If you need to print and apply a GS1 barcode or other label to a case or tray of products on a conveyor, there are a number of application methods to choose from. We have several of these at ID Technology – using a tamp applicator, maybe with air assist to ensure the label is […]
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.
Is PackML Right For You?
If you are an end user or manufacturer of packaging equipment, you are probably aware of the PackML standard for packaging machine control. If you happen to work in one of the larger users of equipment, your company might already be making efforts to standardize on this concept. If you work for a smaller company […]
Compact, Affordable, Laser Marking Workstation
Macsa laser systems, from ID Technology, are well known for producing high quality marks on a variety of material types. Macsa lasers have always been easy to install and use, but we are now making it easier still with a line up of self contained laser marking workstations. The most compact of these workstations is […]
High End CIJ for Complex Printing
The Citronix ci3500 and ci3650 continuous inkjet systems offer very fine micro characters at near letter quality for your complex printing requirements. With these new printers, you can achieve high-resolution characters at print heights as small as .025″ (.6mm) and as high as .25″ (6mm) for high resolution and small product coding requirements. Suitable applications […]
Citronix Inkjet Coding For the Food Industry
Food coding and marking, especially directly onto the surface of the food, requires special equipment and inks. Our new Citronix ci3000 Series line of inkjet coding printers is a perfect fit for the food and beverage industries. The non-contact printing method and high print speeds allow you to code lot numbers and date codes onto […]
Inkjet Printing on Round Surfaces
Sometimes all it takes is a little inventiveness to create a unique solution. One of our customers wanted to use the Citronix inkjet coding printer to mark the entire perimeter of the top of round part. The Citronix was the printer of choice because of its flexible print head and the fact that it is easy to integrate […]
Is It Time To Upgrade Your InkJet Coding Printers?
If your inkjet printing process isn’t keeping up with the demands of your production lines, then it may be time to upgrade your inkjet printers. Some of the most common signs you need to upgrade your inkjet coding printers are: Poor performance as production demands increased. You need to print more lines of code. Older systems […]
HPD Laser for Marking, Cutting, Scoring Flexible Materials
I recently asked ID Technology’s John Gonzales what he thought of our new Macsa HPD CO2 laser system: “It’s a @#$%$ ^%$#@ of a laser” he said “So you like it?” “Yes!” No question, the HPD is a special device. It is specifically designed to carry out both cutting and coding on a wide range of […]
Citronix Printer in Tough Environment
Our Citronix ciSeries continuous inkjet printers are well know for their ruggedness and ability to work consistently even in tough conditions. The printers are designed to comply with IP55 standards and the ci3650 meets IP65 , ensuring this printer can be used in dusty and wet environments. Here’s an example of an IP65 rated Citronix printer […]
The Basics of a Pressure Sensitive Label
The pressure sensitive labels that you see on the products and cartons you use everyday may appear to be a simple device, but there is more to that label than meets the eye. Pressure sensitive labels are actually made of several layers of specialized materials sandwiched together to create a label that looks good, identifies […]
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