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Videojet and Loftware Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Labeling, Marking and Coding Automation

Changes Paradigm for Driving Marking and Coding Devices by Removing Reliance on Proprietary Printer/Software Combination

CHICAGO, IL and PORTSMOUTH, NH – May 26, 2022 —Videojet Technologies, a global leader in Marking and Coding solutions, and Loftware, the global leader in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to change the paradigm for how companies automate printing across production lines, factories and warehouses. This collaboration focuses on extending Loftware’s Spectrum Enterprise Labeling solution to marking and coding. This will enable customers to drive all their printing devices from an all-in-one, digital solution, with coverage ranging from marking and coding production devices to supply chain thermal printers.

The partnership between Videojet and Loftware offers organizations a leap forward in their automation journey without costly wholesale replacement of existing printer fleets. With Loftware Spectrum driving their devices, companies can eliminate their reliance on proprietary software typically provided by printer manufacturers. It offers transformation for companies who have long struggled with multiple ways of driving marking and coding devices in an environment that is typically a heterogeneous mix of print technologies and associated software from different manufacturers.

“Looking for innovative ways to improve our customers’ operational efficiency and reduce production errors is what Videojet does every day for thousands of customers across the globe,” says Ondrej Kruk, President of Videojet. “All companies can benefit from the deep industry expertise and collaboration of the Videojet and Loftware teams. Combining Videojet’s superior performance and range of marking and coding technologies and Loftware Spectrum, will offer companies a step-change in their digital, automation journey by controlling a mix of both Videojet and other vendors’ devices.”

The Loftware Spectrum 4.6 release, available now, expands its powerful Enterprise Labeling capabilities to include the ability to drive a broad set of marking and coding devices. New operator dashboards combined with standard integration with business applications also eliminate unnecessary human touch from labeling, marking, and coding operations. By ensuring the correct template and data are at each printer in both their own facilities and those of their contractors, organizations can avoid mistakes and inefficiencies from inconsistent manual interventions during product changeovers.

“Loftware pioneered the Enterprise Labeling space as demand increased for a standardized platform for labeling across an organization’s global operations. In recent years, that same trend extended to marking and coding where companies are thirsting for a single software solution to replace the use and management of disparate and proprietary software applications required for different device makes and models,” stated Loftware President and CEO, Robert O’Connor, Jr. “We are excited to partner with a leader in the space like Videojet and to extend the robust capabilities of Loftware Spectrum so that both existing and new customers can benefit from our full range of output capabilities, including marking and coding devices.”

Through this collaboration, customers can now seamlessly implement, deploy, maintain, and easily scale all their labeling, marking, and coding operations across multiple plants from a unified platform. They also can eliminate the costly and time-consuming issues brought on by manual intervention and mislabeling on the production floor while benefitting from global oversight capabilities while enabling local autonomy.

Loftware Spectrum is compatible across a full range of Videojet high-quality printers and offers configurable user interfaces driven by business rules, and APIs to support integration with production and business systems. Combined with the innovative VideojetConnect Remote Service and the largest field service team in the marking and coding industry, Videojet helps improve factory line uptime while reducing the need for customer intervention in marking and coding processes.

Loftware Spectrum is a cloud-based, Enterprise Labeling Solution that supports mission-critical operations to ensure uptime and enable high volume label printing across global operations. It is configured to the specific needs of customers and offers unrivaled performance that ensures accuracy and consistency while maximizing flexibility. To address growing IT compliance requirements for operations technology, Spectrum offers SOC Type 2 security compliance and versatility for cloud deployment with edge failover or on-premise deployment. Spectrum also offers certified integration capabilities for SAP, Oracle, and other business applications.

For more information about the products and solutions from Videojet and Loftware, please visit www.loftware.com.

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application-specific fluids, and product life cycle services. The company’s goal is to partner with customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 400,000 printers installed worldwide. Customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

About Loftware:

Loftware is the world’s largest cloud-based Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management provider, offering an end-to-end labeling solution platform for companies of all sizes, with over 100,000 customers in over 100 countries across the globe. We also work with over 1,000 partners and maintain a global presence with offices in the US, the UK, Germany, Slovenia, China, and Singapore. Loftware boasts over 35 years of expertise in solving labeling challenges – we help companies improve accuracy, traceability, and compliance while improving the quality, speed, and efficiency of their labeling. As the leading global provider of Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, Loftware enables supply chain agility, supports evolving regulations, and optimizes business operations for a wide range of industries including automotive, chemicals, consumer products, electronics, food & beverage, manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceuticals, retail, and apparel.

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Videojet Upgrades Fiber Laser Portfolio with New Videojet 7230 and 7330 Fiber Laser Marking Systems

The freedom to mark how you want with the new 7230 and 7330 Fiber Lasers

CHICAGO – April 10, 2019 — To meet manufacturers’ demands for a light, compact and adaptable fiber laser solution, Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, has introduced the new Videojet® 7230 and 7330 models to upgrade its existing range of fiber laser marking systems. The powerful marking solutions are up to 44% lighter than similar fiber lasers from other providers and gives manufacturers the freedom to mark how they want.

Videojet understands the varying needs that manufacturers require for coding and marking parts, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and pharmaceutical products, and has specifiodorless y designed the new 7230 and 7330 Fiber Lasers to meet their unique coding requirements. These new fiber lasers are an ideal solution for demanding production schedules within these markets, as manufacturers need laser marking systems that can keep pace and provide a high-level of code contrast onto robust, high-density materials.

Available with 10 and 20 watts of output power respectively, the Videojet 7230 and 7330 Fiber Lasers provide increased productivity and total operational freedom through several enhanced features. For example, manufacturers can select either a 6 mm marking head for high-speed production, or a 10 mm marking head for parts-marking with fine detail, offering flexibility and complete application confidence for varying product shapes and sizes.

In addition, the 7230 and 7330 Fiber Lasers offer enhanced productivity benefits by allowing manufacturers to mark more products and codes, faster than previous Videojet lasers, due to a combination of improved data processing speeds and competitive marking speeds of up to 2,000 characters per second (speed based on 6 mm marking head and substrate dependent).

These new fiber lasers also provide seamless operation into the production line. Manufacturers can choose from a variety of user interfaces to control the Videojet 7230 and 7330 Fiber Lasers, including the Videojet Touch Control Software+ (TCS+) that is engineered specifically to help manufacturers control Videojet lasers remotely through either the TU430 10.1” colour touchscreen laser controller, or from virtually any browser-based device, other than the Safari browser. Alternatively, the advanced Videojet laser controller with CLARiTY™ software features an intuitive touchscreen also used in other Videojet marking and coding solutions, which allows for simple operation and continuous improvement in uptime and productivity.

“Manufacturers can benefit from a light, compact and agile fiber laser solution, offering versatility in tight spaces,” said Sascha Ammesdoerfer, Laser Business Unit Manager at Videojet Technologies. “The option of a 0° or 90° degree marking head orientation provides flexibility on production lines with space limitations, and with the addition of the 6 mm marking head, also the smallest laser head dimensions in the industry.”

Additional advantages of these new fiber lasers that help to minimise downtime and increase productivity include an air-cooled laser source that virtually eliminates maintenance intervals; zero consumables such as inks, solvents or compressed air; and no wear parts to replace.

The launch of the Videojet 7230 and 7330 Fiber Laser marking systems enhance the Videojet Fiber Laser portfolio, offering manufacturers total operational freedom.

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Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labelling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 345,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet launches the next generation of Thermal Transfer Overprinters (TTO) to meet manufacturers’ code quality needs

The new Videojet DataFlex® 6530 and 6330 TTO printers come with revolutionary iAssure™ technology to help reduce packaging waste as a result of coding errors

Wood Dale, Illinois – July 17, 2017 – Manufacturers require high code accuracy and legibility from their Thermal Transfer Overprinters to improve production line efficiency and reduce overall costs. In response to this need, Videojet has just launched its next generation of TTO products to help manufacturers meet these demands.

The Videojet 6530 and 6330 come with revolutionary iAssure™ technology, an industry-first, integrated code quality assurance system that automatically detects common print defects*. Used to complement existing quality control processes, operators can now decide to stop the line when multiple common print defects are detected, reducing the need to scrap or rework product.

“Videojet iAssure™ technology will help our customers consistently deliver high-quality images by detecting print defects caused by things like dirty printheads, uneven print surfaces or ribbon wrinkles,” comments Heidi Wright, Business Unit Manager for Videojet Technologies. “iAssure technology complements existing quality control processes. No other TTO printer on the market can do this.”

Videojet understands that manufacturers require the flexibility to choose how they want the printer to fit into their production line. The Videojet DataFlex® 6530 and 6330 printers have a modular design that allows the power supply to be placed with the controller, or separated and mounted inside the packaging machine cabinet. For those manufacturers wanting fewer components exposed in a production environment, the printer can also be controlled through the packaging machine’s web interface, eliminating the need for the Videojet controller. This enables manufacturers to have a single point of control for their printer and packaging machine.

The Videojet 6530 and 6330 printers can also print on zipper packs or pouches of varying thickness with no special set up. These new printers can also be used on films that have re-sealable zippers in every pack, providing customers with more flexibility.

The new TTO printers utilise an all-electronic printer design which removes the need for compressed air, helping reduce operation costs and increase throughput by 25%. This design also eliminates the need for operators to adjust the amount of air pressure needed when trying to improve poor print quality, which can increase the potential for premature head wear.

“Our customers need solutions that deliver greater Productivity, Quality and Total Cost. The new 6530 and 6330 printers incorporate industry-leading features that do exactly that”, says Wright. “We are excited to be able to share our latest innovations in TTO with the industry.”

For more information about the new Videojet DataFlex® 6530 or 6330 Thermal Transfer Overprinters, visit www.videojet.co.uk. .

*Note: iAssure™ technology is not designed to detect all printing errors and does not read bar codes.

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Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to help protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser marking, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), case coding and labelling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 345,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service, and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet Sets a New Pace with Innovative CO2 Laser Marking Systems

Videojet’s CO2 Laser Marking Systems Boost Productivity by Improving Line Integration.

As line speeds increase to cope with more demanding production targets, manufacturers need easier, more efficient laser marking to print high quality codes consistently on their products. To meet manufacturers’ demands for speed, simplicity, and reliability, Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, has advanced its range of CO2 laser marking systems with the Videojet 3330 30 watt and the Videojet 3130 10 watt lasers. Delivering superior code quality across a range of marking speeds and suitable for a wide array of substrates, the 3330 and 3130 lasers mark simple and complex codes while providing easy integration for virtually any application. When speed is the ultimate priority, manufacturers can utilise the dot font mode in both the 3130 and 3330 to mark up to 30% faster than vector fonts, enabling print speeds up to 150,000 products per hour.

Recognising that line integration is a critical element in delivering peak performance, Videojet offers over 20,000 standard configurations within its CO2 laser marking line including 21 mark window options and three laser wavelengths. “We know from experience that line integration in certain cartoner and labeler applications in the pharmaceutical, beverage, and food industries is challenging due to space restrictions,” explained Markus Vetter, Laser Business Unit Manager at Videojet Technologies. “The available configurations give Videojet the flexibility to match the physical integration needs of the packaging line and the mark window options help ensure we can deliver the marking performance our customers need.” With three available laser wavelengths, the Videojet CO2 lasers can mark on a range of substrates including PET bottling, plastic labels, laminated cartons, and a host of plastic materials common in consumer packaging.

To meet the increasing demands for traceability marking, the 3330 and 3130 are ideal options for serialized coding applications in the pharmaceutical, tobacco, cosmetics, and other industries. “With the recent passage of United States Drug Quality and Security Act, the European Union Falsified Medicines Directive, and similar legislation in Brazil and elsewhere, our customers are looking for high quality alphanumeric and datamatrix marking,” added Vetter. “The high resolution marking head on the 3330 and 3130, when supported with good material handling and proper line integration, can deliver consistently high quality datamatrix codes.” Tobacco manufacturers can be confident that the 3330 and 3130 CO2 lasers are compatible with proposed industry association solutions to counter illicit trade, including the 12-digit unique alpha-numeric code format and machine-readable codes, such as a dotcode.

These laser systems deliver excellent Total Cost of Ownership due to their inherently low maintenance requirements and limited consumables. An air cooled laser source plus optimized power settings reduce heat and provide high reliability by extending the life expectancy of the laser source up to 45,000 hours. Complementing the 3330 and 3130, Videojet offers a range of fume extraction systems and filter options that can be tailored for the given application, helping to remove smoke and particulate debris and improving uptime by keeping the laser lens clean. Specifying the right laser solution supports easy integration, speeding up the installation and changeover process and ultimately increasing uptime. In addition to this, the detachable umbilical cable can be easily routed during set-up, helping to eliminate the need to move other machinery.

“The Videojet 3330 and 3130 laser marking systems offer the flexibility needed to deliver peak performance in a variety of challenging production environments”, said Vetter. “The vast range of standard configurations, our substrate flexibility, and the high resolution marking heads all combine to deliver the marking performance customers need so they can achieve their production goals.”

The 3130 and 3330 are the first in a number of innovative new laser products being launched by Videojet in 2014.

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Videojet launches its 8610 Thermal inkjet Printer

Videojet is pleased to announce the launch of its 8610 Thermal inkjet Printer, a breakthrough in thermal inkjet technology.

The Videojet 8610 Thermal Inkjet is the first printer of its kind from Videojet to combine the simplicity of TIJ with the performance of MEK ink.

Designed specifically to print high resolution codes on hard-to-print surfaces, the 8610 utilises a purpose-built inkjet cartridge intended specifically to jet high performance MEK and other industrial inks.

The patented cartridge offers the simplicity of thermal inkjet with print resolutions up to four times greater than continuous inkjet. At linear speeds up to 102 meters/minute (333 fpm), the 8610 can print either simple text or more complex marks like including DataMatrix and QR codes for a range of applications in the packaged food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics industries and so on.

The Videojet 8610 overcomes most TIJ systems limitation via a purpose-built, patented Videojet cartridge, designed for quick-drying, solvent inks including MEK.

This printer can deliver high quality codes on a variety of packaging materials including:

Over-coated cartons (aqueous, etc.)
Flexible films (including blister foil & laminates)
Plastics

The Videojet 8610 also offers the following uptime advantages:

Quick and easy cartridge change in 15 seconds or less that even the most novice operator can handle with the simplest of training.
Bring high resolution to a wide range of packaging.
Maintains uptime with a print solution that is ready when you are.
Industrial printing system with exceptional simplicity with User interface designed to simplify interaction.
Built tough to withstand the demands of your packaging line.
Offers a Videojet code assurance solution to support your coding process with complete confidence to reduce human error.

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Videojet Launch Beverage Hub Web Portal

The industry destination for news, insights and the latest beverage coding and marking solutions from Videojet

Chicago, Illinois – 14 July, 2016 – Recent developments in the beverage industry have encouraged manufacturers to find innovative ways to help drive sales. It is forecasted that global beverage sales will grow by 3.9 percent in 2016 compared to 2015.^[1] Like most industries, the beverage industry has seen an increasing trend of health and wellness products, and with varying packaging types, sizes and product requirements, staying on top of consumer preferences is becoming an ever more difficult task for beverage manufacturers and packaging designers. Therefore, Videojet Technologies Inc., a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, has developed the Beverage Hub. The Beverage Hub provides manufacturers with a reliable and comprehensive source of information to help them meet changing coding and labelling requirements. It will also provide application support and educational documentation such as white papers, customer success stories, application videos and regulatory info graphics.

Printing best-by dates, lot codes and other information onto the package is an essential task for beverage manufacturers, as retailers look at this information to assist them with stock rotation, and consumers use this information to check for product freshness. However, printing the required information is not as straightforward as it sounds. Chirag Sheth, Vertical Marketing Manager for Beverage at Videojet says: “Different flavors, packaging and nutritional requirements all add coding complexity to a beverage manufacturer. There are many factors that must be considered when selecting the right type of coding equipment for a specific beverage production line. With this in mind, an important role of the coding supplier is to help manufacturers select the type of printer ideally suited to the production setup, as well as to provide the necessary tools to audit and enforce anti-counterfeit and diversion activities throughout the supply chain.”

Customizable coding solutions are also helping manufacturers in the beverage industry directly connect with consumers with the application of intelligent variable codes on their products. By linking valuable demographic data to specific purchases, manufacturers can push their target marketing efforts to a whole new level. Sheth continues: “We appreciate the trends that are changing the way beverage manufacturers of all sizes are behaving. With the Beverage Hub, it is our aim to make it as simple as possible by providing relevant information they need in a language they can relate to – all in one location.”

Videojet has a long history of serving the Beverage industry with a strong portfolio of Beverage coding and marking solutions. From high-speed lines to production issues such as condensation, beverage manufacturers operate within one of the most demanding production environments. Videojet has a range of coding solutions to meet these challenges, including the continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) which is a fluid based, non-contact printer that can provide up to 5 lines of text, linear and 2D bar codes, or graphics. Videojet also offers a large selection of laser marking systems, from high-speed CO2 and fiber lasers to the UV industrial laser, specifically designed to mark high-contrast, permanent codes onto HDPE substrates. Completing the Videojet product offering are the large character marking (LCM) printers, primarily used for secondary packaging such as cases, and the industry-leading label printer applicator (LPA) for printing and placing labels of various sizes onto multiple packaging types.

For important information about how you can enhance and protect your brand, and the latest Videojet beverage coding developments, visit the Beverage Hub – www.videojet.co.uk/Beverage

Or, you can Call us on 0808 164 1532 to speak with a representative.

About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser marking, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 325,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service, and training support is provided by direct operations with over 3,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

[1] http://www.statista.com/statistics/232763/forecast-for-growth-of-global-beverage-sales/

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Videojet Launches New Ultra Grade Ribbon for Thermal Transfer Overprinters

TTO ribbon innovation designed to provide longer print runs and improved print quality in Videojet thermal transfer overprinters

Chicago, Illinois – April 28, 2015 – Videojet Technologies Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of coding, printing and marking products, as well as fluids and accessories for the product identification industry, has introduced a new “Ultra Grade” black ribbon for the Videojet DataFlex® and 6X00 series of thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) products. These industry-proven printers are ideal for marking variable information such as date, time, batch code, ingredients, logos and marketing information onto flexible film packaging, labels or glossy cards.

The new Ultra Grade black ribbon comes in lengths up to 1200 metres for extended run times with fewer ribbon changes, helping increase throughput of coded products per roll of ribbon. This new supply offering from Videojet also delivers improved print quality at high speeds and in both high and low temperature environments, compared to the standard Videojet black ribbon. The Ultra Grade black ribbon is available in a variety of widths and provides excellent contrast, rub and scratch resistance, and heat resistance for optimal performance in a wide range of application settings.

“The new Ultra Grade ribbon for Videojet TTO products offers excellent sensitivity and compatibility with various substrates such as coated papers, metallic foils and poly films,” said Heidi Wright, Business Unit Manager, Supplies, at Videojet. “This ribbon performs superbly in a number of flexible packaging applications, and is another example of how Videojet continuously focuses on delivering products that meet and often exceed manufacturers’ printing requirements.”

The Ultra Grade black ribbon is the latest product offering in the Videojet line of thermal transfer ribbons. Featuring advanced backcoat technology, all Videojet ribbons help ensure outstanding print quality and extended printhead life. These ribbons are engineered for optimal use in Videojet TTO printers, which are widely utilised throughout the snack food, bakery and confectionery markets, and demonstrate excellent performance for a variety of applications, including bagged snacks, fresh and frozen vegetables, meat and poultry, dried fruit and candy.

For more information about Videojet Ultra Grade black TTO ribbon, visit www.videojet.co.uk.

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About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser marking, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 325,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service, and training support is provided by direct operations with over 3,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Coding on Tobacco Products with Videojet Codentify

Videojet Launches New Technology to Help Tobacco Plants Implement Codentify®

Purpose-built ‘Codentify^® Interface’ improves integration of Codentify^® solutions

Chicago, Illinois – March 23, 2015 – The 2014 EU Tobacco Products Directive and World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control traceability requirements are driving changes to the tobacco manufacturing process. As a result, the tobacco industry, as well as other businesses where illicit trade and counterfeiting goods is a problem, is increasingly adopting Codentify® as a solution for track and trace, product authentication and digital tax verification. Implementation can now be simplified with the help of the Videojet new Codentify® Interface, designed to improve integration and connectivity between digital printing technology and the required Codentify® Code Generator.

Implementing Codentify® requires sophisticated digital printing technology capable of meeting the high speed, high throughout performance needs of tobacco manufacturers, while producing machine readable serialisation codes. Equally important is the ability to Integrate with tobacco OEM equipment and interface seamlessly with the customer’s Code Generator software. Anthony Blencowe, Business Unit Director at Videojet Technologies explains, “We have worked closely with a number of large tobacco manufacturers, as well as the major OEMs, to understand the challenges presented by implementing this new process into existing lines. As a result of this close collaboration, we have designed a product that helps deliver a simpler and more efficient CodentifyTM printing solution.”

The Videojet Codentify® Interface offers manufacturers greater flexibility for physical device connectivity and future software upgrade requirements by acting as a stand-alone module that connects the line printer to the Codentify® Code Generator. Until now, manufacturers have been forced to work with solutions where the Codentify® Code Generator must embed a specific driver to communicate according to the printer’s native protocol. This makes it more complicated to make any changes or updates to Codentify® related software or printer firmware as both supplier parties would need to be involved.

Manager of Technology Centre Codentify at Philip Morris International adds, “Laser coding systems can require a number of technical parameter adjustments based on line integration, product substrate and settings of the printer. The Codentify® Interface Module (CIM), inside the Videojet Codentify® Interface, efficiently solves these parameter setting issues by decoupling the Codentify® software and the printer systems. The CIM Template Editor allows a “pure” layout that is not polluted by the printer technicalities. This produces a consistent marking quality on every production line for each brand or layout change, without the intervention of an expert.”

The Videojet Codentify® interface also provides additional connectivity options to plug in visions system cameras, adding a critical step in code verification and further simplifying integration for the user.

Videojet can offer complete coding and serialisation solutions throughout the entire tobacco line to help manufacturers meet industry track and trace compliance and help prevent counterfeiting. The Videojet CO2 laser range offer direct to pack marking using colour change or ablation methods to guarantee non-removable, unique pack identification. The Videojet Ultra-High-Speed continuous inkjet printers feature Precision Ink DropTM Technology to print high contrast, quality Codentify® codes on packs or bundles, as well as 2D codes for enhanced traceability. The Videojet 9550 labellers, which feature Intelligent MotionTM technology, fulfil the final step in the aggregation process with high quality, machine readable barcodes for master cases.

Mario Bock, Global Strategic Director of Tobacco at Videojet concludes, “With virtually every industry being affected by the demand to track and trace products through the entire supply chain, Videojet Codentify® solutions are equipped not only for Tobacco, but also for Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Food Markets. The ability to consistently perform in high speed environments while connecting multiple devices to enable easy aggregation of individual products to pallets, allows all of our customers to use a solution that is compliance ready and available.”

To find out more about Videojet Codentify® solutions please visit: www.videojet.co.uk

Codentify is a trademark of the Digital Coding & Tracking Association.

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About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser marking, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 325,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service, and training support is provided by direct operations with over 3,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet Launches Flexible and Convenient Solution for Remote Laser Control

Offering control at a new level with the new Videojet Touch Control Software+

CHICAGO – April 27, 2018 – Videojet understands the significance of having a single point of user interaction to control and monitor lasers on a production line. To offer manufacturers more convenience and increased ease of operation, Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, has launched its latest remote laser control solution for Videojet laser marking systems, Videojet Touch Control Software+ (TCS+). TCS+ is a flexible solution that can control most Videojet lasers remotely through either the new Videojet TU430 laser touch controller, or from virtually any browser-based device.

“The TCS+ solution offers manufacturers flexibility when choosing how to operate their Videojet laser marking systems,” said Sascha Ammesdoerfer, Laser Business Unit Manager at Videojet Technologies. “The user interface is identical in look and feel, no matter what device is used, and utilises the same design and layout as on the Videojet TU430 touch controller.”

The common look and feel of the TCS+ interface helps to ensure seamless operation in production lines, reduce training time required and aid line setup and fast product changeover. Most Videojet lasers can now be controlled using either the color TU430 laser controller, or from virtually any browser-based device.

With its simple usability features, the highly responsive software offers multiple laser support via a browser-based device, with no need to download additional software. The browser functionality can connect to several devices at any time, for increased visibility of laser marking status. No drivers are needed to control a compatible Videojet laser from the browser, saving manufacturers time, reducing cost of development and minimising user induced coding errors.

The new TU430 laser controller has a color touchscreen interface that is easier to use than previous Videojet models, offering a simple wizard tool for fast integration and new product introduction. The easy-to-use free-form template editor helps to create and manage content, while the event logging feature tracks system changes. Automated messages and simple code entry reduce the risk of product re-work and recall, enhancing the overall user experience.

In addition, the TU430 laser controller utilises the proven IP65 design and is suitable for harsh environments in the food and beverage environments, where dust and humidity may be a challenge, or where the system must be engineered for regular wash down intervals.

“Videojet is excited to bring innovation to laser coding, and the TCS+ solution offers manufacturers a single point of user interaction to control and monitor most Videojet laser marking systems,” said Ammesdoerfer.

For more information about the new Videojet TCS+ solution, visit www.videojet.co.uk.

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Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to help protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser marking, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), case coding and labelling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 345,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service, and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, the Videojet distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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Videojet Redefines the Future of Continuous Inkjet Technology

The new Videojet 1860 continuous inkjet printer provides a smarter way to print with predictability and productivity, helping to drive lower costs over time

CHICAGO – May 8, 2017 – Using industry-leading predictive capabilities, including an industry-first ink build-up sensor, the brand new Videojet 1860 continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) provides up to eight hours of advanced notice of common potential fault conditions that can impact OEE and uptime. The Videojet 1860 takes full advantage of its built-in predictive capabilities when coupled with the Videojet LifeCycle Advantage™ (LCA) suite of offerings that include remote support, comprehensive analytics, dashboards for fleet monitoring and real-time email/text alerts to provide enhanced uptime, control and visibility to printer operations. For over 40 years, Videojet has been a global leader in CIJ printing, enabling manufacturers to deliver on their goals of increased productivity, traceability and security. Videojet is excited to launch the Videojet 1860, designed to enhance productivity today and evolve as future production needs change.

With the Videojet 1860, performance without surprises is achieved through advances in continuous inkjet printing technology integrated with new on-board intelligence and communications abilities. The 1860 utilizes over 50 real-time sensors to continuously monitor 150+ key indicators of printer performance, providing diagnostics, analytics and guidance. This suite of predictive capabilities allows for corrective actions prior to many of the most common events that can cause downtime, driving lower costs and higher productivity.

The Videojet 1860’s revolutionary printhead design features a predictive ink build-up sensor and provides advanced notice of common potential fault conditions. Alert notifications are displayed on the printer and can be sent to a smart device, allowing for pre-emptive corrective action during line changeover or other planned production stoppages. In addition, the Videojet 1860’s fluid system features a make-up reserve tank that can keep the printer in action for at least eight hours under normal operating conditions, even if a supplies refill alert goes un-actioned.

The 45-degree slanted printhead design delivers increased versatility through easy line integration, with more mounting options providing closer proximity to the product. The printhead can get as close as 2mm to the product, even in gable top and other angled packaging applications, enabling crisper, higher quality codes. In addition, the 1860 can adapt to a manufacturer’s connectivity needs through simple integration with existing factory systems using industry standard protocols such as Ethernet/IP™ and Profinet® as well as high speed network connections.

The durability, versatility and adaptability of the Videojet 1860 allows it to fit easily on many production lines. Moreover, its intelligent airflow system directs clean, cool air to critical components in the printer, extending the stable operating temperature range from 32°F to 122°F (0-50°C). In addition, the Videojet 1860 is available with an optional IP66 rating without the need for plant supplied positive air, eliminating the need to remove the printer from the line during wash-down.

The Videojet 1860 is designed to take full advantage of VideojetConnect™, a remote service offering that can provide operators access to the world’s largest service network of coding and marking technical experts at the touch of a finger, and connect the Videojet technician directly to the line for immediate advice and remote problem solving. This allows for real-time corrective action to help deliver increased uptime, and minimizes reliance on in-house maintenance teams.

Anthony Blencowe, Global Business Unit Director at Videojet adds, “The predictive capabilities of the 1860, along with the unique nozzle system, provide a CIJ printer that redefines uptime with enhanced print quality and line speed capabilities. The ability of VideojetConnect™ Remote Service to help reduce downtime and allow manufacturers to focus on their core production activities can drive significant productivity gains. A leading building materials manufacturer utilized VideojetConnect™ Remote Service to improve maintenance and cleaning procedures, resulting in a reduction in unplanned downtime by over 80 percent in their coding operation; while a large brewer stated they could get back to the business of brewing rather than maintaining printers due to the Videojet LifeCycle Advantage™ offerings.”

Designed with a minimal touch philosophy to help keep operators focused on production and minimize operator interactions, the Videojet 1860 also helps eliminate potential user errors through the advanced Code Assurance capability embedded in the new Videojet SIMPLICiTY™ interface. Blencowe said, “The customizable tablet-like interface with a simple menu structure and intuitive navigation helps make 1860 operation easy to understand for users across skill levels. Together with fully automated rule-based intelligent message creation, the SIMPLICiTY™ interface reduces the opportunity for mistakes that could impact the production line. The 1860 also features built-in wizards and embedded video instructions designed to help minimize operator errors.”

Videojet also applied this minimal touch philosophy to routine maintenance tasks, allowing them to be performed without interrupting production schedules. The new SmartCellTM service module simplifies routine maintenance with three color-coded, easy-to-replace components that can be changed in minutes, allowing operators to focus on production rather than maintenance.

As manufacturing, production and coding needs continue to evolve, the Videojet 1860 has been engineered as an extendable platform to assist with both present and future printing needs and production processes. Unique software enhancements and VideojetConnect™ Remote Service Workflow Modules can be added after purchase to help keep the printer aligned with evolving production needs.

For more information about the Videojet 1860 and the Smarter Way to Print, visit: www.videojet.co.uk/1880

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About Videojet Technologies:

Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products, application specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods industries to improve their productivity, to protect and grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends and regulations. With our customer application experts and technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal Inkjet (TIJ), Laser Marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 345,000 printers installed worldwide. Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service and training support is provided by direct operations with over 4,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide. In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.