Faster Production Less Downtime More Profit
Redefining Industrial Laser Marking and Coding
At inPhocal, we’ve reinvented laser marking for modern manufacturing. Our breakthrough technology delivers high-speed, permanent marking at lower operating costs without toxic inks, consumables, or compromises. Unlike conventional solutions, our patented approach also marks curved and complex surfaces with exceptional precision, giving manufacturers greater flexibility, sustainability, and performance in a single system.
inPhocal’s Applications
Our Technology:
3x faster than inkjet – 10x faster than laser
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VERSATILITY
UNMATCHED
PRECISION
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EVERY
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CURVED
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inPhocal in support of 2D codes and GS1 Sunrise 2027
2D codes are reshaping product identification and traceability. Powered by GS1 Sunrise 2027, Data-Matrix and QR codes enable manufacturers to store more information, improve supply chain visibility and unlock new digital experiences through a single code.
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At inPhocal, we’re redefining what’s possible in laser marking. Discover a new standard in ultra high-speed laser marking for precise, reliable unique code application across metal packaging from tabs and cups to cans and crowns. This is more than technology. It’s a breakthrough in how brands connect, trace, and protect at scale.
About us
inPhocal, founded in 2019 at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, has rapidly gained recognition for its transformative laser technology based on CERN research. The company won the CES Innovation Award in January 2022, followed by the prestigious Gerard & Anton Award in September 2022, which honors the most innovative companies in the Eindhoven region.
inPhocal was named one of the top 10 finalists in the Deloitte Fast 50 award and recognized as a Deep Tech Innovator by Hello Tomorrow. In 2023, inPhocal was a finalist for the prestigious Prism Award, and CEO Robert van Tankeren competed in the global KPMG Tech Innovator competition representing the Netherlands. inPhocal has successfully deployed production line systems, marking up to 3.000 unique QR codes per minute, setting new industry standards for speed and sustainability.
Awards & Support
inPhocal Updates
Nominated METPACK Innovation Award
inPhocal is proud to be nominated for the prestigious METPACK Innovation Award! 🏆 An international expert jury chose […]
inPhocal & SACMI at METPACK 2026
We are happy and proud to announce our collaboration with SACMI at the METPACK 2026 in Essen, Germany. […]
See Ultrafast Laser Marking Live at METPACK 2026
And we’re off to a wonderful week at METPACK, the world’s top fair for metal packaging in Essen, […]
