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Labeling inefficiencies and how to solve them

To create and sustain a lean supply chain, manufacturers must review and assess every process to ensure they are operating at optimal efficiency. BarTender identified labeling inefficiencies and how to solve them. Here are a few of the things they found to be vital changes to create better efficiency: Consolidate label templates – Having templates […]


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 […]


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 […]


BarTender 2016 support expires April 30

BarTender® 2016 and older versions will expire at the end of next month from support. Unless customers have an extended end-of-life plan, Seagull Scientific will no longer take support calls for 2016 and older after April 30, 2023. You can access a free trial of the newest version here. Upgrading to the newest version of […]


Transform label artwork management

When we look at the labeling regulatory environment, we often focus on critical data like expiry date, product identification information, and manufacturing date that must be present on a label. What is not realized, is the time and effort that goes into label artwork management, including design and automation. “As packaging artwork becomes more important […]


BarTender 2022 R5 now available

The latest service release of BarTender® 2022 is now available for download! The newest release provides: Increased security for web services integrations with native HTTPS support. Improved Data Record Picker and QR code support. Rotated text support on all printers. Non-English language support in Print Portal and Print Station. Sample template library, including food price […]


Loftware supports UBS APLINK production line printers

Supporting United Barcode Systems (UBS)’ APLINK production line printer is new to the labeling solutions that Loftware offers its customers. The APLINK LCX Series is a new-generation High-Resolution Inkjet System, specifically designed and developed to code on porous, secondary cases.  This new solution allows users to design messages, codes, and complex barcode label templates for […]


BarTender upgrade case study

BACKGROUND An electronic test instruments manufacturer was running a legacy version of BarTender Enterprise that was lacking key features and components to allow printer operators on the production floor an efficient, controlled method for instigating printing.  Their outdated methods allowed for too much end-user control on label design changes, affecting quality control, and the required […]


BarTender- Delivering label printing applications

The volatility of the supply chain has required companies to be nimble and to do this, the technologies they have in place need to allow for an immediate response to changing conditions.  For many, the solution is an investment in technologies that can meet a variety of needs, “resulting in an assortment of user experiences […]


Chemical-free thermal paper for labeling

“Consumers are already familiar with blue thermal paper from retailers. In many supermarkets, the new eco-receipts are increasingly replacing the previous white versions to use sustainable paper.” There is a new material that a German company, VPF, has developed and it is free of chemical developers so it is approved to be put directly on […]