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Pipes and storage tanks, such as those found in the chemical industry or in the maritime and offshore sectors, usually contain substances that are hazardous to health and can pose a risk to people working in these environments. The new global ISO 20560 standard ensures greater occupational safety by standardizing the marking of pipes (above ground) and tanks.
The GS1 logistics label has become a fixture in logistics processes between suppliers and the industry. The standardised label (also known as the SSCC label) contains the key information about the pallet.
The Medical Device Regulation (EU Regulation MDR 2017/745) has raised safety standards for medical devices in Europe since May 2021 and imposes additional requirements on manufacturers and distributors. The regulation tightens requirements for approvals and labeling and ensures traceability through UDI codes. In this article, learn about the key changes and transition periods that apply, as well as which marking and labeling technologies are best suited for implementation!
Whether a label is applied manually or automatically to a product or product packaging makes a big difference.
The selection of the right label material is of enormous importance for automatic marking and its smooth running. Machine and label must be able to work together and be coordinated.
The manual application of labels to a product is usually unproblematic, but very time-consuming. Labeling systems can apply labels to the product fully automatically. However, certain requirements must be met for maximum efficiency.
Cardboard boxes are perfect for transporting goods safely. Everything it takes is the right label for logistics, shipping or traceability. In some of these cases, costs can be reduced if you choose inkjet printers over labeling systems. But when exactly is direct marking just as suitable as applying labels? We compared both methods in terms of print quality, flexibility, speed and operating costs. Find out which method is best for you!
The barcode is the most important part of the packaging as it allows for automatic identification (AutoID) and recording data about the product. You can spice up such an important part of the packaging with colour, but beware… some colour combinations affect the readability of a barcode.
Bad colour combinations can result in errors when scanning. These are not only annoying during scanning. They also slow down processes, cause correction costs and problems in the supply chain. That is why you need to print a good barcode and use the right colour combination.
In the delivery of goods between industry and trade, countless pallets and cartons are dispatched daily to worldwide destinations. They mostly have a scheduled journey on board of trucks, cargo planes, container ships and freight trains ahead. The goods should arrive at the trading partner not only on time, but also complete and not damaged. Only highly efficient processes in distribution logistics make this incredible performance possible.
EAN and EAN codes are two different things. However, confusion often arises because some people think that the term ‘EAN’ is a synonym for ‘EAN code’. The fact that EAN codes are still used (although the EAN no longer exists) aggravates the confusion.
Product labeling for food products is not only a legal requirement under the Food Information Regulation, but also a key factor in building customer trust. Labels provide important details about ingredients, nutritional values, shelf life, and the product’s origin. In addition, they can enhance packaging with amazing features. This article explains what manufacturers in the food industry need to consider when it comes to labeling and which modern labeling and coding systems make the process efficient and reliable!
Production downtime caused by empty label rolls or technical faults can quickly lead to high costs. With the zero-downtime function, such interruptions in product labeling can be avoided. In this interview, Bluhm project manager Jörg Emrich explains how two intelligently networked labeling systems ensure continuous production processes. The article shows which three operating modes are available and how companies can use them to increase productivity and minimize downtime.