{"id":62071,"date":"2026-03-13T14:39:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=62071"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:39:45","slug":"why-fibre-laser-is-ideal-for-beverage-can-coding","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/why-fibre-laser-is-ideal-for-beverage-can-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Fibre Laser Is Ideal for Beverage Can Coding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The beverage&nbsp;industry has seen major changes in recent&nbsp;years in packaging and coding solutions.&nbsp;The beverage industry demands high speeds,&nbsp;accuracy&nbsp;and reliability when coding onto&nbsp;high levels&nbsp;of output each day.&nbsp;Fibre laser technology has&nbsp;emerged&nbsp;and is an effective solution for modern can lines, ensuring compliance and efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-feb3a966e54f7c7d8867f19d91529614\"><strong>Challenges&nbsp;that&nbsp;Beverage Can Manufacturers are Facing <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Beverage can manufacturers face many challenges&nbsp;within production including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>High-speed lines<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Needing coding and printing solutions to&nbsp;operate&nbsp;quickly without compromising on code quality&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Curved, lightweight aluminium surfaces<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Needs to ensure codes is legible and clear despite curved surface&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Strict traceability and compliance requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Tracking for allergens and traceability is important&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Need for permanent codes<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Often in cold, wet environments, codes need to withstand harsh conditions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12151e511d60742dc60204880e9db5fb\"><strong>Why Fibre Laser&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/linx-fsl20-fsl50\/\">Fibre Laser<\/a> is a non-contact laser technology that&nbsp;etches codes directly onto the can surface.&nbsp;Fibre Lasers&nbsp;are highly effective for&nbsp;engraving and annealing onto metal.&nbsp;They are ideal&nbsp;technology when speed, depth and durability are&nbsp;required.&nbsp;This is because they can permanently mark thousands of characters per second and easily integrate into high-volume production lines.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9ff6665f77caece2325b8d435667531\"><strong>Key Advantages of Fibre Laser&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Very high-speed marking capability&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Excellent contrast on metals&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Suitable for harsh industrial environments&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Minimal maintenance&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Long operating life (often up to 100,000 hours)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Linx coding on metal\" class=\"wp-image-62381\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5014753543268997;width:430px;height:auto\" title=\"Linx coding on metal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LX3423.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-301adb83fdd2325bac80a3e2e5e4b22c\"><strong>Unmatched quality on cans&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Fibre lasers are extremely&nbsp;affective for producing clear, high-contrast codes that&nbsp;remain&nbsp;legible through filling,&nbsp;production&nbsp;and&nbsp;distribution.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">These&nbsp;codes&nbsp;cannot be smudged,&nbsp;faded&nbsp;or removed&nbsp;providing a permanent, high-quality code whilst&nbsp;supporting&nbsp;anti-counterfeiting and brand protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Fibre laser codes require no drying&nbsp;time,&nbsp;and the printer&nbsp;maintains&nbsp;accuracy at a high speed \u2013 reducing rejects and rework.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Fibre Lasers are efficient for coding:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Date and batch codes&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Lot numbers&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">QR and 2D codes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-162066b000b40284ebfb9cfc31210aa5\"><strong>Why Linx Lasers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx&nbsp;provide expert support, guidance and ongoing service when installing a laser printer. Our printers are designed to provide reliable, safe, efficient coding solutions for companies. With laser experts on hand, our technology is suited to your specific business, maximising&nbsp;uptime&nbsp;and code quality on beverage cans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">At&nbsp;<strong>Linx Printing Technologies<\/strong>, our UK-based production team brings extensive&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in&nbsp;printing technology.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking for a reliable, future-ready solution for coding,&nbsp;get in touch with&nbsp;our team to explore the right approach for your production environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c612da908a4abd7503b9f2cbbd65ce1e\"><strong>Take Actions Now:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/sample-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Request a Print Sample<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto see the solution in action\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/support\/documentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download Product Brochure<\/strong><\/a>\u202ffor detailed specifications\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Talk to an Expert<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto find the right coding solution for your retail operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beverage&nbsp;industry has seen major changes in recent&nbsp;years in packaging and coding solutions.&nbsp;The beverage industry demands high speeds,&nbsp;accuracy&nbsp;and reliability when coding onto&nbsp;high levels&nbsp;of output each day.&nbsp;Fibre laser technology has&nbsp;emerged&nbsp;and is an effective solution for modern can lines, ensuring compliance and efficiency.&nbsp; Challenges&nbsp;that&nbsp;Beverage Can Manufacturers are Facing Beverage can manufacturers face many challenges&nbsp;within production including:&nbsp; Why Fibre Laser&nbsp; Fibre Laser is a<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/why-fibre-laser-is-ideal-for-beverage-can-coding\/\"> Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":62392,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-62071","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>Why Fibre Laser Is Ideal for Beverage Can Coding?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Struggling with reliable beverage can coding? 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