Fast-drying MEK inks

Matthews Marking Systems demonstrated MEK ink system printing high-resolution graphics and bar codes onto an OPP substrate. These inks dry in less than a second and adhesion is superb. Viewed as an efficient substitute for thermal transfer overlay printers.

Pat Reynolds
Oct 12th, 2015
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Matthews Marking Solutions
A200 Bottle Applicator Main1
Label Applicator
Afinia Label’s A200 semi-automatic labeler is designed to apply single or front-and-back labels on bottles, jars, cans, and other cylindrical containers.
Oct 12th, 2020
Fanuc
Trends in Life Science Packaging: Tuesday, Oct. 13
Join Healthcare Packaging's Keren Sookne on Tuesday morning as she discusses the speed of development from R&D to commercialization, sustainability, patient connections strategy, and more at ESKO’s Packaging Content Show.
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Combined with the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000P, these label applicators are designed to deliver an on-demand, full color print-and-apply labeling system.
Label Applicators Available for the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6000P On-Demand Color Label Printer
General Data and LabelMill Label Applicators Integrate with Epson ColorWorks Industrial Label Printer to Deliver Full Color, Print-and-Apply Labeling System.
Sep 23rd, 2020
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Marchesini Group's Sep. X Days Showcase New Rotary Labeler
The Marchesini Group virtual event series picks up again Sep. 10 featuring the RL-F800, an automatic, fully servo-driven rotary labeler that can apply one wrap-around label on ampoules and vials at a speed of up to 800 pieces/min.
Sep 9th, 2020
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DataLase and Macsa ID Announce Partnership
DataLase announced a distribution agreement with Macsa ID where both companies will offer a complete solution to brands and converters utilizing DataLase’s coding and marking technologies and Macsa’s global distribution network.
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Airnov: Laser-Marked Desiccant Canisters
Designed to reduce risk of contamination by eliminating print or paper labels, as well as ink or glue for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals .
Sep 1st, 2020
Solaris Pharma
Markem-Imaje Acquires Solaris Laser
The acquisition will expand the laser technology offerings in Markem-Imaje’s marking and coding solutions business, improving the company’s position in identification and traceability equipment.
Aug 25th, 2020
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Avery Dennison: Semi-Squeeze Film With Improved Clarity
The Global MDO Next Generation film from Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials achieves a 60% improvement in clarity to create a ‘no label’ look.
Aug 25th, 2020
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Security Printing Solutions
Nanografix offers security printing solutions, such as color shifting ink, invisible ink guilloche, and invisible ink QR codes, that integrate with its custom anti-counterfeiting products for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and personal care.
Aug 20th, 2020
Wls Vr 72 Full View
Labeler for COVID-19 Vaccine Packaging
See it at PACK EXPO Connects! Weiler Labeling Systems (WLS), part of ProMach Pharma Solutions, will introduces its VR-72 labeler for COVID-19 vaccine packaging applications.
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Eltronis’ Holographic Labels Help Deter Counterfeiters
Eltronis, a speciality security printer, aided in the resurgence of two pharmaceutical brands that saw massive falls in sales due to Russian counterfeiters.
Jul 24th, 2020
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CBD Line Uses NFC for Consumer Trust, Education
Intelligent packaging brings transparency to a crowded industry, offering education often missing in the CBD and cannabis sector.
Jul 10th, 2020
Herma 400 Label Applicator
OEM Incorporates New Labeler for Compact Cleanroom Environment
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Luminer Ecl
Dedicated Inspection Suite to Optimize ECL Production
Luminer has inaugurated 7,000 sq ft of inspection space at its primary manufacturing facility will include a new back-number system and a third 100% inspection platform that will address the particular needs of extended content labels.
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Smartrac: NFC and Blockchain to Guarantee Authenticity of Covid-19 Test Kits
Smartrac and SUKU leverage NFC and blockchain to authenticate COVID-19 test kits and PPE.
Jun 22nd, 2020
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TEVA Incorporates Abrasion-Resistant Adrenaline Injector Label
Multi-functional specialty label for autoinjectors keeps important product and user information consistently visible.
Jun 15th, 2020
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Videojet Upgrades the 9550 Print & Apply Labeling System with a New 6” Printhead Option
Videojet 9550 increases reliability, efficiency and productivity for outer case and bundle packaging.
Jun 9th, 2020
Imago Fast Code Reader
Imago: High-Speed Character Recognition
The FastCodeReader is specialized for process speeds of up to 800 m/min and can handle optical character recognition and verification as well as barcodes.
Jun 8th, 2020
Herma 452 E
HERMA US: Self-Adjusting System for High-precision Top Labeling
Now available on 452E Top Labeler, system automatically adjusts label position to ensure tight tolerances, even with challenging applications.
Jun 5th, 2020
Schreiner MediPharm’s Booklet-Label for the needle protection system used by Sanofi in a clinical trial encompasses 32 pages.
Sanofi Clinical Trial Benefits from Compact, Multi-Lingual Booklet Label
Specialty Label for Needle Protection System in International Phase III Trial.
May 15th, 2020
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Wraparound Labeler
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Euclid Medical Products: Vantage™ Label Printer
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BlindSpotz™ Freeze Alert Sensor: Freeze Alert can be printed on label, syringe or aluminum cap. The technology prints clear and then turns blue if the drug freezes at any time in supply chain.
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Nice Label Print
Free of Charge: NiceLabel to Provide Label Cloud Software to Organizations Fighting Covid-19
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Flexible Packaging for Infinite CBD Gummies
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