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View The Cost of Maintenance – TIJ vs CIJ

The Cost of Maintenance – TIJ vs CIJ

2 MINS |Kirsty Burrage

One of the top complaints that we get from manufacturers reaching to us for guidance on their coding and marking operations, is that the maintenance involved in the day-to-day running of their coding system is too costly. They usually all have something in common – that they’re printing on their products or packaging using continuous inkjet (CIJ) technology.

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View Coding and Marking – More Than Just a Necessity

Coding and Marking – More Than Just a Necessity

2 mins

Coding and marking, the process in which variable data such as lot codes, batch numbers and barcodes are applied onto products, packaging or labels is often seen as a mandatory, unavoidable part of the production and packaging process and nothing more.

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View UKCA mark deadline fast approaching – are you ready?

UKCA mark deadline fast approaching – are you ready?

2 mins

The UKCA is a new product mark that must be used in place of the CE mark in England, Scotland, and Wales.

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View Manufacturers left in a Sticky Situation due to Label Shortages

Manufacturers left in a Sticky Situation due to Label Shortages

2 mins

When whispers of label shortages began during 2021- many thought that the problem would be resolved within a matter of months. However, like the labels, the problem has stuck, and lead times can span up to 3 months, causing problems for manufacturers across the globe.

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View RF Compliance Takes The Complexity Out Of Serialisation

RF Compliance Takes The Complexity Out Of Serialisation

3 mins

With the ability to generate, print and verify serialised 2D codes on cartons, the RF Compliance offers an instant, reliable and easy-to-use solution for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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View Variable Data Printing in Packaging

Variable Data Printing in Packaging

2 mins

When it comes to packaging, variable data is most easily defined as information that can only be added at the time of packing.

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View Providing Peace of Mind

Providing Peace of Mind

2 mins |Kirsty Burrage

Rotech explains how brands can be protected with security features enabled by thermal inkjet.

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View The RF Range – Standalone Coding Systems That Reduce Costs, Save Time & Maximise Production Efficiencies

The RF Range – Standalone Coding Systems That Reduce Costs, Save Time & Maximise Production Efficiencies

3 mins

Our RF range of feeding systems – designed and built here in our UK factory – offer manufacturers a unique, flexible solution to code and/or label their packaging, in its flat form, where it can’t be done as part of the inline coding or labelling process.

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View Crack The Code

Crack The Code

4 mins |Kirsty Burrage

It really pays to learn about innovations in carton printing. Rotech Machines explains how the knowledge can provide solutions and serve businesses well.

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