Yes, I know it’s only June, but this year’s Pack Expo will be coming up real soon. The 2015 event will be the biggest gathering of packaging people in North America this year and will be taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 28 – 30. Our ID Technology team will be there […]
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UDI and Direct Marking of Medical Devices
The FDA is distributing a draft guidance document on UDI Direct Marking of Devices and is asking for comments and suggestions within 90 of publication in the Federal Register. The FDA’s Final rule on Unique Device Identification (UDI), which was passed on September 24, 2013, mandates a system of identifying medical devices for the purpose […]
Barcode Verification and Validation
What’s the difference and why does it matter? We take the ubiquitous barcode for granted and assume that a simple scan will give us all we need to know about the barcoded product. This assumption can be false, however. Your scanner might be able to read the barcode; some scanners have technology that enables them […]
Labeling Local
Summer is here and that means enjoying fresh produce as a part of our diet. Often times when we shop for produce, we check for things such as ripeness, bruising, freshness, organic or the increasingly popular term “locally grown.” Have you encountered “locally grown” produce? This term is almost or even more confusing than “organic.” […]
Thermal Transfer Coding on Chub Packaging
Meat packaging plants are tough on equipment. The environment is often chilled, damp and everything has to be washed down regularly. To avoid contamination of meat products, the hygiene in any packaging area is very thorough and can include some aggressive cleaning solutions, used to wash equipment at high pressure. All in all, this is […]
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