Brown & Holmes (Tamworth) Ltd, a trusted name in precision engineering, workholding and precision machining for over 80 years, has significantly broadened its service capabilities with the acquisition of a Keyence MD‑X2000 hybrid laser marker (fibre and YVO4). The combination of fibre and YVO4 technology makes the hybrid one of the most versatile lasers in the market.

This next-generation machine combines fibre and UV laser technologies to deliver high-speed, high-precision, non-contact marking across an extensive range of materials—including difficult-to-mark metals, heat-sensitive plastics, and technical ceramics—with outstanding contrast and virtually no thermal distortion.

To make full use of these advanced capabilities, our engineering team has designed and built a bespoke mobile workstation, allowing the marker to be moved efficiently across our shop floor or deployed directly to the point of use. This offers unmatched flexibility—no more moving parts to the machine—and helps minimise handling time, cut lead times, and maintain consistent accuracy.

With this versatile setup, Brown & Holmes (Tamworth) Ltd now offers customers laser etching and marking solutions that deliver:

• Mark clarity: ultra‑fine, crisp marks even on small components (e.g. micro‑text, 2D/Datamatrix codes)
• Long-term durability: marks that resist abrasion, heat cycles, and chemical exposure.
• Rapid turnaround: shorter setup times, in-house marking, and fewer handling steps.

This investment reinforces our ongoing commitment to innovation, adaptability, and delivering value-added engineering solutions across demanding sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, nuclear and general engineering.

Whether it’s for product traceability, component identification, regulatory compliance, or bespoke branding, Brown & Holmes (Tamworth) Ltd now provides a high-performance laser marking service tailored to each customer’s precise application. Together with our existing accreditations, quality‑assured inspection, and technical support, you can expect marks that are consistently accurate, readable throughout life, and delivered on time.

If it’s time to take your manufacturing efficiency to the next level, contact Mick Waller: +44 (1827) 63591 or email: mwaller@brownandholmes.co.uk