Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-throughput print engine, around the clock

See a video of how easy and time-saving it is to replace SATO's print engine ribbon.

April 7, 2008

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Fully network-manageable, RFID-ready printer

See a video of how SATO has made barcode printer media loading quick and easy. The new GL4e Series for medium-duty industrial applications is RFID-ready and field-upgradeable, offering flexibility and scalability.

April 7, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label applicator

Universal Labeling Systems' SL1500 Modular Label Applicator uses a high performance stepper motor that provides a variety of applicator configurations.

April 6, 2008

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

AriZona specifies LN2 dosers for all new can and bottle lines

Liquid nitrogen injection preserves beverage flavor, extends product shelf life, and creates internal pressure to combat container damage.

April 4, 2008

Sustainability

What kind of packaging would we give up for Mother Earth?

According to a Nielsen Global Food Packaging Survey, nearly one in two global consumers would give up all forms of packaging designed for convenience purposes if it would benefit the environment, including packaging designed for easy stacking/storing at home (49%); packaging that can be used for cooking, or doubles as a resealable container (48%); and packaging designed for easy transport (47%)

April 3, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID drivers 2008

An uptick in RFID suggests that the market is moving beyond traditional closed-loop applications toward pilots and deployments driven by value propositions.

April 3, 2008

Labeling

Medical device civil suits are preempted, but for how long, and are drugs next?

As of now, a person hurt by a medical device cannot sue the manufacturer for negligence or strict product liability if the product was approved by FDA through a full-blown premarket approval procedure, and the device that hurt you was in compliance with FDA requirements. Up until late February 2008, you could have, but then the Supreme Court said otherwise.

April 3, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

PMMI Packaging Intelligence Briefs

Briefs highlight emerging trends affecting the global packaging industry in White Paper-like reports.

April 3, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Print/apply pallet labeler

NJM/CLI has introduced the enhanced Model 401X print-and-apply pallet labeler.

April 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Using high quality variable marking technology to eliminate stock labels

The Coditherm from Matthews is a digital printer developed for automatic, direct thermal transfer marking of objects made of rigid or semi-rigid material, or with uneven, porous surfaces. To date, in most applications, it has not been possible to print directly on such products with electronic thermal transfer print heads.

March 20, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pro Mach acquires Labeling Systems, Inc.

New division expands labeling, and coding and marking solutions portfolio for Pro Mach.

March 20, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Mark Andy expands sales team

Mark Andy, Inc., announces the promotion of Jerry Henson to flexible packaging sales manager for the Comco equipment line and the addition of Michael Schneider as regional sales manager.

March 16, 2008

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

News from CVC Technologies

CVC Technologies Inc. Taiwan is proud to announce that Andy Span has been promoted to the position of President, CVC Technologies Inc. USA Operations.

March 11, 2008