Use Cases

Based on real-world deployments across two product lines and over a dozen industries, this solution fully showcases task definitions, operational constraints, system configurations, and key advantages. Each case includes an English reference and downloadable original materials.

DOD 2.0 Large Character

On-demand inkjet large-format marking for high-difficulty applications, including PE film, steel pipes, and vehicle coatings.

Stone pallet PE shrink wrap CE standard marking
Building Stone

Stone pallet PE shrink wrap CE standard marking

Print multi-line CE standard characters directly on shrink-wrapped stone pallets with character heights of 80-100mm, replacing label application.

System Configuration:REA JET DOD 2.0

Task Definition

  • Print markings on shrink-wrapped stone packaging per CE standards
  • Print directly on PE film surface without an intermediate carrier
  • Alphanumeric multi-line content
  • Character Height: 2 lines × 80-100mm
  • Line speed: < 10 m/min

Special operating conditions

  • Plug-and-play with existing 2/16 systems (via text selection box)
  • Switch print text via digital input signal
  • High dust concentration on-site, with significant temperature variations by season.

REA JET Solutions

  • System: REA JET DOD 2.0
  • 1 × DOD 2.0 Controller
  • 2 × 32 Nozzle Control Unit
  • 2 × SK 32/130 print head
  • 1 × Software Customization: Implement Text Selection Box Feature
Ink / Media:TKF-SW 086

Solution Advantages

  • Significantly reduces labeling costs compared to using tags.
  • Printed content complies with CE marking requirements.
Steel Pipe Production Data Coding
Steel Metal

Steel Pipe Production Data Marking

The downstream cutting machine applies API logos, specifications, and Data Matrix codes to steel pipes. White pigment ink maintains high contrast on wet, oily surfaces.

System Configuration:REA JET DOD 2.0

Task Definition

  • Mark steel pipes downstream of the cutting machine.
  • Print production data: API logo, company logo, pipe dimensions, diameter, Data Matrix code, etc.
  • Maximum print height: 60mm
  • Reserve Data Matrix printing capability for future traceability requirements.

Special operating conditions

  • Print content is sent from the customer system via Ethernet.
  • Some inks must withstand UV protective coatings under certain operating conditions.
  • Signs must withstand outdoor weather conditions such as sun exposure and rain.

REA JET Solutions

  • System: REA JET DOD 2.0
  • Print Head: SKP 32/130 and SKP 32/180
  • Ink Supply System: TV-PP 4.5L AFS High-Capacity Ink Feed
  • Data Interface: Receives print data via the REA JET TITAN platform
Ink / Media:TPKD-WS 010 (White Pigment Type)

Solution Advantages

  • Stable print quality with consistent high-contrast output over time
  • Excellent ink adhesion on wet and oily surfaces
  • High-capacity ink supply system supports uninterrupted operation
  • Standardized interface for seamless integration with customer production management systems
3D Component Graphics Printing for Automotive Body
Automotive Manufacturing

3D Component Graphics Printing for Automotive Body

Non-contact printing of fingerprints and other graphic elements on 3D automotive body parts, replacing film application. No overspray; no masking required for components.

System Configuration:REA JET DOD 2.0 (Retrofit Nozzle Assembly)

Task Definition

  • Print graphic elements on 3D part surfaces
  • Replace film lamination processes (such as fingerprint patterns) with direct non-contact inkjet printing.
  • No overspray during printing; components require no masking.

Special operating conditions

  • Painted body parts must meet extremely high aesthetic quality standards.
  • Keep graphic edges sharp and clear.
  • For high-viscosity media, the print head must apply an even coating at a constant pressure of up to 1.5 bar.
  • Individual nozzle control for precise paint application.

REA JET Solutions

  • System: REA JET DOD 2.0
  • Modify RPS DOD 32 nozzle SKP 130µm
  • Special Piping and Coating Treatments
  • Flow-optimized ink chamber design
  • Paint to be provided by customer (thixotropic paint, liquefies under mechanical impact)
Ink / Media:Customer-specified thixotropic coating

Solution Advantages

  • Robust and reliable system, customizable to meet specific customer process requirements.
  • Handles multiple fluid media with broad process compatibility.
  • Achieve high-quality printing on smooth surfaces with consistent coating output
  • REA JET TITAN's parameterized platform makes it easy for operators to get started.

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About REA

REA Elektronik GmbH, founded in 1982 in Mühltal, Germany, specializes in non-contact industrial marking and code quality inspection. Over 50,000 systems operate across 5,000+ factories worldwide.

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