#KeepCodingSimple

The SNEED-JET® XL Handheld Printer Is Able to Print Up to Four Inches Tall!

At Sneed Coding Solutions, we are proud to introduce the latest addition to our line of equipment: the SNEED-JET® XL Handheld Printer, the first large character thermal inkjet printer able to print up to four inches tall! As with all of our products, we keep coding simple by offering an affordable, low-maintenance solution that eliminates the need for costly service contracts. Our commitment to simplicity and efficiency is reflected in every aspect of the SNEED-JET® XL, from its lightweight, fully mobile design to its easy-to-use touchscreen interface. With the SNEED-JET® XL, you can enjoy the benefits of high-quality, versatile printing on a wide range of materials without the headaches and hassles of traditional printing technology.

You Wouldn’t Settle for Welding That Wouldn’t Hold Up Right, So Why Settle for Inefficient Part Marking?

Why do Welds Require Traceability Codes? 

Would you believe us if we told you that industries like welding and fabrication require traceability codes as well? While you might be more accustomed to seeing date codes, lot codes, and batch codes on perishable goods, they’re not exclusive to the food and beverage industry; in fact, every industry has their own regulations and specifications that have to be met to ensure the safety of their consumers. According to Weld Trace, “Weld mapping is the process of assigning information to a weld joint for the purpose of production as well as traceability…Weld mapping is also another term for weld tracking or welding traceability.” So, a weld map helps to ensure traceability, but what kind of information can you expect to find? 

Are Outdated Coding and Marking Practices Holding Back Your New or Small Business’ Production? 

Picture this, you’ve spent weeks, months, even years preparing to launch your own business; you’ve planned out every step of the process leading up to this day, but the real question is, have you thought about what comes next? What’s the plan for whenever production starts to ramp up, or whenever you start adding new product lines, or even when the possibility for expansion is on the horizon? 

Our VP of Technical Service is Giving Us a Behind the Scenes Look at the Coding Industry

Haven’t you ever wondered why out of all of the printing technologies available at Sneed Coding Solutions we decided to choose thermal-inkjet technology(TIJ)? There’s more to #KeepingCodingSimple than just stating it, but who better to give us an in-depth look at how thermal-inkjet technology compares to other printing technologies than our VP of Technical Services, Charles Collins; he’s been in the industry for over a decade, so if anyone can tell you about all of the different printing technologies it would be him. However, before Charles begins to school us on coding and marking options, let’s take a look at his start in the industry. 

Thermal Inkjet Coding Technology Breakthrough: Extended Reach Ink Cartridge for Date Coding Concave and Hard to Reach Surfaces.

Since its introduction into coding and marking many years ago, thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology has steadily expanded its market presence with incremental technology and ink innovations. Originally, thermal inkjet coders were only used as case coders due to the limited ink options - essentially, only water based inks for porous surfaces like master cases. The last few years have seen an expanding of applications due to new ink cartridge innovations allowing for more aggressive, solvent based inks. These new inks made it possible to install TIJ coders into all types of applications from bottle coding to various types of plastics and much more! While ink formulations contributed to an increase in potential installations and applications for the technology, the throw distance was still a limiting factor.

As a food production business, there are mandatory elements that must be present in your production line for you to properly produce and package your food products. A date code printer is one of them. However, how do you know which date code printer is the one for the job? Well, you have come to the right place. Below is detailed information regarding exactly how to choose the right date code printer for food production to hopefully help you make the right decision for your production line!

No matter what business or industry you’re in, you’re going to face challenges. However, there are always things you can do to deal with those challenges. An example of how you can prepare for packaging challenges in particular is buying and using a portable handheld printer. For further explanation on how a portable handheld printer can solve repackaging challenges, continue reading below.

Many industrial sectors rely on thermal inkjet printers. It is due to the benefits of thermal inkjet printers that these companies can package and distribute their products in a quick and cost-efficient way. These benefits are addressed below.

You always want to make an educated decision, especially when it comes to your business. While there are numerous areas of your business you can better educate yourself on, looking into the industrial aspects of marking and coding might just be beneficial. If you already have printing in your manufacturing or production line and want to make sure you are going about it in the most efficient and successful way, or if you are looking to stop outsourcing and bring this aspect of the business back in-house, you have come to the right place. Here are some inkjet printing basics—specifically continuous inkjet (CIJ) vs. thermal inkjet (TIJ) — to better educate you on the topic.