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Maximize print-and-apply system uptime by prioritizing label readability and mechanical upkeep through disciplined preventive maintenance (especially regular printhead cleaning), proper settings, quality media, trained staff, and readily available spare parts.

Choose a print engine for automated print-and-apply systems by looking beyond basic specs to prioritize serviceability, connectivity, vendor commitment, operator usability, and data compatibility so it can run reliably in continuous production with minimal downtime.

Reduce downtime and keep operations running smoothly with the SATO CLNX Series—engineered for quick deployment, easy day-to-day use, and streamlined, tool-free maintenance, backed by rugged construction for demanding environments.

See what undercover research revealed about COVID-19 safety gaps in U.S. restaurants—and learn actionable measures to improve compliance, protect staff and guests, and support safer operations.

Unlock measurable ROI from RFID by moving beyond compliance tagging to capture and integrate supply-chain data into your core systems, improving visibility, accuracy, and cash flow.

Hospitals can waste the equivalent of 6.5 nurses’ salaries each year searching for equipment, and when items can’t be located—whether misplaced, off-line for sterilization, or reserved for emergencies—they often incur additional rental costs to keep care running.

Mobile printing helps retailers compete in an omnichannel world by enabling fast, accurate, on-the-spot labeling and receipts, improving real-time inventory visibility and associate productivity while reducing errors, waste, and downtime.

Barcode/RFID-based mother’s milk traceability links donor and infant IDs across collection, labeling, storage, dispensing, and feeding to reduce errors, improve compliance, and strengthen patient safety in neonatal care.

RFID streamlines asset management by enabling fast, non-line-of-sight, multi-tag tracking that reduces losses, audit labor, and data-entry errors—especially when deployed with a structured plan for numbering, tag selection, frequency compliance, and end-to-end support.

Choosing between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing comes down to balancing total cost and durability—considering printhead wear, printer complexity and downtime, media costs, required label lifespan, and environmental impact.

Food processors are facing rising public and regulatory pressure to implement barcode/RFID-based track-and-trace systems that replace paper trails with end-to-end visibility—from raw materials to finished goods—improving compliance, recall readiness, and operational efficiency across the supply chain.

To combat the growing risk of counterfeit medicines and meet regulatory requirements, the pharmaceutical supply chain needs automated barcode/RFID track-and-trace (e-pedigree) systems that provide end-to-end product history, item-level authentication, and faster, more accurate recalls, returns, and inventory control.

Barcode/RFID-enabled track-and-trace solutions provide end-to-end shipment visibility and system integration that improve customer service and loyalty while reducing paperwork, errors, labor, inventory costs, and time spent resolving delivery issues.

Track-and-trace pedigree solutions using barcodes/RFID help regulated manufacturers—especially in pharma and food—meet safety mandates by providing end-to-end product history, authentication, and efficient recalls while reducing errors, paperwork, and supply-chain risk.

Transitioning from manual “slap-and-ship” to automated RFID encoding/print-and-apply requires careful planning around label design, bad-tag handling, cycle-time impact, and data integration—unlocking major gains in efficiency, accuracy, and supply-chain value.