“Big Ink™” System Delivers Low Costs Per Label With Outstanding Speed & Print Quality Primera Technology, Inc. (“Primera”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialized digital printing equipment, today announced its new LX4000 Color Label Printer. LX4000 uses the same proven and reliable print engine as Primera’s highly popular LX910 Color Label Printer, but…
Read More >>Partnership will see GS1 UK, GS1 US and io.tt working together to champion the wider benefits of QR codes powered by GS1 for brands in support of the global transition from linear barcodes to 2D QR codes. Today, io.tt announces its official partnership with GS1 UK and GS1 US. The collaboration will see GS1 UK,…
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The onus is now on producers to incorporate more sustainable practices. By Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Alitheon Staggering amounts of packaging waste are increasing global calls to action to improve packaging sustainability. Packaging waste currently tops 82.2 million tons in the United States alone and 84.3 million tons in the European Union. To put those…
Read More >>Keypoint Intelligence, the leading provider of data-driven insights for the digital imaging industry, has released its latest report: Wide Format Print Forecast: 2023-2028. This comprehensive study offers a careful examination of the wide format printing market, covering key trends, technology advancements, and market dynamics that will shape the industry over the next five years. This…
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By Pat Harnett, Director of Portfolio, Strategy & Development, HP The packaging industry faces growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to heightened customer expectations and evolving regulations. Nearly half of U.S. consumers now prioritize sustainability in their purchasing decisions, pushing manufacturers to reassess the role and impact of packaging. In parallel, new global regulations,…
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From traditional identification to smart packaging, the technology needed to create functional, creative and compliant labels. By Tessa Kohl, product manager of DX Solutions, Epson America, Inc. Labels are a critical component of any product. Without a label, a product doesn’t ship. Beyond product applications, labels are used in daily operations across various sectors, including…
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Avery Dennison has announced AD Dogbone and AD Squarewave as its first UHF RFID inlays and tags for industrial applications to feature the Impinj M830 chip. Optimized for maximum performance in a range of automotive, logistics, and industrial environments, the new AD Dogbone and AD Squarewave inlays and tags have been fully tested and validated…
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Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of new large format digital printers. By Pete Galbiati, Marketing and Business Development Director for Peachtree Packaging & Display New large-format digital printers are revolutionizing the packaging industry and bringing digital benefits to the graphic packaging space. Where flexographic (flexo) or lithographic (litho) printing has been the standard for producing…
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Simple, Affordable, Automated Labeling System FOX IV Technologies will officially launch their NEW 6312 Label Printer-Applicator at Pack Expo International 2024. The 6312 is ideal for simple label print and apply applications, such as shipping labeling, as well as for small to medium size businesses looking to begin their automation journey. Designed to be an…
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What Businesses May Not Know About Virtual Security By Josh Roffman, SVP of Marketing & Product Management at Loftware Cloud-first strategies have become commonplace across many industries. In fact, according to findings from Statista, more than 60% of all corporate data is currently stored in the cloud — up from 30% in 2015 — and…
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QR Codes Take Brand-consumer Interaction to a New Level By Craig Stobie, Director – Global Sector Development, Domino Printing Sciences While packaging once served as little more than a product protector, that function has now completely evolved to being the face of the brand. Moreover, thanks to today’s connected technologies, packaging is no longer “just…
Read More >>New GS1 US Survey Reveals That 77% of Consumers Seek Detailed Product Information; Emerging Data-Rich Barcodes To Aid Shopper Purchase Decisions and Scan at Checkout GS1 US, the neutral not-for-profit information standards organization best known as the administrator of Universal Product Code (UPC) barcodes, today commemorates 50 years since the monumental debut of the first…
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Sophisticated system from ACSIS, an Antares Vision Group business unit, provides enhanced supply chain visibility while deterring gray market diversion. Antares Vision Group – a technological partner in the digitalization of products and supply chains for companies and institutions, and leader in traceability and inspection for quality control – has implemented the initial phase of…
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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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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, 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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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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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…
Read More >>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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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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