Downloads http://www.packagingnetwork.com/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:49:00 GMT A major hurdle for the introduction of flexible OLED's into the commercial market is the limited lifetime of the devices due primarily to the degradation in the presence of moisture and oxygen. Permeation barriers are required to minimize the exposure of the devices to the moisture and oxygen in the atmosphere. <i>By MOCON, Inc.</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Water-Vapor-Permeation-Testing-Of-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:49:00 GMT Label Gallery is a family of professional labeling software products that brings a complete barcode printing solution and RFID Smart Label printing to desktop, mobile and network users. Label Gallery offers an easy-to-use interface and meets any label design and printing requirement for efficient label printing solutions to users in retail, logistics, health care, chemical, automotive and other industries. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Sato-LabelGallery3-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:57:00 GMT Organizations, challenged with running large IT infrastructures with limited resources, are becoming aware of technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and their capability to ensure asset optimization and enhance profitability. <i>By Michael Beedles, Director Integration Services/NBD, SATO America, Inc.</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/RFID-Technology-Simplifies-Asset-Management-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:16:00 GMT SATO's new mobile MBi Series Portable Printers are the ideal solution for portable print applications. Their compact size, rugged design and lightweight make them ideal for mobile, on-demand printing needs. It's one of the industries first to implement both Peel&Present and Linerless material handling capabilities build into the standard unit. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/MBi-Series-Portable-Printers-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:59:00 GMT Selecting an automated print and apply system can be a daunting task, especially when it's a company's first foray into automated labeling. One of the key components of a print and apply system is the print engine itself. As the name implies, the print engine is the component that performs the printing function. However, it also does much more. <i>By Robert Lanzendorf OEM Sales & Marketing Manager</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Automated-Print-Apply-Choosing-The-Right-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:50:00 GMT In the grand scheme of industrial automation products, automated print and apply labeling systems are not as "exciting" as many other products. Perhaps this is why many system purchases go through the selection and installation process with a blind eye towards what it takes to keep the system operating optimally. The mechanical operation of the components is one aspect of print apply system uptime. <i>By Robert Lanzendorf OEM Sales & Marketing Manager</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/10-Keys-To-Increasing-Print-Apply-System-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:30:00 GMT A customer manufactures fruit and cereal bars. 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Employing either 203dpi or 305dpi print head, the D508/D512 produces sharp looking graphics and small point-size text with excellent legibility. It can print labels up to four inches in width and provides an economical labeling solution for most applications. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/SATO-D508D512-High-Volume-Printer-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:55:00 GMT This feature rich oxygen transmission rate analyzer is designed for simple out-of-the box user installation and is packed with new technology. 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