Transportation and warehousing is said to have the third-highest automation potential of any sector. Automatic labelling systems enable logistics operators to replace manual workflows for better efficiency, reduce high costs of human errors, and increase their 24/7 productivity.

The print and apply market is predicted to grow 2.1% between 2023 and 2030 and new product innovations like TSC Printronix Auto ID’s 6-inch PEX-2000 print engine were seen as real opportunities for market expansion.

In September 2023, a 4-inch version of the PEX-2000 was launched, which promised smaller, faster, greener, and easier integration for industrial labelling. Print engines are essential in print and apply operations and design of the new 4-inch PEX-2000 was carefully considered for both system integrators and users. It:

• Is 14% smaller at the rear meaning easier integration
• Has adjustable peel-off module enabling systems integrators to set label feed-out to preferred angles (-3º to -18º).
• Offers precision printing on labels as small as 5mm
• Has new option to reduce ribbon waste by 30-80%
• Super-fast print speed scales up any print and apply label application

Covid-19 propelled automation in T&L and TSC Printronix Auto ID print engines enabled one customer to print 30,000 more labels a day to meet  expanding e-commerce orders. Print and apply systems are suited to high volume applications on labels, cases, pallets, etc. and help mitigate impacts of issues like labour shortages and rising costs. Ask about print engines at sales@tscprinters.eu