RFID Label Printing: Key to Industrial Production

Steffan Gold: Modern industrial production is no longer conceivable without labeling. Whether barcode or RFID technology – today, the identifier is the basis for automation, traceability, and process reliability. Without it, neither warehouse processes nor production processes can be reliably controlled. That is why our solutions are an indispensable part of every industrial manufacturing process.

Steffan Gold: Logopak was founded in 1978 with the aim of developing special machines for the packaging industry. The company recognized the growing need for automated barcode labeling early on and pioneered the first print-and-apply systems on the market.

Initially, printers from the Swedish manufacturer Ecupan were used, but in 1989 Logopak decided to develop its own system, which was successfully launched in 1991.

Logopak presented its first RFID-based labeling systems as early as 1999. However, the breakthrough did not come until the advent of RAIN RFID around 2004, when demand for contactless identification in industry increased significantly.

Thanks to our roots in special-purpose machine construction, the focus from the outset was on robust, reliable, and technologically innovative solutions—both mechanically and in terms of software. These were supplemented by our own software, which enables easy integration into existing IT systems, as well as tools for layout design and remote maintenance.

Steffan Gold: Our systems are used wherever products, cartons, or pallets need to be marked reliably and usually in large quantities – i.e., classically at the end of production or packaging lines, or in downstream logistics processes.

This is a key step, especially in industries such as food & beverage, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, in order to make products traceable and comply with legal requirements, or to be able to identify and control them in logistics processes.

Steffan Gold: Yes, of course. We can also supplement any production line with components that are installed on the side of the conveyor belt, for example. These units can then label – exactly as required. This means that our solutions are suitable for both large-format systems such as pallet labeling and smaller setups directly on the line.

Steffan Gold: Our labeling systems handle the entire labeling process fully automatically: from data input from the local IT system to variable label printing and precise and secure application.

We also cover special functions—for example, RFID labeling, barcode error checking, automatic format adjustment, and real-time system diagnostics. Our systems are compatible with RFID smart labels and enable contactless labeling for maximum efficiency—a central component of Industry 4.0-compatible production processes.

Steffan Gold: Logopak labeling systems offer clear advantages here. Our systems are modular in design, very robust, and can be seamlessly integrated into existing lines, both physically and in terms of IT. Many customers appreciate the high availability, easy maintenance, and above all the flexibility – for example, when changing products. This reduces downtime and ensures greater efficiency during operation.

In addition, we can respond to individual customer requirements and, if necessary, develop and build customized special solutions. One of our strengths is that we develop the systems entirely in-house and are free to decide whether we can help our customers by making adjustments to the mechanics, electronics, or software.

"When it comes to large quantities and industrial processes, Logopak is in its element. Whether pallet labelers or end-of-line solutions, our labeling systems stand for reliability and availability where it really counts."

Steffan Gold: PID 3SIXTY is our central platform for controlling and monitoring labeling. With the manage.ID module, data, layouts, and orders can be managed centrally, regardless of the manufacturer. A key feature is the simple configuration for different line processes. This makes IT integration of the systems very easy.

The monitor.ID module adds a powerful real-time monitoring function to the platform: It enables visual control of the current machine status, provides information on order progress, malfunctions, and downtime, and thus creates full transparency along the line.

Both software modules can be linked to ERP or MES systems, enabling end-to-end data management or monitoring – which helps to optimize processes and avoid downtime.

The platform also supports the management of RFID data, integration into RFID systems, and real-time monitoring of RFID-based labeling processes.