The transition from 1D to 2D codes is becoming standard in retail and logistics, enabling greater data capacity, improved traceability, and new opportunities for consumer engagement.
However, successful implementation requires more than printing alone. Factors such as code size, data structure, packaging, and quality control are critical.
This article outlines the key elements that directly impact the reliability and quality of 2D codes in real production environments.

Blank labels play an important role in industrial marking and logistics product identification systems. The selection of the appropriate label, printing technology, material, and adhesive system directly affects identification reliability, barcode readability, and the stability of logistics processes. This article presents the main printing technologies, label materials, and key factors to consider when selecting blank labels.

In modern industry, the term “Connected Factory” is used more and more frequently. Machines are networked, systems exchange data, and production is digitalized. However, from experience working in real production facilities, it is clear that connectivity alone is not enough. What factories need today is resilience — the ability of a system to respond, adapt, and continue operating without disruption, even when conditions change.
From Elmed’s perspective, resilience does not emerge at the level of strategy or software architecture. It is built on the production line — where people, machines, and data meet.

Manufacturing companies often face errors, delays, and high costs. Elmed Loupe software automates processes, monitors production in real time, and turns data into actionable insights. The result is increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved traceability, and stronger competitiveness—everything needed for modern and profitable operations.

The world of products and packaging is evolving towards improved standards for the variable data required on products with a focus on enhanced traceability, compliance, and consumer engagement. The ambition is to supply large amounts of data in a user friendly, machine readable format.

Today’s supply chain and warehouse managers face numerous challenges arising from changing market demands.

While solving these issues may seem like an impossible mission, automation can offer the right direction for change, enabling warehouse managers to take a holistic approach while remaining aligned with broader supply chain traceability goals.

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the most impactful topics that captured your attention and set new trends. We’ve compiled a list of the five most-read blogs, perfect for staying updated on industry developments. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this recap of the highlights of 2024!

Albo, a regional leader in the production and distribution of personal protective equipment for workplace safety, professional hygiene products, and workplace safety solutions, approached us with a request to optimize their warehouse operations and intralogistics processes. "They faced significant challenges in managing inventory traceability and stock control, which considerably slowed down the receipt and dispatch of goods," said Igor Đoković, Sales Manager - IT Division at Elmed.

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of high-speed product handling and printing solutions designed to support beverage manufacturers’ move away from labels on bottles for environmental and legislative reasons. Domino’s range of Bottle Closure Printing Stations has been developed to print variable data and machine-readable codes, including QR codes, onto HDPE bottle caps and closures.

In October 2018, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the UN Environment Programme launched the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to create a circular economy for plastics. Since this date, more than 500 signatories have signed up, and many large global brands have made promises to drastically increase their use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic while reducing the use of virgin plastic by 2025.

2D codes open up a whole new world of data. From the consumer interested in the authenticity and origin of a product or its ingredients via a digital product passport, to the retailer wanting to reduce food waste by adopting dynamic pricing, and the brand owner looking to engage directly with consumers.​

If you’ve had issues with tracking and traceability of your exported products, Russia has introduced a new regulation offering a solution known globally as Chestny Znak.
Chestny Znak represents an innovative way for manufacturers to easily track, trace and aggregation of products while improving the quality of their services. The goal of the project is to establish a transparent supply chain, providing consumers with better insight to verify the legitimacy of the products they purchase.