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Barcodes are an essential part of any supply chain operation. Not only do they provide fast and accurate tracking throughout the supply chain, but they also help to ensure that goods arrive safely and on time. However, barcodes can easily be damaged or become illegible if they are printed incorrectly, causing significant (and often costly) delays in the supply chain process.  ...

Inkjet technology is constantly advancing, offering efficiencies and higher production speeds for businesses. We explore the differences between Thermal Inkjet and Continuous Inkjet technologies and their applications.

In the beverage and bottling industry, speed and precision are essential. In such high volume environments, one way to ensure accuracy while retaining efficiency and production costs is with Continuous Inkjet Printing (CIJ). For beverage manufacturers with multiple high speed lines and products, CIJ can offer the quality, flexibility and control necessary to meet output demands ...

If you are looking to code and mark on primary, secondary or tertiary packaging, you want to make sure that the quality of your coding is of the highest standard, equipment used is providing you with the most efficient output and the technology used is cost effective and suitable.  The two main technologies used for printing on packaging are continuous inkjet and laser, both o ...

Laser marking offers a myriad of advantages when it comes to labelling these consumables; from permanent markings that won’t wear out over time, to the flexibility of branding options, laser marking technology may well be the ideal solution. In this post, we’ll explore some key benefits of using laser marking machines when working with food or beverages, looking into how implem ...

The process of product serialisation and traceability has become an integral part of advanced manufacturing in our technology-driven world. This modern approach to tracking products as they move through different stages of the production chain offers enhanced security, safety and efficiency for companies that are able to make full use of these processes. Laser marking machines ...

For industrial printing, selecting the perfect ink can be challenging. From compatible substrates to colour slippage, there are many factors that need to be considered when it comes to choosing the right ink for a specific project or application. Here you will find a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide on how to select the appropriate type of ink for your print job – allowin ...

As we step into the “fourth industrial revolution”, or what is more commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, it is essential that businesses understand its potential impact on existing and future technologies.  One such technology highly impacted by this revo­lution is continuous inkjet (CIJ) printing. We’ll explore the impact of industry 4.0 on CIJ printing and how organisations ...

Wherever you are located, there is no escaping the fact that nearly everything is increasing in price.  Energy, raw materials, labour, the list is endless.  That is why it is so important that in these challenging times, where your budgets are being asked to do more and more, you are not dealt a nasty surprise once you’ve purchased your new coding machine.  This is where total ...

At Linx, we believe efficiency is: using your resources (equipment, materials, time, energy and teams) in the most productive manner. Put another way: it’s getting the most out of what you have, without having to spend more.
Wherever you are in the world, whatever you’re producing, improved efficiency would make a difference to your bottom line and Linx is the perfect partner to provide this.