沖電気工業 List of Products and Services

We would like to introduce a case where the color LED label printer 'Pro1040' was implemented at Dōjin Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells reagents. The company previously used a thermal printer with ink ribbons. Since only one color of film could be set at a time, it was difficult to adjust the position, often resulting in misalignment. To print ten labels, they sometimes had to print around 30 to 40, leading to significant waste costs. After introducing our product, the printing labor for red-black labels was reduced to one-fourth of that of the thermal printer, allowing the workforce to decrease from four people to effectively 2.5. [Challenges] ■ Increase in labeling content for chemical products due to legal revisions and the obligation for multi-color GHS symbols ■ Significant burden of print adjustments according to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity ■ Increased costs and reduced productivity due to poor output yield *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where Hamamatsu Act Beer Corporation, which operates a craft beer restaurant and manufactures and sells beer, has implemented the color LED label printer 'Pro1040'. The company wanted to adjust the production quantity of labels according to the sales of bottled beer, so they considered introducing a label printer. Our product met the conditions of being highly water-resistant, having strong abrasion resistance, and showing minimal fading over time. After the implementation, we received feedback that the range of challenges they could take on, such as producing limited edition beers, had expanded. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - The surface of beer bottles gets wet due to condensation from refrigerated storage, but inkjet printing is weak against water droplets. - Thermal printing causes labels to darken when bottles bump against each other. - They wanted to accommodate small lot production for original labels and others. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where Kyoei Paper Co., Ltd., a leading company in the label printing industry based in Kyoto, has implemented the color LED label printer "PLAVI Pro1050." The company faced challenges with traditional digital printing, where slow printing speeds hindered productivity, preventing them from handling large lots and leading to missed opportunities. After the implementation, printing speeds improved, allowing for quick responses to large lots, which increased the number of requests they could accommodate. **Challenges** <Traditional Digital Printing> - Slow printing speeds and low productivity prevented them from handling large lots, leading to missed opportunities. - Colors sometimes appeared dull, resulting in insufficient design reproduction. <Analog Printing> - High waste paper levels made them want to reduce losses from an SDGs perspective. *Free case study available! For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us for printing sample requests or any inquiries.*

We would like to introduce a case where the introduction of our "Label Solution" at the OKI Group factory significantly reduced the labor involved in inventory management. At this factory, approximately 4,000 press molds are managed, and the daily inbound and outbound management, as well as inventory tasks, were a considerable burden. During the verification process, the management numbers engraved on the metal press molds were monitored visually, which became a source of effort and errors. In an environment where resistance to water and oil is required, color labels without surface protection such as lamination were utilized on the molds, resulting in a successful 70% reduction in the on-site inspection for inventory tasks. Customers reported that, without any significant changes in operations, the labor for verification tasks was reduced to less than one-third. [Challenges] - Managing approximately 4,000 press molds, with daily inbound and outbound management and inventory tasks being a significant burden. - The verification process involved visually managing the management numbers engraved on the metal press molds, which became a source of effort and errors. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

This document explains the solutions we offer. By utilizing paper and labels as a means to digitize offline items, we maximize the value of those papers and labels, and achieve smartification and personalization in areas such as indirect operations that have not been addressed until now. Even with digitization, manual tasks and human cognitive work remain, but by leveraging color labels, we enable intuitive cognitive tasks, thereby reducing human errors. We have included the solution concept, case studies, usage proposals, and features of label printers. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents (partial)] ■ Solution Concept ■ Reasons for Using Printed Materials ■ Case Studies ■ Other Usage Proposals ■ Features of Label Printers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where Kobayashi Co., Ltd., which manufactures "separators" used in construction materials, has implemented the color LED printer 'Pro330S' for printing binding tags (shipping labels)! Previously, the company manually color-coded the binding tags (shipping labels) attached to the separators using color markers, but by introducing the Pro330S, they successfully eliminated the need for manual work and reduced the processing time per invoice to less than half! ■Challenges - The manual color-coding of binding tags (shipping labels) attached to each product was putting pressure on operations. - Inkjet printers could not print on the water-resistant and abrasion-resistant synthetic paper that was previously used. - The color markers compatible with the special synthetic paper were limited to only 10 colors, which posed limitations for diverse color-coding requests. ■Results - The need for manual color-coding was eliminated through color printing, reducing processing time to less than half. - It became possible to print on the previously used synthetic paper, achieving a highly durable finish with a toner-based method. - No markers or handwriting are required, allowing for flexible responses to detailed color-coding requests from customers. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where NTN Kamiiina Plant, a company that manufactures rollers (bearings) used in various industrial machines such as automobiles and railways, has implemented the color LED label printer 'Pro1040' for product label printing. Initially, the company faced challenges with running costs and print quality while using an inkjet printer for product label printing. However, by introducing the Pro1040, they successfully reduced running costs by 28% and improved print quality. ■Challenges - High manufacturing costs for large-scale printing of product labels (2,000 sheets/day) - Complaints arising from streaks and missing prints when printing one-dimensional barcodes - Increased effort and labor during printing due to large-scale printing ■Results - 28% reduction in running costs (including consumables, paper, and maintenance costs) - Improvement in print quality, alleviating stress and verification efforts on-site - Reduced frequency of paper and consumable replacements, eliminating the need for paper cutting, thus saving effort and labor *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where Lake Toya Beers, which brews and sells craft beer rooted in the local area using materials from the Lake Toya region, has implemented the color LED printer 'Pro330S' for printing craft beer product labels! The company, which originally printed product labels using an inkjet printer, was struggling with ink peeling off due to friction when packing beer bottles into boxes. By introducing the Pro330S, which excels in abrasion resistance, they successfully improved print quality and reduced the labor involved in label creation! ■Challenges - Ink on labels peels off due to friction when packing beer bottles into boxes. - Laminating processes require additional labor to prevent ink peeling and enhance water resistance. - High running costs due to label costs, ink costs, and maintenance box expenses. ■Results - Colors do not peel off without lamination, maintaining print quality. - The need for lamination has been eliminated, reducing label creation labor to less than half. - No special paper is required, eliminating ink consumption during cleaning, reducing running costs to less than half. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where Smoke Beer Factory Co., Ltd., which has brewed over 300 types of beer and developed collaboration products with Toei Transportation and Animate, has implemented the color LED label printer 'Pro1040' for craft beer printing purposes! Initially, when they outsourced label printing, the company faced issues with label quality deterioration due to condensation and discrepancies between the design data and the label colors. By introducing the Pro1040, they successfully improved label quality and color accuracy, as well as reduced working time. ■Challenges - Label swelling, peeling, and ink smudging occurred due to condensation. - The label colors were blurred and did not match the original design image. - Labels were applied by hand, resulting in longer working times. ■Results - No swelling, peeling, or smudging of labels during condensation, maintaining quality. - The vibrant and well-defined colors met the designer's standards and received positive feedback from customers and collaboration partners. - Labels can now be rolled up and applied accurately and quickly using a labeler. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.