Laser coder vision pays off for contact lens producer

WHEN it needed to automate the application of serial numbers to the curved surface of silicone hydrogel contact lenses, Madrid-based Tiedra Farmaceutica turned to...

The Domino effect

LUCOZADE Energy is using Domino’s D320i scribing lasers to produce permanent unique codes directly onto its bottles as part of the ‘YES Project’, an...

Think labels… Think digital

As developments in digital printing technology continue to enhance its advantages over conventional printing processes, now may be the time to think differently about...

Drop-on-demand printers fulfil a Need

NEEDHAM Coding has introduced the ‘S’ series of drop-on-demand inkjet printers, described by the firm as being “ideal” for secondary packaging applications. The range has...

Xaar appoints chief operating officer

INKJET printing specialist Xaar has announced the appointment of Graham Tweedale to the new role of chief operating officer. Joining Xaar in 1997 as a...

Dantex confirms expansion of technical centre to boost virtual demonstrations

DANTEX Group has revealed that the success of its virtual equipment demonstrations in the pastier has led to the expansion of the firm's technical...

Laser and coding giant establishes UK presence with Halo acquisition

LASER coding, marking and scoring systems specialist Macsa ID has set its sights on the UK market after acquiring Bedfordshire-based Halo Lasers. The Barcelona-headquartered manufacturer has...

New technology aids traceability of fruit and vegetables

MACSA ID UK has announced that its new INTEGRA Traceability software ensures traceability of fruit and vegetable products 'from field to fork'. The technology offers...
Decorative foils can help support the perception of luxury in products like Scotch whiskey.

The appeal of using hot foils

Andy Kerr of API Foils makes the case for the use of hot foiling techniques to produce decorative effects in Scotch whisky packaging. THE first...

Markem-Imaje unveils 5940 G with stainless steel cabinet for extreme environments

FOLLOWING last year’s launch of Markem-Imaje’s (MI) 5940 G touch dry high-resolution inkjet coder, the company has announced it has introduced a new steel...