Primera Technology, Inc.    Plymouth, MN 55447-4446
Nov 26, 2004 With print resolution of up to 4800 dpi, inkjet-based LX800 prints at average rate of 2 ips and handles labels up to 8 in. wide and 24 in. long. Full-color, waterproof, scratchproof labels can be printed with any combination of fonts, graphics, bar codes, and photo-realistic images. Printer is suited for packaging products such as water bottles, lip balm, industrial equipment, hazmat, boxes, clothing, candy, coffee, and housewares.

K-Sun    Somerset, WI 54025
Nov 26, 2004 MaxiLabelV2 includes over 600 general industrial and office symbols, as well as more than 500 ANSI Safety Symbols for making OSHA-compliant safety labels and signs. Users can import their own graphics and images into label designs using Wizards and Drag and Drop functions. LABELShop® 2010-PC Printer connects to laptop or PC with USB cable. Users can print custom labels with industrial-grade adhesive in 23 different color combinations from 1/6-1 in. wide.

Spectrum Technologies PLC    Bridgend CF31 3RT  United Kingdom
Nov 26, 2004 Capris 50-100 processes single core wires and multicore cables with mark, measure, and cut capabilities. Data is input via membrane keypad, and wire changes require no alteration to wire transport or marking system. Able to mark single characters, print flexibility allows up to 30 characters per identification code in horizontal and vertical print formats. System employs solid-state laser technology and handles wires from 26–4 AWG.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Nov 26, 2004 Model T612M-DS double-sided thermal transfer printer can simultaneously print on front and back of heat-shrinkable wire and cable identification markers. Data printed on 2 sides can be identical, different, same side up, or flipped. Rated for heavy-duty cycles, product incorporates 300 dpi print head capable of speeds from 50-128 mm/sec and is available in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish language configurations.

Laser Photonics, Inc.    Lake Mary, FL 32746
Nov 15, 2004 Offering alternative to Nd:YAG systems, Series LPQ creates high-speed material ablation on backlit buttons, backlit panels, keypads, and keyboards, eliminating need for inks, chemicals, or solvents. System consists of Q-Switched fiber laser rated up to 200 W, scan head, PCI control board, power supply, and software. Using FiberScan graphical-based software, users can produce marks such as graphics, logos, symbols, and text in any production environment.

Sherwood Technology Limited    Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8FW  United Kingdom
Nov 12, 2004 Combining chemistry and substrate conversion, DataLaseâ„¢ provides color change technique that endows products with unique mark for security purposes. Color change mechanism, triggered by low-power CO₂ laser light energy, allows items to be tagged permanently and discreetly. Solution forms mark through films and is permanently embedded in laminates. DataLase Clearâ„¢ transfers images onto transparent media via laser without interfering with translucency of underlying substrate.

NJM/CLI Packaging Systems Int'l.    Lebanon, NH 03766 1403
Nov 09, 2004 Working at speeds to 30 cases/cartons per min, RFID Integrated Model 400 System utilizes Zebra RFID printer and verification scanner. Incorporated proprietary Model 400 Print and Apply Labeler automatically removes bad tags/labels prior to label application, while optional ancillary RFID antenna and reader lets system write to tags outside primary RFID printer. Downstream reader/verifier confirms applied tags are correct.

PDC International Corp.    South Norwalk, CT 06854
Nov 08, 2004 Featuring continuous movement of sleeving materials during cutting and application process, PDC R-500 Shrinklabeler eliminates indexing of web and minimizes internal machine and dynamic forces. It is available in standard or customized configurations that apply shrinksleeves at speeds from 500–600 labels/min on one inline head. Product handling system of PDC R-500 can be configured to accommodate specific product size and shape ranges.

Iconotech    Clinton, CT 06413
Nov 08, 2004 Sidewinder In-Line Printer replaces labels, ink jet printing, and pre-printed cases. It uses computer-generated printing stencil to print bar codes, logos, and text directly on filled cases, allowing for exact placement of high-resolution print anywhere within 2 x 23 in. print area. Precision print provides 100% guaranteed readable bar codes and is suitable for batch runs of 10,000. Measuring 19 x 24 in. printer can be mounted on either side of conveyor.

High Lites    Waterbury, CT 06704
Nov 05, 2004 Series ZC, APS, APA, ZCLED, S, A, and High Glow Special Wording Signs provide single- or double-sided, changeable displays with backlit illumination and low-profile design. They are available with incandescent, fluorescent, and LED light sources and aluminum, steel, or thermoplastic housings. High Glow models can be specified with graphic medium that accommodates reproduction of photos and graphics printed on overhead transparency film.

Paxar Corp.    White Plains, NY 10604
Oct 21, 2004 Available in feed lengths as short as 1 in., 915 MHz, Class One RFID smart labels don't require vendors to change bar code labeling processes. Encoded by Monarch 9855 RFID printer/encoder, label lets users encode and print required EPC information as separate process. Product is specifically suited for small packages, but can be placed in optimum location on any size carton for best read rates.

Avery Dennison, Soabar Systems    Philadelphia, PA 19111
Oct 19, 2004 Model 64-05 prints labels embedded with RFID chips without slowing label production and associated packaging operations. UHF/EPC-compliant product programs label's RFID chip and employs direct thermal or thermal transfer technology to print variable data and symbology at 305 dpi. Integrated jump-the-bump technology avoids damaging RFID inlays, and verification function tests, reads, writes, and verifies inlay prior to printing.

Worldlabel.com Incorporated    Garrison, NY 10524
Oct 19, 2004 Xtrack(TM) RFID Smart Labels are embedded with tags and put on Thermal Transfer Face-Stock with permanent adhesive. Available for EPC class 1, 0+, and 1.19, products measure 4 x 6 in. and can come with information already encoded and printed. Custom size manufacturing is available with variety of face-stocks and adhesives. EPC class 1.19 ucode 865.5-867.6 MHz (UHF) has available power of 4 W EIRP.

Lenox Systems Limited    County Wicklow   Ireland
Oct 19, 2004 Offering max print width of 104 mm and print length of 400 mm, Series CT provides direct thermal/thermal transfer or direct thermal printing at up to 150 mm/sec. Range of interfaces ensures printers can be connected to any PC or terminal. Systems process data and print continuously even when data and graphics vary on each label. Direct or thermal transfer printers, Series CL, operate at up to 200 mm/sec, with max print width of 164 mm and length of 1,249 mm.

Ultra Tech Machinery, Inc.    Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
Oct 14, 2004 Scriber Part Marking System offers automatic loading and unloading of parts, or can be configured as semi-automatic, operator-assisted system. PC-based system can be customized to meet marking needs for metal, steel, cast iron, and aluminum parts using various techniques, including laser, dot matrix, pin stamp, roll stamp, and scribing.

NLC Laser    Phelps, WI 54554
Oct 07, 2004 Hinged around Sealed DC laser technology, Integrator Series Lasers produce stable, pinpoint heat source suited for high-speed processing in non-metal applications. They provide non-contact sterile processing and can be employed for services including drilling holes as small as .002 in. in diameter, cutting, marking, perfing, sealing, and kiss cutting. Energy from one unit can be split and delivered to multiple processing points.

PSI Peripheral Solutions Inc.    Mississauga, ON L5L 5Z4  Canada
Oct 05, 2004 AutoSlip system prints up to 6-page packing lists and/or invoices and folds and inserts them into adhesive packing slip pouch. Equipped with applicator to attach adhesive packing slip pouch to cartons as they move along conveyor, product can also produce print-on-demand laser printed documents via attached printer. Document barcode, exposed through pouch, eliminates shipping errors.

PTG Industries    Lake Mary, FL 32746
Oct 01, 2004 Fiber Tower Marking System features independent components that include q-switched fiber laser, scan head, PCI control board, and graphic-based programming software. It can perform applications such as ITO removal, IC chip package marking, 2D symbologies and linear barcodes, OCR code marking, and on-the-fly marking. Capable of printing alphanumerics, logos, schematics, and graphics, system can be modified to meet unique production needs.

Label-Aire Inc.    Fullerton, CA 92833
Sep 30, 2004 Series 9000 rotary, pressure-sensitive labeling system operates at speeds to 600 containers/min. Configurations range from 4–40 stations with up to 6 applicators. Able to be integrated into most lines, product can be configured to handle 4-panel, neck-on-oval, semi-oval, triangular, 3-panel, or safety seal labeling. System incorporates tool-less change parts for maximized uptime and can be outfitted with 3100 Series applicators.

DEK    Rolling Meadows, IL 60006
Sep 29, 2004 Available in 23 x 23 and 29 x 29 in. sizes with 3 mm thickness, VectorGuard(TM) PumpPrint(TM) Stencils utilize tensioning system of VectorGuard frame, which attaches directly to acrylic PumpPrint stencils by engaging in channel routed around circumference. Stencils allow large numbers of adhesives deposits of almost any shape and size to be made on populated PCBs with sub 8 second cycle times.