Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-resolution ink-jet coding and CO2 laser marking

REA JET's latest coding and marking solutions for the pharmaceutical industry keep suppliers ahead of FDA standards. The HR ink-jet printer is ideal for lot tracking, serialization and expiration date applications and the CO2 laser marker produces machine-readable codes and logos.

December 14, 2016

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Adhesives/tape

A compact adhesive supply unit is easy to install and maintain

The newest Melt-on-Demand adhesive supply unit from ITW Dynatec was named Simplicity for how easy it is to install, operate and maintain. All maintenance points are very accessible and add-on options include an integrated autofeeder.

December 12, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Desktop 3D printers poised for significant growth

Desktop units whose quality approaches industrial-level equipment, a widening group of users, increased printing speeds and greater material availability pushing growth, says report.

November 30, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Planning for FDA Compliance on Class 1 Medical Devices

A five-minute discussion with Paul Johnson, Packaging Solutions Specialist, Life Sciences, at Weber Packaging, offers practical advice on Unique Device Identifier labels to stay ahead of impending compliance deadlines.

November 27, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Thermal transfer print engines offer high-volume reliability

SATO's S84-ex and S86-ex print engines come with the standard emulation languages of SATO and its competitors for easy swapping in on lines with 200 dpi, 300 dpi, or 600 dpi print-and-apply systems.

November 22, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Argent Tape & Label debuts color, digital label press

Argent Tape & Label showcased its first N610i 7-color digital UV inkjet label press with ribbon-cutting ceremony at open house.

November 22, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Integrated Cartoner with Coding and Verification for Efficient Serialization

The balcony-style Cariba C222 cartoner—with quick 15-minute changeover—connects to the MG2 ACE CT/400 coding and verification unit from MG America for precise indexing and transport of blister packs.

November 18, 2016

Coding/marking

Machine Vision Inspection and Automatic Identification

New product integrations of machine vision and smart cameras used for both inline and offline and barcode and data matrix readers/verification. Systems are configurable and are used by customers in validated industries, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

November 18, 2016

Coding/marking

Serialization Software

Robust software addresses pharmaceutical counterfeiting and diversion; works with variety of camera and coding/marketing systems to create serialized numbers and then inspects codes printed onto packaging materials.

November 18, 2016

Cartoning

Compact cartoner and labeler offer speed and flexibility for Track & Trace requirements

Marchesini Group's MA 80 cartoner for vials, blisters and more reaches speeds of up to 120 cartons per minute while the BL A420 CW labeler features an integrated load cell for accurate positioning and checkweighing in a compact footprint.

November 18, 2016

Labeling

A compact filler/capper/labeler offers customizable setup

This small footprint machine by Chase-Logeman Corp. maximizes efficiency with print-apply labeling and fast changeovers, and can reliably run at 60 bottles per minute.

November 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Integrated multi-lane printer serves single-serve market

Diagraph's new Allen MLi-TE multi-head thermal-transfer printer, accommodating up to 12 printheads, replaces traversing technology or multiple coders for printing on single-serve sachets or stick packs, for faster speeds, reduced maintenance, and less cost.

November 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

A wraparound labeler also orientates bottles for 'sideserts'

The AUTOCOLT wraparound labeler from NJM Packaging applies a pressure-sensitive label to a pill bottle, then turns it to the precise position to accept a “sidesert” on the non-label area, applied in-line with hot melt glue.

November 17, 2016