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In the age of industrial automation, efficient automatic labeling in manufacturing and logistics processes is a must. You can choose between label dispensers and print-apply-systems to apply almost all kinds of variable data labels to any product and packaging. They can be installed at multiple stages of the production line, where different surfaces and environments pose various challenges. In order to achieve perfect labeling results for your applications, our labeling systems possess innovative technologies.

In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the dispenser unit. Did you know that our machines can apply labels without contact? Read on to learn how the ‘tamp-blow’ method compares to the ‘wipe-on’ method and which one might be better for you!

Since December 14, 2019, the new EU plant passport has been mandatory for all plants intended for planting. The regulation defines clear requirements regarding the content, format, and placement of the label to ensure traceability and plant health across Europe. We outline the mandatory information that must be included and how companies can efficiently and compliantly implement the requirements using suitable labeling technology.

Periodical physical inventory of articles for sale, component parts, raw materials and other valuable assets is a necessary evil for many companies. While it’s true that barcode labels have absolutely simplified the automatic identification and data capture, RFID technology can save even more time, nerves and personnel costs!

One of the major reasons is that employees will not have to grab and turn each single product in order to find its barcode. Instead, they can scan multiple items simultaneously and in passing. If one particular object cannot be found at where it is supposed to be, it is possible to scan larger areas from a distance with the RFID reader until the missing tag responds.

With the right setup of hard- and software, RFID also enables a fully automated inventory and a nominal-actual comparison in real-time, throughout all goods movements and process chains.

Maintaining your label printer is key to perfect print results in marking and coding. In addition, a little extra care will save you a lot of money for repairs and replacements. Learn about our 5 quick and easy best practices for thermal label printer maintenance in this blog post!

Industrial marking and coding is important for many different reasons (laws, automation, logistics etc.) and part of the workflow at multiple stages of the production line. Due to different surfaces, environments and applications, each sort of packaging might place different demands on the marking system. There are good reasons for companies to use various technologies in one single factory. Learn how to get the most out of your labeling systems and inkjet printers!

The Russian crypto-code law poses major challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers: Starting January 2020, all marking systems must be capable of applying special identification codes to drug packaging. Weber Marking Systems has been following the latest developments in Russia in detail and has prepared itself for the necessary adjustments in advance.

Since 2004, there has been an EU-wide labeling requirement for eggs. The regulation stipulates that eggs sold in retail outlets within the European Union must bear specific information (with the exception of eggs sold directly at the farm). Weber Marking Systems and MOBA—the world’s leading manufacturer of machines for sorting, packing, and processing eggs—have jointly developed the perfect solution for industrial egg labeling.

A few months ago, we reported that e-commerce giant Amazon has been testing brand protection solutions in order to ban counterfeits from its marketplace for good. The project has resulted in an authentication service that helps protect brands and customers from product fraud: Amazon Transparency. The program is currently available in Europe, USA, Canada and India. To benefit from it, brand owners will need to apply unique codes on every product unit they manufacture. Here’s what you need to know!

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) will soon be required by law on the labels of products classified for health or physical hazards. The 16-digit code is intended to help Poison Centres to be able to precisely identify the chemicals involved in an incident and provide adequate medical advice. The industrial obligation has been introduced by Annex VIII to the CLP Regulation, which aligns the European Union system of classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).

Despite high quality standards in production lines, errors can occur along the value and supply chain. Whether it's contaminated food, unsafe components, or incorrectly declared ingredients, if defective products reach the market, manufacturers and distributors must take immediate action to protect consumers. Otherwise, they risk severe damage to their image, high losses in sales, and substantial claims for damages. Learn about industrial marking solutions that help to keep expenses for product recalls as low as possible.