Domino Introduces UV Laser Coding for Flexible Packaging

Manufacturers in food, pharmaceutical, and life sciences production are under increasing pressure to apply durable traceability codes on thinner and more recyclable packaging materials while maintaining high production throughput. In this context, Domino Printing Sciences introduced the Ux360i UV laser coder at interpack 2026 (May 7–13) for high-speed coding on heat-sensitive packaging substrates.

UV laser coding for monoplastics and thin films
The Ux360i was developed for packaging applications involving monoplastics, flexible films, and other lightweight materials increasingly used in sustainable packaging strategies. Conventional laser coding systems can affect barrier layers or deform sensitive substrates due to thermal interaction during marking.

The new system uses a photochemical UV laser process that interacts primarily with the outermost substrate layer. This allows the system to produce high-contrast codes on heat-sensitive materials without compromising packaging integrity or damaging functional barrier structures during high-speed operation.

The platform supports variable data printing requirements including GS1-compliant 2D codes, serialization, traceability marking, and QR code generation for regulated manufacturing and supply chain tracking applications.

Domino stated that a redesigned high-speed scanner head and updated coding algorithms enable QR code marking speeds up to 80 percent faster than the company’s previous UV laser generation while maintaining code readability and marking consistency.

Integration into digital packaging workflows
The Ux360i was designed for integration into automated packaging and digital manufacturing environments. The system supports more than 50 standard beam orientation and distribution configurations, including a fully rotating scanner head intended for installations with limited space or complex line layouts.

Connectivity functions are integrated through Domino Automation software, allowing the coding platform to interface with ERP and MES systems for centralized label and coding management. The system also includes a browser-based user interface aligned with Domino’s x-generation platform architecture, enabling remote access through standard web browsers or an optional touchscreen HMI.

The coding system supports production environments where traceability data, serialization workflows, and variable data printing must operate within broader digital packaging infrastructure and automated production management systems.

Compliance requirements in regulated industries
The Ux360i was designed to support regulatory environments, including pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing. Domino stated that the system aligns with EU GMP Annex 11 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements related to electronic records and data integrity.

The company also noted that its validation teams are trained to GAMP 5 guidelines for regulated automation systems. As a GS1 solutions partner, Domino supports implementation of compliant 2D coding strategies for industries where serialization and traceability standards continue to expand.

The Ux360i is offered alongside application testing, system integration services, laser protection systems, fume extraction, R-Series visual inspection technology, automation software, operator training, and remote monitoring support. The consumable-free laser coding approach is also intended to reduce operational waste, maintenance requirements, and ongoing consumable usage in high-volume packaging environments.

Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.

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