Eliminate the Two-Step Labeling Process

Life science and diagnostics manufacturers are managing growing SKU counts, strict compliance requirements, and constant product variation—but many are still relying on outdated labeling workflows that slow production and create unnecessary risk.

The Problem: An Inefficient, Two-Step Workflow

A common approach across the industry still looks like this:

• Step 1: Order pre-printed labels with branding from an external supplier
• Step 2: Run those same labels through a second printer to add variable data like lot numbers, expiration dates, and barcodes

While common, this process introduces major inefficiencies:

• Inventory Waste – Changes to branding or regulatory requirements can make pre-printed labels obsolete
• Alignment Issues – Ensuring variable data lines up with pre-printed designs can lead to errors and rework
• Double Handling – Managing labels twice increases labor, slows production, and adds risk

Why Life Science Manufacturers Are Switching

Life science and diagnostics manufacturers are under pressure to do more with less—more SKUs, more compliance requirements, and faster production timelines. Traditional labeling workflows weren’t built for this level of complexity.

By bringing label printing in-house, teams gain the flexibility to produce exactly what they need, when they need it—without overordering, delays, or unnecessary waste.

• Adapt instantly to label changes and regulatory updates
• Reduce reliance on external suppliers and long lead times
• Improve control over quality, consistency, and accuracy

The Solution: Print Everything in One Pass

Modern digital color label printing allows you to produce complete, compliant labels in a single step—eliminating the need for pre-printed inventory.

• Print full color and variable data at the same time
• Move from blank stock to finished labels on demand
• Maintain high-resolution output for small text, symbols, and barcodes
• Quickly adapt to changing requirements without waste
• Print on labels as small as 0.5 inches wide
• Create labels with a clear and crisp font

Built for High-Mix, Regulated Environments

From diagnostics to lab consumables and beyond, today’s production environments require flexibility. In-house digital printing supports:

• High-mix, low-volume production across thousands of SKUs
• Accurate variable data for traceability and compliance
• Faster turnaround without relying on external suppliers

Labels that stand up to cold chain storage

 From freezer conditions to liquid nitrogen, support your cold chain storage needs with the right label material. Materials can provide support for:

• Resist Freezer temperatures as low as -80°C
• Label that withstands deep freeze using Liquid Nitrogen
  
• Durable labels work with cold chain storage environments