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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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Understanding Barcode Verification – and Why You Need It
Learn how barcode verification helps manufacturers catch coding errors, meet industry standards, reduce costly shipment rejections, and improve product traceability through nine key quality checks.
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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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08/18/2023
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.
08/17/2023
Improve Production Efficiency with Marking Automation
Learn how automating your marking and coding systems can reduce errors, speed changeovers, improve traceability, and give you better control across production.
07/26/2023
Coming Up to Speed on Bag Marking and Coding
Bag marking brings unique challenges, from uneven surfaces and harsh environments to ink selection and code durability. Learn what to consider when choosing the right marking solution for your production line.
06/19/2023
Q&A: GS1’s Steven Keddie on the Transition to 2D Barcodes
As GS1 Sunrise 2027 approaches, 2D barcodes are reshaping product identification. Hear from GS1 expert Steven Keddie about advancements in traceability, inventory management, consumer engagement, and packaging technology.
06/12/2023
Part 2: Understanding Ink to Drive Marking and Coding Success
Choosing the right ink depends on more than the material you're marking. From cardboard and metal to rubber and plastics, see how ink compatibility, testing, and environmental conditions impact marking performance.
05/23/2023
How Marking and Coding Supports Your OEE Goals
Marking and coding can have a major impact on OEE. Learn how reliable printers, centralized control, and system integration can reduce downtime, improve visibility, and support production efficiency.
05/05/2023
Part 1: Understanding Ink to Drive Marking and Coding Success
Poor-quality marks are not always caused by the printer. Learn how ink composition, substrates and production conditions affect adhesion, durability and readability.
03/16/2023
How Marking and Coding Can Help Boost Your Sustainability Game
Learn how marking and coding can support more sustainable manufacturing by reducing scrap, improving traceability, lowering ink and energy use, and helping products move efficiently through production and the supply chain.
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.
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.
03/03/2023
Understanding Metal Marking
Metal marking needs to stay clear through demanding production conditions. Inkjet and laser technologies offer different advantages for identification, traceability, and compliance, making it important to choose the right fit for your application
02/14/2023
PIJ Printer vs. TIJ Printer
TIJ and PIJ both deliver high-resolution printing for cases and cartons, but each offers different advantages. Understanding their differences in speed, print height, throw distance, and ink options can help you find the right fit.
01/30/2023
CIJ vs. TIJ
CIJ and TIJ both support industrial coding, but each fits different production needs. CIJ offers greater throw distance and flexibility, while TIJ provides higher-resolution printing, faster startup, and lower maintenance.
01/06/2023
Making Way for Modern 2D Marks
What makes 2D barcodes the next step in product identification? Learn how they improve traceability, inventory management, and consumer engagement as GS1 Sunrise 2027 approaches.
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.
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.
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...
10/12/2022
Adhering to Retailers' Pallet Labeling Guidelines
Meeting strict retailer pallet labeling requirements takes accuracy, consistency, and flexibility. See how automated print-and-apply systems help reduce costly chargebacks, prevent labeling errors, and improve shipping efficiency.5
09/23/2022
Center Stage at ITEC 2022
See how the tire industry is advancing sustainability through VOC-free inks, automation, and new technologies that support cleaner, more efficient manufacturing.
08/29/2022
Production Line Efficiency | Boost OEE by Centralization
Improve production line OEE by centralizing marking and labeling control, reducing errors, speeding changeovers, and creating a more scalable operation.
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