Manufacturing

Linerless is emerging as a favored labeling solution. Whether in retail, logistics, healthcare, or beyond, enterprises are seeking a greener, more efficient labeling experience. Dive into our ultimate Linerless Q&A guide below to help you make informed decisions on sustainable and streamlined labeling.

As the world economy has decelerated since 2021, job markets in OECD countries remain strained. Despite employment rates returning to pre-pandemic levels and unemployment rates hitting their lowest since the early 1970s, a stark labor shortage persists due to a lack of qualified talent, highlighting a supply-demand imbalance.

Increasing demand for industrial printers is propelled by automation in manufacturing, traceability regulations in the food and beverage sector, hybrid retail strategies, e-commerce-driven logistics growth, and a heightened safety emphasis in healthcare, according to VDC Research.

QR codes link buyers and sellers, enabling a conversation about a variety of specific product information. They offer an inexpensive way for manufacturers and factories to place relevant data on their products and packages before they arrive at a retailer or distributor. Leveraging QR codes allows manufacturers and retailers to deepen relationships with their customers by easily providing valuable product information, coupons, surveys, marketing material, and instructions via accessible links to assist customers with purchase decisions while gathering consumer input.

Say goodbye to the frustrations of unscannable barcodes. ODV 2D technology from TSC Auto ID, an innovative barcode inspection print system, ushers in an era of operational efficiency and supply chain precision.

Printer management is necessary for the proper functioning and completion of print jobs. Tasks such as printer configurations, condition monitoring, and troubleshooting are essential. However, managing printers, especially on a large shop floor or printer fleet, can be challenging. That’s why real-time remote management is a vital aspect of printer management as it allows for printer control from anywhere on the premises. The TH DH Series Desktop Printer enhances real-time remote printer management in three ways: the Internal Embedded Webpage, the virtual control panel, and two software tools－TSC Console and SOTI Connect.

When you purchase apparel items, you will notice they always come with a hang tag and a care label. Based on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and European Union (EU) regulations, labels are required on apparel products to clearly state necessary information in order to sell to end consumers. Typically manufacturers have the labels printed by service bureaus specializing in these types of labels. However, this approach has limited flexibility for change since the label contents have already been set. It also results in additional costs to print new labels and makes it harder to manage inventory for the variety of labels. Manufacturers can use an in-house label printer to overcome difficulties and conquer apparel label printing with ease.

The world of asset tracking is constantly evolving, and RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology is leading the charge. While traditional RFID tags have served us well, there's a new breed specifically designed for a specific challenge: metal surfaces.

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT and Bard, is gaining momentum and driving the demand for data centers. According to research, the generative AI market is projected to reach U.S. $126.5 billion by 2031. Given growing demand, ensuring maximum efficiency in data centers should be a top priority.