Traceability and Datamatrix marking in the automotive industry

One of the most widely used traceability and marking solutions for the automotive industry is the Datamatrix code. In the automotive sector, as in many others, unit traceability is essential to be able to compete in the market.

In the following, we will see why it is so important to mark and trace parts and products in the automotive industry, what DataMatrix is and what advantages it has.

Automotive Traceability with Datamatrix

Traceability of parts in industries such as the automotive industry is a must for any manufacturer in the sector in order to comply with regulations.

In addition, we are talking about an industry with a very high and automated production rate, so it is not only useful to be more efficient in this type of production environment and generate comparative advantages with the competition, but also to standardize and track products quickly afterwards.

This represents a crucial advantage for detecting faults and identifying defective batches. It allows to know which machine was used to produce an automotive part, its date, location and other relevant information for the manufacturer.

Another benefit of marking and traceability in the automotive industry is its efficiency. There are different systems and technologies that make it possible to engrave and mark all types of parts and reduce their times.

Automotive marking applications

Marking in the automotive industry covers many of the parts that make up today’s vehicles. Among the components or applications of engraving or marking of vehicles (cars, motorcycles, trucks, vans, trailers, etc.), we distinguish:

Marking of VIN numbers on frames
Chassis marking (BIW)
Engine marking.
Marking of power components
Plate marking

Next, we will look at one of the most widely used marking technologies in this industry: the DataMatrix code.

Advantages of DataMatrix marking on vehicles

The codes DataMatrix codes in the automotive sector represent a reliable, simple and error-free traceability and identification system, which allows the collection of a large amount of information on the parts that are part of vehicles throughout their useful life: production date, lot number, machine used in their production, and much more information.

Other benefits of marking with DataMatrix marking on vehicles is its high reliability, since it is readable without errors even when 30-35% of the code is worn or damaged, and can even be identified before the end of production of the part in question.

More advantages of DataMatrix codes in automotive industries are:

360º reading, without having to align the reader.
Its engraving and reading systems are easy to install.
Increases the efficiency and security of data collection in traceability.
Improves quality control processes, thus optimizing after-sales service.