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3 min read Thermal transfer printing is a digital printing method used by the LabelTac line of industrial label printers, and keeps labels looking crisp and lasting for years. Today we will be talking about the technology behind LabelTac printers and how it uses LabelTac ribbon and supply to create custom labels. What is LabelTac Ribbon? In terms of printing, think of the ribbon as the ink and the supply. The ribbon developed for LabelTac ribbon is durable and rich in color. Designed ...

2 min read The LabelTac industrial labeling series are a series of printers using thermal transfer technology to create beautiful and durable labels for the workplace. The LabelTac 4 Printer is capable of printing thousands of labels in one day, and without slowing down! Although this model of printer is extremely user-friendly and simple to use, the LabelTac 4 Pro Reference Guide, also called the LabelTac 4 Pro User Manual, is a comprehensive guide to aide in any questions or issues you have ...

3 min read The LabelTac software is extremely easy to use, even for novice users! This free design and print software, LabelSuite, makes the process of designing professional labels fast and simple. In many cases, you can make a label from start to print in under a minute. Creating custom labels, or even compliant labels should not be a frustrating task. Whether you’re looking to print safety labels, 5s labels, cable labels, or anything in between, LabelSuite is loaded with a ton of ...

7 min read The word gemba is a Japanese term that is used as part of many industries manufacturing strategies. The term means ‘The Real Place.’ The concept behind a gemba strategy is that supervisors, manager, and others who may be in charge of different areas need to be spending time in ‘the real place’ where the work gets done. In a manufacturing facility, for example, a supervisor following gemba techniques will want to spend a significant amount of their time actually on the work ...

4 min read As a management philosophy, lean manufacturing is all about continuous elimination and reduction of waste in the production and business processes. Small, incremental improvements constantly take place in an organization so that it helps lower costs, increase productivity and maintain top quality products. All these things could be achieved along with profits, and at the same time, put waste to a minimum. For the most part, lean manufacturing has the Japanese improvement principle, kaizen, at its core. However, lean manufacturing ...