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Neal O’Connor on the Evolution of Marking Technology

Marking technology constantly evolves, and few people have witnessed the process like Neal O’Connor, SCHMIDT President. He is here to give a guided tour through marking’s past, present and future. In the beginning: traditional marking SCHMIDT got its start in 1895 with basic hand stamps. We then graduated to steel type that could mark multiple … Continue Reading

SCHMIDT at IMTS: Welcome to the Laser Show

IMTS 2016 is right around the corner, and SCHMIDT will exhibit in booth N-6159 at McCormick Place. We have some exciting new technology in store for attendees. Here’s a sneak preview of what you’ll see at the booth. Laser marking technology at IMTS The star of the show is our 100-watt laser, a relatively new … Continue Reading

The Evolution of SCHMIDT’s Brand

The year was 1895. Grover Cleveland was president of the United States, sports stars Babe Ruth and George Halas were born and Schmidt Marking Systems opened its doors for business as Geo. T. Schmidt, Inc. Through the Great Depression and two World Wars, our company thrived and grew into the industry leader it is today. … Continue Reading

Unique Device Identification: A Hot Topic for Manufacturers of Medical Devices

The FDA has mandated that all medical devices will soon have to have a unique device identification (UDI) label. A UDI is simply a unique numeric or alphanumeric code that both humans and machines can read. While a simple concept, the application of the UDI ruling will no doubt pose some serious marking challenges for … Continue Reading

SCHMIDT Marking Resolves Traceability Issues with Custom Program

Known for having one of the most complete ranges of marking equipment in the industry, we are often challenged by our customers to provide solutions for unique applications. We love to consider ourselves thinkers and problem solvers, and we are always eager to tackle new challenges. Recently, a large firearms manufacturer needed to identify their … Continue Reading