Serialization

Serialization means that each product or package is given a unique identity, often in the form of a serial number in a DataMatrix code. The code creates a link between the physical packaging and the information in the manufacturer's system. At Logimark, we offer labeling machines, labels and related products that help you apply and control serialization marking in your production.

A serialization code can contain a unique serial number along with the GTIN, batch number and expiration date. The information is usually collected in a DataMatrix code and stored simultaneously in the manufacturer's system. This way, each package can be distinguished from other packages of the same product and batch. The information you need to label depends on the product, the information flow and the requirements of your business.

The marking can be checked immediately after application with a vision camera, i.e. a camera system that reads and examines the code. The system can check that the correct information is on the correct product, that the code is correctly positioned and that the serial number does not appear multiple times. It can also assess the contrast, geometry and print quality of the code. Products with deviations can be stopped or sorted out.

Yes, the labeling machine can combine serialization with several steps related to labeling. For example, this can be product labeling with variable data, vision inspection, inline weighing and Tamper Evident labeling. An inline scale checks the weight of the product, while the Tamper Evident label makes an opening attempt visible. Which functions are suitable depends on your product, your labeling flow and the controls already in place in production.

Serialization identifies each individual package with a unique serial number. Aggregation then links the serialized products to larger packaging units. For example, this could mean recording which products are in a shipping carton and which cartons are on a pallet. Simply put, serialization is about the individual product, while aggregation shows how multiple identified products belong together.