{"id":35360,"date":"2025-07-02T10:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=35360"},"modified":"2025-07-02T10:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:39:45","slug":"coding-cars-and-counterfeiting","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/coding-cars-and-counterfeiting\/","title":{"rendered":"Coding, Cars &amp; Counterfeiting: How Advanced Coding Technology Protects Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/automotive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>automotive<\/strong><\/a> trends like ridesharing, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving reshape the industry; one challenge remains constant: the rise of counterfeit auto parts. With the global cost of counterfeit goods projected to reach $1.5\u20131.9\u202ftrillion annually by 2022, manufacturers must combat fake components with smarter solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53feed678a574660cb4118fde09100cc\" id=\"h-why-counterfeiting-threatens-safety-amp-brand-trust-nbsp\">Why Counterfeiting Threatens Safety &amp; Brand Trust&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Fake brake pads, tyres, steering components, and sensors flood the market.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These substandard parts endanger drivers and tarnish automakers\u2019 reputations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beyond accidents, they increase warranty claims, recalls, and liability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Counterfeit Trade (2025 Update): <\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cAccording to the OECD\u2013EUIPO\u2019s\u202fMapping Global Trade in Fakes\u202f2025 report, counterfeit goods were valued at USD\u202f467\u202fbillion in 2021, representing nearly 2.3% of all global trade. Disturbingly, this includes dangerous products like automotive parts and medicine\u201d\u2014with no sign of slowing. Meanwhile, Corsearch projects that by 2030, the counterfeit market will balloon to USD\u202f1.79\u202ftrillion, encompassing 5% of global trade&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2570e357d4743e92c53cb0b6885c07f5\" id=\"h-continuous-ink-jet-cij-for-automotive-coding-clear-amp-durable-codes-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\">Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) for Automotive Coding<\/a>: Clear &amp; Durable Codes&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers are able to produce hard-wearing and durable codes of different sizes onto almost any substrate. These can be as visible or discreet as required, helping to reassure users of the authenticity of a component.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Modern CIJ printers create high\u2011contrast codes on rubber, glass, electronics\u2014even on dark surfaces.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inks now resist acids, alkalis, heat, light\u2014ensuring they last from factory to after\u2011sales.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add scannable Data Matrix\/barcodes and even brand logos for product authenticity and traceability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this, recent CIJ ink developments have seen the introduction of inks that provide high contrast prints on a wide range of substrates, including dark surfaces, PVC, rubber, glass, and electronic components. Many of these inks can also resist acids, alkalis, and high levels of light and heat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4a2ffa483a24778633eed8d8d72f293\" id=\"h-laser-marking-for-automotive-coding-permanent-anti-counterfeit-security\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\">Laser Marking for Automotive Coding<\/a>: Permanent Anti-Counterfeit Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Fibre laser coders apply indelible codes on metal components\u2014even on high-speed lines.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price drops have made compact laser systems far more affordable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for highly regulated sectors like aerospace and automotive, where permanent marking is mandatory.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fibre laser technology is now more widely available than before and has the benefit of applying permanent traceability codes onto bare metal, on both stationery and moving production lines. It is being used increasingly in both the automotive and aerospace industry where robust regulations exist around traceability of parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/sample-printing\/\">Request Print Sample<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e88d7b4cd90d3555ea38169bfa8147ee\" id=\"h-enhancing-automotive-production-efficiency-amp-quality-nbsp\">Enhancing Automotive Production Efficiency &amp; Quality&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Reliable printers minimize line stoppages\u2014sealed units handle dust, liquids, and humidity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features like fluid\u2011level alerts and simplified interfaces reduce downtime and operator error.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract manufacturers benefit from dashboards with logo\/message storage\u2014swift swaps between jobs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We may be entering a brave new world of ownerless, driverless cars, but printing and coding technology is at least going in the right direction to give component suppliers the ability to meet compliance, demonstrate quality and maintain production targets \u2013 while helping to keep the counterfeiters at bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As automotive trends like ridesharing, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving reshape the industry; one challenge remains constant: the rise of counterfeit auto parts. With the global cost of counterfeit goods projected to reach $1.5\u20131.9\u202ftrillion annually by 2022, manufacturers must combat fake components with smarter solutions.&nbsp; Why Counterfeiting Threatens Safety &amp; Brand Trust&nbsp; Counterfeit Trade (2025 Update): \u201cAccording to the OECD\u2013EUIPO\u2019s\u202fMapping Global<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/coding-cars-and-counterfeiting\/\"> Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":53547,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-35360","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"exclude_from_html_sitemap":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v22.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Coding, Cars &amp; Counterfeiting: How Advanced Marking Technology Protects Quality<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore how advanced marking technologies help automotive manufacturers combat counterfeit parts, enhance traceability, ensure safety, and boost production efficiency.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/coding-cars-and-counterfeiting\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Coding, Cars &amp; 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