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Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in 2024

April 11, 2024

The Role of Coding and Marking Solutions By Josh Roffman, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Loftware The supply chain is poised to face a multitude of challenges in 2024, including geopolitical uncertainties, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), evolving regulations and a looming recession threat. These factors pose significant obstacles to the adaptability, resilience…

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Seeing It Through

April 4, 2024

The Five Levels of Comprehensive Product Traceability By Monica Coffano, Key Account Manager – Cosmetics for Antares Vision Group $40 billion in foods and beverages. $90 billion in cosmetics. A staggering $431 billion in pharmaceuticals. These figures don’t reflect the total size of those mission-critical markets, but rather the counterfeit goods pilfered from their supply…

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Chicago Tag & Label Launches Robotic Work Cell

March 29, 2024

Chicago Tag & Label, Inc. (CTL) is proud to partner with Precision Automation to bring next-level automation to order fulfillment with an innovative robotic labeling solution. The solution features an Epson Industrial robot to automatically apply CTL’s Multiplex™ Enclosed Packing List, which simultaneously prints the shipping label and packing list from a single roll. CTL’s…

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The Advantages of Digital Supply Chain Optimization

March 25, 2024

By Misha Govshteyn, CEO of MacroFab In recent years, the upheaval caused by disruptions including increased geopolitical tensions, the pandemic and natural disasters has highlighted the critical role of digital optimization in the manufacturing supply chain. The 21st-century industrial revolution —a.k.a. Industry 4.0 —  is undeniably digital, marked by a rise in data and connectivity,…

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HERMA US to Showcase Trifecta of Advanced Labeling Equipment at Pack Expo East 2024

March 17, 2024

Machines feature multifaceted set of efficient, user-friendly and precision label application capabilities. HERMA US Inc., the subsidiary of HERMA GmbH – a Germany-based provider of labeling machinery and self-adhesive labels and materials to the global packaging marketplace – is set to showcase its latest innovations at Pack Expo East in Philadelphia, March 18-20. Attendees visiting…

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Epson Announces Cloud Monitoring and Tracking for SurePress Digital Label Presses with Epson Cloud Solution PORT

March 11, 2024

Epson’s SurePress® digital label presses now work with Epson Cloud Solution PORT®, offering live production monitoring and collaboration tools to increase automation. (All features of this system require an active internet connection and use of a supported browser.) Designed for simplicity and security, Epson Cloud Solution PORT provides a live view of printer fleet production,equipment…

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CoPilot Max LT – Long throw printing system

March 5, 2024

Squid Ink Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, introduces the CoPilot® Max LT long throw printing system. With up to 2.8” of print height per printhead, print speed of up to 440 fpm, and up to a half-inch (12mm) throw distance, the CoPilot Max LT offers a…

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Smart Solutions in The Hands of Manufacturers

February 26, 2024

The ‘remote’ route to zero machine downtime. By Kate Rattigan, Senior Product Manager – Advanced Services, Domino Printing Sciences Unplanned downtime is placing a greater burden on manufacturers than ever before. Research from Siemens highlights that the cost of unplanned downtime is – in every sector – at least 50% more per hour than it…

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Primera Announces AP380 Label Applicator

February 16, 2024

Perfectly apply labels to round and cylindrical containers at fast speeds with the AP380 Label Applicator. Image courtesy of Primera. Primera Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialized digital printing equipment, today announced its new AP380 Label Applicator. This state-of-the-art applicator is designed to streamline the label application process on round or cylindrical containers, offering…

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What’s Next in Shipping Labels?

February 9, 2024

How Color Can Change the Game By Tessa Kohl, Product Manager of DX Solutions at Epson America, Inc. Businesses are always looking for creative and affordable methods to grow revenue and build customer loyalty. With this comes an opportunity to think about ways to color outside the lines. The standard shipping label, while functional, traditionally…

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Creating a Unified Digital Thread

February 8, 2024

The Crucial Role of Coding and Marking Technology in the Packaging Industry By Josh Roffman, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Loftware The packaging industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While these changes have been influenced by various factors such as shifting industry demands as well as the evolving…

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The Rise of Smart Packaging

February 8, 2024

The Evolution of Packaging in the Digital Era By Swapna Gawale, a Project Manager with Towards Packaging Smart packaging, a concept once limited to the realm of science fiction, has now firmly embedded itself in the reality of modern commerce. As businesses across diverse sectors recognized the advantages of smart packaging solutions, the market experienced…

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Creating a Unified Digital Thread

November 7, 2023

The Crucial Role of Coding and Marking Technology in the Packaging Industry By Josh Roffman, senior vice president marketing and product management at Loftware The packaging industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While these changes have been influenced by various factors such as shifting industry demands as well as the evolving regulatory…

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How 2D Barcodes Are Changing the Packaging Game

November 7, 2023

The Transition to Next Generation Barcodes By Devna Dayal from Matthews Marking Systems, with Steven Keddie senior director of GS1 standards  The familiar linear barcode we’ve used for five decades is in transition. It’s had a good run, revolutionizing supply chains and retail processes. But the pressures for data to support the need to track…

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BELL-MARK Introduces CMYK Piezo Inkjet Printing System

November 7, 2023

The InteliJet HD 3A is a CMYK piezo inkjet printing system from BELL-MARK delivers exceptional print quality at ultra-fast speeds, even on the most challenging substrates. The HD 3A features a new accumulator system that works independently of the packaging machine, ensuring consistent web tension during the printing process, and automated maintenance tasks such as…

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The Future is in the Cloud

October 5, 2023

How Labelling Strengthens Global Supply Chains By Josh Roffman, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Product Management at Loftware The past few years have proven that supply chain disruption is likely here to stay. Conflicts, regulations, natural disasters, and economic concerns continue to impede the flow of goods and cause product shortages. At the same…

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Primera Announces AP-CODE Lot and Date Coding Module

August 9, 2023

Primera Technology, Inc. (“Primera”), one of the leading manufacturers of specialized digital printing equipment, announced its new AP-CODE Lot & Date Coder with the ability to print directly onto glass, metals, plastics, laminated labels and more. AP-CODE is compact, affordable, and easy to use  It is designed to work seamlessly with Primera’s AP360 and AP362…

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Squid Ink Introduces a New Label Replacement Option for Non-porous Products

June 26, 2023

Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, introduces the CoPilot® Gemini printing system now with solvent and UV curing capability to print on non-porous surfaces. With up to 5.6” of print height per printhead, the CoPilot Gemini offers a versatile yet cost-effective solution for a variety of…

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Loftware NiceLabel Cloud Designer Enables Small Businesses to Design, Store, and Print Labels in Minutes

May 30, 2023

Secure cloud-based solution makes designing and printing professional labels easier, faster, and more efficient Loftware, a global leader in enterprise labeling and artwork management solutions, announced the general availability of Loftware NiceLabel Cloud Designer. This new release offers small businesses an easy-to-use and secure cloud-based solution that allows them to design, store, and print professional labels in…

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What’s Next in Labeling?

April 5, 2023

Integrating Color and Automation By Mark Middendorf, go-to-market product manager, Label Printers, Epson America, Inc. Most would think color is commonplace now in the 21st century as we have been “living in color” for over half a century. Yet many U.S. businesses are still living in black-and-white – at least when it comes to their…

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