The package coding channel showcases ink-jet coding, laser-marking, stamping, case printers, in-line case printing, carton coders, inks and bar coding for the pharmaceutical, industrial, and food and beverage industries.
Robots sort blood specimens 6/1/2008
In addition to being an international humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross is the biggest, single blood-collection agency in the U.S. Operating as a nonprofit, the Red Cross supplies blood and blood products to approximately 3,000 hospitals daily. The organization is now using advanced robotic automation linked directly to a computerized laboratory information system database to so... More
Label printer/applicator 06/01/2008
The PA1200t label printer/applicator is easy to use, with minimal adjustments necessary, quick setup and changeover for applying labels to the top or sides of varying height products. The label printer/applicator features an all-metal construction and a heavy-duty cylinder to compensate for high stress in side labeling, with minimal deflection when using a conveyor.
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Printer 06/01/2008
The 1510 small-character continuous ink-jet printer focuses on ease of operation through its intuitive user interface. The printer features a simplified fluid replacement system called Smart Cartridges™ with the industry's first microchip-enabled fluid bottles. Designed for medium-duty applications that involve printing codes 16 to 20 hr/day, six days/week, the printer is ideal for the fo...
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Printing system 05/01/2008
The Printstar Plus ink-jet printer is available as a water-based system for printing on porous surfaces like corrugated cases, or as a solvent-based system for printing on nonporous plastics, metals, stretch films, coated corrugate and more. The printer has the option of printing with two single-line printheads, or one Series 1600 printhead for bold, full character sizes and split-line capabili...
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Ink-jet printing systems 05/01/2008
The OMEGA 36 HD and OMEGA 210 are two new high-resolution ink-jet printing systems, as an extension to the successful OMEGA ink-jet range. These lightweight, compact printers are easily integrated into most existing equipment and can be installed on web or sheet-fed applications. With a resolution of 720 dpi, the 36 HD (high definition) ensures clear and crisp printing of extremely small charac...
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Ink-jet printer 04/01/2008
The co. introduces the APS thermal ink-jet printer that prints on plastic, foil, tablets and capsules. This is the only HP-based printer system that can print on nonporous surfaces without the need for dryer assist, the co. says. The co. also introduces an HP ink that prints on tablets and capsules. The print cartridges contain ingredients on the FDA GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list, ac...
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Thermal-transfer coder 04/01/2008
The SmartDate® 5 Advance thermal-transfer coder includes a new controller with a full color touchscreen. The thermal-transfer coder comes readily configurable between intermittent and continuous mode and between left- and right-handed operations. A new top speed of 1,000-mm/sec delivers a 25-percent increase in performance in the combined printer model.
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Case coding is on a roll Lauren R. Hartman, Senior Editor - 03/01/2008
To some, especially those in the Eastern part of the U.S., a Philly cheesesteak sandwich is a real culinary treat. Originating in Philadelphia, the sandwich includes savory, thin slices of beef, chicken or pork, usually piled high on a roll with onions and melted cheese, and has gained so much popularity, that it now can be found in sandwich shops all over the world.
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Laser coders The LINX SL01 and SL301 offer respectively 10- and 30-w power options, to allow customers to choose the system that best suits their own production line requirements. The laser coders' ranges for lenses and beam delivery options mean they can be maneuvered into tight spaces, the co. says.
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