FoodEx 2023

Thermal transfer overprinting (TTO) has long been established as the standard technology for printing real-time and variable data, machine-readable codes, and images onto flexible packaging films and labels.

However, there is now a viable alternative for many applications – which could benefit manufacturers looking to prioritise sustainable manufacturing methods, reduce waste, and optimise their total cost of ownership.

For many, TIJ may offer a viable alternative to TTO printing technology, providing equivalent or similar code quality with reduced cost and waste compared to a traditional TTO system.

Discover the U510 UV laser: 

The new U510 UV laser system is ideal for applying durable, highly accurate codes on recyclable, flexible mono-material polymers, including thin films, without affecting the packaging’s barrier properties. Coding is achieved via a photochemical reaction on the top layer of the packaging material – without causing physical or optical damage and without the need for laser-activating pigments/additives or specially prepared coding fields.

The compact, Industry 4.0-ready, all-in-one solution can help you prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory requirements and consumer demands.

Domino Printing’s coding automation and label design printing control software enables you to quickly design labels and manage their distribution through primary, secondary and tertiary applications.

Integrate printers into MES and ERP systems, and OEM equipment using industry standard protocols such as Weihenstephan Standards (WS), enabling plug and play installation and ensuring accurate data for overall equipment efficiency (OEE).

This means faster product setup and changeover times, and greatly reduces recalls and reworking caused by operator error.

Cx350i in a nutshell

• Excellent print quality - Grade A 1D and 2D barcodes (including GS1-128, GTIN-14) *, graphics, batch codes and serialized data for traceability
• Cost-effective - reduced waste, pre-printed cartons and label stock; adjustable print resolution for better code quality with minimal ink consumption
• Code accuracy - integration with coding automation software, barcode reader and vision systems
• Industry 4.0 ready - range of connectivity options including standard interfaces such as Ethernet/IP™, automation solutions for integration with factory MES and ERP systems. Domino Cloud provides 24x7 visibility of printer performance
• User friendy - ease of use using Domino's intuitive QuickStep touchscreen user interface; large volume ink tank to increase uptime; no line stoppages required for ink replenishment; no regular maintenance, compressed air or filters

*depending on the application, based on ISO 15416

Avoidable production waste and costly product recalls are large and unpredictable cost drivers for companies. But mistakes are unavoidable and can happen. Thanks to intelligent camera systems, however, labeling errors can be detected at an early stage and production quality can be maximized in the long term.

With the Domino R-Series vision system, you can inspect 1D barcodes, 2D DataMatrix codes, stacked or combined lot numbers for legibility, quality and correctness to ensure international labeling requirements and minimize rejects and product recalls. This ensures that every code that leaves your factory is present and correct, freeing up the operator for more important tasks.

Learn more about the R-Series and avoid coding errors with code inspection & validation directly during production.

Designed for use on the most demanding substrates, our intelligent, high-resolution and modular Gx-Series thermal inkjet printers are easy to integrate into your production line.

It is suitable for simple batch and date coding as well as complex code formats, checkweigher and track and trace applications in the consumer goods industry (FMCG). If you are looking for an encoding solution that produces high-resolution prints at high line speeds and is uncompromisingly reliable, then the Gx-Series thermal inkjet printers can meet your needs.

The TIJ printers of the Gx-Series:

• High definition codes at high line speeds on absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces
• Flexible print layout and class A (ISO 15415) code readability
• Industry 4.0 applications for early remote diagnosis and remote monitoring
• Simple integration due to compact and modular design
• Innovative i-Techx system for minimal downtime and maintenance

The new Domino G50i is our entry-level thermal inkjet (TIJ) box coder which is ideally suited to code text, logos, barcodes, and variable data onto your primary and secondary packaging. It has been designed to be easily self-installed, direct from the box, without any technical knowledge required.