Expert solutions for

GLASS

Our high‑performance coding solutions deliver crisp, durable, high‑contrast marks on any glass surface.

Coding and marking on glass is essential across industries such as beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing.

Glass bottles, jars, vials, and containers must display clear, durable information including expiry dates, batch numbers, barcodes, traceability data, and regulatory markings. Because glass is a smooth, non porous, and often curved surface, coding systems must deliver high contrast, long lasting prints that withstand handling, moisture, temperature changes, and production environments.

Glass presents several unique challenges for coding and marking.

Its smooth, non absorbent surface makes ink adhesion difficult, especially in environments where condensation, heat, or cold fill processes are present. Many glass containers are curved or embossed, which can distort printed characters if the coding system cannot compensate for irregular surfaces. In beverage and pharmaceutical production, lines often run at extremely high speeds, requiring coding technologies that can keep pace without sacrificing clarity or durability. Environmental factors also play a role. Glass containers may be exposed to moisture, refrigeration or abrasive handling during transport. Codes must remain readable throughout the product’s lifecycle to ensure compliance. Poorly printed or smudged codes can lead to rejected batches, fines, or costly rework.

Our coding solutions are engineered to overcome these challenges. CIJ printers deliver fast, non contact coding with inks formulated for excellent adhesion on glass. Laser marking provides permanent, tamper proof codes ideal for beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. TIJ systems offer high resolution printing for flat or lightly curved surfaces. PIJ and Monochrome print bars deliver precision for barcodes and variable data.