Coding, Printing & Labeling

Exploring the hidden challenges of serialization

Part I of a three-part series looks at decoding and verifying serialization to meet the FDA’s Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

April 27, 2017

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Lab automates serialization efforts

A serialization system helps a laboratory meet DSCSA requirements in a small footprint, handling cartons or flat blanks.

April 26, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Connected packages deliver value direct to consumers—and the brands they love

This packaging technology uses imperceptible pixel patterns to replicate a barcode dozens of times on a package.

April 24, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

ePac, LLC adds second plant in Colorado

ePac’s second U.S. facility will allow the company to improve turnaround time.

April 24, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ink-jet printing upgrade at sausage maker

This California maker of premium sausages was relying on a mix of ink jet printing and thermal-transfer printing on both film and paperboard. New CIJ printers have changed everything.

April 21, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Testing article

Testing article

April 21, 2017

Coding/marking

Microscan launches trade-up program for barcode verifiers in the Americas region

Updating verification equipment to the latest Microscan technology aims to help users ensure compliance, deliver improved barcode quality, and maximize return on investment.

April 19, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Greater CPU processing power delivers responsive CIJ dot-quality optimization

In this video interview, Packaging World VP/Editor-in-Chief Pat Reynolds and Guy Bradford, Inkjet Product Manager at ID Technology, outline all the advanced features in the newest line of continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers from Citronix. The ci5000 Series features larger touchscreens, easier-to-navigate interfaces, longer service intervals and responsive dot charging and phasing for optimal print quality.

April 17, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New printer anchors production for Houston packaging and display print provider

Helios Digital Packaging selects Durst Rho p10 250HS UV inkjet printer to enhance corrugate printing production.

April 11, 2017

Cartoning

Integrated line makes Howell’s ammo packaging bulletproof

Bulk feeder, vision inspection system, cartoner and laser printer speed throughput and address labor shortages in the company’s hometown.

April 4, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Afton Scientific Uses Customized Serialization for Vial Cartons

Cartons and cases of aseptically filled glass vials are serialized and aggregated in advance of DSCSA deadlines.

March 28, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Walmart's tea leaves

Seems like whenever I say anything about Walmart's requirement that only direct-print flexography be used for putting GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) on corrugated cases of food, feedback comes flooding in.

March 17, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Premier chocolate maker opts for short-run coding self-sufficiency

Easy to self-install, cost-effective, cartridge-based, small-character ink-jet printer offers coding operations flexibility and independence.

March 6, 2017