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Industrial coding and marking systems are hardware devices—continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), laser markers and dot-peen units—that print or etch variable data such as dates, lot and batch codes, serial numbers, barcodes and 2D/QR codes directly onto products, packaging, cartons or pallets as they move through production lines. These machines apply ink, heat-transferred ribbon, or laser-etched marks onto diverse substrates (plastic, metal, glass, paper, film) at varying production speeds, integrating with conveyors, packaging lines and vision inspection systems to ensure each mark is accurately placed, legible and verified in real time.}
This hardware solves the challenge of reliably and permanently identifying individual products and packages for traceability, regulatory compliance, and quality control across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, electronics and industrial manufacturing. It eliminates manual or error-prone marking, reduces downtime and consumable waste, and enables consistent high-speed coding across varied substrates and harsh production environments. By supporting serialization, anti-counterfeiting, expiry and batch tracking, these systems help manufacturers meet safety regulations, manage recalls, prevent errors in inventory and returns, and maintain brand integrity, while adapting flexibly to different print requirements, line speeds and surface types without compromising mark quality or durability.
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by Videojet
The Videojet 1880 is a smart, cloud-connected continuous inkjet printer designed to minimize unplanned downtime and ensure code quality on production lines. It offers built-in diagnostics, remote service, automated troubleshooting and washdown-ready construction.
by Markem-Imaje
Continuous inkjet printer for medium to heavy duty production lines that codes packaging of all shapes, sizes and types, producing traceable black or colored codes including GS1-compliant 2D codes (QR, DotCode). Features Intelli'Swap modular parts, Jet Speed Control, MEK-free inks and a customizable 24-pin line interface.
by Domino
Range of continuous inkjet industrial printers (Ax130i, Ax350i, Ax550i, Ax560i) using i-Pulse printhead technology for high-speed date, lot, traceability and 2D coding on virtually any substrate, including harsh washdown environments.
by Aga Prima Engineering
Continuous inkjet printers for high-speed coding of production, expiry and batch codes on cables, cans, bottles and other products.
by Control Print
Industrial IP65-rated continuous inkjet coder for printing batch codes, dates, text and barcodes on flat and curved surfaces at high line speeds. Available in Pench, Gir and Sundarban models.
by Control Print
Piezo drop-on-demand high-resolution printer for printing labels and barcodes directly on shipper cartons.
by Control Print
Modular laser coder with fiber and CO2 technology for high-speed, demanding coding applications.
by Control Print
Cartridge-based, low-maintenance thermal inkjet coder with up to 600dpi resolution, suited to pharmaceutical and shipper carton coding.
by Control Print
Thermal transfer overprinter that uses a thermal printhead to transfer images from a coated ribbon onto substrates.
by Diagraph
Small character continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet and large character inkjet printers that code on porous and non-porous substrates, from glass jars to cartons.
by Diagraph
Consumable-free laser coding for permanent traceability and anti-counterfeit marks on glass, plastics, paper, metal and rubber.
by Diagraph
Thermal transfer printers for variable or serialized coding on web and foil packaging, with print heights up to 8 inches and integration with form, fill and seal machines.
by Pak-Tec
High-speed CIJ coding system for date codes, lot numbers, barcodes and traceability marking on plastic, glass, metal and paper, with automated Safe-Clean maintenance. Distributed and supported by Pak-Tec.
by Leibinger
Range of continuous inkjet coders (JET3 UP, JET2 NEO, JET ONE, JET RAPID, JET3 SE and variants) for printing dates, lot numbers, barcodes, 2D codes and logos on virtually any material, featuring Sealtronic automatic nozzle sealing that eliminates head cleaning and clogging.
by Aga Prima Engineering
Laser marking systems (CO2, fiber and UV lasers) for permanent, ink-free codes on metal, glass, plastics and rubber.
by RN Mark
Family of thermal inkjet and piezo DOD industrial printers, in small and large character models, for coding variable data, lot/batch numbers, dates, barcodes, QR/Data Matrix codes and logos on porous and non-porous surfaces.
by Aga Prima Engineering
Thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers delivering clear, food-safe codes on cartons, eggs and other packaging.
by Aga Prima Engineering
Thermal transfer overprinters (TTO) for printing product information, expiry dates and batch codes on flexible packaging films and pouches.
by Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems
Flagship Hitachi continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer series for high-speed, non-contact printing of best-before dates, logos, barcodes, lot numbers and data matrix codes. Features an ink-guard printhead, optional automated Safe-Clean-Station, onboard video guidance and Industry 4.0 protocol support.