Use by dates on medicines

Beverage Carton Barcode by IJ600

Printing barcodes, ingredient list and more

Barcodes and nutritional panels on generic packaging

Carton coding using DOD

Coding on eggs using Linx CIJ technology

Thermal transfer overprinting on labels

Carton barcode label

Barcode label on timber

Best before dates using Laser technology

Product Identification Technologies

Each type of technology has its own strengths and weaknesses, which is why Matthews has a full range of coding and labelling technologies suited for all applications and industries.  In these Browse by Technology pages, you will find an explanation of each technology type, to guide you on choosing which is the most suitable for your needs. Of course, feel free to ring or e-mail us to ask questions about what will suit you: tap into our experience across industry sectors and with all technologies.

Because we look at your overall business needs and processes — not just your coding and labelling ones — we can give you the best possible outcome for your entire operation.

You may also choose to look through our “Browse by Industry” section, which outlines the most commonly used technologies used within your industry.  Or you may wish to “Browse by Application”, where we explain the various technologies suited to solving your application.

Browse by Technology

High Resolution Printing

High Resolution Printing can be used on products as well as cartons for text and graphics.

Label Applicator (LA)

Label Applicator (LA) labelling systems apply pre-printed pressure-sensitive labels onto products.

Label Printer Applicator (LPA)

LPA prints onto thermal transfer labels or thermal direct labels, then automatically applies those labels to an item. Ideal for printing barcode labels.

Label Printers

Label Printers print on self-adhesive labels, tickets or thicker card stock (tags) that are typically hand applied.

Large Character Drop On Demand (DOD)

DOD inkjet printers, most suited to printing on to secondary packaging, are simple to operate, require minimal maintenance and are very robust and reliable.

Laser

Lasers are a very fast way to print high quality permanent codes on a vast range of substrates.

Packaging Code Management (PCM)

A Packaging Code Management (PCM) solution automates the product coding process so that the right code goes on the right product.

Real Time Performance Monitoring

iDSnet Manager gives you in-depth, real-time visibility and control of your production lines, by creating detailed production reports.

RFID for Product Identification

At Matthews, we have access the most comprehensive portfolio of tags and readers for the broadest range of markets and applications in product identification

Scanners and Terminals

Matthews wide range of handheld and fixed scanners as well as handheld and vehicle mounted terminals for warehouse applications.

Small Character Continuous Inkjet (CIJ)

CIJ is a non-contact printing technology that can be used for coding on a variety of substrates even at high line speeds.

Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO)

Thermal Transfer Overprinters (TTO) are typically used for coding on to flexible packaging films and self-adhesive labels.

Vision Systems

Matthews has a range of vision systems for automated production processes for inspection, guidance, identification, measurement, tracking and counting - in many diverse industries.