VOID Labels – Tamper Evidence for Security Many times when we want to add security to an object, we label it. You might find a box of brownies in the break room with a sticky note saying “Stan’s Brownies.” A laptop might have a tamper-evident label detailing the company name, a part number and a […]
Since 1987, Electronic Imaging Materials has been offering labels for cryogenic storage. Along the way, we have tweaked and improved our CryoLabel® products to fit many different types of extreme cold temperature applications. For instance, our 667 White CryoLabel® that is very conformable and suitable for most cryogenic applications. If you have frozen tubes to […]
Permanent ID Labels for an Engine Maker What makes a label permanent? Does “permanent” mean a superhero with 10x the strength of a normal human couldn’t pry it off with their enhanced strength? It would be marvelous to have such a label! In this case though, permanent refers to the fact that it is not […]
Barrel Labels and Lumber Tags – Whiskey or Wine, Anyone? While some people may not like the strong taste or smell of whiskey or wine, you certainly can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into perfecting such spirits. Part of this fine art involves storing and aging in just the right types of barrels. The quality […]
If you’ve spent some time reading the Electronics Imaging Materials website or our newsletter, you know that we pride ourselves on being “Label Experts”. If you’ve had a chance to speak with one of our Label Experts, then you know firsthand the dedication that they bring to the job. Our sales team has well over […]
Over the years, we have seen many variations in retro-reflective labels. The entire concept of using reflective films stems from their original use on metal highway signage, but those engineering-grade (or tougher) materials had course, bumpy finishes created from large beads of glass key to reflecting light. They are great for silk screening words and […]
When you place an order for printing ribbons, we will ask you what printer model you are using and whether the ribbon is coated side in (CSI) or coated side out (CSO). This refers to how the printing ribbon comes off the roll and feeds through a printer. Printers like Zebra and TSC use the […]
The weather is always on our minds these days, especially since we seem to be faced with more and more extreme conditions that swing from one end of the spectrum to the other. This past summer, we saw unbearably hot temperatures and dry conditions added to by all sorts of fires and storms. Now in […]
Labels or stickers – All labels are stickers, but not all stickers are labels. Labels or stickers. They seem like the same thing, right? Wrong! Yes, they are sticky and may have shiny faces, but they can have very different functions. “Labels” always carry information. They serve a specific purpose such as giving instructions or […]
From time to time EIM is asked to provide statements concerning RoHS, REACH and Halogen Content. All of this relates to “green” initiatives, primarily started in the European marketplace concerning substances that are not environmentally friendly, and in many cases are downright dangerous. In regards to “Halogen Content”, we are specifically talking about Chlorine, Fluorine, […]
As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary this year, we thought we would share a “Brief History of our Company” based on the recollections of our founder, Paul Henkel. In 1987, Paul and his wife Sue invested most of their savings and started working out of a garage, producing labels on a single label-cutting-and-printing machine. In […]
Some students may think that an internship is a waste of time when they are learning everything they need to know in the classroom. But I say that is wrong. An internship gives so much more than a classroom setting can ever offer. The main advantage of an internship is the on-hand training in a […]
