Coding, Printing & Labeling

Corner-Wrap Labeling with SATO and CTM Labeling Systems

The SATO America S8412, 305dpi print engine partnered with CTM Labeling System's model 3600 printer applicator performs a leading-edge corner wrap. The high-speed, rotary acuator of the CTM 3600 places the label firmly on the case’s leading panel then smoothly wraps the label around the corner and down the side.

February 13, 2011

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Focusing on food safety

Wynn Wiksell, manager of packaging QRO at General Mills, and chairman of the Food Safety Alliance for Packaging (FSAP), offers an update on the HACCP models for packaging materials.

February 10, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: Roll-fed expanded content labels in action

See this short video from Quality Assured that demonstrates how expanded content labels open and re-close for roll-fed labeling applications. Video also demonstrates in-line application on existing equipment.

February 9, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

'Swirl' filling makes a splash with consumers

Shampoo and conditioner. Peanut butter and jelly. Cleanser and moisturizer. Berry and vanilla yogurt. Swirl filling is the latest packaging technique to visually entice consumers to purchase some of their favorite combinations in a single package.

January 31, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Topflight appoints Stone as new president

Topflight Corp., a printer and converter in Glen Rock, PA, has appointed Rod Stone president.

January 27, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Top/Bottom labeling with SATO America M8490Se print engine and Label-Aire 3138-N printer applicator

This top/bottom print and apply system from Label-Aire uses a SATO M8490Se print engine integrated to a Label-Aire 3138-NV, tamp-blow printer applicator for the top labeling system and a SATO M8490Se mated to a Label-Aire 3138-NV, merge-apply printer applicator for the bottom labeling system.

January 26, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

USDA introduces bio-based labeling program

A voluntary product certification and labeling program has been initiated by the USDA’s BioPreferred program to encourage the identification and use of bio-based products.

January 25, 2011

Tamper-evident machinery

Setting priorities for growth in 2011

Pharmaceutical, biotech, medical products, and healthcare are blending into a more unified industry that will be challenged by customer requirements and regulatory compliance issues.

January 24, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Larger type, simplicity sought for labels

Labeling standards proposed at the U.S. Pharmacopeial meeting seek to help patients read and understand labels on medical containers.

January 18, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Spray paint company cuts labeling costs and enhances label printing flexibility

In-line POD system and wrap labeler replace lithographed cans and manually applied UPC stickers.

January 5, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label applicators keep Gatorade in motion in Mexico

Four new sleeve applicators at two PepsiCo Beverage Mexico plants accommodate high-speed, quick-changeover requirements.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

On-demand, high-speed printing

Memjet’s color on-demand printing technology for the labels and packaging markets provides cost-effective, on-demand color printing with a just-in-time approach that reduces waste and accelerates work flow.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

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.

January 3, 2011