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Print and Verify: Designing Code Assurance that Auditors (and Retailers) Love

Traditional coding workflows typically involve printing a barcode and relying on occasional manual inspection to check quality. While this approach may catch obvious issues, it can still allow defective codes to pass through production.

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Print and Verify: Designing Code Assurance that Auditors (and Retailers) Love

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10/16/2026

Matthews Marking Systems Expands U.S. Coding Portfolio with Addition of Linx Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Technology

Matthews Marking Systems, a global provider of industrial marking and coding solutions, today announced the addition of Linx continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers from Linx Printing Technologies to its U.S. product portfolio. Beginning in early 2027,...

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07/29/2026

How to Choose a Wood Marking System for Sawmills

Choosing the right wood marking system means looking beyond print quality alone. You need a solution that can handle dust, uneven surfaces, changing moisture levels and demanding production speeds while keeping every mark readable.

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05/31/2026

For Reliable Marking, Consider Valvejet Technology

Valvejet printers deliver reliable marking in demanding conditions, handling dust, debris, temperature extremes, and uneven surfaces with long throw distances and low-maintenance operation.

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05/04/2026

Train Less and Print More

An incorrect code does not always come from the printer. Small operator errors, inconsistent systems, and overly complex workflows can lead to incorrect data, rework, and production issues.

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04/17/2026

Labels vs. Direct Print: Knowing When It’s Time to Simplify

Direct-to-case printing removes the need for separate labels and an additional application step. Whether it’s the right choice depends on your production needs, line requirements, and how well your current setup is performing.

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01/20/2026

Mark Smarter. Adapt Faster. Why Modern Marking Systems Matter

Outdated marking and coding systems can lead to costly errors, slower changeovers, and inconsistent codes. Learn how modern marking technologies and centralized control with MPERIA® help manufacturers improve accuracy, reduce manual processes, and adapt to...

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12/10/2025

Why Luck Fails

Reliable marking helps reduce rework, missed shipments, and compliance issues by delivering consistent print quality, centralized control, automation, and code verification across production.

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12/09/2025

Laser vs Inkjet: A Straightforward Q&A for Choosing the Right Marking Technology

In this blog, we compare laser and inkjet marking across cost, maintenance, speed, substrate compatibility, code durability, and integration to help you determine which technology best fits your production needs.

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11/10/2025

Mark Smarter, Not Harder with Seamless Automation

Manual marking can become a bottleneck as production grows. Automated marking reduces errors, rework, and labor while keeping pace with your line.

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10/22/2025

New XIJ Technology: A Smarter Way to Mark

High-speed marking doesn't have to mean messy solvents or frequent maintenance. See how the MPERIA® Axian AX1000 XIJ combines CIJ-class speed with clean, low-maintenance operation to deliver high-resolution codes, reliable performance, and improved traceability on...

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10/07/2025

Is Your Marking System Past Its Prime?

In this blog, we cover six signs your marking and labeling equipment may be due for an upgrade, from frequent downtime and coding errors to costly maintenance, and how modern solutions can improve production efficiency...

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07/22/2025

Don’t let old marking systems torment your line

Outdated marking systems can quietly drain uptime, increase errors, and frustrate operators. Learn what to look for in a modern marking system built for reliability, automation, and changing production demands.

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04/30/2025

Why MPERIA UV and Fiber Film Lasers Beat TTO for Flexible Packaging

MPERIA® UV and Fiber Film lasers offer a consumable-free alternative to TTO for flexible packaging, delivering permanent codes, reduced maintenance, and reliable performance across high-speed and sensitive film applications.

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04/25/2025

Fiber, UV, and CO₂ Lasers Explained

Compare Fiber, UV, and CO₂ laser marking technologies to understand which option best fits your materials and production needs. Learn how each laser performs across metals, plastics, films, glass, wood, packaging, and other industrial applications.

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12/03/2024

How Automation Minimizes Marking Errors and Boosts Efficiency

Automation can help manufacturers reduce marking errors, improve coding accuracy, and keep production moving. Learn how centralized control, automated changeovers, and integrated marking systems can reduce manual input, limit rework, and improve efficiency across production...

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11/12/2024

Benefits of Laser Marking on Plastic Pipe

Learn how laser marking helps create permanent, precise marks on plastic pipes and components for traceability, compliance, and long-term durability.

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10/15/2024

Eco-Friendly Laser Product Identification

Laser marking offers a sustainable approach to product identification by reducing consumables, waste, energy use, and VOCs while delivering durable, permanent marks that support traceability, recyclability, and long-term production efficiency.

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10/08/2024

The Future of Product Identification

Explore the future of product identification at PACK EXPO 2024, with insights on emerging technologies, evolving compliance standards, and changing customer expectations shaping how manufacturers improve automation, traceability, adaptability, and customer experience.

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09/24/2024

Don’t Buy Without Considering Laser Marking – Here’s Why

Laser marking offers manufacturers permanent, precise marks without inks or consumables. See how advances in automation, software, and integration are making lasers an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional industrial marking technologies.

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08/27/2024

Five Tips for Laser Marking Integration

Learn five key considerations for integrating laser marking into your production line, including cost, technical compatibility, safety, material testing, and quality control. See how proper planning can help improve marking consistency, reduce long-term operating costs,...

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