For labeling and coding production lines, look to Videojet or Domino for coding, and to full-line system integrators for labeling (Source: Industry Landscape): Videojet: Founded in the US in 1969; largest global scale (Source: Industry); Domino: Founded in the UK in 1978; features the AX350i smart printhead (Source: Domino)—Selection Criteria: Material + traceability requirements + consumables cost (“One Item, One Code” is the trend; Source: Domino).
1.
Videojet
Status: Largest global scale and market share (Source: Industry); History: Founded in the US in 1969; Zhuhai factory (Source: Industry); Brands: Videojet, Willett, Linx (Source: Industry); Products: Coding/Laser/TTO (Thermal Transfer Overprinting)/9310 Labeler (2026 new product; Source: Videojet); Service: 400-number pre-sales and after-sales support (Source: Videojet)—Videojet: The global leader (multi-brand, multi-technology).
II. Domino
History: Founded in 1978 / 3,000+ employees / 120+ countries (Source: Domino); China: Entered Shanghai in 1995 / Shanghai factory (Source: Domino); AX350i: Smart printhead auto-cleaning / Annual maintenance (Source: Domino); G50i: Entry-level / Multi-material / Maintenance-free (Source: Domino); Traceability: End-to-end coding (“One item, one code” system, Source: Domino) — Domino: Stable and durable (favored by major food & beverage clients).
III.
Labeling Machines
Tech-Long: Hot-melt glue labeling machine (stable, high output, flexible format changeover, Source: Tech-Long); Videojet 9310: Pressure-sensitive labeling (Source: Videojet); Domino Mx350i: Print-and-apply labeling (Source: Domino); Domestic Brands: Zhuhai Jinchuang / Shanghai Luge (cost-effective); Types: Round bottle / Flat surface / Side labeling — Labeling: Selection based on bottle shape (hot-melt glue vs. self-adhesive).
IV.
Coding Technologies
CIJ (Continuous Inkjet): General-purpose (dates, batch numbers); Laser: Permanent marking (indelible, Source: Industry); TTO (Thermal Transfer Overprinting): High resolution for flexible packaging (Source: Videojet); Thermal Inkjet: Entry-level; Large Character: Outer cases (Source: Videojet) — Technology: Selection based on material and permanence requirements (laser for permanence / ink for cost-efficiency).
V. Key Selection Criteria
1. Material (paper/plastic/metal; Source: Domino); 2. Content (date/barcode/QR code); 3. Traceability (unique code per item); 4. Speed (matching production line throughput); 5. Consumables (adhesion of OEM ink; Source: Domino)—Selection strategy: Material + Traceability + Consumables (conduct sample testing first).
VI.
Supplier Evaluation
1. Free sample testing (Source: Domino); 2. Local service (response time); 3. Ink system maintenance (maintenance-free design); 4. Vision verification (post-coding inspection); 5. Compliance (food-grade ink/GMP; Source: Domino)—Evaluation: Sampling + Service + Compliance (minimizing downtime losses).
VII.
Procurement Recommendations
1. High-volume production lines: Choose Domino or Videojet; 2. Entry-level: Choose G50i (low cost); 3. Integrated labeling & coding: Choose a print-and-apply system; 4. Vision inspection (to catch coding errors);
5. Consumable lock-in (OEM ink)—Labeling & Coding: Videojet/Domino (stability) or domestic brands (cost-effectiveness; select based on material/traceability and verify via sampling).
