News & Events
Keep up-to-date with our latest news, together with details of forthcoming events
Packaging and packaging waste regulation: Packaging requirements for fruit and veg
Growers and packers need to be aware of an increasing movement towards loose fresh produce, more biodegradable materials, laser printing or the use of 100% recyclable packaging such as the Halopack. It will take time to assess the best solution that works well for the produce being grown and sold, as it will take trial and error to understand the effectiveness of packaging in protecting and preserving fresh produce.
Preventing recalls with effective software solutions in the food and beverage industry
The AutoCoding system continuously monitors the packaging for the correct format, code, barcode quality and artwork content, from primary packaging to pallet labelling.
How AutoCoding system solutions capture data to support quality leading indicators
Here are some examples of quality leading indicators and how AutoCoding system and associated modules can help with data acquisition.
Mapping the packaging future: Exploring digital technology discussions in the food and beverage industry
In February 2024 in San Antonio, North America, there will be a focused, high-level discussion event as the AmericaPack Summit kicks off. Hosted by global business intelligence company, Marcusevans Group, the Summit promises to deliver world-leading professional insights to drive competitive advantage. The AmericaPack Summit is an invitation-only event that brings together leading suppliers and innovative solution providers specifically to address packaging challenges.
Ensuring the freshness of fruit and vegetables: the importance of packaging verification
Automated packaging verification can be set up right at the start of the production run during recipe deployment. With an automated system, all line devices and data parameters are automatically programmed and matched to the master data in the recipe.
Driving quality process improvements from the packaging lines
If you’re used to storing food packaging samples, tied together with handwritten notes from product inspections and stored in rooms full of boxes, you’re missing a trick. How you use data helps you make informed decisions about future operations. It replaces the way things have always been done and can help break down barriers that prevent quality initiatives from working in the long term.
Automated packaging verification and date coding for competitive quality advantage
Retailers are having to rethink the way they operate in order to remain competitive. As in most competitive business environments, quality is key to meeting rising customer expectations, with time, scope, and cost.
Integrated packaging inspection station demonstration at the Proseal Open Day
AutoCoding Systems will be joining JBT sister company, Proseal at their Open Day event on 14th September 2023 at 12 noon. The Open Day follows on from the success of last year’s event at their headquarters in Adlington, UK, and marks the celebration of...
We’re showcasing our enhanced 2D and 3D case inspection solution at the Pack Expo, USA
AutoCoding Systems has developed new case inspection capabilities for packaging line inspection. This improved solution utilises the latest technology developed by SICK AG, a German-based global manufacturer of industrial-based applications.
Changes stirring in Australia’s food regulatory system: A review of the labelling implications
There is a major reform taking place within Australia and New Zealand’s Bi-national Food regulatory system. Public health is to be at the forefront of these changes with the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act) being the main focus for review. Options for reform include measures that could amend the FSZANZ Act, in addition to parallel projects to modernise the regulatory system.
Autocoding’s packaging line solution at Fruit Focus exhibition
As UK fruit growers’ costs increase by 23%* and further food shortages are anticipated, fresh food businesses need smart ways to optimise food production and minimise waste.
We’re at two US Shows this October : Pack Expo and the Global Produce and Floral Show
AutoCoding Systems US will be part of JBT Corporation’s booth this October at both Pack Expo, Chicago and IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show, alongside their sister company, Proseal US. Visitors to the shows (find details below) will see how coding and packaging...
Open Day – 11th August 2022
AutoCoding Systems will be supporting their JBT sister company, Proseal UK, at a special Open Day at the Proseal headquarters in Adlington on Thursday 11th August, 12 noon - 4.30pm. The special event will enable both companies to demonstrate the wide-ranging...
We’re at UKIVA 2022 : 28th April 2022
Combination Inspections using 4Sight Technology AutoCoding Systems will be at the 2022 UKIVA Machine Vision Conference in Milton Keynes where they will invite visitors to learn more about the unique benefits of 4Sight – their new automatic product inspection solution....
4Sight Granted UK Patent
AutoCoding Systems are delighted to announce that they have received a Certificate of Grant of Patent for their automatic print inspection solution, 4Sight. The innovation in print inspection was invented by Technical Director, Robin Eatch, after considering...
AutoCoding Systems Ltd, global leader in packaging line automation solutions, is acquired by JBT Corporation, Chicago
AutoCoding Systems is delighted and excited to announce that they have been acquired by JBT Corporation enabling them to continue with their expansion and growth within the food and beverage industry. JBT Corporation is a global technology solutions provider to...
Join our Webinar, “Solving the Challenge of Printed Code Inspection”, in conjunction with SICK UK
Inline code inspection is inherently challenging due, in part, to the natural variation in print that occurs throughout a production run. A small change in one or more of the code printing variables can cause a real change to the consistency and quality of print, as...
New Recruits required to join our Software and Support Teams
The coding and labelling of consumer-packaged goods is something that we rarely think about – and why would we? We expect the products we buy to be manufactured according to strict guidelines which guarantee our safety. What goes on behind the scenes within...
4Sight Automatic Print Inspection – Technology Days
Problems with partially printed, poor quality or missing codes on your products. Attend one of our free technology events to see how 4Sight can help you eliminate these problems.
We’re exhibiting with SICK at the PPMA Total Show – D64
Following the global partnership between AutoCoding Systems and SICK, we're going to be demonstrating our new automatic print inspection solution, 4Sight, on the SICK stand at the forthcoming PPMA Total Show. We're delighted that the 4Sight solution has already been...