One of our customers is in the green – recycling that is! When they came to us to discuss a tag application for identifying their products, we had no idea that they were an industry leader in collecting and repurposing motor vehicle tires. By finding practical, eco-friendly applications for discarded tires, this company is ridding […]
“People think family friendly is when you have a baby. But it can also be when you have a sick parent or grandparent or spouse. We all have these relationships that make us better people—and probably a better employee at work. But you have to invest in them, make those connections and take care of […]
Here at EIM, we have plenty of experience working with clinical laboratories, collegiate research facilities, diagnostic facilities, and small to large healthcare facilities. But every so often, The Label Experts are met with unique opportunities within the medical industry. Such was the case when we had the privilege to assist one of our friends in […]
Meet April, our Marketing Coordinator and an employee you might know better than you think. If you have read one of our previous blogs or received an email from us, there’s a good chance April wrote it. She works in the marketing department and creates a lot of the content you see on our website […]
Having a reliable way to label samples is a must for research laboratories of all types. Hearing about the research our labels are a part of is one of the greatest perks of being a Label Expert. Recently we’ve been working closely with a University who were kind enough to fill us in on their […]
No matter how you say it, mistakes do happen. The fix might be a cover-up label. You’ve gone and printed tons of labels – enough to last you a lifetime (or so it seems.) Then you discover that there was a typo of some sort… Or perhaps some vital information was omitted… Or you find […]
Color Coding labels for easy Identification The visual search task is a common chore that humans engage in every day. Humans initially employed visual search to ensure survival. Our color vision has evolved in order to facilitate visual search. That is why color coding programs have been used so often in applications that involve visual […]
With appropriate care and routine maintenance, the life of your printhead (for direct thermal or thermal transfer printers) can be greatly extended. It’s important to think of printheads as replaceable consumables, just like labels and printing ribbons. However, a printhead is actually the most important part of your printer. It is also the most delicate […]
“What The Bunk?” We recently received a phone call with a unique request. The label seeker declared a need for “bunk tags” to track their inventory. Admittedly, we were a little perplexed by the phrase, but here at EIM, we love a new challenge! As it turned out, they worked for a leading casket manufacturer. […]
Total traceability. The ability to trace something back from the purchaser to the very materials it was made from, machines it was made with and tools used on those machines. Total traceability is already enacted in some businesses, and it is turning up the heat on accountability. To facilitate this, total traceability labels are required. […]
Forensics Labels Help Solve the Crime! C’mon now – you want to make it right – don’t you? Leaving mysterious crimes unsolved isn’t in your nature; it’s not something you’re capable of. The wicked don’t rest and you won’t either until you get to the bottom of their twisted ways. It’s almost as if you […]
We recently blogged about Understanding the Differences in Plastics. When it comes to matching the labels for plastic surfaces, there is a lot to take into consideration. First, determine the type of plastic (such as the SPI chart suggests). Then you have to look at other plastic issues: what is the surface energy, how smooth […]
