Software

JETEC understands the part marking process and offers manufacturers software tools designed to aid in the integration of marking equipment (ink jet printers and laser markers) along with 1D/2D bar code readers and verifiers, rotary marking equipment, material handlers (conveyors, vibratory bowl feeders, PC board handlers, etc.) and production output reporting. The marking process involves applying codes (date codes, time, serialization, product information) on varying part surfaces. Whether printing parts singularly, using multi-cavity custom trays, Auer boats, JETEC trays, lab tool and vial racks, test tube racks, etc., JETEC has versatile software capable of controlling most industrial ink jet printers (Domino, Keyence, Leibinger, Markem-Imaje, Videojet, etc.) and integrated X/Y/Z system configurations. Our IMSTM Integrated Marking Application Software can accept marking data manually, from customer’s host or enterprise database, via Excel or a CSV file, or through a customer defined interface. IMSTM4800 has been designed specifically for our tube and vial laboratory marking systems, allowing for the direct marking on tubes, vials, petri dishes, plates and custom labware.

IMStm Software

JETEC offers two IMSTM Software configurations. One for fixed head systems, whereby the inkjet printer(s) or laser marker(s) will be stationary and the parts moved beneath the marker head. For fixed position applications, JETEC offers the IMSTM 2701 Software. This software is capable of controlling numerous inkjet printers, laser markers, label printers, barcode scanners, 2D code readers, weigh and measure scales, UV curing stations, etc. The second IMSTM Software is for moving print head applications, integrated systems with motion assemblies. IMSTM 5000 Software was developed to provide inkjet and laser marker control, in addition to integrated devices safety light curtain, SMEMA conveyors, machine vision hardware, barcode scanners, X/Y/Z and theta motion assemblies and stop/start control hardware. If you purchased an X/Y/Z ink jet system from another systems integrator (Automation Plus, Videojet, etc.) most likely you can replace that system’s software with JETEC’s IMSTM 5000. Contact the factory to see if it is feasible.

IMSTM Software operates within the Microsoft Windows environment. It provides easy setup and control of individual part marking files. In most cases, using IMSTM Software will extend the normal capabilities of industrial inkjet printers or laser markers. Using IMSTM provides the user with the capability to print all standard Windows fonts, manipulate barcodes or 2D codes parameters based on specific substrates, print logos, images, custom date and time formats and comply with Mil-Std-130 UID requirements.

Other Software Development Services

JETEC offers software development services to provide complete application development and integration support. JETEC’s software development team can provide the IMSTM Software in its standard configurations or customize the front end or provide enhancement capabilities to support your specific application. Over the past years, this team has solved some challenging product identification problems. Most modifications are in the form of device drivers for new types of equipment or hardware, application specific user interfaces or manufacturing database integration.

JETEC continually makes upgrades to the standard IMSTM Software configurations. It is for this reason that JETEC strongly recommends IMSTM users subscribe to JETEC’s Software Upgrade Support Service (SUSS). Active SUSS subscribers can obtain additional software support services at a reduced rate or in many cases, at no additional costs.