SATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry and the inventor of the world's first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionized the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labeling concept - a total barcode and labeling solution.
White Paper: In the grand scheme of industrial automation products, automated print and apply labeling systems are not as “exciting” as many other products. Perhaps this is why many system purchases go through the selection and installation process with a blind eye towards what it takes to keep the system... more
White Paper: Selecting an automated print and apply system can be a daunting task, especially when it’s a company’s first foray into automated labeling. One of the key components of a print and apply system is the print engine itself. As the name implies, the print engine is the component that performs the... more
Video: This video shows an automated vial labeling system designed by Labeling Systems, Inc. and utilizing a SATO S8424, 609dpi, thermal transfer print engine. The S8424 prints up to 6 ips and features quick change printhead and platen rollers for easy maintenance... more
White Paper: RFID system for asset tracking improves visibility and saves money. See how SATO ISD saved 35% in reusable assets for a company shipping to large big box retailers. Read how and view a video of the implementation... more
White Paper: To maximize the benefits of RFID, it is critical to view its capability to drive business process improvement, increase supply chain efficiency and ultimately improve bottom line results. From this perspective, the up front capital costs for hardware, engineering consulting costs, opportunity... more
White Paper: As companies become increasingly aware of the liabilities and frustrations inherent in manually affixing RFID labels, commonly called “slap and ship,” they are investigating a transition to automated RFID tagging. RFID “slap and ship” scenarios are generally recognized as an added cost process... more
Video: When a tortilla manufacturer required an end of line labeling solution to print product identification/barcode labels and apply them to adjacent sides of a carton, they turned to this system. The Label-Aire 3138-N applies the label first to the leading panel of the carton then wraps the label... more
Video: ID Technology’s new multi panel labeling system is offered with any of SATO’s industry leading thermal print engines. Capable of single, dual or tri-panel labeling, this ID Technology printer applicator, coupled with a SATO print engine, is ideal for pallet labeling applications... more
White Paper: Faced with intense emphasis on profitability, the need to comply with new governmental accounting rules, the opportunity to obtain 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus money for systems to manage fixed assets, companies are recognizing the critical need for real-time, effective... more
Video: SATO's latest 203dpi print engine, the S8408, features quick-change platen rollers and printhead to simplify service and minimize downtime for routine maintenance. The high-speed processor coupled with 16MB of RAM and industry leading print speeds means labels where you need them, when you need... more