Packaging and package labels on food products are important and serve many purposes, among them protecting the product from contamination, encouraging the consumer to buy the product, and giving information on how to use the product. Manufacturers have understood this principle for hundreds of years, and it is surprising how some of the most iconic […]
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Trade Shows – Early 2015
Happy New Year, everyone! Here at ID Technology it seems that we’ve just finished the Pack Expo Show and it is time to start looking at some of the trade shows where you’ll be able to meet up with our team in early 2015. Here is what is happening in the first quarter of the […]
The 2014 Labeling Craze and Liabilities for the Future
Every representation about food has the potential for misbranding claims in civil or criminal court. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s food labeling regulations are just another legal matter waiting for their day in court. The Labeling Craze of 2014 In 2014 we were presented with the latest labeling requirements complete with revised demands related to […]
Improve OEE – Reduce Setup Time
When looking to improve productivity of packaging lines, many companies use the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) concept, which provides actionable data as to where improvements can be made. One of the three key OEE factors is Availability, the ratio of actual operating time to planned production time. Availability is reduced by downtime, which can be caused […]
Datamax Thermal Printer – 8 inch Width – PCL
If you have ever wanted to replace those old laser printers with a modern thermal or thermal transfer model that is HP compatible, you’ve been out of luck if you need to print up to 8 inches wide (maximum label web width is 9 inches). The wait is over though – our friends at […]
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