Loveshaw, An ITW Co.    South Canaan, PA 18459
Dec 15, 2003 MicroJet Alpha Coder (AC) prints alphanumeric characters on corrugated and other porous material and has throw distance exceeding that of high-resolution printers. It provides up to 45 messages in one- to 5-line format with total print height of 1.9 in. and max single-character height of .9 in. Able to produce millions of characters from one bottle of ink, printer is suited for factory environments that require higher-resolution printing.

K-Sun    Somerset, WI 54025
Dec 11, 2003 Labellab® 9600Ki connects to PC or MAC® computer to provide high-resolution labeling. In stand-alone mode, notebook-style keyboard and LCD display facilitate text entry. Powered by ac adapter or rechargeable battery pack, machine prints custom labels in sizes from ¼-1½ in. wide in 360 dpi image quality. When connected to computer via USB cable, it designs custom labels with logos, clip art, graphic files, symbols, and TrueType® fonts.

Dorner Mfg. Corp.    Hartland, WI 53029 0020
Dec 10, 2003 Stryker labeling solution enables order fulfillment customers to automatically print and apply labels to face and back sides of products in one continuous pass. It also allows for apply-only applicators to be in mix. Able to process up to 120 items per minute, applications include labels for books, CDs, software, and DVDs.

Sprinter Marking, Inc.    Zanesville, OH 43701 4604
Dec 09, 2003 Sprinter Benchmount incorporates standard Sprinter Model 88 mounted in inverted position. Code marks such date codes, product codes, shift codes, and lot numbers can be applied to variety of products. Model 88 applies up to 3 lines of type, each 1 in. wide. Individual rubber dies with alpha/numeric characters or molded messages can be employed to provide desired text. Portable system requires only compressed air for operation.

ID Technology Corp.    Fort Worth, TX 76106
Dec 08, 2003 Model 150 wipe-on applicator, with synchronous drive, suits pressure-sensitive application of pre-printed UPC barcodes, spot labels, and assorted label sizes and shapes. Top, bottom, and side applications are accomplished by angled U-arm. Machine applies labels at up to 100-250 per minute with accuracy of ± 1/16 in. Anodized-aluminum construction protects from corrosive environment. Ambidextrous left-hand/right-hand design allows flexible operation.

Weber Marking Systems, Inc.    Arlington Heights, IL 60005 4457
Dec 03, 2003 Alpha 86 Bottle Wrap System applies pressure-sensitive labels to bottles, jars, and cans ranging from 1–6 in. Inbound products, spaced along 6 ft chain conveyor, travel down line to wipe-on label applicator, and then to wrap station for application completion. System offers dispense speeds to 2,400 ipm, with placement accuracy tolerant to 0.03 in. Microprocessor controls ensure repeatable settings and permit constant monitoring.

Label-Aire Inc.    Fullerton, CA 92833
Dec 02, 2003 Compatible with any OEM printer, 3138-N utilizes proprietary New Generation technology. It includes automatic setup with multiple programmable label pages for change-overs to labels of different sizes, rate compensation for label placement accuracy, and user-configurable I/O connectivity. Stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction is corrosion-resistant, providing durability in hostile environments.

Trine Labelling Systems    Turlock, CA 95381
Dec 02, 2003 Model 2160 offers full-body or neck band labeling at speeds up to 60 containers/minute. Stainless steel and aluminum machine is rust-resistant and suited for variety of environments. In less than 10 minutes, it can be converted from one container requirement to another.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Nov 19, 2003 Ranked at technology level 3 and manufactured in 180 nm technology, ST19WK08, ST19WSC8, and ST19WS02 incorporate 8-bit microcontroller and include on-chip memories with security features. ROM, RAM, and EEPROM memories can be configured into partitions with customized access rules. Access from any memory area to another is protected by hardware firewalls. Firmware functions include modular multiplication, squaring, modular exponentiation, and RSA and DSA signature and verification.

Kroy, LLC    Cleveland, OH 44114
Nov 18, 2003 Model K4100 features auto sizing, scaleable and downloadable fonts, and 300 dpi print resolution. It can be connected to PC for customized label, wire wrap, and shrink tube applications. Unit offers same features as handheld portable K5100, and cartridge system supplies are interchangeable.

Diagraph Corp.    St. Charles, MO 63304
Nov 14, 2003 Model IJ/3000 Ink Jet System combines Integrated Valve Printhead technology with features such as touch screen GUI, Ethernet connectivity, 24/7 monitoring, and diagnostics. Model IJ/3000 Impulse Jet offers same features, while providing high-resolution printheads with automatic cleaning system. Print-and-apply labeling system, Model PA/5000LT, with speeds up to 110 ppm and print resolution to 600 dpi, delivers Grade A verifiable bar codes.

Sprinter Marking, Inc.    Zanesville, OH 43701 4604
Nov 07, 2003 Model 28 applies single line of type or molded rubber message up to 1" long. Machine typically uses quick-dry ink to apply date, product, and dot codes on various surfaces. With dimensions similar to those of Model 22, product is suited for tight, space-restricted applications.

Magnaplan Corp.    Champlain, NY 12919 5007
Oct 29, 2003 Modular T-Card System consists of wall-mounted panels molded in plastic. Product inventory is color-coded to indicate normal, critical, and overstock levels. Production cycles begin when inventory drops below pre-determined levels. Columns can be assembled laterally without limitations and can be lengthened by adding extension sections. Key words are written on top portion of T-card and remain visible while details written on lower portion remain hidden.

Sprinter Marking, Inc.    Zanesville, OH 43701 4604
Oct 22, 2003 Sprinter ink code-marking machines can be modified with necessary corrosion-resistant parts to provide wash-down capability. This allows operator to steam clean machines with no rust or corrosion concerns. Products are suited for applications in pharmaceutical, food processing, and sterile products industries that have environments where processing equipment must be sterilized after processing run.

ID Technology Corp.    Fort Worth, TX 76106
Oct 14, 2003 Model 250 is available with main air cutoff valve upgrade kit that allows for cutoff of plant air to regulator and venting off all leftover air in regulator. Valve can also be locked with padlock when it is in cutoff position; safety feature eliminates chance that someone could trigger tamp mechanism during cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Paragon Labeling Systems    White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Oct 14, 2003 Print-and-apply PLS-400pac has remote, machine-mountable PLC display that enables users to make changes to system programs and application logic sequence. System also includes Label Format Save option, Light Pole that alerts operators to low label and ribbon media levels and system errors, and Reprint Last Label switch. It is suited for packaging applications that require logic control and systems integration within open architecture environments.

InfoSight Corp.    Chillicothe, OH 45601
Oct 13, 2003 Carried by release film, FoamTagâ„¢ consists of .008 in. thick, stainless steel, laser-markable tag atop foam adhesive. Marking of tag is accomplished via low-power CO₂ laser printer. Product survives in temperatures to 400°F and liquids typical in machining operations. It is possible to append additional laser markings after tag has been affixed, enabling cradle to grave traceability.

Label-Aire Inc.    Fullerton, CA 92833
Oct 13, 2003 Inline Series 6000 open-frame labeling system can be outfitted with Generation 3100 Series wipe-on, air-blow or tamp-blow applicators. It features delrin chain conveyor in lengths of 6–12 ft with choice of 4.5 or 6.0 in. conveyor widths. Options include extruded aluminum or stainless steel side plates, digital/PLC controls, single or dual feedscrews with soft start, and Automatic Speed Following for surface profiling.

ID Technology Corp.    Fort Worth, TX 76106
Oct 02, 2003 Tilt Mechanism allows for angle adjustment of U-arm mounted on column of T-Base Stand in any 360° position. Each coarse position permits ±10° fine-tuning of machine. Precision tilt locks machine into fixed position for accurate label placement onto products. Tilt mechanism helps keep label and product parallel when item is being labeled on incline conveyor.

ID Technology Corp.    Fort Worth, TX 76106
Sep 29, 2003 Model 250 Printer Applicator is able to label boxes from 1–40+ in. in height. System receives data from height detection system positioned upstream, and relays case height to indexer. High-speed application can be accomplished using electric tamp assembly, which achieves throughput of 20 cases/min at approximately 150 fpm. Carton throughput may increase up to 45 cases/min when successive cartons are at or near max height.