Technological progress, reflected in possibilities such as direct laser marking on steel and offering many significant advantages, is meanwhile making inroads into a wide variety of industrial sectors and is setting new global standards, particularly in terms of design freedom, precision, and speed.
Meanwhile, another breakthrough has been achieved, which is particularly attractive to the packaging industry.
The possibility of embossing a readable DataMatrix code in a steel/steel embossing process, in a union set, but also in a steel/paper or steel/rubber roller embossing process.
What is a DataMatrix code?
A DataMatrix code, like the QR code, is one of the most popular 2D codes, but due to its higher data density, it requires less space than its counterpart. In addition, a lower contrast is sufficient to ensure readability, and DataMatrix codes can be printed and read in any orientation.
What does this mean for the packaging industry?
Whether it's yogurt, coffee capsules, or other food products, embossing rollers are frequently used for their packaging.
The innovative possibility of imprinting a readable DataMatrix code on these packages opens up unforeseen opportunities for the industry. There are virtually no limits to what can be achieved.
