Flexible packaging has become the standard across the fresh produce and food industry—delivering lightweight, sustainable, and efficient solutions. But packaging today needs to do more than protect products; it must also create convenience and enhance consumer experience. This is where laser scoring comes in, and PerfoTec’s Multi-Head Laser System makes it possible with unmatched precision and flexibility.

What is Laser Scoring?

Laser scoring is the process of applying a controlled, partial cut into packaging film, usually in the web direction, to create an easy-open feature or define a portion-controlled tear line. Unlike mechanical scoring, which can weaken or compromise the film, laser scoring ensures a consistent and precise depth—making packaging easier to open while maintaining barrier properties and integrity.

PerfoTec’s Advantage in Laser Scoring

PerfoTec’s Multi-Head Laser System, already renowned for its world-leading perforation technology, integrates laser scoring as an additional feature—particularly in the Advanced model. This allows film converters and packaging producers to deliver value-added solutions without adding extra process steps or equipment.

Key Benefits of Laser Scoring with PerfoTec:

✅ Easy-Open Packaging – Consumers can open packs effortlessly without scissors, knives, or struggling with seals.
✅ Portion Control – Scoring lines can define portions in resealable packs, improving convenience and reducing food waste.
✅ Enhanced Consumer Experience – A smooth, frustration-free interaction with packaging builds brand loyalty.
✅ Film Integrity Preserved – Precise scoring ensures only the intended tear path is weakened, keeping the rest of the package strong.
✅ Flexibility for Converters – Add both micro-perforation (NanoPerf) for shelf-life extension and laser scoring for usability in one system.

Integration into Film Converting

Just like perforation, PerfoTec’s laser scoring integrates seamlessly into slitting and printing setups, operating at speeds up to 450 meters per minute. This ensures converters don’t sacrifice efficiency while delivering packaging that stands out both on the shelf and in consumer hands.

Expanding Beyond Fresh Produce

While perforation is essential for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Active MAP (AMAP) in fresh produce, laser scoring opens new opportunities in snack foods, portion packs, and easy-open consumer packaging. With one investment, converters can serve a broader range of customers and markets.

👉 At PerfoTec, we believe that packaging should maximize freshness, minimize waste, and improve usability. With laser scoring built into our Multi-Head Laser System, film converters can offer brands not only superior shelf-life but also the consumer-friendly convenience the market demands.