customer
An internationally active plant manufacturer from southern Germany produces special machines for customers worldwide. Individual wooden crates are manufactured for shipping, adapted to the size, weight and destination region of the system. Each crate must be clearly labeled with
- Barcode for logistics and documentation
- Project and order number
- Destination and recipient
- Weight and handling instructions
- internal tracking code
challenge
Until now, marking was carried out using stencils, paint rollers or additional labels. This led to several problems in everyday life:
- Time-consuming manual labeling
- Unclean or inconsistent typeface
- Labels peel off due to moisture or transportation
- Limited flexibility for short-term project changes
- Additional organizational effort
As each wooden crate is individually manufactured, the labeling had to be done directly on site and without any detours.
Solution
The company opted for the jetStamp® 1025 for mobile direct marking on wooden surfaces.
Project and shipping information is now printed directly onto the wooden crates - clearly legible and flexibly customizable. High-contrast markings are created using suitable ink:
- OSB panels
- Solid wood
- Rough and absorbent surfaces
The large print area enables the combination of plain text and barcode in a single printing process.
Implementation in the process
The jetStamp® 1025 is used directly in the packaging area:
- Transfer shipping data from the ERP system
- Positioning the wooden crate
- Apply labeling at the touch of a button
Thanks to battery operation, no fixed installation is necessary. The device is used where the crate is created - without any additional routes. Even last-minute changes can be made directly before dispatch.
result
Since the introduction of mobile direct labeling, the company has benefited from:
✔ Significantly faster labeling processes
✔ Uniform and professional typeface
✔ No more peeling labels
✔ Greater flexibility for project changes
✔ Improved readability for international logistics partners
Especially in the export business, direct printing on wooden crates is a robust and economical solution.
Conclusion
Direct marking on wooden crates enables flexible, permanent and process-oriented shipping marking. With the jetStamp® 1025, even rough wooden surfaces can be marked efficiently - mobile, clear and without additional aids.
