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News Release from: DataLase | Subject: DataLase
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 March 2004
Muller Chose Datalase For High Speed
Coding
To replace the traditional methods of coding to enable even higher productivity on their new high speed filling lines, Muller Dairy has chosen DataLase from Sherwood Technology.
Sherwood Technology, the colour change chemistry specialist, has successfully deployed its new generation coding and marking technology at the UK production site of market leader Muller Dairy Chosen by Muller to replace the traditional methods of coding to enable even higher productivity on their new high speed filling lines, DataLase also fully complies with the company's strict specifications and requirements for traceability
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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DataLase is a non-toxic and environmentally friendly ink, coating, or substrate additive.
When exposed to low power CO2 laser emissions at high speed, it provides a completely customisable solution for image generation, which is virtually maintenance free.
DataLase is compatible with most substrates and conversion processes as well as common printing and coating techniques.
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Domino AmJet is printing lot and expiration codes using datalase's packmark, an imaging package that mass customises information to primary packaging materials.
Imaging for last-minute packaging information
DataLase has developed Packmark, a low-powered CO2 laser system of providing last-minute marking at the end of the production process.
Sherwood worked with Alcan Packaging to apply a discrete patch of DataLase colour change ink in the coding field of packaging materials during the printing stage.
Several of Muller's approved suppliers have since integrated this solution into the printing of packaging materials.
In addition, a number of state-of-the art Domino CO2 scribing lasers were also chosen and installed on the production line in order to write the date code image onto the patch.
The DataLase patch changes colour from neutral to black where exposed to the laser beam, thereby producing a permanent mark.
The coding process utilises very low power at high speed.
This offers a number of substantial advantages over other commercially available methods, including low emission, high throughput, increased productivity, compliance with environmental regulations, and improved quality with better contrast and image clarity.
Steve Kelly, managing director, Sherwood Technology, states: "DataLase provides the food and beverage industry with a new revolutionary and customisable technique for the dating and coding of products.
Our venture with Muller Dairy is the culmination of our research and development expertise in colour change technology applied to real business and industrial needs.
It further demonstrates that by building successful partnerships, the technology can be implemented very rapidly and cost-effectively." Hayward Green, supply chain director, Muller Dairy, comments: "DataLase has allowed us to improve the quality and speed of our product coding and has also provided a more reliable process with far less downtime on our very high-capacity filling lines.
DataLase is a flexible and promising technology.
We are already investigating the possibility of extending its use to other areas of our business to maximise efficiency and productivity.".
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