Product To Pallet Coding Innovations From Domino At PPMA 2008

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Domino UK will be showcasing its most innovative products forprimary, secondary and tertiary coding at PPMA 2008. Making theirUK debut will be additions to Domino's unique C-Series plus rangeof outer case coders, a linerless version of its M-Series print &apply labeller and the new D-Series plus laser coding range. Inaddition, the V300+ thermal transfer printer will be demonstratedwith both 2" and 5" printheads and, from the world's best-sellingrange of continuous ink jet printers, the Domino A200+ will be onshow, as well as further additions to Domino's M-Series print &apply labelling range.

New and unique product additions to Domino's C-Series portfoliothis year firmly underscore the company's position as a leadingprovider of secondary coding products that meet long term marketneeds and deliver increased efficiency. Foremost, to be shown atPPMA, is the new C6000AS plus, a revolutionary product, capable ofprinting on adjacent sides of a box. Its introduction addresseswidespread demand for more efficient use of both equipment andproduction floor space by synchronising two coding operations via asingle print head. The first coder to offer this configuration, theC6000AS plus provides easier set-up, faster production start-up andmore efficient management of consumables.

Also representing this range will be the C6000+. Printing highquality alphanumeric codes and graphics directly onto outer cases,Domino's range of C-Series plus coders is especially designed tocontribute to increased overall equipment effectiveness (OEE),flexibility and profitability, whilst meeting the compliancerequirements of the whole supply chain. Offering double the printperformance and double the speed of any competing product, theC6000+ addresses market demands for increased efficiency on highspeed lines, achieving a print resolution of 180 dpi at up to 60mper/min. It also boasts a clearer and more intuitive userinterface, high-speed communications and Ethernet connectivity foreasier integration into printing lines, as well as the lowest powerconsumption of any outer case coder on the market.

Domino's M-Series range of print and apply labellers is set tocreate a stir with the launch of a linerless model - the M500 -that responds to waste reduction and productivity improvementtargets in equal measure. The elimination of backing for theself-adhesive labels means that waste is radically reduced and thelabeller can run for twice as long between roll changes.

The M-Series comprises a fully modular system of printers,applicators and accessories, which provide label applicationflexibility to meet every customer requirement for printingvariable data, text, graphics and RFID data onto outer cases.Delivering accurate information and label placement withoutcompromising production line speeds, the M-Series range ensuresmaximum productivity, flexibility and profitability; and includesthermal transfer and direct thermal label printers in both left andright hand versions. These combine with a range of blow, tamp, tampand blow and wipe label applicators for optimal performance andoperation.

The next generation of Domino's acclaimed line-up of laser codingsystems, the D-Series plus will be launched at PPMA. Boasting achoice of 10-, 30- and 55-watt lasers, the D-Series plus builds onthe Domino reputation for quality and reliability in high-endcoding applications in the food, beverage, pharma and cosmeticssectors. Key features of the range are a new modular construction,new browser-based control software plus an Ethernet interface tostandardise connectivity with host machines.

Another first for Domino is the integration of a 5" printhead onits highly efficient V300+ thermal transfer printer (TTO) for allflexible packaging applications. The versatile V300+ is ideal foruse in high volume manufacturing environments. Achieving a printresolution of 300dpi, it is capable of applying sharp, high qualityvariable data including text, bar codes, Data Matrix codes as wellas logos onto a wide range of web materials. Delivering a newconcept in TTO, the V300+ does not require a dedicated controllerbut can be operated from any PC-based user interface running astandard internet browser.

From the A-Series plus range will be the A200+ model, coding on tochocolate boxes. This ever-popular range of continuous ink jet(CIJ) printers is a user-friendly coding solution satisfying marketrequirements for a robust and dependable solution that improves OEEand availability. In conjunction with Domino's extensive inksrange, the A-Series plus offers quality ink jet printing from basiccoding requirements to tough industrial applications in harshenvironments.

Nick Horne, UK Sales Director for Domino, says that the newproducts being launched at PPMA underline the company's commitmentto offering product to pallet coding solutions across a wide rangeof industries. "With the growing emphasis on data acquisition andtraceability, coding and marking has become a core function of thepackaging operation. As such, our equipment needs to offer tangibleproductivity benefits and improved OEE to our customers. We'reconfident that every one of the Domino products at PPMA more thandelivers in this respect."