Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digitally printed shrink labels open possibilities at craft brewer

Bonfire Brewing Co. buys bright stock cans and self-decorates them with shrink sleeve labels. Thanks to digital printing, ‘we can change graphics at the drop of a hat.’

May 1, 2013

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Packaging pumps up juice sales

Fave Juice’s careful selection of new bottling system protects product shelf life and triples sales forecasts.

April 2, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label printer systems

K-Sun introduces the new PEARLabel® 270 and PEARLabel® 360 label printers with an unrivaled lifetime warranty, mobile printing app, wider formats, new intuitive software and expanded bar coding including QR and Data Matrix.

February 28, 2013

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Gantry-style linerless labeling solution

The linerless, print-and-apply labeling technology provides higher throughput and improved efficiency.

February 26, 2013

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Hoffmann-La Roche AG's line automates personalized kit packaging

Seven sub-machines package clinical trial patient kits with efficiency and inspection security, minimizing labor costs.

January 17, 2013

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On-demand labels a winner for specialty chemical supplier

Despite a down economy, business has been booming at a specialty chemical supplier.

January 4, 2013

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Copacker thrives with print-and-apply labelers

Carolina Beverage Group has plenty of expertise in canning energy drinks, teas, and juice-based beverages. Now it’s become something of an expert in print-and-apply labelers, too.

December 4, 2012

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Z-Italia roll-fed labeler is first with safe motion

Z-Italia believes theirs is the only existing labeling machine featuring safe motion, a unique capability provided by B&R networked safety technology. The roll-fed rotary labeler also features ergonomic reel loading, servo unwind for optimum tension control, and the ability to run a wide range of labeling materials. A linear tensioner provides constant control regardless of speed or material characteristics. Servo control of turret rotation eliminates 50% of wear-prone mechanical components, therefore reducing maintenance by 50% compared to non-servo designs.

December 3, 2012

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Four common pitfalls to avoid on label machinery projects

Remember these bits of advice on container dimensions and production requirements when embarking on a labeling machinery project.

December 3, 2012

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Combisteam: small footprint plus energy savings

The Combisteam from Sleever International puts shrink sleeve label application and the shrink tunnel into one compact frame capable of handling 500 containers/min and of reducing energy costs significantly.

November 30, 2012

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Vial labeling at 800 ampules/min

Bausch & Stroebel demonstrated a machine that labels 800 ampules/min; integrated with the labeler was a Hapa ink-jet label printing system that not only keeps pace with the 800/min speeds but also prints blank labels with serialization.

November 26, 2012

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Pack Expo 2012: Stretch sleeve labels require no heat

High-elasticity stretch sleeve labels from MRI are applied by machinery made by PDC International. These PE labels require no heat for shrinking.

November 24, 2012

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ZE500™ Series: Innovative design, greater benefits

With improved ease of use and simplified serviceability, the new Zebra® ZE500™ Series print engine is designed to keep mission-critical print-and-apply applications operating without interruptions.

November 12, 2012