There are up to 150 labels on every vehicle. These are barcode labels that identify parts to track manufacturing dates, engineering revisions, or provide other information, such as vehicle identification (VIN) numbers. Each label (including the inks, laminates and adhesives) has to withstand high temperatures, some up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The labels also have to survive everything that can invade an engine compartment, such as grease, grit, oil, salt, car wash detergents and waxes.

Maintaining the readability of barcode data on harsh environment labels had always been a challenge until Image-Tek's label engineers worked with automotive manufacturing professionals to develop solutions that met all the criteria of the industry.

The joint development effort, centered on in-line integration of Image-Tek's cutting edge, printewr laminator technology and has yielded a solution that the automotive industry describes as a major breakthrough in variable data label printing.

Contact Image-Tek for more information on our automotive solutions.

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