Markem-Imaje to show the latest in 2D GS1-compliant coding solutions at PPMA 2024  

August 14, 2024 – Manufacturing and PackingPPMA, event, packaging

14 August 2024 – Markem-Imaje, the global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions and industrial marking and coding systems, will be presenting the latest in packaging hardware and software innovation at this year’s PPMA show in Birmingham from 24-26 September.

Markem-Imaje has decades of experience developing hardware that produces exceptionally high-quality coding on the varied packaging used across the supply chain from FMCG to pharma, as well as software meeting traceability and brand protection demands. The company will present its latest innovations, including the revolutionary new Super Piezo Inkjet (SPI) marking technology, that satisfy todays’ demand for coding both GS1-compliant 1D and 2D codes, including the GS1 Digital Link.

The Markem-Imaje proprietary SPI combines assets of continuous inkjet (CIJ) and Drop on Demand, with the capability to produce serialized 2D barcodes in outstanding quality, at high-speed on complex 3D surfaces. Also on show will be the latest innovations in UV, fibre and CO2 laser innovation, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), and production-boosting software, compatible with any printing system.    

The brand new SmartLase® UV500, represents the latest in UV laser coding technology. The 5-watt laser delivers the most precise, high-quality coding on difficult materials with minimal heat transfer where other laser technologies cannot perform so well. This includes the finest, easily damaged substrates like new more environmentally friendly thinner mono films, as well as polymer labels and thermoplastics like High-density polyethylene (HDP).

We will also show our most advanced CO2 laser coder, the SmartLase® C600, offering exceptional performance in high-speed applications, and, within fibre  laser, the compact, safe and powerful SmartLase® F250 20-watt fibre, ideal for coding on metalized packaging.  

The Markem-Imaje stand will also demonstrate our CoLOS® software, compatible with all print hardware and all major production systems (MES) and ERPs, that maximizes production uptime and ensures packaging and coding solutions are accurate and traceable, protecting brands.

“Today, it’s not enough for manufacturers to just produce good-quality products. They must also be able to trace them throughout the supply chain.  It’s vital for products and packaging to be coded with the latest technology that guarantees print durability and traceability which we pride ourselves in,” says Cheryl Goodall, Marketing Manager for the UK and Benelux at Markem-Imaje. 

The PPMA show, held in Birmingham’s iconic NEC between 24-26 September, is the UK’s largest packaging and processing event, attracting more than 2,500 brands annually.  Visit Markem-Imaje at PPMA, Stand C70 and experience the latest innovations in print and packaging for sectors from FCMG to pharma. You can also contact Cheryl Goodall at cgoodall@markem-imaje.com  


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