Product packaging, printing, and coding are important factors for beverage manufacturers, regardless of size. Ensuring that products are printed and coded accurately helps maintain customer loyalty in a competitive market, complies with strict regulations, and protects the health and safety of consumers.
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right printing and coding technology, such as operating costs versus initial investment, production speed, printing complexity, and sustainability.
The Benefits of Partnering with a Multi-Technology Supplier
There are many benefits to partnering with a supplier that can offer a variety of printing and coding technologies. This supplier will help you solve all the challenges in your production line while ensuring consistency in equipment, software, and support services. In addition, this cooperation also helps reduce operating costs, simplify the payment process, and reduce administrative burden.
Using equipment from a single supplier helps synchronize the user interface, minimize the need for employee training, and reduce risks during equipment integration.
Should I choose CIJ or laser technology?
Choosing between CIJ (Continuous Inkjet) or Laser coding technology can be difficult because each technology has its benefits.
- Laser printing and coding technology: Suitable for applications that require high durability and low environmental impact. Laser coding machines, such as Markem-Imaje’s SmartLase C600 and F250, are widely used in the beverage industry. This technology has the advantage of being low maintenance and ink-free, which saves costs in the long run.
- CIJ printing and coding technology: Highly regarded for its versatility, especially in the complex production lines of the beverage industry. CIJ can operate at high speeds, ensuring clear coding and the ability to erase codes if required. Markem-Imaje offers a wide range of CIJ inks suitable for different applications, including high adhesion, water-resistant inks, and high contrast color ink solutions.
Many beverage manufacturers often need to use both technologies in their production lines. Therefore, working with a supplier who can provide both solutions will save costs and optimize the production process.
Consider investment and operating costs
An important decision that beverage manufacturers need to consider is the balance between initial investment costs (CAPEX) and ongoing operating costs (OPEX). The choice between CIJ and laser coding can only be made partially and must depend on the specific requirements of each application.
Choosing the right solution for beverage production
- Deciding on which coding technology to use requires careful consideration of practical and financial factors. Markem-Imaje has the experience and expertise to support you from the initial decision stage through to procurement and production.
- Whether you choose CIJ or laser, ensuring that the solution can improve production efficiency and is aligned with sustainability goals is important.
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