Coding & Marking | Packaging World

Video | March 26, 2011

Video: High-quality printing on PVC pipe

Video shows high-quality, high-speed ink-jet printing on PVC pipe.

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Video | March 26, 2011

Video: Large character printing in dusty environment

Video shows SQ2 Scorpion large-character ink-jet coder printing on multiwall cement bags in dusty, harsh-duty environment.

Video | March 26, 2011

Video: Large-character case coding

Large-character shift and date codes printed on corrugated cases.

Video | March 26, 2011

Video: Hi-res printing on corrugated trays

Watch corrugated trays of canned corn receive high-res PZ/4 Series III coding.

Machine Product Brief

| March 5, 2011

Printers for retail applications

Designed for short- to medium-batch and demand print runs, the TG3 Series of printers from SATO feature an automated print-cut-stack function, separation of tags for batch printing, energy-saving LCD display, precision cutting of tags/labels, and the ability to perform standalone printing.

Machine Product Brief

| March 5, 2011

Modular ink jet printer

Squid Ink’s Vector XII modular ink jet printing system prints up to 12 lines of code using several different printhead combinations.

Video | January 3, 2011

Wrap labeling system

ID Technology’s Wrap Labeling System comes with an integrated iCON Laser Coder to allow a date or lot code to be marked onto a label prior to the label being applied to a product.

Machine Product Brief

| November 27, 2010

Thermal inkjet cartridge printer

Linx Printing Technologies’ IJ200 Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) cartridge printer includes CodeDesign, an intuitive PC-based program for creating codes, as well as additional operator languages including Spanish, Portuguese and French.

TUBS & BOXES. Poppies uses the coding equipment for a range of plastic tubs and clay-coated boxes.

Machine Case Study

| November 13, 2010

Quick-start printers save time and ink

Frozen dessert company likes new ink-jet printer performance and versatility.

Machine Case Study

| November 12, 2010

Winery installs high-res ink-jet print system

Augusta Winery, Augusta, MO, is an award-winning producer of hand-crafted wines marketed under Augusta and Montelle brand names.

Machine Case Study

| March 25, 2010

Ink-jet print quality on butter packs

High-resolution print quality on a challenging foil substrate and improved machine reliability are key features for this Irish dairy producer.

Machine Case Study

| February 7, 2010

Small-character ink-jet printer tackles co-pack challenge

‘Intuitive’ printer interface alerts to potential problems and sets troubleshooting tools in motion.

BEST-BEFORE CODES. Continuous ink-jet printers at Massimo Zanetti Beverage are used for printing best-before codes on steel cans

Machine Case Study

| October 5, 2009

Coffee producer scores coding efficiencies

Since the installation of new ink-jet printers for coding steel cans and paperboard trays, Massimo Zanetti Beverage has greatly reduced its unplanned downtime.

Machine Case Study

| April 5, 2009

Durable, flexible, heavy-duty ink-jet printing

Cement producer installs easily controllable, cleanable, expandable printing system to accommodate growing production capacities.

Machine Case Study

| February 1, 2009

A clean slate for coding

After beta-testing a new hot-melt coder, Cains Foods achieves a 100% scan rate on bar codes.

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machinery: Coding/marking

Diagraph, An ITW Company

Barry Dauber,
Vice President & General Manager

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Case coding and all-electric labeling equipment.
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View our complete line of world-class industrial inkjet coders, laser coders, and automated labeling printers for your product identification needs.

All-Electric Printer Applicators
Continuous InkJet
Laser Coders
Large Character InkJet printing systems
Domino North America

Garry Havens,
President, North America & Group Executive Director

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Coding & Marking solutions: date coding, traceability, serialization & variable printing
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How much is your coding equipment really costing you? Associated running costs, such as air or unplanned downtime, are key. The older your equipment, the more expensive it is to operate. If you could have better coding performance while minimizing your costs, wouldn’t you?

Ink jet
Laser
Thermal Ink Jet
Thermal Transfer Overprinting
FoxJet, An ITW Company

Barry Dauber,
Vice President & General Manager

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High resolution case coding and labeling equipment.
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View our complete line of RELIABLE product identification solutions, designed with an innovative spirit, proven technology and a high regard for customer satisfaction. Local sales and service through our network of distributor partners. Ask about our 3 year warranty!

High Resolution InkJet Systems
All-Electric Printer Applicators
Continuos InkJet Equipment
Thermal InkJet systems
Hitachi America, Ltd./ Industrial Component & Equipment Division

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Our product line includes Compressed Air Systems, Marking & Coding Systems, and AC Drives
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Hitachi America, Ltd.’s Industrial Components and Equipment Division is committed to providing the America’s industrial market with innovative, high quality products that meet manufacturing needs across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Marking/Coding Equipment - RX Series
Marking/Coding Equipment - PB Series
Marking/Coding Equipment - Animation
Marking/Coding Equipment - Fluids Savings Calculator
Iconotech

Linda Bertelsen,
Marketing Director

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Printers and handling systems for Generic RSC cases, die cuts and kraft bags.
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Learn how Iconotech's 20 year focus on printing systems for in-house, generic printing of corrugated cases, die cuts, and multi-wall, kraft bags has simplified end-of-line operations and saved users hundreds of thousands of dollars per year thanks to several key features.

Hand Feed Printer for Generic RSC Cases and kraft Bags
Shuttle Feed Printer for Generic RSC Cases
Complete System for Printing Generic RSC Cases and Kraft Bags
Continuous Feed Printer for Generic RSC Cases and Kraft Bags
ID Technology

Alan Shipman,
Vice President & General Manager

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Label Printer Applicators, Label Applicators, Inkjet Printers, Laser Coders, Overprinters
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ID Technology has your labeling, coding and marking solution for primary product labeling, secondary identification, coupon labeling, case marking, bar coding, pallet labeling, date, lot or batch coding, and more.

Label Printer Applicator
CIJ Inkjet Printer
Laser Coder
Thermal Transfer Overprinter
Inkjet, Inc.

Bryan Sneed,
Chief Executive Officer

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CIJ Fluids, D.O.D. Fluids, printing equipment, replacement parts, technical service
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View information on our ISO 9001 certified research and development lab, replacement CIJ and DOD fluids, HP technology hardware, same-day shipping guarantee, and OEM trained service technicians. We are able to provide a customized solution to any industrial printing need.

Custom and OEM Replacement Fluids for all Major OEM Printers
ISO 9001 Research and Development Lab
24 Hour Service Hotline
Master Distributor of ANSER HP Technology Product Line
Paul Leibinger Inc.

Jim Mueller,
Vice President

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Inkjet systems utilizing sealed nozzle technology. Integrated vision inspection cameras.
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Put an end to production down time due to your coding equipment! Leibinger printers operate for months on end with no intervention. Sealed nozzle technology exclusive to Leibinger makes it possible.

Inkjet Printer
Inkjet Printer
Inkjet Traversing System
Inkjet Printer Control Software
Markem-Imaje

Jacques DESROCHES,
General Manager

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Laser technology: increasingly popular for marking and coding
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Designed for high-speed marking on large coding zones and in difficult production conditions, laser technology is increasingly capable of addressing manufacturers’ requirements. It enhances the OEE (Operating Equipment Efficiency) of production lines.
Matthews Marking Systems

Liz Churchill,
V.P., Sales & Marketing

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Inkjet printing, laser coding, thermal transfer printing, contact printing, and indenting.
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Matthews Marking Systems has solutions for all of your marking and coding requirements. From stand-alone printers to fully-integrated systems, we have the technology and experience to meet your needs. Click above to learn more.

Small Character Continuous Inkjet Printers
PET Laser Coders
Thermal Transfer Overprinters
High Resolution Inkjet Printers
SATO America, Inc.

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The world's largest supplier of print engines, SATO sets the standard within the industry.
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SATO's industrial barcode printers are known for reliability and durability. Engineered for demanding, mission-critical requirements SATO printers and consumables provide the highest quality results in the harshest manufacturing environments.

Print engine designed for high-volume print/apply applications
Print engine for automatic barcode label applications
Entry-level print engine for print/apply applications
Industrial mid-range DT/TT printer offering versatility and value
Squid Ink

William Hoagland,
President

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Industrial case coding and marking equipment
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Squid Ink specializes in the manufacture of high quality industrial inks, industrial ink jet printers, and industrial case taping equipment for the packaging industry. Our products are designed to provide reliable cost-effective solutions to your industrial application.

Hi-Resolution coding and marking system
Hi-Resolution bar code printer
Large character case coding
Inudstrial coding and marking
Universal Labeling Systems, Inc.

Michael Bieda,
Vice President & General Manager

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Complete line of automatic and semi-automatic pressure sensitive labeling machinery.
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Made-to-order labeling machinery at off-the-shelf prices. Come see our library of over 23,000 machines and systems, designed and built in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

The CP1000, simply the best multi-purpose labeling system.
The R310, the industry's most popular table top labeling system
UPA II, industrial strength Print & Apply
R321 Automatic Round Product Labeling System
Videojet Technologies Inc.

Chris Riley,
VP Marketing

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Wide range of marking and coding equipment, service and supplies.
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View our complete line of marking and coding solutions designed to increase uptime and help reduce coding errors. Videojet delivers equipment, supplies, and service designed to perform with maximum reliability, efficiency, ease of operation, and little maintenance.

Small character ink jet printer
Thermal transfer overprinter
Laser marking system
Large character ink jet printer