Digital Nameplates

Batteries and devices that are exposed to rain, UV rays, abrasion, chemicals or dirt on a daily basis need labelling and HMI solutions that don't "look old" after two seasons. Sommer develops and manufactures exactly that: high-quality type plates (including under-anodised printing), laser-markable films and complete HMI solutions – with NFC/RFID as a smart extra on request.

Industry 4.0: As the requirements for digital product information in Europe continue to evolve, it is worth thinking about labelling today in such a way that it will also function as a bridge to digital data worlds in the future.

The battery passport is digital – but it only works if the identifier on the product remains legible in the long term. In practice, this often fails due to:

• Abrasion

• Chemicals

• Dirt

• Heat/cold

• UV

• Moisture

• Unsuitable printing/labelling materials

Laser-markable label films for QR codes and product information – developed for demanding environments.

Optionally available as a smart label with NFC tag for quick identification – even in difficult scanning conditions!

From 18 February 2027, the digital battery passport will become mandatory for certain battery classes in the EU – including digitally accessible information via a data carrier such as a QR code.

For device manufacturers whose products operate in harsh environments (weather, chemicals, abrasion, high-pressure cleaning), this raises a strategic question: How do we combine legal labelling, brand impact and digital traceability without compromising durability?

Sommer stands for industrial quality that works in harsh environments: materials, structures and manufacturing processes are consistently designed for resilience and long-term stability.

At the same time, we bring series production expertise to the table right from the start – from the first sample to the pre-series and on to reliable series production with reproducible results.