Matica Group is delighted to announce that Copecto, a leading producer of sustainable wood cards, recommends the S5200LX CO2 laser engraver system as the best desktop solution for the issuance of wood-based smart cards. This recommendation underscores the exceptional performance of the S5200LX CO2 in personalizing Copecto’s innovative Timbercard® and reinforces Matica’s commitment to providing sustainable solutions.

Copecto’s Timbercard® is the world’s first plastic-free wood payment card that can be used like any conventional banking card. Designed to be fully biodegradable, except for its chip, antenna, and magnetic stripe, the card is made from FSC©-certified wood and features a paper antenna inlay and bio-adhesive bonding, reflecting a commitment to environmental sustainability.

The S5200LX CO2 laser engraver system is the standout choice for personalizing these eco-friendly cards, offering superior performance, efficiency, and longevity. It is specifically designed for low-volume issuance and specialist applications, providing high-grade laser engraving for debit, credit, metal, and now wood-based cards.

Key features of the S5200LX CO2 include:

  • High-Grade laser engraving: Equipped with a fiber-based laser source that offers an impressive lifespan of 50,000 hours.
  • Versatile applications: Capable of engraving flat debit and credit cards, display cards, metal cards and wood-based cards.
  • Compact and efficient: Its compact footprint fits seamlessly into any bureau environment, with an affordable total cost of ownership.

Valerio Cimbro, Product Manager commented: “This recommendation by Copecto not only validates the performance of the S5200LX CO2 but also reinforces Matica Group’s commitment to supporting sustainable practices in the financial card industry. Matica is excited to continue providing cutting-edge solutions that contribute to a greener future.”

Live demonstrations in 2024

For those interested in seeing the S5200LX CO2 and Timbercard® in action, live demonstrations will be available at Copecto’s stand 5.2 C041, at Trustech Paris, 3-5 December 2024

    For more information about the S5200LX CO2 and Timbercard®, please contact Matica and Copecto.

    About COPECTO

    COPECTO GmbH, established in May 2023, and based in Wiesbaden, Germany, is a 100% subsidiary of DG Nexolution eG. In close partnership with Swiss Wood Solutions AG, Copecto has an exclusive and worldwide license for distribution and production of the Timbercard ®.

    A first sub-licence for the industrialized production of the wood cards has been issued by COPECTO to the PCI-and FSC©-certified card manufacturer Raiffeisendruckerei GmbH, Neuwied/Germany.

    To date, tens of thousand payment cards have been issued under approval of VISA and MASTERCARD in more than 60 pilot projects, many of them in daily use for more than 18 month and without any mentionable reclamation.
    Learn more about the TIMBERCARD® here www.copecto.com