Coding & Marking Systems


Across today’s manufacturing landscape, item tracking and recognition are indispensable. To meet this demand, marking-and-coding equipment applies symbols, emblems and alphanumeric data to many substrates.
Currently, the dominant approaches are inkjet deposition and laser etching. Nimax Uganda, drawing upon extensive know-how, supplies both families of technology, adapting them to varied production settings to satisfy a broad spectrum of requirements.

We act first and foremost as advisers. By analysing the traits of your lines alongside available solutions, we recommend the optimum device, installing and customising it so that it meshes seamlessly with the workflow and elevates overall throughput.

How Do Marking & Coding Solutions Work?

Within business-to-business and consumer-facing arenas, marking-and-coding solutions have evolved from a simple compliance obligation into a reliable source of data that users consult to understand every item.

Both techniques enable the application of barcodes, best-before dates, lot identifiers, logos and additional content onto substrates such as paper, plastics, metals, glass and wood. The imprinted data supports tracking throughout manufacture and distribution, quality verification and stock administration.

Comparing the Two Approaches

Inkjet Marking & Coding:

  • Method: Forms characters by propelling minute ink droplets onto the surface.
  • Benefits:
    • Reduced setup expenditure.
    • Very high throughput rates.
    • Broad palette of dye chemistries.
    • Adapts to many substrate types.

Laser-Based Marking & Coding:

  • Method: Employs focused light to etch the item’s exterior.
  • Benefits:
    • Indelible, wear-proof inscriptions.
    • Exceptional accuracy and scanability.
    • Zero consumable usage.
    • Performs on uneven or absorbent surfaces.

In the present day, item tracking and recognition underpin safety, productivity and regulatory adherence. Industrial marking-and-coding units print dates, lots, codes and more on numerous substrates. By reviewing your objectives and the considerations listed above, you can pinpoint the most powerful and economical solution available.

How Do I Pick the Ideal Method?

Deciding between inkjet and laser platforms hinges on several factors, including:

  • Nature of the item being labelled
  • Surface characteristics
  • Content required on the print
  • Line throughput
  • Spending envelope

Every approach brings its own pluses and drawbacks. The right fit varies from business to business. A thoughtful appraisal of the points above will highlight the technique that delivers the best return.

Marking Solutions for Every Sector

Inkjet platforms are the most adaptable print technology thanks to countless ink formulations – from rapid-dry blends to pigmented and edible variants ideal for food packaging. Laser equipment, by contrast, is the premier answer for any high-speed line with large volumes to identify.

Marking solutions must remain uncomplicated, and at nimax Uganda we uphold that goal: simplifying production. Our user-centred equipment keeps operators focused on core tasks. With intuitive interfaces, control requires only a handful of actions, lowering the chance of mistakes. Supplies can be swapped swiftly and tidily, often without pausing the line.

Inkjet Marking & Coding
Below is a selection from the extensive portfolio nimax Uganda supplies for inkjet-based marking and coding:

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domino ax550i continuous inkjet printer

Domino Ax550i

Built to perform in demanding production settings

Domino Gx350i thermal inkjet printer

Domino Gx350i

Thermal printer for secure traceable code printing

Domino Cx350i large character inkjet printer

Domino Cx350i

Optimised for direct coding on secondary packages

Laser Marking & Coding
Below is a selection from the extensive portfolio nimax Uganda supplies for laser marking and coding:

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dx260i - marcatore laser co2

Domino Dx260i

20W laser coder delivering flexibility, reliability, and productivity

marcatore laser a domino f230i CP – EP

Domino F230i CP – EP

Pulsed fiber laser for complex coding on plastics at high speeds

marcatore industriale laser uv domino u510

Domino U510

UV laser specialised for permanent codes on rigid films and plastics

TTO Marking & Coding
Below is a selection from the extensive portfolio nimax Uganda supplies for thermal transfer printing:

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marcatore a trasferimento termico domino vx50i con ribbon consumabili

Domino Vx50i

Coding flexible packs has never been more straightforward

marcatore a trasferimento termico domino vx150i parte posteriore

Domino Vx150i

Quick and efficient marking on flexible films

dettaglio vx retro

Domino Vx350i

Maximum output and precision with no compromises