How to improve traceability in the pharmaceutical industry
Traceability in the pharmaceutical industry is an essential aspect of ensuring patient safety and complying with industry regulatory requiremen...
Labeling and printing of cleaning products: regulations, design and benefits
The labeling of cleaning products is a fundamental aspect of ensuring consumer safety, regulatory compliance and the correct identification of products throughout their lif...
A comprehensive guide to the labelling and coding of chemicals
Labeling of chemicals is a fundamental aspect of safe handling, storage and transport of hazardous substances. Ensuring that e...
Product labeling regulations: Everything you need to know
In industry, product labeling is essential to ensure regulatory compliance, traceability and transparency with the consumer. C...
Product Coding Systems: Types and Applications
On modern production lines, product coding systems are critical to ensuring traceability, quality control, and ...
What is product traceability and how is it implemented?
Product traceability is a fundamental concept to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory complian...
Datamatrix or QR Code: Which is better for my products?
We'll explore the key differences between the Datamatrix Code and the QR Code, and help you determine which is the best choice for your company....
Industrial coding and marking | Everything you need to know
Industrial coding and marking are essential components in ensuring traceability, regulatory comp...
What is reverse logistics and what is it for?
Sustainability and operational efficiency are key today, and reverse logistics has gained popularity in this environment.
...Types of labeling systems: Which one to choose?
Choosing the right labeling system can make a big difference in a company's efficiency and success. From printi...
The future of logistics management: EPAL EURO PALLET QR and direct printing with APLINK
The introduction of the EPAL EURO PALLET QR combined with direct inkjet printing technologyis revolutionizing the management of pallets and goods and improvi...
What ink do UBS equipment use? - All about Sustainable inks
Ecological, eco-solvent, vegetable inks... What is the difference, and which one does UBS use in its equipment? We explain it to you below....
What is a GTIN Code? - History, Types, and Uses
GTIN codes are found on 95% of products around us. Why not learn a little more about them?
...Quick Guide to Software Systems: ERP, WMS, MES
Are you familiar with these acronyms, but never knew what they mean? UBS explains in detail what they are all about....
What are primary, secondary and tertiary packages and how to code them?
UBS presents a new guide on how to code all types of packaging that a product goes through from its production until it reaches the customer....
Drop On Demand: What is it and what are the benefits?
At UBS we make special use of DOD technology. Find out how we create the perfect print.
...Coding Success: The importance of quality technical service
Our technical service is one of UBS's most valuable assets, in this article we explain you why.
...Barcelona Packaging Hub - What advantages does UBS get as a partner?
Our joining the Barcelona Packaging Hub is driving packaging projects and much more. We tell you about it in this article.
...What is the PPWR? Advantages and disadvantages of the new European proposal
A new study reveals the truth about the recyclable packaging proposed by the EU, find out the results in this ar...
What are eco-labels and how to incorporate them on my products?
UBS explains what eco-labeling is, the types of eco-labels that currently exist and how to apply them to your product, container or packaging.
...Why is it important to treat a wooden pallet?
Looking to treat wooden pallets, but don't know where to start or want to improve the current process? UBS shows you how.
...How to label a food product in USA? - 2024 Guide
United Barcode Systems presents a guide on how to perform labeling and coding of packaged foods in the United States of America in 2024.
...Let's talk about sustainability in the coding industry
The packaging industry is one of the leading generators of waste worldwide, and growing concern about the environmental impact of this waste has led to an increase in deman...
Trends in the use of barcodes | GS1 Digital Link
The GS1 Digital Link brings greater advantages than a conventional 2D code as it allows for a greater amount of information, flexibility in linked content,...
How do we take coding to the next level?
How do we improve coding? We design and integrate the latest technologies to our coding and marking solutions, we improve integration, scalability and identification speeds...
Three challenges for pallet labeling
The pallet label is the seal to the production process and the document containing a summary of the products shipped. Find out how to automate you...
Automate pallet labeling on my production line?
Pallet labeling is mandatory to ensure proper traceability. Automating the labeling process is the key to avoid delays and erro...
History of UVLED curing technology in coding
UVLED printing has enabled industrial coding to evolve to identify non-porous materials in the most efficient way, increasing s...
How to save costs in the process of labeling, coding and marking products with UBS
How to reduce production costs with product identification and tracking? Being able to adapt the purchasing process and the production process to changes in demand is ...
Laser marker or inkjet printer, that's the question
Laser marking or thermal inkjet printers? It is a question that we must ask when we are about to choose a technology for coding and marking our products or packaging. Analy...
Direct printing on boxes vs. automatic labeling
If you have a production line and need to identify your packaging, today we will show you the alternative that can help you to continue production and reduce your costs....
The Barcode History
Barcodes are part of our corporate identity, a key element in identification, logistics and traceability, and undoubtedly linked to the essence of United Barcode Systems. T...
What UBS equipment do I need?
If you have come this far, we understand that you have a need for labeling, coding, or marking your products, boxes or pallets. You may need to id...
An ink for every packaging printing solution
UBS inks guarantee the best resolution and quality in packaging printing. Our team of chemical engineers has created the perfect mixtures for our ...
Trends in the use of materials in the packaging sector
The packaging industry has undergone a transformation in recent years as a consequence of the upsurge in e-commerce, of the digitization of the su...
Labeling of hazardous goods
Labeling is essential on any product, but even more so in the case of hazardous goods. Labels contain the necessary information to know how to han...
Labeling market trends for 2021
Demand for packaging and labelling solutions will continue to increase in the next few years. E-commerce, customisation, sustainability and effici...
Unpopular opinion: plastic is necessary
Plastic is an essential material in industrial activity. Due to its weight-strength-price ratio and its ability to protect and preserve products o...
The importance of labeling in the supply chain during the pandemic
Labels are a fundamental element for the proper functioning of the supply chain. UBS, specialist in labeling, coding and marking systems, have ada...
Learn about the benefits of UBS LabMan labeling management software
Management software that can be integrated into any production line. Real-time data management. At UBS we developed our own labeling management so...
UBS has been awarded with the CIEGE Seal of Excellent on business management
UBS, specialist in labeling, coding and marking, is one of the 47 companies that have obtained the prized accreditation this year.
...Printing solution for products that undergo sterilization processes
UVLED technology is the most suitable for marking products that must undergo sterilization processes, as it provides instant fixation of low migra...
The best product coding proposals for the industrial sector
In previous articles we have reviewed the UBS coding, marking and labeling solutions for of agri-food and pharmaceutical products.
The Advantages of printing using the UVLED Curing System
The use of the UVLED curing system has been a great improvement in inkjet printing systems. The advant...
UBS proposals for coding pharmaceuticals products
The marking, coding and labeling of pharmaceutical products has become a critical activity. The sector is one of the few that has increa...
The importance of pallet coding for the logistics sector
UBS, specialist in labeling, coding and marking, proposes customized and quality labeling to ensure that the product reaches its destination.
...What information can a label contain and what is it for?
The label is the identity card of each product on its journey through the supply chain. It is essential to ensure that it contains all the necessa...
Consolidating the Intelligent Supply Chain
The intelligent supply chain is the result of the incorporation of continuously evolving technologies to optimize and automate processes and achie...
The most suitable printing methods for each material
The choice of packaging and the marking solution for its correct identification are fundamental decisions, since there is a mor...
UBS marking solutions for the agri-food industry
All products in the supply chain require coding. UBS studies each case and proposes the most efficient solution for packaging in the agri-food ind...
UBS Solutions for primary product marking and coding
Thermal Inkjet printers and water, solvent or UVLED based UBS inks are the best solution for coding and marking primary packaging.
...Successful Supply Chain
Success stories and factors that affect the Intelligent Supply Chain. This is the process that the product follows from its “birth&r...
Say Goodbye to fire Marking, Hello HR inkjet!
Code your pallets with our High Resolution Inkjet Direct Printing technology.
...The future is written on the cardboard
Bioindustry is leading the transition process heading us to circular economy by transforming carton for packaging manufactu...
Types of barcodes: The most commonly used
Barcode symbology is a kind of “universal language” for information representation, just like an alphabet.
...Types of ink for Coding and Marking
The United Barcode Systems' laboratory has made a great effort to take ink technology to a new level in order to comply with the current regula...
International regulation for Pallet labeling
The GS1 International Logistics Label Standard is a standardized guideline for information layout, design, and placement of la...
REACH-CLP Regulation
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulation that seeks to guarantee a high level of protection of the environment and huma...
Characteristics and construction of barcodes
Barcodes are symbols that can be scanned electronically using laser or camera-based systems.
They are used to encode information such as product numb...
GS1 International Barcode Symbologies
A GTIN may be encoded in EAN/U.P.C., ITF-14, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, and Data Matrix symbols as well as EPCs. The appropriate GTIN and barcode or EPC combination is determine...
Cardboard boxes: Composition, requirements, uses, and printing
At present, more than 80% of products are packaged or wrapped in different types of cardboard boxes, ranging from paperboard to corrugated cardboard, constituting the mater...
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