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ECOMMERCE

Ecommerce Packaging Keeps Getting Smarter

From quality labs allowing shippers to analyze label properties in advance, to custom-sized packaging that reduces waste, these companies are helping online retailers meet packaging challenges head-on.

Brad Addington

November 27, 2024

Ecommerce revenue in the U.S. is expected to grow by 51% from 2024 to 2029, reaching $1.8 trillion, driving demand for innovative packaging solutions. Companies like R.R. Donnelley & Sons are enhancing label production, Packsize is focusing on on-demand sustainable boxes, and MCS Inc. is exploring high-speed inkjet systems to replace adhesive labels with direct printing on packaging materials.

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Videojet Expands Case and Carton Coding with New Printer Capabilities

November 5, 2024

Videojet 2380 large character marking system now employs up to four printheads to print on multiple sides of cases and cartons.

Skipping the Label: High-Speed, Direct-to-Packaging Printing Comes of Age

October 8, 2024

MCS Inc. President David Loos says high-speed inkjet printers eliminate the need for adhesive labels by printing tracking codes, special offers and other promotional messages directly on secondary packaging.

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Podcast | Coding & Marking for Cannabis Packaging

June 7, 2023

In this episode with Chirag Sheth, Global Business Unit Manager at Videojet, we discuss coding and marking options for cannabis packaging.

New Printing System for Flexible Narrow Web Materials

October 17, 2022

With its DIGILINE Vario, Atlantic Zeiser presents for the first time a system for full-color inline printing of flexible narrow web materials such as foils for lidding applications or flexible laminates for pouching or tube converting applications.

GIS Support for Konica Minolta 1024a Printheads

July 29, 2022

With a compact design, the KM1024aSHE (6pl / 40kHz, 20pl / 22kHz) is compatible with solvent, oil, and UV inks.

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Videojet Introduces Safer, More Sustainable Continuous Inkjet Ink with Excellent Condensation Resistance

July 29, 2022

The alternative-solvent ink contains no acetone, methanol, or CMRs,

Printing

5 Trends for Industrial Inkjet Printing in 2022

As industrial printers prepare for the future and evaluate production alternatives, the integration of digital printing takes on a new urgency.

April 11, 2022

Inkjet printing reduces prepress costs and make-ready waste while offering mass customization and shorter production runs. We identified these five trends and opportunities that address the fragile foundation of consumer demand and regulatory requirements.

New Water-Based Inkjet Primer Series

February 26, 2021

Ashland’s Purekote 29100 offers a range of high gloss, matte and satin finishes.

Sneak Peek of Gen 7 Digital Inkjet Technology

September 23, 2020

Domino is providing a sneak peek leading up to the September 30th unveiling of Generation 7, the next generation digital inkjet technology, and asking label manufacturers to reserve their spot today by registering to attend this worldwide virtual event.