In order to meet the constantly evolving requirements for medical devices, the European Parliament and the European Council issued the new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 on April 5, 2017. Here’s what you need to know!
Category: Bar codes
Will 5G Networks Replace RFID Labeling Technology?
The first 5G networks are available in Europe. This holds enormous potential for smart factory visions. A conversation with the computer scientist Karl A. Hribernik from BIBA – Bremen Institute for Production and Logistics.
JAB Code: What is it?
By using up to eight colors, the JAB code can encode three times the amount of data of a QR or data matrix code on the same area. This makes it very interesting for industrial labeling applications!
Laboratory labels – A quick guide to print and apply them
Be it for the marking of samples in laboratories and hospitals or the traceability of banked blood: Barcode labels are used as the most reliable type of identification. Read here what is important in terms of labeling!
How to Print the Russian Crypto Code for Serialization of Drugs
The Russian crypto code law poses major challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers: Since January 2020, all labeling systems must be able to apply special identification codes to drug packaging.
EAN and EAN codes – What is the difference?
EAN code and EAN differ. But if the barcode type EAN is incorrectly equated with the article number EAN, confusion can arise. Especially since EAN codes are still used even though EAN no longer exists!
7 Smart Ways to Reduce Labeling Costs
Learn how you can save money (and help to protect the environment along the way) by following our seven smart tips for reducing labeling costs!
Labelling more efficiently – 5 future-proof solutions
Reducing operating costs, increasing productivity, improving quality: In this article, we will show you how to achieve these goals in manufacturing and logistics with smart labeling solutions from Weber Marking Systems!
Shipping optimization: Improve e-commerce logistics with label automation
Automate your labeling processes in order to ship faster, make customers happy and stay competitive! Learn more about the options in this blog post!
How variable data labels can boost your business
Variable data labels are used to identify, track and authenticate products along the entire supply chain. They also help manufacturers optimize their operating costs and market their brand. Learn more about their amazing capabilities in our blog post!
Food labeling: consumers expect more transparency
A recent survey reveals that consumers demand more transparency when it comes to food labeling. Continue reading to find out more!
Amazon Transparency Codes for Counterfeit Protection
Amazon Transparency is a new solution from e-commerce giant Amazon to help manufacturers fight counterfeiting. Check this post if you want to learn more!
Thermal transfer vs. direct thermal printing
What kind of thermal label printer should you choose for your business application? Here’s everything you need to know for perfect label results!
Inventory with RFID technology
With its many advantages, RFID technology offers an interesting alternative to barcode labels in order to register inventory in stores and warehouses quickly and correctly.
NEW inks for thermal inkjet printers: maximize your efficiency!
Weber Marking Systems presents its two new Markoprint inks for thermal inkjet printers. Learn more about these new inks by checking out this post!
NEW: Android app version of Markoprint inkjet printing software
Weber Marking System’s idesign software makes it super easy to create and administrate print images
Barcode colors – a quick guide
The right barcode colors will prevent legibility errors and save your business time and money. Learn which are the best barcode color combinations here!
Labeling update: New EU plant passport from 14 December 2019
A new label for plants – the EU plant passport – will be required by EU legislation starting December 2019. Learn more here!
EU chemicals regulation: Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) soon mandatory
According to EU regulations, a Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) will be required on the labels of products classified for health or physical hazards from 2020.
How to check barcodes without a scanner
Even the slightest barcode errors can result in major trouble with trade partners, cause chargebacks or slow down your intralogistics operations. In this post we will show you how to detect faults quickly and with the naked eye!
