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Explore the latest advancements in coding and marking technology, featuring GS1 Digital Link upgrades, CIJ printing solutions, and integrated packaging systems for enhanced product tracking, industry compliance, and operational efficiency.

GS1 Digital Link – Simple Printing With Code Tech RAZR

After remaining static for five decades, retail barcoding is set for a significant upgrade. GS1’s Sunrise 2027 will introduce data-rich 2D barcodes to replace traditional UPCs, benefiting brands, retailers, and consumers. The new GS1 Digital Link format will allow a single QR code containing the product GTIN, expiration date, lot number, and serialization. Consumers can […]

Modularity and Simplicity – Citronix CIJ Printer

Continuous inkjet (CIJ) is the best-selling technology for adding date and production codes to various products and packaging. Many companies in the product coding space manufacture or sell CIJ printers. At ID Technology, we are the exclusive distributor for Citronix CIJ printers. The Citronix printer produces excellent print quality and is known in the industry […]

Integrated Case Taping and Printing

Two applications found on many packaging lines are the need to correctly seal the shipping cases after loading the products and then add the GS1 barcodes and other information needed for industry and customer compliance. For some time, ID Technology has offered an integrated case taping and labeling system that combines a Wexxar BEL case […]

Are You Ready for GS1 Digital Link?

For nearly 50 years, UPC barcodes have been a staple of the retail industry. While the underlying data associated with the barcodes printed on everything we purchase (using the encoded Global Trade Item Number – GTIN) has become really powerful, the UPC barcode remains unchanged. The only exciting thing has been to add an additional […]

Best-in-Pedigree Labeling & Coding Solutions

As a manufacturer of pet foods, you know how your customers love their furry, feathered, or scaled friends and want the best for them. Labeling and date coding for your packaging is integral to your product presentation, ensuring your finished product looks good, conveys information clearly, and travels through the supply chain without disruption. This […]

Protein Labeling & Coding Solutions : Part 2 (Secondary Printing on Packaging Film)  

On-Demand Printing for Demanding Applications Secondary Printing on Packaging Film For the packaging for your protein products, do you find that you often use the same film with just the product details changing?  If you have several SKUs that use this same package, you’ll find that you’re having to manage inventory of all the pre-printed […]

Protein Labeling & Coding Solutions : Part 1 (Product Coding)

Code-A-Doodle-Do Outstanding Product Coding Performance In the meat/poultry industry, the variable print you add to your packages is very important.   Date codes, lot codes, compliance logos, EST numbers, and (occasionally) barcodes must be printed on your package right at the point of packaging and be legible and accurate – every time.   Since these codes are […]

Citronix ci5000 Inkjet Printer

Have you noticed that some continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer manufacturers have rather complex product lines? They may have high-speed, medium-speed, and low-speed models, all with quite different specs. This can make it difficult to decide which model is the best for your particular situation, especially if you are unsure of your future production demands. With […]