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How to Automate Your Pill Bottle Labeling

The pharmaceutical industry has strict standards and regulations regarding the packaging and labeling of over-the-counter pill bottles for consumers. Different products have different requirements, and prescription pill bottles are no exception to those regulations. The FDA requires labels for all over-the-counter (OTC) medicines (available without a prescription) to have a Drug Facts label. The Drug Facts label was created to reduce confusion by standardizing usage and safety information to be more understandable for the average consumer. 

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MFT Automation will be exhibiting at Label Expo Americas 2022 at Boot 3802

Join us at LabelExpo Americas 2022

MFT Automation will be exhibiting at LabelExpo Americas 2022! Join us in Chicago, IL, September 13-15. LabelExpo Americas is part of a global series of label and packaging print events that connect the global print and packaging industry. This three-day event brings together major players in the North American labeling and packaging industries including printers/converters, brand owners, designers, suppliers, and more. LabelExpo Americas is a brilliant showcase of the latest innovations and trends in the industry. Visit us at Booth #3802!

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Best Automated Labeling Method for High Speed Labeling

Manually labeling products works fine at a small production volume but once production increases even slightly, labeling becomes a monumental and tedious task. Automating a labeling system can seem like a daunting investment but the increase in productivity and savings on wages makes the return on investment worth it. Depending on the application, budget, and demand, high-speed labeling is a valuable option for companies to increase their productivity. High-speed labeling is an option for most applications, including labeling boxes, bottles, scratch-off games, Unique Device Identification (UDI) codes, Universal Product Codes (UPC), and more. Just starting your search for a labeling system? This article from PMMI can also get you started on the right path. 

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Know Your Limits: What is an Automatic Labeler's Load Capability?

In factories across the world, billions of products are being labeled before they go to customers. From warning labels on medical packaging to nutrition labels on food labeling, or Unique Device Identification codes on pharmaceutical drug packaging, labels are used for aesthetics but also to convey vital information to the customer. In any industry, customers look to labels to be applied in a neat and orderly fashion otherwise the product could come across as unprofessional or untrustworthy. 

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