Labeling Systems
Business Need
Hospira, the world’s leading provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies, had a need to update their print and apply package labeling systems. The desired solution would leverage new hardware, software and technologies to ensure label printing was done with the appropriate work flow and implemented standards.
Summary of Our Solution
Vertical Systems developed and implemented a solution that incorporated all of the desired interfaces. Some of the highlights of the solution include:
- Capture employee badge information via Magnetic Stripe Reader for security purposes
- Barcode reads to identify and trigger batch to print
- Label printing through SATO 8460 label printer – labels are actually designed through Easy Label 5
- Validate label printing through a DataLogic scanner
- Interface with Conveyor Line via PLC and KepWare for .NET (ClientAce)
- Server Synchronization to ensure off-line printing capabilities