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Understanding-Metal-Marking

Marking Technology 101: When and how to put the pedal to the metal Metal marking and coding has a long history. The first documented use of hallmarks – coded marks made on precious metals to certify their content or provenance – dates back to silver bars from around 350 AD. Ever since those early days,…

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Tracking the Hottest Automation Trends from Pack Expo 2022

Automation Is Changing the Packaging World One Robot at a Time Here at Matthews Marking Systems, we’re still riding high from our time at Pack Expo 2022 in  Chicago! Not only were we able to connect with clients and prospective customers, but we all were incredibly inspired by the innovations we witnessed, especially around automation…

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Three Ways to Make Traceability an Asset

Transform Your Traceability Initiative from Burden to Asset: Three Ways to Make It So Stating the obvious, your traceability plan probably feels like a huge effort and an exercise in jumping through regulatory hoops. However, savvy companies recognize the tremendous opportunity to get a jump on and outpace the competition. Here are a few suggestions…

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Produce growers freshen up production

How 6 produce packers found fresh ways to boost efficiency, lower production costs and improve traceability   Reliable and efficient carton coding and marking is a critical success factor for produce growers, packers and shippers. While there are many providers of inkjet technology to choose from, no one else matches what Matthews Marking Systems brings to…

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