Manufacturer of laser, dot-peen and CNC engraving machines, software and engraving materials for permanent industrial identification
Gravotech Marking SAS
Rillieux-la-Pape (Lyon), France · La Chapelle Saint Luc (Troyes), France · Duluth, Atlanta, USA · Shanghai, ChinaNew on Amplifa
Gravotech – Specialist for permanent marking technologies
Gravotech Marking SAS, based in Rillieux-la-Pape (Lyon), France, develops and manufactures machines, software and consumables for permanent engraving, marking and cutting. The portfolio includes laser engraving and laser cutting tables, automated laser marking stations, integrable laser markers (Fiber, MOPA, CO2, Green, Hybrid), CNC and rotary engraving machines, as well as dot-peen and scribing marking systems. Materials processed include metals such as aluminium, steel, brass, copper and precious metals, plastics, wood, glass, leather, stone, ceramics and paper. The systems are used, among others, in the automotive industry (VIN marking), aerospace, heavy industry, offshore and medical technology, as well as in signage, jewelry and personalization. Gravotech was formed in 2008 from the merger of Gravograph, Technifor and Type3 and has been part of Brady Corporation since 2024. Around 600 employees in more than 50 countries manufacture at three production sites in France (Troyes), the USA (Duluth, Atlanta) and China (Shanghai), supplying more than 77 countries with an export share of over 85%.
- Site
- Rillieux-la-Pape
- Processes
- CO2 laser engraving (engraving/marking), Fiber laser marking (integrable laser marker), MOPA laser marking, Green laser marking (cold marking), Hybrid laser marking, Laser cutting (CO2, cutting), Dot peen marking (pneumatic), Dot peen marking (electromagnetic, deep)
- Materials
- ABS, PA, PP, PC, PE, PMMA/acrylic, POM/PBT, Aluminium
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, EcoVadis, EcoVadis (56–57/100)
- Employees
- 600+
- Industries
- Automotive (VIN marking), Aerospace, Heavy industry/construction, Offshore (pipes, valves), Medical technology, Signage
- 01
Machine development (design)
- 02
Software development (GravoStyle)
- 03
Material preparation (sheets, plastics, metals)
- 04
Machine manufacturing
- 05
Assembly and commissioning
- 06
Sales and training
- 07
Maintenance and service (spare parts, loaner units)
Production sites
Rillieux-la-Pape
FRHeadquarters, development and administration
La Chapelle Saint Luc (Troyes)
FRProduction site
Duluth, Atlanta
USProduction site
Shanghai
CNProduction site
Marked parts and applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 laser engraving (engraving/marking)Laser/marking technology | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Wood, Glass, Leather, Paper, Rubber/silicone, Stone, Ceramics, Painted surfaces |
| Fiber laser marking (integrable laser marker)Laser/marking technology | – | – | – | – | all metals |
| MOPA laser markingLaser/marking technology | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Metals |
| Green laser marking (cold marking)Laser/marking technology | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Precious metals |
| Hybrid laser markingLaser/marking technology | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Metals |
| Laser cutting (CO2, cutting)Laser/marking technology | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Wood, Leather, Paper/cardboard, Rubber/silicone, Textiles |
| Dot peen marking (pneumatic)Laser/marking technology | Marking depth up to 0.5 mm in steel | 200 x 80 mm (XF510p) | – | – | Metals, Plastics |
| Dot peen marking (electromagnetic, deep)Laser/marking technology | up to 0.5 mm depth in steel | 200 x 50 mm (XF530m) | – | – | Metals, Plastics |
| Scribing marking (SCRIBE/scriber marking)Laser/marking technology | Depth up to 0.3 mm in steel (110 HB) · Carbide stylus Ra 3.22–12.5; | 160 x 50 mm | – | – | Metals, Plastics, Aluminium, Steel, cast iron |
| Rotary/mechanical engraving (CNC)Laser/marking technology | – | up to 610 x 1220 mm (ISx000) | – | – | Plastics, Metals, Glass, Wood |
| Cylinder/rotary engraving (bottles, jewelry)Laser/marking technology | – | 100 x 100 mm | – | – | Plastics, Metals, Glass, Wood |
| VIN marking (deep scribing, automotive)Laser/marking technology | 0.3 mm depth in steel 110 HB; 0.25 mm in cast iron | 120 x 40 mm | – | – | Aluminium, Steel, Cast iron |
26 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 laser table | Gravotech LightSpeed 300 | – | 610 x 305 mm | – | – |
| CO2 laser table | Gravotech LS100 | – | 460 x 305 mm | – | – |
| CO2/Fiber laser table | Gravotech LS100 EX | – | 610 x 305 mm | – | – |
| Laser table (large) | Gravotech LS900 | – | 610 x 610 mm | – | – |
| LS1000XP (large laser table) | Gravotech LS1000XP | – | – | – | – |
| Laser station | Gravotech WeLase | – | 110 x 110 mm | – | – |
| Automated laser marking station | Gravotech LW2 | – | up to 205 x 205 mm | – | – |
| Automated laser workstation (Fiber/Hybrid/Green) | Gravotech LW3 | – | up to 875 x 300 mm | – | – |
| Rotary engraving machine | Gravotech M20 X / M20 X Jewel | – | 100 x 100 mm; diameter 12.5–27 mm | – | – |
| Rotary engraving machine | Gravotech M10 Jewel | – | Diameter 12.5–80 mm | – | – |
| Rotary engraving machine | Gravotech M40 | – | 305 x 210 mm | – | – |
| CNC engraving table | Gravotech IS400 / IS400 Volume | – | 305 x 210 mm | – | – |
| CNC engraving table (large/extra-large) | Gravotech ISx000 (IS6000/IS7000/IS8000) | – | up to 610 x 1220 mm | – | – |
| Integrable fiber laser marker | Gravotech FIBER | – | 65x65 to 205x205 mm | – | – |
| Integrable MOPA laser marker | Gravotech MOPA | – | 65x65 to 205x205 mm | – | – |
| Integrable CO2 laser marker | Gravotech CO2 | – | 70x70 to 210x210 mm | – | – |
| Integrable green laser marker | Gravotech GREEN | – | 65x65 to 205x205 mm | – | – |
| Integrable hybrid laser marker | Gravotech HYBRID | – | 65x65 to 205x205 mm | – | – |
| Integrable laser marker (protective housing) | Gravotech Mini-inline | – | 32 x 42 mm | – | – |
| Dot peen marking station (pneumatic/electromagnetic) | Gravotech (Technifor) IMPACT (p/m/eZ p/eZ m) | – | 100 x 120 mm; Z-travel 300 mm | – | – |
| Integrable dot peen (pneumatic) | Gravotech XF510p | – | 50x20 to 200x80 mm | – | – |
| Integrable dot peen (electromagnetic) | Gravotech XF510m | – | 50x20 to 200x80 mm | – | – |
| Integrable scribing machine | Gravotech XF510r (Cr/Sr/Dr) | – | 40x50 / 80x50 / 160x50 mm | – | – |
| Integrable deep dot peen | Gravotech XF530 p/m | – | 200 x 50 mm | – | – |
| Integrable deep scribing machine (VIN) | Gravotech SV530 | – | 120 x 40 mm (up to 200 x 40 on request) | – | – |
| Compact rotary engraver | Gravotech B-Engraver, IS200, IM3, XE, XM500, XM700 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and certification
Gravotech maintains a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015, covering both French plants and the German subsidiary. In addition, an EcoVadis score of 56–57/100 is reported.
| Evidence | La Chapelle Saint Luc (Troyes) |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| EcoVadis (56–57/100) |
History
- 1938
Founding of the Gravograph predecessor
- 1940
Historic milestone year (timeline)
- 1946
Historic milestone year (timeline)
- 1950
Historic milestone year (timeline)
- 1981
Historic milestone year (timeline)
- 1985–1999
International expansion: USA over 80 years, Asia-Pacific & Latin America over 30 years of presence
- 2008
Gravotech formed from the merger of Gravograph, Technifor and Type3
- 2020
Unification of the Gravograph, Technifor and Type3 brands under one brand: Gravotech
- 2021
Brand relaunch “Gravotech, the Expression of Things”
- 2024
Acquisition by Brady Corporation, a global provider of identification and safety solutions