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Real-world insights, best practices, and practical advice to help you improve marking performance on the production line.

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Bridging the human-machine gap
03/07/2023

Bridging the human-machine gap

Explore the foundations of Industry 5.0 and how its human-centric, resilient, and sustainable approach builds on Industry 4.0. Learn why manufacturers are placing greater focus on people, adaptability, and environmental responsibility.
Putting Industry 5.0 Into Motion
03/14/2023

Putting Industry 5.0 Into Motion

See how Industry 5.0 builds on Industry 4.0 by combining advanced technology with a stronger focus on people, sustainability, and resilience. Explore practical applications including cobots, digital twins, smart factories, and centralized automation.
How to Stop Fake Goods with Laser Coding
06/25/2024

How to Stop Fake Goods with Laser Coding

Learn how permanent laser marking can help manufacturers combat counterfeiting with durable, difficult-to-replicate codes. Explore overt and discreet marking strategies that support product authentication, traceability, and brand protection.
Global Produce & Floral Show Recap
11/10/2022

Global Produce & Floral Show Recap

Learn how the fresh produce industry is advancing sustainability, traceability, and operational efficiency. See how marking, coding, labeling, and automation help growers and packers improve productivity while accurately tracking products through the supply chain.
Creating Shipping Marks on Cartons
12/19/2022

Creating Shipping Marks on Cartons

Evaluate whether your carton marking system is ready for changing production demands. Explore five key questions covering reliability, integration, durability, scalability, and centralized control to help reduce downtime, improve coding accuracy, and support future growth.
The Future of Product Identification
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.
Five Tips for Laser Marking Integration
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,...
Fiber, UV, and CO₂ Lasers Explained
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.
Engineered Wood Leadership
10/26/2022

Engineered Wood Leadership

Matthews Marking Systems helps engineered wood manufacturers meet demanding marking and coding requirements with reliable DOD and TIJ printing solutions. Learn how durable equipment, MPERIA control and specialized inks support uptime, traceability and consistent marks...
End-to-End Product Traceability is Here
08/18/2023

End-to-End Product Traceability is Here

Automation can help manufacturers reduce marking errors, improve coding accuracy, and keep production moving. See how centralized control, automated changeovers, and integrated marking systems can reduce manual input, limit rework, and support more consistent production.
Eco-Friendly Laser Product Identification
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.
Direct Case Coding or Labeling?
03/22/2024

Direct Case Coding or Labeling?

Direct case marking can reduce consumable costs, manual labor, and coding errors. See three real-world examples where manufacturers replaced labels with direct printing and achieved significant savings and efficiency gains.