問題
2013 年，位于美國(guó)新澤西州東盧瑟福的食品配料行業(yè)領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者 Corbion 每天采用模板印刷技術(shù)，在超過 10,000 個(gè)用于帶包裝速凍食品的瓦楞紙箱上預(yù)印可變數(shù)據(jù)和標(biāo)志。對(duì)于包裝箱數(shù)量不到 100 個(gè)的生產(chǎn)批次，該公司會(huì)在空箱上粘貼預(yù)印標(biāo)簽。進(jìn)行一番全面審查后，管理層人員認(rèn)定上述兩種打標(biāo)工序都存在浪費(fèi)、昂貴和過時(shí)的問題，并且需要占用過多人力和建筑面積。

“我們常有未經(jīng)使用的多余預(yù)印紙箱，還會(huì)遇到分揀問題 – 例如將產(chǎn)品包裝在錯(cuò)誤的紙箱內(nèi)，許多非生產(chǎn)性活動(dòng)與這一作業(yè)環(huán)節(jié)有關(guān)。”Corbion 的持續(xù)改進(jìn)經(jīng)理 Alex Iskander 說道。

兩種打標(biāo)方法都造成了工作流程問題和不必要的開支：模板印刷成本為每個(gè)紙箱 0.04 美元，而標(biāo)簽成本為每個(gè)紙箱 0.12 美元。Corbion 需要采用最新打標(biāo)打碼解決方案來滿足業(yè)務(wù)需求并節(jié)省公司的資金。該解決方案需要與高速運(yùn)行的生產(chǎn)線保持同步，同時(shí)也需要在溫度為 35 華氏度、空氣中經(jīng)常漂浮著面粉碎屑的工廠環(huán)境中有效運(yùn)行。

Corbion 最終在 2013 年選擇了 Matthews Marking Systems，并在 2018 年再次由后者為其提供更多硬紙盒打標(biāo)解決方案。

解決方案
Matthews 最初為 Corbion 提供的按需式在線硬紙盒打印解決方案能夠準(zhǔn)確地打標(biāo)打碼，同時(shí)提高了打印工序的效率。它包含了 MPERIA? 打標(biāo)打碼自動(dòng)化平臺(tái)，搭配高分辨率壓電式 VIAjet T-100 系列噴墨打印頭。該解決方案最終消除了對(duì)預(yù)印以及工廠內(nèi)紙箱存放的需求。

借助于 MPERIA 控制器，Corbion 可以通過單一觸摸屏界面創(chuàng)建和存儲(chǔ)用于多條生產(chǎn)線的信息。此外，該控制器還能無縫集成公司先前所用設(shè)計(jì)軟件中的標(biāo)簽格式，簡(jiǎn)化了標(biāo)簽創(chuàng)建過程，使操作人員能夠快速更改和編輯信息。再者，該系統(tǒng)可以防止出現(xiàn)打碼錯(cuò)誤以及與之相關(guān)的包裝有誤的紙箱。

VIAjet T 系列打印機(jī)可以記錄并在滲透性材料上直接打印每一個(gè)生產(chǎn)批號(hào)數(shù)字、紙箱計(jì)數(shù)標(biāo)識(shí)碼以及生產(chǎn)日期和時(shí)間。它們配備了自動(dòng)清潔系統(tǒng)，能夠循環(huán)使用墨水并盡可能減少墨水消耗量，因此具有更高的性價(jià)比。再者，墨水采用了適合低溫環(huán)境的配方，而該打標(biāo)系統(tǒng)還配備了板載加熱器，確保墨水在噴出之前保持流體狀態(tài)，同時(shí)不會(huì)顯著發(fā)熱或?qū)χ車h(huán)境造成影響。

結(jié)果
自 2013 年安裝以來，Corbion 減少了預(yù)印紙箱庫存量、釋放了倉庫空間并降低了與紙箱包裝錯(cuò)誤有關(guān)的人工成本。再者，印刷成本大大降低，模板印刷紙箱每個(gè)降低了 0.038 美元，貼標(biāo)紙箱每個(gè)降低了 0.118 美元?？傮w而言，該公司每年可節(jié)省超過 80,000 美元的成本，而且這套新系統(tǒng)已經(jīng)收回了成本。

由于 MPERIA 充當(dāng)了多個(gè)打印頭和多條生產(chǎn)線的中央操作系統(tǒng)，該解決方案伴隨著 Corbion 不斷變化的需求而發(fā)展壯大。例如，初次安裝之后過了兩年，該工廠增加了兩臺(tái)用于印制生產(chǎn)批號(hào)和日期編碼標(biāo)記的 Matthews VIAjet L 系列 L12 高分辨率熱噴墨打印機(jī)。得益于 MPERIA 與生俱來的控制能力，新增設(shè)備輕而易舉地集成到既有生產(chǎn)線中。

Corbion 初次采購之后過了好幾年，Matthews Marking 推出了 T 系列打印機(jī)的“E”版本。這款最新打印機(jī)運(yùn)行速度較前一款產(chǎn)品提高了 25%，并且可以放在與目標(biāo)表面間距幾乎兩倍于前作的位置，同時(shí)仍然可以生成具有高對(duì)比度的標(biāo)記、文字和圖形。更大的間距盡可能降低了紙箱接觸打印頭的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)，能夠防止墨水噴嘴積灰，因此可以減少維護(hù)并延長(zhǎng)打印頭的使用壽命。

Iskander 對(duì)兩次實(shí)施的結(jié)果以及安裝后的服務(wù)十分滿意，并向 Corbion 業(yè)務(wù)網(wǎng)絡(luò)中的其他成員推薦了 Matthews Marking：“我在北美和全球企業(yè)會(huì)議上向同事們介紹了我們采用他們的系統(tǒng)所取得的成就，好幾個(gè)人目前已經(jīng)進(jìn)入了購買流程，或者計(jì)劃向 Matthews 購買類似的解決方案?！?/p>

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This white paper explores how a centralized, universal marking and coding automation platform helps consumer packaged goods companies better manage their package imprinting challenges across multiple printer brands and manufacturers, data sources, lines and locations.

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Matthews has the solutions to mark and code on a variety of metals, both permanent and removable. Applications vary across the board, such as regulatory agency compliance (ICBO, ICC, SBCCI, NFPA, etc.), high- and low-volume production, and even industry-specific inks. In addition to a wide variety of inks, Matthews DOD (Drop-on-Demand) valve jet printheads rank as the most reliable and robust in the steel and iron industry due to its unmatched durability in harsh factory environments.

Matthews Marking Systems also offers laser solutions for permanent coding. Laser marking and coding on steel is fast, high-resolution and brings down the cost of consumables.

To inquire about further solutions, stop by the Matthews Marking Systems booth #726 and talk with one of the marking and coding experts.
For more information, contact Jennifer Adams at Matthews Marking Systems at 971.224.1616, [email protected] or visit matthewsmarking.com.

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ABOUT MATTHEWS MARKING SYSTEMS
Matthews Marking Systems is a global supplier of printing solutions for product identification, branding, and traceability, designed to help our customers increase productivity, reduce waste and improve overall efficiency. We offer robust and reliable systems of unmatched quality for marking needs across packaging and industrial applications, including a full line of high-resolution inkjet, laser, and drop-on-demand valve jet technologies, high-performance inks, and integrated solutions for marking and coding automation. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and with subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany and China, we serve customers worldwide through an extensive sales, service and distribution network. With over 160 years of marking and coding experience, Matthews Marking Systems has established a global reputation as a premier innovator and manufacturer in the marking and coding industry.

ABOUT MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial automation solutions. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leader in the delivery of brand development, activation and deployment services that help build our clients’ brands and consumers’ desire for them.? The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products (memorials, caskets and cremation equipment) to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The Industrial segment designs, manufactures and distributes marking, coding and industrial automation technologies and solutions. We have more than 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 25 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.

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Matthews’ initiative in the academia field comes from its mission to support the community in providing the next generation of printing and packaging professionals with the know-how and importance of coding and traceability on consumer products. Previously, Matthews donated a thermal inkjet (TIJ) printing system to the University of Holy Cross’ Food Sciences program to support the students with a hands-on experience with real applications.

The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics is a unique education, research, and industry collaboration to discover, develop and deliver advanced solutions and resources for tomorrow’s printing and packaging value chain.

Scott Duddy, Managing Director at Matthews, kicked off the session by introducing the company to the students, including the long history and unique, diverse business profile of the corporation. David Klodowski, Director of Engineered Solutions at Matthews, then guided the class through the different profiles of marking and coding systems, including thermal inkjet and laser.

“The students in the program are in their Junior and Senior years and have had lots of learning experience in the branding part of packaging and the buyers’ (or consumers) journey, but this was a good opportunity to touch on the other part of packaging that gets overlooked: marking and coding, “ says Andrew Hurley, PhD, Associate Professor at Sonoco Institute.

Duddy commented, “We have enjoyed the opportunity to present the different marking and coding technologies available for packaging; these students were very engaged and asked great questions. We look forward to future presentations with Professor Hurley’s program.”

The event was live streamed on the Matthews Marking Systems YouTube channel, and can be found here.
For more information, contact Jennifer Adams at [email protected] ?or visit matthewsmarking.com.

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ABOUT MATTHEWS MARKING SYSTEMS
Matthews Marking Systems is a global supplier of printing solutions for product identification, branding, and traceability, designed to help our customers increase productivity, reduce waste and improve overall efficiency. We offer robust and reliable systems of unmatched quality for marking needs across packaging and industrial applications, including a full line of high-resolution inkjet, laser, and drop-on-demand valve jet technologies, high-performance inks, and integrated solutions for marking and coding automation. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and with subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany and China, we serve customers worldwide through an extensive sales, service and distribution network. With over 160 years of marking and coding experience, Matthews Marking Systems has established a global reputation as a premier innovator and manufacturer in the marking and coding industry.

ABOUT MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial automation solutions. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leader in the delivery of brand development, activation and deployment services that help build our clients’ brands and consumers’ desire for them.? The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products (memorials, caskets and cremation equipment) to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The Industrial segment designs, manufactures and distributes marking, coding and industrial automation technologies and solutions. We have more than 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 25 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.

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The enclosed drop-on-demand (DOD) valve jet technology driver, the V-Link OEM, controls Matthews’ 8000+ valve jet printheads. The 8000+ series delivers low ink consumption with high print quality, producing an unparalleled low cost-per-mark. The V-Link OEM is small and compact, making it easily configured into tight spaces on the production line.
The enclosed thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology driver, the L-Link, is a driver module for up to 4 of Matthews’ L-Series L1 printheads. The L-1 printhead is a unique 600 DPI high-resolution cartridge-based thermal inkjet system, that has the ability to print a very high quality 12.5mm (? inch) mark at extreme speeds of 480 m/min (1600 ft/min). These features make it the perfect match for fast, high-volume serialization applications. This small cartridge-based system provides a compact and clean solution with minimal maintenance.
For more information, contact Matthews Marking Systems at [email protected] or visit matthewsmarking.com.

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ABOUT MATTHEWS MARKING SYSTEMS
Matthews Marking Systems is a global supplier of printing solutions for product identification, branding, and traceability, designed to help our customers increase productivity, reduce waste and improve overall efficiency. We offer robust and reliable systems of unmatched quality for marking needs across packaging and industrial applications, including a full line of high-resolution inkjet, laser, and drop-on-demand valve jet technologies, high-performance inks, and integrated solutions for marking and coding automation. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and with subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany and China, we serve customers worldwide through an extensive sales, service and distribution network. With over 160 years of marking and coding experience, Matthews Marking Systems has established a global reputation as a premier innovator and manufacturer in the marking and coding industry.

ABOUT MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial automation solutions. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leader in the delivery of brand development, activation and deployment services that help build our clients’ brands and consumers’ desire for them. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products (memorials, caskets and cremation equipment) to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The Industrial segment designs, manufactures and distributes marking, coding and industrial automation technologies and solutions. We have more than 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 25 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.

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The?VX32 is?a compact,?out-of-the-box system?that has an?IP42 protected metal enclosure?that allows a clean installation of?one?to?four?valve jet printheads, up to 32 valves.?
Key features?include:?

+ Large 7” touchscreen user interface with built-in message editor
+Ethernet and RS232 for external communication
+Extensive language support, including full BIDI for respective languages
+Support for true-type fonts
+Ink cost estimation calculator
+Easy backup & restore, and software upgrade via USB?

For more information, contact Matthews Marking Systems at?[email protected]?or visit?matthewsmarking.com.??

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ABOUT MATTHEWS MARKING SYSTEMS
Matthews Marking Systems is a global supplier of printing solutions for product identification, branding, and traceability, designed to help our customers increase productivity, reduce waste and improve overall efficiency. We offer robust and reliable systems of unmatched quality for marking needs across packaging and industrial applications, including a full line of high-resolution inkjet, laser, and drop-on-demand valve jet technologies, high-performance inks, and integrated solutions for marking and coding automation. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and with subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany and China, we serve customers worldwide through an extensive sales, service and distribution network. With over 160 years of marking and coding experience, Matthews Marking Systems has established a global reputation as a premier innovator and manufacturer in the marking and coding industry.???

ABOUT MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial automation solutions. The SGK Brand Solutions segment is a leader in the delivery of brand development, activation and deployment services that help build our clients’ brands and consumers’ desire for them.? The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of?memorialization products (memorials, caskets and cremation equipment) to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The Industrial segment designs, manufactures and distributes marking, coding and industrial automation technologies and solutions. We have more than 10,000 dedicated employees in more than 25 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services.?

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