Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA tracking proposal could require packaging line changes

Medical device makers would need to use automatic identification and data capture technology for marking implantable and all devices and their packaging.

December 31, 2012

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Doubled warranty on RX line of ink-jet printers

Ink-jet marking systems from Hitachi serve a wide variety of markets, but no matter which market segment they represent, customers talk most about the reliability, ease of use, and efficiency they experience in using these machines.

December 6, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Produce packaging gets QR and human-readable codes in single pass

Produce packaging supplier for the likes of Jolly Green Giant adds capabilities to print human-readable and QR codes in one pass, allowing consumers to learn about the origin of their products.

December 5, 2012

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Laser printing of tubes

New technology from Domino makes it possible to laser print two sides of a tube at one time.

December 4, 2012

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Tamp labeler does cases at 25/min

Part of a total system from EPI, this case labeler uses a thermal transfer printer adapted to a case taper to apply labels to cases at 25 cases/min.

November 30, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-res UV coding/marking

PACK EXPO 2012: MapleJet explains how its high-resolution inkjet coding/marking printers use quick-cure UV inks on a wide variety of different substrates--virtually any surface, the company says.

November 29, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Low-cost flexo printer

Hapa, part of the Coesia group, was showing the Go-Flex, which is described as the lowest-cost UV flex printer on the market. It's especially suitable for coding variable information.

November 28, 2012

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New printer is eco-friendly

From Hitachi, this printer is designed to be energy-efficient and to use minimal amounts of solvents and consumables than comparable ink-jet printers.

November 27, 2012

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Ink-jet printer requires no maintenance

The A420-CIJ printer from Domino requires no maintenance beyond changing consumables. New quick-change module replaces ink and filters in 10-min. Easy for operators to select, verify, and send message to printer with easy-to-see interface. Printhead guarantees clean, error-free printing.

November 26, 2012

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Code assurance, high uptime with thermal ink jet

PACK EXPO 2012: Videojet Technologies' 8510 thermal ink-jet printer uses the company's CLARiSUITE code assurance software to increase productivity and reduce human error, while simple and quick ink cartridge changes allow for maximum uptime. Printer accommodates both primary and secondary packaging.

November 26, 2012

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Large-character printer for nonporous, coated board

PACK EXPO 2012: The large-character Diagraph IJ3000 ink-jet printer uses a Trident-based print engine, printing on nonporous, coated material with solvent-based ink. Technology is said to be easy to use and easy to program.

November 25, 2012

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Ethernet ink-jet printer handles all printheads from one location

PACK EXPO 2012: A cost-effective alternative to adhesive labels and preprinted corrugated cartons, Matthews Marking Systems Viacode high-resolution ink-jet printing system uses Ethernet technology for distributed printing of primary, secondary, or tertiary coding applications.

November 25, 2012

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Flexographic printing plates

Flint Group announces new formulation of nyloflex® ACE plates.

November 9, 2012