Enterprise labeling solution: Loftware Inc. has released
the latest version of its labeling software, Spectrum 2. 6. The new
release features an “application architect,” a new graphical interface for on-demand printing. The application architect allows
users to create and manage complex front-end applications for
label printing within Spectrum, eliminating the need to build
their own custom applications, which can be difficult and costly
to maintain.
The application architect enables users to design complex
data entry forms with drag-and-drop features. The application
architect links pages together to create a “wizard” that guides
the end user down different paths based on their selections,
removing any guesswork from the print operator and removing
the risk of mislabeling when manual processes are required. It
can also hide and display fields based on certain conditions, as
well as provide multiple levels of data validation.
Spectrum 2. 6 also features an “object navigator,” which
allows users to browse, search, move, create, and interact with
single or multiple objects simultaneously.
In addition, Spectrum 2. 6 adds power and flexibility to the
label printing process by allowing users to configure secondary
printer destinations for a single print job. This feature also allows
users to control additional label creation based on business rules.
For instance, when printing a label, users can automatically
e-mail an image of the label to a specified receiver. (Loftware
Enterprise Labeling Solutions, www.loftware.com)
Labeling/dimensioning system: The Sprinter from
StreamTech Engineering LLC is a pre-engineered labeling system
that not only prints and applies labels but also provides scanning,
weighing, and dimensioning.
StreamTech says it developed
the Sprinter to allow lower-vol-ume shipping operations to
enjoy the same technology used
by their larger competitors at
a reasonable cost and maintenance commitment.
StreamTech’s multithreaded
software application helps the
Sprinter achieve throughputs of 600 to 1,000 cases per hour,
enough to replace three to four manual operators, according
to the company. The built-in conveyor tracks the packages and
senses when a package has been removed. The system connects
easily to leading multicarrier shipping packages such as ProShip
or directly to UPS and FedEx.
The Sprinter is shipped preassembled and can be ready for
operation at the customer’s site in a matter of hours. The system
does not require any compressed air and simply plugs into a 120-
volt AC outlet. The device requires very little maintenance other
than regular cleaning of the thermal printer. All system devices
are accessible on a common network, and a remote support
router allows StreamTech to provide instant technical support.
(StreamTech Engineering LLC, streamtecheng.com)
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Liner-free label printer/applicator: The new Weber Model
5500LF Liner-Free Label Printer Applicator uses a specially coated
dry adhesive label material from NuLabel that is spray-activated
just before the label is applied to the product.
The NuLabel-formulated water-based spray contains no solids
and evaporates almost immediately, eliminating the glue buildup
that is common with linerless systems today, according to Weber.
Using existing tamp-blow application, the label is dispensed, cut
to size, and then activated using NuLabel’s proprietary spray.
The Model 5500LF uses 13.75-inch outside-diameter rolls
of label material, reducing roll changeovers by 50 percent and
resulting in more production uptime. Because it eliminates the
need for a traditional pressure-sensitive liner, the pre-coated roll
can hold twice the amount of labels, resulting in less downtime
and a zero-waste-to-landfill solution.
The Model 5500LF is designed to operate 24/7. It features the
Zebra ZE-500 print engine, which can operate in thermal-transfer
or direct-thermal mode. When it’s used in direct-thermal mode,
the need for a ribbon is eliminated, increasing machine uptime
even further.
The Model 5500LF also features browser-based monitoring,
numerous inputs/outputs for connection to external devices,
one-to-one media consumption (for thermal-transfer mode), and
durable construction to withstand harsh industrial environments.
(Weber Packaging, www.liner-free.com)
