In the beverage industry, labels need to be applied to the bottles quickly and without error to keep production levels high. Accurately monitoring the thickness on a spool of labels and controlling the unwinding speed is very important for the process to run smoothly. A solution is needed that can accurately supervise and report the material levels on a spool in order to prevent it from running out during the manufacturing process and delaying production.
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Unscheduled downtime can be costly for manufacturers and distribution companies. There are two general categories of barcode printer failures that can lead to unnecessary downtime. Both of these types of problems are entirely avoidable.
Have you taken notice of that beer car or shampoo bottle lately? How about the wrapper on a snack bar or package that comes in the mail? Packaging and label design trends can be some of the most practical influencers in graphic design. While we put a lot of focus on website design and digi...
Brands, marketers and manufacturers constantly strive to understand consumer behavior – they struggle to measure and understand what matters to their prospective customers and what doesn’t. A survey from Luminer of 400 U.S. men and women aged 18-65 uncovers the specific packaging and labeling features that most draw consumers’ attention to a product on the shelf. The responses reveal the true importance of producing packaging and…
When it comes to labeling products and shipments for traceability and compliance, many companies rely on manual processes or outsourcing. They have their staff apply labels printed on industrial or desktop printers, or they purchase pre-printed labels in advance. However, these two approaches create several limitations, inefficiencies, and chances for inaccuracy. From the start, the …
UX writing is an important part of design: text can either help or hurt a product’s user experience (UX). This text can include buttons and labels (also called microcopy), instructions, product copy, or other pieces of information. Words matter! I’ve broken down the basics of
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As the demand skyrockets, so does the competition. This is why your package must stand out amidst crowded shelves and glass counters.
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Today is a world of automation. Every industry is trying to bring new technologies into its working structure which starts from bringing automatic machines. Automatic machines somehow make the job …
Primary packaging influences labeling material choices.
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Differentiation is the buzz word brand owners use today to describe how the packaging of their products needs to appear in the store aisles. The packaging has to draw the attention of shoppers so that it stands out on the shelf<br>To achieve that standout, brand owners are pushing for a variety of new inks and coatings technologies to enhance the decoration on their packaging. Labels are a unique type of flexible packaging that brand owners are especially targeting. Much of the label…
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When working with a product that requires it to be squeezed, pinched, or bent, simply applying a standard label can lead to an unwanted appearance. Figuring ...
Eliminate the stress and surprises of purchasing a roll-off container. By Meagan Daugherty Purchasing roll-off containers can be stressful. From confusing