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News Release from: DataLase | Subject: Datalase
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 June 2004
Muller Selects Datalase For High Speed
Coding
DataLase has allowed Muller to improve the quality and speed of their product coding and has provided a more reliable process with far less downtime on their very high-capacity filling lines.
Sherwood Technology, 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 16 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The DataLase patch changes colour from neutral to black where exposed to the laser beam, thereby producing a permanent mark.
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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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