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Improving business efficiencies and more digitally connected offerings will be a focus of the solutions and equipment Matthews displays at AUSPACK 2022 (stand D140).

Adapting to the future imperative: Mark Dingley, Matthews CEO
Adapting to the future imperative: Mark Dingley, Matthews CEO

Matthews CEO Mark Dingley said, “While adapting to the future has always been important for Australian manufacturers, and a strong focus for Matthews, the past two years have made it imperative.”

Dingley said the solutions that Matthews will demonstrate also highlight two other learnings from the pandemic: collaboration and technology.

“GS1 Australia will be on our stand, which will be a great opportunity for customers to ask specific questions – in fact any visitors to the show who have questions about Australia’s barcode standards. I expect many people will have questions about 2D barcoding, the advantages, how to implement it and so forth.

 “Helping manufacturers get their coding right to help goods move through the supply chain is something we keenly pursue, having just launched a new version of the Barcode Learning Centre on our website.”

Among the many technologies Matthews will demonstrate is our new iDSnet platform, including production dashboard screens, to demonstrate improved operational efficiency tools as well as enhanced back to base monitoring and remote support tools to improve production up time, while maintaining the significant cost-saving advantages of iDSnet’s Package Code Management solution. iDSnet will also be demonstrating the latest in Australian traceability technology that connects the ‘Physical to Digital’ experience brand owners are now looking for in connecting to consumers for brand engagement and proof of provenance. Visitors can also expect to see the latest models, showcasing cutting-edge technologies in coding, labelling and inspection equipment, including Impresstik fully automatic inline labelling solutions.

“We’ll also have X-Ray solutions, including a Combination Check weigh & Metal detection, Laser QR Code marking, Linx & Mperia range of small and large character inkjet printing, Thermal Transfer Overprinting, Label Printer Applicators and barcode scanners.

“And I encourage everyone to take advantage of the in-person show and join us at Matthews’ Chameleon Bar, which will open for drinks and refreshments from 3:30pm each day. Sharing a relaxing beverage is a great way to discuss businesses can use the latest technologies for their future sustainability.”

 

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