Card Body Production Technologies
Tape Layering
Flexible Stripe Application for high-volume card production
FLEXIBLE STRIPE APPLICATION
Supports magnetic, hologram and signature stripes with freely definable type, size, placement and number.
HIGH-SPEED PRODUCTION
Enables production speeds of up to 10 m/min or 72,000 cards per hour.
MULTIPLE REELS
Processes up to 12 reels in parallel for flexible production.
FAST CHANGEOVER
Short changeover times and efficient tape guidance support smooth operation and simple maintenance.
Hot Stamping
Precise application of security features
PRECISE APPLICATION
Accurate and programmable alignment ensures precise application of holograms and other security features.
VISION-BASED QUALITY CONTROL
Vision systems monitor sheet or card alignment and check the position and quality of the application.
FLEXIBLE APPLICATIONS
Supports different security features, including holograms, signature panels and scratch-off panels.
AUTOMATED PRODUCTION
Automated alignment and magazine-to-magazine production support efficient high-volume production.
Inlay Production & Testing
Modular Wire Embedding & Chip Handling
MULTIPLE PROCESS STEPS
Combines wire embedding with cutting, welding, pick & place, dispensing and testing.
SCALABLE PRODUCTION
Up to 24 automated embedding heads provide scalable production capacity.
HIGH-SPEED PROCESSING
2-D wire embedding enables accurate processing at high production speeds.
INLINE QUALITY CONTROL
Integrated vision inspection provides automated quality control and supports yields above 99%.
Collating
Automated collating for multi-layer card structures
MULTI-LAYER PROCESSING
Processes up to eight sheet layers, including up to two overlays from reel.
VISION-CONTROLLED ALIGNMENT
Vision control ensures precise alignment of the individual sheet layers.
AUTOMATED PRODUCTION
Automated processing enables output of up to 300 stacks per hour.
COMPACT DESIGN
The compact system requires less than 10 m² and supports flexible material and sheet formats.
Lamination
Consistent lamination for complex card designs
PRECISE PROCESS CONTROL
Temperature, pressure and cycle time are individually regulated for consistent process conditions.
WIDE MATERIAL RANGE
Processes ABS, PVC, PC, PETG, PS, PE and PP.
HIGH PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Up to 10 openings can handle 6–12 layers per opening.
CONSISTENT HEATING
Dual-circuit oil heating provides consistent temperature distribution and helps reduce temperature shock in the cold press.
Punching
Precision Punching for ID Card Production
PRECISE SHEET ALIGNMENT
Print mark detection and gripper-based alignment ensure accurate positioning in X and Y direction.
FLEXIBLE FORMATS
Processes both ID-1 and ID-3 formats, with optional double-sheet handling and cutting.
POWERFUL PUNCHING
Hydraulic punching provides consistent performance and allows quick tool changes.
AUTOMATED PRODUCTION
Compatibility with MB PALAMAX® and MB FAS supports automated production workflows.
Inspection
High-speed quality inspection
100% CARD INSPECTION
Inspects every card at speeds of up to 36,000 cards per hour.
MULTIPLE INSPECTION TYPES
Checks print, surface, UV, microtext, DOVID, foil card and transparent card features.
CAREFUL CARD HANDLING
Scratch-free card input with stack or magazine handling and integrated cleaning protects the cards during inspection.
FLEXIBLE OUTPUT HANDLING
Up to six programmable output conveyors support flexible card handling after inspection.
