Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more Will tech and automation replace humans in manufacturing? Nope. The right combination is key. Labor shortages are having a significant impact on operations at every level, wreaking havoc on the entire supply chain. In 2021, more than 47 million workers quit their jobs…
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A head-to-head throwdown featuring two of the most popular technologies in industrial marking and coding Walk into any manufacturing or packaging facility and ask to see the marking and coding equipment. Chances are that you’ll be shown either a continuous inkjet (CIJ) or a valvejet drop-on-demand (DOD) system: two of the most popular marking and…
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How to Make Track and Trace Marking and Coding Work for Your Company End-to-end product traceability is more important than ever. Track and trace marking and coding ensures supply chain visibility, facilitates smoother supplier and partner relationships, minimizes the impact and scope of product recalls, and bolsters consumer confidence by providing richer information about the…
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What is extended producer responsibility and why should you care? Across the manufacturing and packaging world, you can’t have a conversation about sustainability these days without hearing the terms circular economy and extended producer responsibility (EPR). The concept of a circular economy is an aspirational goal – that every product has a way to be…
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New tire marks for EVs unveiled, automation tips for metal fabricators, and new bio-based packaging options emerge Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more Where the rubber meets the road in special tire marking for EVs Tires designed for use in electric vehicles (EV) must meet some unique requirements compared…
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