High Speed Coding, Track And Trace Systems

Item-level coding and track and trace systems for individual products will be marketed by Datalase, in a partnership with Fracturecode Corporation.

By using the Datalase process to image the Fracturecode track and trace technology on to individual products, the companies claim that they will be able to offer high resolution codes at high speed without the need for conventional printing processes.

The patented Fracturecode system features a symbology containing a non-sequential code and it is claimed to provide organisations with a secure field readable technology that enables authentication of individual products or documents containing the code.

According to Fracturecode its system is traditionally generated using conventional rotary printing processes, such as gravure and flexo.

However, by using the Datalase process to digitally print the code on-line, it is able to offer an additional way of adopting the technology.

The Datalase process features a patented ink that changes colour on exposure to a low power laser during the production of products and documents.

The image can be embedded in to laminated materials, or under the surface of plastic films creating a tamper proof result, said Datalase.

Jacob Gotzsche, the managing director of Fracturecode, commented: "We are extremely excited to be able to offer our technology to a wider audience as a result of working with Datalase.

Our process is already extremely flexible and this will offer even more organisations access to our track and trace system." Datalase's vice president of business development, Trevor Wilson, added: "Fracturecode is a very innovative method of tracking products throughout the supply chain and, as such, it is a perfect complement to our Datalase process.

We look forward to a long relationship with the company, identifying new markets and applications for this unique system.".

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