Laser marking p-s label

New ‘Tamper Heat’ and ‘Tamper Freeze’ inks combat product tampering from using extreme heat or cold to alter packaging.

Feb 16th, 2011

Hp 19668 Victrex Aptiv Omron Laser Marking Label

VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer-based laser marking label for medical device labels used in high-temperature steam and chemical sterilization and cleansing processes uses heat-resistant adhesive with Victrex's APTIV film as the substrate; printed using Omron's MX-V1000 laser marker. A development of Victrex and p-s sheet manufacturer Kuramoto Sangyo.

Victrex Polymer Solutions
Kuramoto Sangyo Co.
Omron Corp.

Victrex Polymer Solutions

Flexible Packaging for Infinite CBD Gummies

Popularity of Cannabis Formats Evolving, Packaging Follows Suit

Dried flower is giving way to creams, gels, dried teas/powders and inhalers, products that doubled in growth in two years’ time. Packaging for cannabis is expanding to meet this growth.

Ec Ls From Luminer 1

Labeling Solutions Provider Luminer Expands Extended Content Label Capacity & Capabilities through Infrastructure Investment

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Nurses Reveal Their Packaging Pain Points

Live from HealthPack: Tamper-evident stickers draw ire from the nurses’ panel while brighter colors and more latex notification are appreciated.

The Herma 211 HC is designed to be suitable for labeling a wide range of cylindrical products including syringes, tubes, glass vials, and ampoules.

At Interphex, Herma US to Showcase Ultra-Compact FDA-compliant Labeling Unit

Semi-automatic Herma 211 HC for transition from clinical trial to production, as well as limited-batch biopharma manufacturing.

Courser 230 can be built to handle both vials and syringes or can be dedicated to one, reducing the cost of investment and floorspace for those needing dual-purpose capability.

NJM: Enhanced Vial/Syringe Labeler

Dual-purpose capability for vials and syringes on the same machine is combined with a new vertical label spool dispenser, designed to maximize production versatility in a compact footprint.

Colbert Operations Manager Jeff MacDougall (far l.), and Production Manager Pat Gibbons (lt. blue shirt) work with Colbert’s press operators on the new RMGT press.

Colbert Packaging Installs New State-of-the-Art RMGT Printing Press

Further demonstrating ongoing capital investment and increased capacity for customers.

Sovereign implemented serialization and aggregation on all three configurations of packaging lines at once.

CDMO Speeds its Line with Open-Source L4 Serialization System

With the serialization deadline approaching, Sovereign Pharmaceuticals implemented open-source software that allows the company to make their own changes and improve packaging efficiency.

The new Robust RFID-Label from Schreiner MediPharm ensures reliable end-to-end functionality of the RFID chip.

At Pharmapack, Schreiner MediPharm to Showcase New Robust RFID Pharma-Label and Supply Chain Security Solutions

Visit Schreiner MediPharm at Pharmapack in Paris, Feb. 5-6 at Hall 7.2, Booth D46

The Epson SurePress L-6534VW digital label press enables high-speed printing for label converters.

Epson’s Newest UV Digital Label Press for High-Speed, High-Quality Label and Packaging Printing is Now Available

SurePress L-6534VW Functionality is on Display at Epson’s Package Printing Demo Center in California.

Toshiba: A3 Multifunction Printer for Small-to-Medium Businesses

Monochrome print fleet couples ledger-size capability in a compact footprint giving SMBs the performance they demand, while being easy on space.

Toshiba’s new thermal barcode printer, the B-EX4T3HS, prints at 600 dpi at speeds up to 6 in/s.

High-Precision Printer Eases Compliance in Medical Packaging

Toshiba’s latest thermal barcode printer combines high-resolution printing with high precision in label feeding to print small labels.

Complete Inspection Systems showcased its HD MicroCode

2D Microcodes for Seriously Small Spaces

A code printed at 600 dpi can be as small as 4.5 mm square while another option prints in 1 mm square, smaller than most raindrops.

Late-stage customization of sealed blisters boosts usage of blister lines,

Blister printer supports postponement

Full-color printing differentiates products in blister packs.

Toshiba thermal barcode printers

Printers for consistently accurate placement of data on labels

Thermal barcode printers blend compact, durable designs with precision labeling.

The Intelli-Pac™ manual case aggregation system

Case aggregation system for serialized cartons, bottles

The new module, suitable for pharma companies and co-packers, provides the ability to seamlessly integrate layered aggregation technology.

Epson ColorWorks C6500P

On-Demand Label Printing: Upgrading from B&W to Color

Ideal for many healthcare applications, Epson’s inkjet printers produce color labels that withstand UV sterilization and more.

A Markoprint X1Jet printer integrated with an RF Lite tabletop feeder prints required information directly on cannabis packaging using IQ990 solvent ink from General Ink.

Cannabis Poses Labeling Hurdle

Variable direct coding prints required information and eliminates the label and its application process.

The HERMA 211 HC accommodates a wide range of cylindrical products including syringes, tubes, glass vials and ampules.

FDA-compliant Labeling Unit in a Compact Footprint

Semi-automatic system reaches speeds of 30 labels/min, helping meet the needs of pharma manufacturers running small batch sizes.

Economic Challenges and Consumer Demand to Impact Label Printing

Economic Challenges and Consumer Demand to Impact Label Printing

Printed labels and their use in packaging, logistics and containers is a multi-faceted market undergoing rapid change. Consumers are demanding more customization and technology advancements amid economic trials, according to The Future of Label Printing to 2024, a new report from Smithers Pira.

Digital printing and die cutting let PackEx provide folding cartons in small runs within five days or less.

Web-to-Pack in Germany

Testing the web-to-pack waters in Germany is August Faller, a powerhouse packaging supplier in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

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Greydon introduces the Genesis-M, the newest in the Genesis line of digital printers for medical device and blister packaging.

Greydon: High-Resolution Digital Printer

For medical device, blister packaging and IV bags, Genesis comes in both traversing and stationary inline configurations for printing on horizontal packaging or blister machines.

Herma 132M Wrap-around Labeler

Herma: Wrap-Around Labeler With Motion Control

Designed to achieve 400 products per minute, Herma 132M Labeler now offers motion control for improved product handling.

TQS serial numbering system with classical mechanical position indicators from SIKO (Image: © WIPOTEC-OCS)

Electronic Position Indicators Ensure Process Security in Track-and-Trace Systems

Compliance with the EU FMD requires implementation of traceability systems. The TQS (Traceable Quality System) from WIPOTEC-OCS employs a position indicator from SIKO GmbH that offers process security during format changes.

The latest iteration of the label applicator, HERMA 500 provides comprehensive connectivity and cross-site production uniformity.

HERMA: IOT-enabled Label Applicator

The latest iteration of the label applicator, HERMA 500 provides comprehensive connectivity and cross-site production uniformity.

WS2 direct thermal desktop unit is billed as is the industry’s first disinfectant-ready printer.

SATO America: Healthcare Print-on-Demand

WS2 direct thermal desktop unit is billed as is the industry’s first disinfectant-ready printer.

ABR Series imager-based barcode readers help to solve a wide range of challenging track-and-trace applications.

Banner Engineering: Imager-Based Barcode Readers

ABR Series imager-based barcode readers help to solve a wide range of challenging track-and-trace applications.

An example of glass coding.

Domino Printing Sciences: Analyzing Materials for Laser Coding

Company’s Laser Lab builds catalog to help customers select the appropriate laser coding for a selected packaging material.

The machine that Makro demonstrated at PACK EXPO International 2018 was equipped with one pressure-sensitive labeling station.

Tech OEM Application Note: It’s the Age of the Adaptive Machine

The next frontier in packaging equipment is the adaptive machine, where machines are able to adapt to each product instead of running batches that conform to a fixed setup.

Vantage bagging machine, thermal printer and tabletop liquid unit-dose machine aim to increase operational efficiency in hospital, pharmacy and repackaging settings.

Euclid Medical Products: Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment

Vantage bagging machine, thermal printer and tabletop liquid unit-dose machine aim to increase operational efficiency in hospital, pharmacy and repackaging settings.

A 'helper code' makes it possible to create a parent-child relationship between the corrugated case and the 12 bottles inside.

‘Helper Code’ Aids Serialization

A serialization solution at Xttrium Laboratories for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash includes an ink-jet-printed ‘helper code’ printed ahead of case packing.

User interface, expert diagnostics, analytics and guides help enhance everyday coding performance and maximize line productivity.

Videojet: 1580 CIJ Printer

User interface, expert diagnostics, analytics and guides help enhance everyday coding performance and maximize line productivity.

Each unwind stand on the Quadrel labeler has a Domino laser printer.

Serialization via P-S Label

Xttrium Laboratories sought a comprehensive serialization solution for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash. Print-and-apply laser technology plays a key role.