Lasers from ACI’s Business Diode IR series are talented all-rounders. Their superior energy efficiency and beam quality make them a good option for marking anything from individual parts to large batches. These systems are typically employed in manual workstations for marking entire pallets of workpieces, and they can also be used in automated lines. The DPL Nexus Marker is a 12-watt system.
The DPL Nexus Marker is part of ACI Laser’s flagship Business Diode IR series. It offers high energy efficiency, superior beam quality, and versatile marking performance—making it ideal for both individual parts and high-volume production environments.
Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm with a 12 W power rating, air-cooled for maintenance-free operation.
Compact form factor (740 × 201 × 233 mm), weighing 20 kg—designed for bench-top or system integration.
Excellent beam quality (M² < 2) ensuring clean, precise markings on metals, plastics, and ceramics.
Adjustable pulse-width (15–100 ns) and repetition rate (1–100 kHz), enabling control over depth and contrast of marking.
Controlled via Magic Mark software—supports text, graphics, DataMatrix/barcodes, logos, and 360° circumferential marking; includes user-role management and plugin support.
Laser Safety Class 4 by default, with options for full Class 1 integration using protective housings.
Properties
The excellent beam quality enables neat, precise marking on metals, plastics and ceramics. There are different power outputs from which you can choose, depending on the application and the time available for the marking process. All Nd:YAG lasers feature a thermoelectric air cooler. This enables the system to run for longer without the need for laborious maintenance work.
This system is a laser safety class 4 solution. To upgrade the system to laser safety class 1, all ACI’s laser systems can be purchased in conjunction with various protective casings. This means that these laser systems can be used either as manual workstations or as integration components in an automated system.
Software
The laser system is controlled using our proprietary Magic Mark marking software. This software enables workpieces to be marked with text, graphics, codes (data matrix codes, barcodes), serial numbers and logos. It can also be used to achieve uniform markings around the perimeter of workpieces with rotational symmetry. An intelligent user privilege management system facilitates the creation of different user groups. This way, the laser system can be adjusted to cater for the user’s specific requirements. When using the laser system in automated production lines, fully automated operation – including data exchange with various data sources – can be achieved without any difficulties. Optionally, plugins such as the code or script module can be used to add extra functions to the Magic Mark software.
Compatible Manual Workstations
FoilStar
Workstation Classic
Workstation Comfort
Workstation Professional
Robot-assisted laser station
Rotary indexing table
Workstation Professional XXL
Compatible Accessories
Fixed-mount reader
Tool reader
AOI
CPM
Software connections
Laser extraction systems
Laser safety
Magic Mark
AOI plugin
Contour Tool
Data Import plugin
FoilStar plugin
GS1-Generator
OCR Plugin
Ruler Scale plugin
Versatile and efficient — Ideal for both single-part setups and full automation lines due to its performance and range.
Low maintenance — Thermoelectric air cooling eliminates the need for complex cooling systems—great for continuous operation.
High beam quality — Produces sharp, durable markings across a wide range of materials.
Software adaptability — Magic Mark’s plugin architecture and user-level control make it uniquely flexible for production environments.
Scalable safety — Upgradeable to Class 1 enables use in fully enclosed, safe workstations even in automated lines.