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North America | Pharmaceutical Labels | Smart Labels

Schreiner MediPharm joins RFID consortium

Comprised of leading healthcare sector players, DoseID was established for the purpose of introducing an industry-wide standard.

L&NW Staff 12.14.20

Food Labels | Smart Labels | Specialty Labels | Substrates

American Nuts embraces RFID-enabled ERC system

Both Senitron and Avery Dennison contributed substantially to the initiative.

L&NW Staff 12.02.20

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels | Security Labels | Smart Labels | Specialty Labels

Schreiner MediPharm equips Cap-Lock label with RFID

The new "Cap-Lock plus RFID" combines digital medication management with first-opening indication.

L&NW Staff 10.27.20

Industrial Labels | Smart Labels | Specialty Labels

Schreiner ProTech develops RFID component tracking label

Autoliv incorporates a customized version of Schreiner ProTech’s ((rfid))-Poly-Track label for inline data acquisitions and product authenticity.

L&NW Staff 10.22.20

Security Labels | Smart Labels | Substrates

Avery Dennison introduces RFID inlay for high density conditions

AD-332u8, a RAIN RFID inlay, has passed the ARC category H requirements for demanding retail environments.

09.29.20

Smart Labels | Specialty Labels

Meyers unveils contactless RFID key card

AssureCard looks and feels like a plastic key card but is made from renewable paper pulp and may be disposed of after a single use.

L&NW Staff 05.27.20

Smart Labels

SATO joins RAIN RFID Alliance

The alliance aims for the advancement of IoT technologies, with specific focus on promotion of the UHF RFID standard.

04.30.20

North America | Smart Labels

Smartrac launches new delivery format for tags and inlays

The newest product, Dogbone Dura, is designed for industrial, supply chain or logistics applications.

03.30.20

Latin America

Label Summit Latin America returns to Chile

The two-day conference brought together 499 senior stakeholders from 21 countries.

03.26.20

Europe | Flexography

Omet assists pharmaceutical label converter

Fernando Staino Giocondi, Carlucci CEO, discusses his company's success with the Omet XFlex X6.

Latin America

AB Graphic enjoys successful Label Summit Latin America

In Santiago, Chile, ABG highlighted full beverage label specification with its Digicon Series 3.

03.18.20

Medical Labels | North America | Smart Labels

Schreiner MediPharm partners with Kit Check

Their RFID-Labels allow hospital pharmacies to track and manage medication inventory and usage via intelligent software.

03.17.20

North America | Smart Labels

Avery Dennison releases new white paper

The white paper discusses the challenges retailers face in using RFID signals to manage inventory.

03.17.20

Latin America

Avery Dennison invests in new Brazilian factory

The facility in Brazil will manufacture a wide variety of RFID inlay designs.

02.25.20

North America | Smart Labels

Avery Dennison continues ‘smart’ expansion

Partnerships, acquisitions and increased R&D have elevated the company’s position in this field.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.20.20

North America | Substrates

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes' ShieldSense earns UL classification

This RFID blocking material is a lightweight, easy-to-apply aluminum foil that is now classified by UL to UL 723 (ASTM E84).

02.10.20

North America

Resource Label Group acquires Axiom Label & Packaging

Axiom represents Resource Label's sixth acquisition in California.

02.05.20

Food Labels | North America

Teklynx boosts operations at Dot Foods

Sentinel is intended to improve labeling accuracy, efficiency and industry compliance for the North American food re-distributor.

01.27.20

North America

APR installs 50th SupplySentry RFID system

Südpack has turned to the RFID system to help with the monitoring of frequently used consumables.

01.24.20

Europe

Schreiner MediPharm exhibits latest labeling products at Pharmapack

The new Robust RFID-Label offers reliable end-to-end functionality from production to final use.

01.09.20

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America

Craftsman Label improves quality with MacDermid and APR

Craftsman Label projects to save more than $80,000 over the course of a year by switching to MacDermid LUX ITP plate technology.

01.09.20

Flexo Presses | Flexography

Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica launches new CI flexo press

The Evo XC offers a small footprint and is available in two different versions, with a maximum repeat length of up to 850 mm and printing speeds up to 400 m/m.

01.07.20

Labelexpo Asia reports largest edition to date

A total of 23,636 visitors from 90 countries flocked to Shanghai for the four-day show.

12.16.19

North America

L&NW’s top online features of 2019

Open houses with Nilpeter and AB Graphic, and product launches from Avery Dennison, were among the most popular original stories in 2019.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 12.12.19

North America | Pharmaceutical Labels | Smart Labels

Schreiner MediPharm and PragmatIC form strategic partnership

The partnership provides manufacturers of pharmaceutical products and medical devices with a more extensive portfolio of cost-efficient smart labels.

12.05.19

North America | Smart Labels

Avery Dennison acquires Smartac’s RFID inlay business

The addition strengthens Avery Dennison’s position in industrial segment while adding to its HF and LF capabilities.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor, Printed Electronics Now 12.05.19

North America | Smart Labels

Avery Dennison purchasing Smartrac's RFID inlay business

Smartrac's RFID inlay and tags business will complement Avery Dennison’s Intelligent Labels platform and expand its existing product portfolio.

11.20.19

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11.15.19

PPG heads to IDTechEx 2019

Visitors to the PPG booth can discover illuminated packaging and RFID price tags.

11.12.19

Digital Printing | North America

AstroNova teams with SPF

AstroNova’s QuickLabel and SPF’s Metallograph divisions will facilitate an easy, cost-effective digital printing method for producing flexible circuits.

11.07.19

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels

PragmatIC and Schreiner MediPharm announce strategic partnership

The deal adds smart labels based on PragmatIC’s ConnectIC family of flexible integrated circuits into Schreiner MediPharm’s product portfolio.

11.07.19

Smart Labels

Report says e-commerce a key driver for growing smart labels market

Adoption of smart labels has also witnessed a sharp increase in the food industry.

11.05.19

ProMach acquires Jet Label & Packaging

The addition of Western Canada’s largest label manufacturer gives ProMach a 7th flagship converting facility as well as additional sales and service offices.

10.30.19

Asia

Flexible packaging, smart technology a focus at Labelexpo Asia

The ninth edition of the show is set to be its most extensive to date.

10.29.19

North America | Substrates

Overlaminates and tapes help promote durable goods labeling

Avery Dennison has developed a host of new tapes and overlaminates, including 720 DL W PET, to extend the label’s lifetime.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.23.19

PragmatIC, Topolytics take on UK circular economy initiative

Another order has been announced for the ConnectIC family of ultra-low-cost flexible integrated circuits.

10.22.19

North America | Pharmaceutical Labels

Avery Dennison explores trends in pharmaceutical labeling

Laura Noll and Austin Adair detailed the market during the Pharma Converter Academy in Mentor, OH, USA.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.14.19

North America | Pharmaceutical Labels

Avery Dennison hosts Pharma Converter Academy

The event, which took place October 8-9, featured presentations, facility tours and product portfolio highlights.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.11.19

Medical Labels

Smart technology and added functionality are enhancing this highly-regulated labeling segment.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.11.19

Anilox Roll Cleaning

New anilox cleaning products give a boost to “the heart” of flexo.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.11.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Limo Labels adds Xeikon CX3 digital press

The new machine will complement over 25 production lines in action at Limo Labels’ main plant in Denmark.

10.08.19

Avery Dennison showcasing 'Connected World'

Visitors can see how NFC technology enables consumer engagement with features like augmented reality or connectivity with other online platforms.

09.23.19

Delta ModTech highlights latest converting and coating equipment

The company is featuring a Crusader Converter with its intuitive MOD-Track Vision Inspection System.

09.23.19

Smag Graphique unveils new Icon platform

This line features the multi-process Iconcept platform, which comes fully equipped with value modules incorporating a range of smart customization features.

09.23.19