Matthews launches its product traceability software in the US
16 December, 2010Matthews Intelligent Identification has launched iDSnet, its product traceability solution, in the US. Developed in house, the software integrates coding and labelling equipment on a production line/s through a server or central PC.
Detecting fakes with packaging
06 December, 2010Counterfeiting of medicines and some food product is rapidly increasing, which is resulting in not only billions of dollars lost through piracy but also creating health and safety risks. Researchers are therefore developing authenticity seals and security codes intended to make packaging uniquely identifiable.
Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films
02 November, 2010 byThe Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label packaging can provide good shelf impact. The shrink sleeves are suitable for high-volume applications and can be used for full- or partial-body coverage with a wide array of container configurations.
Packaging for fresh food requires speed and reliability
01 November, 2010Taking delivery of fresh salads direct from growers, packaging in see-through retail packs for supermarkets and other retailers and then despatching for arrival in fresh condition for retail shelves as ready-to-eat is a highly disciplined operation.
Zebra RW 420 Print Station
06 September, 2010 byZebra’s RW 420 Print Station is a single, compact, lightweight and rugged mobile workforce tool that integrates the RW 420 printer directly into its design. The unit can house a removable Motorola MC70 or MC75 mobile computer and enables both the printer and handheld to be charged at once.
APS Asia Pacific apsolute thermal ink jet printer
08 July, 2010 byThe apsolute APS maintenance-free thermal ink jet printer is capable of printing any kind of information - logo, names, addresses, accreditation numbers, batch numbers and best before dates both on eggs and cartons.
Linx TT5 washdown thermal transfer overprinter
08 July, 2010 byDesigned to code onto flow wrap, labels and gloss card, the IP65-rated version of the Linx TT5 washdown thermal transfer printer is suitable for food, confectionery and pharmaceutical applications where hygiene is paramount. The specially designed washdown cassette protects the TT5 washdown printer against water and dust ingress.
Sidel SL 90 labeller
08 July, 2010 byThe SL 90 labeller meets the demand for both paper labels applied with cold gluing and self-adhesive transparent labels.
Foster’s upgrades coding equipment
06 July, 2010 byFoster’s sought to upgrade some of its ageing fleet of ink jet coders. It sought an advanced ink jet coder, with performance characteristics not previously offered on the market. The system will be used for printing information such as the use-by date detail on shrink-wrapped cluster packs.
Scribing laser coder
06 July, 2010 byLinx Printing Technologies has launched an enhanced version of its SL301 scribing laser coder, which the company believes is the fastest, most cost-effective and versatile coder available to the bottling industry.
Linx Printing Technologies opaque blue ink 1043
11 May, 2010 byLinx Printing Technologies has released Linx opaque blue ink 1043. The high opacity ink is a distinctive sky blue colour, developed for industrial and commercial continuous ink jet applications.
Chadwicks Quadraxis Sleeve 3D proofing software
06 May, 2010 byChadwicks has launched 3D proofing software: Quadraxis Sleeve 3D.
Linx TT5 washdown printer
06 May, 2010 byLinx Printing Technologies has launched an IP65-rated version of its thermal transfer overprinter. The Linx TT5 washdown printer uses a specially designed washdown cassette during washdown routines, to ensure that the equipment is protected against water and dust ingress.
Moet & Chandon labels get champagne treatment
06 May, 2010 byWith a specially engineered solution, Avery Dennison has helped Moet Hennessy to solve one of the most difficult challenges in wine labelling. The result is an attractive and functional neck label that secures the foil cap wrappings on the company’s champagne brand, Moet & Chandon, and all its premium champagnes.
CCL Industries TripleS stretch sleeve applicator systems
04 May, 2010 byCCL Industries has signed a licensing agreement with Krones AG to develop and market TripleS stretch sleeve applicator systems for common global customers in the soft drinks market.
