How a Change in Label Material Can Reduce Costs, Improve Sustainability and Enhance OEE If you use thermal printers for your secondary packaging or pallet labeling, your printer can probably work just as happily with either thermal transfer or direct thermal labels. Which is better? Which is more cost effective? Let’s take a look… Both […]
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Integrated Packaging and Processing
Are you looking for ways to keep your packaging lines moving faster, without choke points? Are you paying for downtime and inefficient processes? Is your equipment set up for maximum continual operation? Location of equipment, types of equipment, and precise integration can be combined to create a seamless, reliable workflow with Pro Mach equipment and services. Pro Mach is […]
Citronix Specialty CIJ Printers
Since we launched the Citronix ci3000 Series of continuous inkjet products, they have been very successful in the market. Providing enhanced print quality, even simpler operation and the best warranty in the business, the ci3000 Series is the perfect CIJ printer for many applications. The ciSeries covers printers able to print between 2 and 5 […]
Packaging Changes and Coding Challenges
Industry trends in using sustainable packaging and consumer-driven demand for smaller portion-controlled package sizes are contributing to changes in food packaging form and design. Such changes can present some issues for your existing coding process. An example of sustainable packaging is the high density polyethylene materials found in dairy and beverage packaging. Labeled as #2 […]
Laser Coding Directly Onto Food
FDA approval of laser coding directly onto food has been around for a number of years. It offers secure food traceability, is relatively tamper-free, and does not contribute to decay of the product. Using a laser, manufacturers can add clean, indelible codes directly onto food products such as produce and bread. Since lasers are compact […]
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