Packaging Machines/Equipment
UDI Inspection Guidelines
June 13, 2013 2:06 pm | by Jonathan Ludlow, Machine Vision Promoter, Microscan Systems | Microscan Systems, Inc. | Articles | CommentsNew unique device identification labeling rules are on the way for medical devices, so it’s best for engineers to be aware of what impact they may have prior to them being mandatory. This article looks at the main points behind the coming rule and the considerations for ensuring proper symbol quality and label/mark verification.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Marking | Printing | Surface Modification
Improving Patient Safety with Unique Device Identification
May 23, 2013 11:35 am | by Warren Ward-Stacey, Sales Director, PRISYM ID | Blogs | CommentsMedical device manufacturers should welcome the proposed ruling for Unique Device Identification (UDI); however, being compliant by the effective date (based on classification) for some organizations may be a concern. UDI aims to identify errors involving medical devices and provide more rapid resolution of device problems.
LISTED UNDER: Labeling | Labeling
Single Mode Fiber Laser Markers Offer Processing Advantages
May 20, 2013 4:12 pm | by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Laser Technology Manager, Miyachi Unitek | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsThe fiber laser marker has become commonplace for mainstream marking applications, providing excellent high speed contrast marking of steels and plastics, as well as materials micromachining, including cutting, drilling, scribing, and ablation. Lasers with better beam quality can mark or machine faster, and provide better feature resolution and improved process quality.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Machining Equipment & Tools | Laser Marking Error-Free Labeling—Accuracy, Traceability, and Compliance
May 3, 2013 11:43 am | by Warren Ward-Stacey, SVP of Global Sales, PRISYM ID | Blogs | CommentsIn an era of intense media pressure, growing patient power, and escalating litigation, it is extraordinary that so many medical device recalls are due to labeling errors. After years of robust, highly compliant medical research and product design, ensuring the correct information is included with each device should be a given.
LISTED UNDER: Identification Products | Bar Coding Equipment | Labeling
Meeting the FDA’s Mandates for Unique Device Identification
April 22, 2013 2:22 pm | by Hiroshi Ono, Group Product Manager, Roland DGA Corp. | Roland DGA Corporation | Articles | CommentsThe FDA’s UDI rule is on its way and will impact virtually everyone in the industry in one way or another. While the rule has its benefits, getting to compliance will not be achieved overnight. This article provides an overview of the direct part marking technologies required to comply with the UDI rule and offers a solution that addresses the shortcomings of several other technologies.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Marking | Printing | Surface Modification
Fusion Laser Series with Upgraded Motion Control System
April 4, 2013 11:20 am | by MDT Staff | Epilog Laser | Product Releases | CommentsEpilog Laser, the leading producer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting and marking systems today announced it has added the Fusion and FiberMark Fusion to the company’s product line.
LISTED UNDER: Precision Cutting Tools | Marking Machines | Marking Products
High Performance, Low-Cost Barcode Readers
March 29, 2013 10:23 am | by MDT Staff | Cognex Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsCognex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of industrial ID systems, announced today that it has added two new models to the DataMan® 50 series of compact barcode readers and a new DataMan 60 series with three models that offer Ethernet connectivity.
LISTED UNDER: Bar Coding Equipment
Walk-Away Tube and Vial Labeling
March 26, 2013 10:59 am | by MDT Staff | Computype, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsComputype, Inc., in partnership with Nautilus Systems, today announced the launch of the Flexible Tube and Vial Feeder (Flex TVF), an innovative new system for automatic downstream feeding of tubes and vials that helps increase efficiency.
LISTED UNDER: Labeling
Protective Packaging Systems
February 21, 2013 10:47 am | by MDT Staff | Pregis Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsPregis Corp. is setting a new industry standard for maintaining and servicing foam-in-place, air cushioning and paper-based protective packaging equipment via its predictive PX3 tech support system.
LISTED UNDER: Blister-Packaging | Filling Equipment
Ultrasonic Sealing Technology for Flexible Packaging
February 7, 2013 5:00 pm | by MDT Staff | Rinco Ultrasonics Usa | Product Releases | CommentsRinco Ultrasonics, a leading manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, has unveiled breakthrough technology for ultrasonic film sealing of flexible packaging for dry and liquid foods, personal care items, and electronics.
LISTED UNDER: Form-Fill-Seal | Actuators
All Electric Medical Tray Sealer
January 8, 2013 9:41 am | Atlas Vac Machine, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsAtlas Vac Machine, LLC unveils the industry’s first medical tray sealer with an all-electric press. This new model, which is available with single or dual shuttle configurations, features a servo drive system to apply, measure and control direct force output...
LISTED UNDER: Trays | Form-Fill-Seal
Label Printer Systems with Lifetime Warranty
November 16, 2012 10:05 am | K-Sun Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsK-Sun is introducing the new PEARLabel® 270 and PEARLabel® 360 label printers with an unrivaled lifetime warranty, mobile printing app, wider formats, new intuitive software and expanded bar coding...
LISTED UNDER: Marking Products | Printer | Wire and Cable
Servo Driven Catheter Pad Printer
November 12, 2012 10:55 am | Pad Print Machinery Of Vermont | Product Releases | CommentsPad Print Machinery of Vermont has designed a new two-axis servo-driven programmable printer for marking multiple sized width and length catheters or tubes.
LISTED UNDER: Marking Products | Other Equipment6 in. Wide 300 DPI with Ethernet Label Printer
October 2, 2012 5:06 pm | Tharo Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Tharo Systems, Inc. H-600 Series, 6 inch wide, thermal transfer bar code label printers have a suggested list price of $2,245 USD for 203 DPI and $2,445 USD for 300 DPI...
LISTED UNDER: Marking Products | Other Equipment | StampingLaser Coder for Easy Marking of Products and Packaging
September 27, 2012 11:17 am | Videojet Technologies Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsVideojet Technologies Inc. introduced the new Videojet 3020 laser coder, an entry-level 10-Watt CO2 laser for marking and coding applications in the consumer packaged goods and industrial products markets.
LISTED UNDER: Marking Products
