories such as rotary devices.

LMI can help evaluate the entire marking process – from component handling and fixturing to laser technology, automation and safety.

Compact Laser Head for Limited Installation Space

When integrating equipment into machinery, every millimetre of installation space can be valuable.

Vereo Smart is therefore available with a compact scan head as an alternative to the standard head.

This gives the system integrator greater flexibility when incorporating the laser into new or existing production equipment.

The controller can meanwhile be positioned elsewhere in the machine or installed in a 19-inch rack.

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

TYKMA describes the system as air-cooled and low maintenance.

For industrial integration, this is an important advantage.

Fewer external components mean simpler installation while also reducing maintenance requirements.

Fibre laser technology also generally offers long service life and low energy consumption.

Marking Without Consumables

The laser process creates information directly on the surface of the component.

This means that marking normally requires no:

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

This can reduce both material costs and the ongoing handling of consumables.

For automated production, this is particularly valuable because production stops associated with replacing or replenishing marking materials can be reduced.

Typical Applications

TYKMA Electrox Vereo Smart is particularly suitable for:

• Automatiserade produktionslinjer
• Robotic cells
• Assembly stations
• Special-purpose machines
• Integrated marking systems
• Industrial traceability
• Serial numbers and part numbers
• Data Matrix codes
• QR codes
• UID marking
• Batch and production information
• Automotive components
• Electronic components
• Machine components
• Tools and industrial products
• Automated marking of metals and plastics

Advantages of TYKMA Electrox Vereo Smart

• Designed specifically for machine integration
• MOPA Fibre Laser
• Laser power from 20 to 100 W
• Integrated controller
• No separate PC required for normal operation
• Web-based remote administration
• Access from network-connected devices
• Integrated Touchscreen
• Easy PLC Integration
• TCP/IP communication
• Digital I/O
• Communication with external systems and databases
• Standard or compact laser head
• 19-inch rack mounting available
• Air-cooled
• Low maintenance requirements
• Suitable for automated production lines and machine cells

Vereo Smart or a Standalone Laser Marking Machine?

The key question is how the marking process needs to fit into production.

A standalone workstation such as Minilase or Zetalase is often the natural choice when an operator manually loads and unloads components.

Vereo Smart is instead designed for applications where the laser becomes part of the production machine itself.

The component can be transported or positioned automatically, the correct marking data transferred from the control system and the marking performed as an integrated process step.

For automated series production, this can provide a significantly more efficient production flow.

Vereo Smart or Vereo?

TYKMA also offers the conventional Vereo integration laser.

Both systems are designed for machine integration and use MOPA fibre laser technology, but Vereo Smart places a stronger emphasis on integrated intelligence and network-based control.

Vereo Smart features an embedded controller that allows the system to operate without a separate connected control PC and provides web-based administration from network-connected devices.

This makes Vereo Smart particularly attractive for modern automated production systems where straightforward communication and centralised administration are important.

Class 4 and Laser Safety

Vereo Smart is a Class 4 integration laser.

When the system is integrated into production machinery, laser safety must therefore be addressed as part of the complete machine design.

This may include:

• Laser-safe guarding
• Interlocked doors and access panels
• Safe material openings
• Safety circuits
• Risk assessment
• Protection appropriate to the laser class and wavelength

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

LMI can assist with both system integration and laser safety solutions for the complete installation.

Send Us Information About Your Production Process

For an integration application, the component itself is only one part of the overall solution.

We also need to understand how the product is transported, positioned and identified, as well as where the marking data originates.

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

We can assess:

• Material and required marking result
• Marking time and cycle time
• Laser power
• Optics and marking field
• Marking position
• Fixturing
• PLC communication
• Database and system integration
• Lasersäkerhet
• Automation requirements

This allows the laser to be specified according to the complete production process rather than simply the marking itself.

Contact LMI

Would you like to learn more about TYKMA Electrox Vereo Smart or discuss integrating laser marking into a production line or special-purpose machine?

Contact us and we will help you develop the right combination of laser, optics, control, communication and safety solution.

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.