Introducing The FlexPack® Autobagger TTO

By Dana Ritchie | August 1, 2019

We are very excited to announce that PaladinID is now offering the innovative FlexPackPRO® Autobagger TTO. This new printing solution eliminates labels and allows you to print directly onto the bag. These Autobagger TTO models are specially designed to integrate easily into most stand-alone autobagger systems, saving significant time and money! It’s also an excellent,…

Waterproof Labels: 2 Great Options

By Dana Ritchie | July 28, 2019

Do you need waterproof labels? What about weather resistant labels? Have you found a cost effect and easy solution? Do they hold up under moisture? Do they withstand the elements? Waterproof Labels If you need waterproof labels for chilled beverages, refrigerated entrees, frozen desserts, frozen meats and seafood, or chemical and pharmaceutical products, then Watershield™…

Using Bar Codes to Pay for Things From Your Phone

By Dana Ritchie | July 20, 2019

Do you still call people with your phone? We all text, take pictures, set reminders, track our steps, play games, and buy things from our phone. Have you ever used a bar code to buy something from your phone? We are moving more and more toward a cashless society, and bar codes are the next…

Flathead vs. Near Edge Thermal Transfer Printing

By Dana Ritchie | July 15, 2019

What is thermal transfer printing in general? To understand the difference between flathead and near edge, let’s first take a look at thermal transfer printing in general. Thermal transfer is a digital printing method that melts a coating of ribbon to the material on which the printing is applied. Related: What is the Difference Between…

Pharmaceutical Label Compliance: What you need to know

By Dana Ritchie | July 12, 2019

If you are in the pharmaceutical industry then you understand the importance of pharmaceutical label compliance. This is the second article in our series on labeling for the pharmaceutical industry. If you are curious, check out our previous article — Industry Insights: Pharmaceutical Labels.  High Level Considerations for the Pharmaceutical Industry There are a lot…

What is the Difference Between Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Labels?

By Dana Ritchie | July 10, 2019

Do you know the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer labels? More importantly, do you know which one your company needs? Each method uses a thermal printhead that applies heat to the surface being marked, however their are some big differences. It really comes down to what type of label you need and what do…

Industry Insights: Pharmaceutical Labels

By Dana Ritchie | July 5, 2019

Do you need a better solution for your pharmaceutical labels?  There are so many product labels that are used in this industry. Vials, bottles, bags, charts, boxes, containers, and more. From really small labels to expanded labels and booklets, your company might need to produce several different types and sizes of labels. A quick note…

Second Quarter 2019 Review

By Tori Ritchie | July 1, 2019

Welcome to our Q2 2019 Wrap-Up where you can find all of our blog posts for the quarter in one place.  Please feel free to share or give us a call with any questions.  We look forward to working with you and helping you find the perfect label solution. Labels Manufacturing Labels: Weather Resistant Labels…

Manufacturing Labels: Weather Resistant Labels Success Story

By Dana Ritchie | May 29, 2019

Do you use outdoor labels? If you do, then you need them to be weather resistant. We are pretty confident in assuming you’d also like them to last a long time. As in, more than a couple of years. How does 15 years sound? Sounds pretty amazing doesn’t it? That was unheard of in the…

The Problem with Labeling Vials

By Dana Ritchie | May 23, 2019

Product Spotlight for June 9, 2019 Do your labels look like this! Are you having a vial labeling problem? Is the problem your adhesive? It is the facesheet? Maybe both? This picture is all to familiar in the world of labeling vials, ampules, or small circular products. Throw in  cold temperature storage requirements and it…