Many types of baked goods need to have shipping cases that are correctly labeled, before being dispatched to the customer. Some of the big retail companies, such as Walmart have guidelines as to how cases need to be labeled – often requiring labels to be applied to more than one side of the case. ID […]
Labeling Ideas
Browse through these labeling ideas to learn more about how you can utilize labeling machinery for you specific product requirements. Labeling machinery is versatile to accommodate diverse applications. View these articles to learn about labelers and labeling machinery along with labeling solutions.
Trends in Flexible Packaging Present Coding Challenges
The fastest- growing type of flexible packaging these days is the stand-up pouch. The advances in materials used for this packaging and the innovative design are driving its use in products like soups, snacks, dishwasher tablets, cosmetics, and motor oil. According to Packaging Strategies, the global market is expected to reach $12 billion in 2018 […]
UDI and Direct Marking of Medical Devices
The FDA is distributing a draft guidance document on UDI Direct Marking of Devices and is asking for comments and suggestions within 90 of publication in the Federal Register. The FDA’s Final rule on Unique Device Identification (UDI), which was passed on September 24, 2013, mandates a system of identifying medical devices for the purpose […]
Barcode Verification and Validation
What’s the difference and why does it matter? We take the ubiquitous barcode for granted and assume that a simple scan will give us all we need to know about the barcoded product. This assumption can be false, however. Your scanner might be able to read the barcode; some scanners have technology that enables them […]
Thermal Transfer Coding on Chub Packaging
Meat packaging plants are tough on equipment. The environment is often chilled, damp and everything has to be washed down regularly. To avoid contamination of meat products, the hygiene in any packaging area is very thorough and can include some aggressive cleaning solutions, used to wash equipment at high pressure. All in all, this is […]
CIJ Printer for Extruded Industrial Products
We usually see continuous inkjet (CIJ) codes on packaging – on bottles, cans, cartons, for date codes, lot numbers and similar applications. The technology also lends itself to printing identification codes onto a wide range of industrial products such as items that are extruded. Our Citronix ci3000 series of CIJ printers is an excellent solution […]
Time for Direct Thermal Labels?
How a Change in Label Material Can Reduce Costs, Improve Sustainability and Enhance OEE If you use thermal printers for your secondary packaging or pallet labeling, your printer can probably work just as happily with either thermal transfer or direct thermal labels. Which is better? Which is more cost effective? Let’s take a look… Both […]
Integrated Packaging and Processing
Are you looking for ways to keep your packaging lines moving faster, without choke points? Are you paying for downtime and inefficient processes? Is your equipment set up for maximum continual operation? Location of equipment, types of equipment, and precise integration can be combined to create a seamless, reliable workflow with Pro Mach equipment and services. Pro Mach is […]
Citronix Specialty CIJ Printers
Since we launched the Citronix ci3000 Series of continuous inkjet products, they have been very successful in the market. Providing enhanced print quality, even simpler operation and the best warranty in the business, the ci3000 Series is the perfect CIJ printer for many applications. The ciSeries covers printers able to print between 2 and 5 […]
Packaging Changes and Coding Challenges
Industry trends in using sustainable packaging and consumer-driven demand for smaller portion-controlled package sizes are contributing to changes in food packaging form and design. Such changes can present some issues for your existing coding process. An example of sustainable packaging is the high density polyethylene materials found in dairy and beverage packaging. Labeled as #2 […]
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