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Loftware Print Server, retiring 2024

As technology advances, many software solutions become obsolete. Loftware’s Print Server is one of those that will be retiring in 2024, so in preparation, they are offering an on-demand webinar to “ensure you understand the options, the process, and the timing expected for your migration to Loftware’s future-facing design and print solutions.” This webinar will […]


Inspiring technological relevance in manufacturing workers

We are hearing more and more about AI and the concern that it will take over many jobs and aspects of our lives and manufacturing is no stranger to technological advancements and process automation. So how do manufacturers inspire technological relevance in manufacturing workers, when many don’t want to leave their comfort zone and venture […]


BarTender enhances infrastructure for animal feed company

We often talk about capacity building and how technology can provide efficiency when capacity is ramped up. BarTender provided enhancements in infrastructure and reduction of human resources for an animal feed company when they needed to ramp up production due to increased demand. Perstorp is a leading specialty chemicals innovator, whose animal nutrition division “needed […]


EU Food Allergen Labeling

In the United States, we are quite familiar with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its involvement in food and drug production. FDA is responsible for “protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that […]


The A-Z glossary of medical labeling

In the medical field, names and terms can be a bit overwhelming, from elaborate pharmaceutical names to medical diagnoses.  Medical labeling is almost as complicated, so Loftware has put together an A-to-Z glossary for medical labeling. “The world of regulated label management has its share of highly specialized and technical language.” This article provides links […]


Synergy in ERP systems and inventory management

RFgen looks at the complexity of supply chain management and notes that “to make it happen, people, processes, and technology must gel into one symbiotic ecosystem.” Finding the synergy between ERP systems, consulting services, and inventory management provides the efficiency warehouses need. Understanding how these three areas work together in a very symbiotic way, clearly […]


Pediatric Labeling Changes

“A pediatric labeling change refers to any update to a product’s labeling to add information about safety, effectiveness, or dosing for children.” As you can imagine, the number of labeling changes to pediatric medications has increased over the years due to more research, new findings, and better information. There are a number of legislative initiatives, […]


NiceLabel Print Designer

Product labeling in the medical and pharmaceutical industries must meet stringent regulations to ensure the labeling is accurate and the end user receives what they expect to receive. Other industries may have labeling regulations but also have a bit more freedom in the look/design of their labels.  NiceLabel’s Print Designer provides an “easy-to-use cloud-based label […]


NFC tag provides solution for medical supplier

When working within a medical laboratory or pharmaceutical arena, extra care must be taken to ensure safety, clarity, and accuracy. This doesn’t change when it comes to the labeling process.  Our partners at BarTender were able to find a solution for a medical supplier using NFC tags to uniquely identify containers “while maintaining information clarity […]


What’s the skinny, on skinny labels?

We recently wrote about the Hatch-Waxman Act and the negotiation that occurred to allow for longer patents for new drugs on the market.  Now we dive into skinny labels, what they are, and how they may prevent brand-name drug manufacturers from delaying the competition. In this blog, we will share the skinny, on skinny labels. […]