Date coding solutions
for your industry
Match date coding printers, laser markers, inspection cameras and automation to your products, packaging and actual production speed.
Start with the product, not the machine name
Material, shape, print position, speed and required data are the key factors in selecting a solution.
Choose your industry
Each guide provides a short answer, key conditions, technologies to test and questions to ask before investing, helping you plan more effectively.
Date coding for water and beverages
PET bottles, glass bottles and cans: assess CIJ or laser against surface conditions, moisture and line speed.
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Date coding for food and packaging
Pouches, films and cartons: choose CIJ, TIJ or laser, with camera inspection of dates and codes.
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Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Small text, lot numbers, barcodes and QR codes on bottles, tubes, labels and cartons.
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Extrusion, pipes, cables and components
Print text and codes on continuous products. Match the ink, printhead and mounting position to the material.
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Electronics and PCBs
Mark codes with UV laser and inspect them using a vision camera or code reader on the production line.
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Requirements and samples
Check the material, shape, message and production environment.
Technology trials
Compare clarity, adhesion, code readability and required speed.
Installation and support
Plan installation points, train operators and arrange after-sales support.
Let Better Code assess your samples
Send product photos, material details, print data and production speed so we can select and test the right technology.