Variable data printing is a rapidly growing requirement for many industries. According to a recent report by MarktsandMarkets, the variable data printing market is projected to reach USD 22.27 billion by 2021. That is to say, within five years, it is expected to double it’s current market size of USD 10.79 billion. Why Variable Data Printing is Growing Variable data... View Article
Imagine doing seven hours of work in just 25 minutes. That is what the Afinia Label L801 Digital Label Printer has done for Kanani Foods, of Las Vegas, NV. Prior to switching to the Afinia Label L801, Kanani Foods was using a thermal printer for their food label production. Not only was the job time consuming, but their labels were... View Article
The rise of digital label printing over the last few years has not come as a surprise to many industry insiders. What has taken many people by surprise is the speed at which this change has taken hold of the market. We are all familiar with the story of the Share a Coke® campaign, and for many, it is ingrained... View Article
Searching for Savings at LabelExpo Americas Our booth was a busy stop for many LabelExpo Americas attendees who were looking to save money and time by adding short run, digital capabilities to their business. President Mitch Ackmann, National Sales Manager Mike Atkins, EMEA Sales Manager Nathan Daniel, and Sales Manager Brian Towey were available to discuss the Afinia Label solutions, and the... View Article
Adding Short-run Label Production at SGIA The number one challenge faced by visitors to our booth at SGIA was how to make short-run label projects profitable. Many guests in our booth were using large-format print/cut plotters to create labels for their customers. Some were using sheet-labels and printing them on their offset or litho presses. Although this application is not... View Article
Afinia Expands Rapid and RTI-Digital Ink Supply Options in Australia and New Zealand Signs new distributor for Rapid and RTI-Digital Consumables Chanhassen, Minnesota – August 16, 2016 – Afinia Label announces today that Maxteq Pty Ltd has been signed as a distributor of consumables for the Memjet-based Rapid and RTI-Digital presses in Australia and New Zealand. As a distributor, Maxteq... View Article
Beginning August 8, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will add new eCig Label Regulations and extend their regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, dissolvables, and hookah tobacco. This change will make them subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Switching from Third Party to In-House Label Printing If you are having a third party print your labels or you are a new brand, here are a few reasons to print your own labels:
A few days ago we created a blog post summarizing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Legislation. We have received a number of inquiries regarding how to create QR Code labels. Fortunately, we sell BarTender Basic from Seagull Software.
