Journal
Read buying guides, material comparisons, application stories, and lab updates from our engineering team.
Choosing industrial labels without the right questions leads to failures, rework, and compliance risk. Use this 10-question checklist before your next label order.
A medical device manufacturer needed labels that met FDA, ISO 13485, and biocompatibility standards. See how they navigated the certification maze.
A food manufacturer switched from paper to PP synthetic labels to solve smudging, tearing, and moisture issues. See how they improved packaging quality and sustainability.
Many users worry that resin ribbon damages printheads. Learn the truth about printhead wear, how to use resin ribbon safely, and what really causes damage.
Organising hundreds of cables in a data centre or industrial facility is a challenge. Learn why flexible PVC labels are the preferred choice for durable, colour‑coded cable identification.
Using a ribbon that is narrower than your label is one of the fastest ways to damage your printhead. Learn why the ribbon must be wider, how much wider, and how to choose the right size.
Outdoor labels must survive sun, rain, salt, and temperature swings. Learn how UV, salt spray, and humidity tests work and how to choose labels that last for years.
The same ribbon can produce sharp barcodes on one printer and faded prints on another. Learn why printer hardware, settings, and printhead condition cause performance differences.
PET bottles are widely recycled, but PET labels usually are not. Learn why most PET labels end up in landfill and which label materials are truly recyclable.
RFID and barcode labels both track assets – but they work very differently. Compare cost, read range, durability, and use cases to choose the right technology.
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Popular materials selected to support the applications, compatibility tests, and technical insights featured in our journal.
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