Matthews Marking Systems Blog

On the Mark #5: FDA hands down “game-changing” new traceability rule for food safety Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more FDA’s traceability rule is a game-changer for food safety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released new traceability rules to help ensure the safety of food and ingredients…

5 Crucial Questions to Ask When Upgrading Your Carton Marking System Executive Summary: It’s important to periodically evaluate your approach to marking and coding. Research shows that unplanned outages can cost a manufacturing company as much as $260,000 an hour. The search for reliability often leads to drop-on-demand (DOD) valve marking systems such as the…

Automation Is Changing the Packaging World One Robot at a Time Here at Matthews Marking Systems, we’re still riding high from our time at Pack Expo 2022 in  Chicago! Not only were we able to connect with clients and prospective customers, but we all were incredibly inspired by the innovations we witnessed, especially around automation…

On the Mark #4: Advanced technology, smart factories key to maintaining momentum in 2023 Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more 2023 manufacturing industry outlook. The manufacturing industry has been going strong since the pandemic, but near-term challenges, such as supply chain issues and cyberattacks, may limit the industry’s momentum.…

Five Trends Shaping the Future of Sustainable Packaging Looking back through the multitude of innovations showcased at the recent Pack Expo, one major influencing factor stood out from the rest: sustainability. From lively sessions and discussions of the “circular economy” to introductions of innovative materials, processes and products, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is…