DataLase, originator of the innovative laser marking technology, is working with coding and marking specialise Domino AmJet to print lot and expiration codes onto pharmaceutical cartons and labels.
Domino is using DataLase PACKMARK, an innovative imaging solution, to mass customise information to primary packaging materials.
The pharmaceutical customer traditionally used a hot stamp printer to code its primary packaging. However, this method caused the label to "crimp", thus preventing it from running smoothly through the applicator. Hot stamp printing also required the use of ribbons, making the process costly and time consuming.
By incorporating the DataLase PACKMARK solution into the production line the customer has been able to overcome many of the problems caused by traditional coding and marking techniques. For this application a DSL 25 watt Domino CO2 laser was used to produce a positive black image on a white background without ablation. The area to be marked is coated with DataLase PACKMARK, and the laser then creates a colour change in the coating.