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A New Approach to Label Inspection—with QualiVision & OPAL

Label inspection is the critical step between digital approval and the physical product. Learn how QualiVision and OPAL Label Management enable automated label inspection and barcode verification—for maximum process reliability, compliance, and traceability.

Industrial label inspection camera system for inspecting pharmaceutical labels on a rotary indexing machine. The machine vision camera verifies Data Matrix codes, barcodes, and the printed image on ampoule labels for FMD verification and UDI inspection.
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How the GS1 Digital Link works

The requirements for transparency, sustainability and digital traceability along the supply chain are constantly increasing. Traditional coding is reaching its limits. The GS1 Digital…
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SAP logistics: digitalization with smart labels

Optimize your SAP-supported logistics processes with the integration of the Faubel-Logistics label into the OPAL label management software – for automated labelling, reduced paper costs and maximum transparency along the supply chain.

ESL Label on a box in the logistic environment
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Top 10 tips for label designers

From the choice of font to the correct arrangement of the individual elements. Our 10 tips for label designers cover all the important aspects…
Top 10 Tipps for Label Designer
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CLP Regulation: New rules on labeling

On November 20, 2024, Regulation 2024/2865 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, which amends Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on classification,…
Banner Bild zeigt eine Chemikalien-Flasche mit einem CLP-Etikett
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rMQR code

In an era where efficiency and compactness are becoming increasingly important in the digital space, rectangular micro QR codes have emerged as an innovative solution that both saves space and allows information to be transmitted quickly.

Image of rMQR code
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UDI Management in SAP

Europe IT Consulting’s solutions for managing UDI data in SAP with an interface to the EUDAMED database, supplemented by OPAL LABELMANAGEMENT, which is also integrated in SAP, offer companies in the medical technology sector considerable advantages. Find out more about the two companies and the benefits of this cooperation for companies in the medical technology sector in this article.

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Product recalls due to wrong labeling

Product recalls damage the image and are very costly. If the cause of the recall is in the labeling, it becomes embarrassing. This is because the labeling should not be more difficult than the whole production of the product. To prevent you from this embarrassment, you can find our thoughts on this topic. We also offer a handy 10-point checklist that you can use to challenge your process.

Eine Hand hält ein Megaphone. Davor ist ein Etikett eines Lebensmittel zu sehen. Es ist das Bannerbild zu Produktrückrufe aufgrund falscher Kennzeichnung.
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Digital nameplate – dream or already reality?

The digital nameplate is the enabler for Industry 4.0. Thanks to the identification link on the digital nameplate and the concept of the asset administration shell, IoT devices will be able to communicate interoperably. The Digital Nameplate, however, also brings many advantages for non-intelligent tangible assets.

Cover image for the Digital Nameplate. Using a mobile device, the URI is captured in a QR code and the submodels of the Asset Administration Shell are displayed on the mobile device.
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UFI code: The code that saves lives!

The acronym UFI stands for “Unique Formula Identifier” and is used in the chemical industry. It should not be confused with the UDI acronym for “Unique Device Identification” from medical technology, but the principle behind both acronyms is very similar. In this blog, we briefly paraphrase what this code is all about and where it is used.

Girl tries to reach for cleaning products on the kitchen shelf.
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Log4Shell security vulnerability: Information about OPAL products

Recently, a security vulnerability was found in the Apache software. This vulnerability has its roots in the Log4j Java library and would allow an attacker to exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute shell commands. If you have concerns about this vulnerability, you should contact your IT department.

Banner for the Log4Shell Security Advisories
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UKCA marking: Does CE still apply? Current status 2025

UKCA is the abbreviation for “United Kingdom Conformity Assessed”. With the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, Notified Bodies in the UK will no longer be recognized by the EU. We have summarized the most important points.

Two paper ships with an EU flag and a Great Britain flag
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Is a Label Management System a worthwhile investment?

Our experience shows that investment considerations only play a subordinate role when deciding on label management (LBM). Risk and benefit considerations are clearly at the forefront of the decision. Nevertheless, it is advisable to also pay attention to the investment costs.

Life saver with money as a symbol for investment security
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Matrix management – a flexible set of rules for your labels

Anyone who has ever dealt with the data on a label knows how complex and flexible the control system has to be in some cases. In this article, we will show you how you can implement such sets of rules with matrix management using decision tables for your label management without complex ABAP developments.

Man making a decision
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Label printing with SAP forms technology

Like you, we have followed the development of SAP forms technology over the last 20 years. Here we give you a brief technical overview of the possibilities of the SAP standard form technologies SAPscript, Smart Forms and Adobe Forms. We will show you when it is worth using SAP forms for labels and when you are doing yourself a disservice.

SAP form technology
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A New Approach to Label Inspection—with QualiVision & OPAL

Label inspection is the critical step between digital approval and the physical product. Learn how QualiVision and OPAL Label Management enable automated label inspection and barcode verification—for maximum process reliability, compliance, and traceability.

Industrial label inspection camera system for inspecting pharmaceutical labels on a rotary indexing machine. The machine vision camera verifies Data Matrix codes, barcodes, and the printed image on ampoule labels for FMD verification and UDI inspection.
News

How the GS1 Digital Link works

The requirements for transparency, sustainability and digital traceability along the supply chain are constantly increasing. Traditional coding is reaching its limits. The GS1 Digital…
News

SAP logistics: digitalization with smart labels

Optimize your SAP-supported logistics processes with the integration of the Faubel-Logistics label into the OPAL label management software – for automated labelling, reduced paper costs and maximum transparency along the supply chain.

ESL Label on a box in the logistic environment
News

Top 10 tips for label designers

From the choice of font to the correct arrangement of the individual elements. Our 10 tips for label designers cover all the important aspects…
Top 10 Tipps for Label Designer
News

CLP Regulation: New rules on labeling

On November 20, 2024, Regulation 2024/2865 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, which amends Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on classification,…
Banner Bild zeigt eine Chemikalien-Flasche mit einem CLP-Etikett
News

rMQR code

In an era where efficiency and compactness are becoming increasingly important in the digital space, rectangular micro QR codes have emerged as an innovative solution that both saves space and allows information to be transmitted quickly.

Image of rMQR code
News

UDI Management in SAP

Europe IT Consulting’s solutions for managing UDI data in SAP with an interface to the EUDAMED database, supplemented by OPAL LABELMANAGEMENT, which is also integrated in SAP, offer companies in the medical technology sector considerable advantages. Find out more about the two companies and the benefits of this cooperation for companies in the medical technology sector in this article.

Logo Europe IT Consulting GmbH
News

Product recalls due to wrong labeling

Product recalls damage the image and are very costly. If the cause of the recall is in the labeling, it becomes embarrassing. This is because the labeling should not be more difficult than the whole production of the product. To prevent you from this embarrassment, you can find our thoughts on this topic. We also offer a handy 10-point checklist that you can use to challenge your process.

Eine Hand hält ein Megaphone. Davor ist ein Etikett eines Lebensmittel zu sehen. Es ist das Bannerbild zu Produktrückrufe aufgrund falscher Kennzeichnung.
News

Digital nameplate – dream or already reality?

The digital nameplate is the enabler for Industry 4.0. Thanks to the identification link on the digital nameplate and the concept of the asset administration shell, IoT devices will be able to communicate interoperably. The Digital Nameplate, however, also brings many advantages for non-intelligent tangible assets.

Cover image for the Digital Nameplate. Using a mobile device, the URI is captured in a QR code and the submodels of the Asset Administration Shell are displayed on the mobile device.
News

UFI code: The code that saves lives!

The acronym UFI stands for “Unique Formula Identifier” and is used in the chemical industry. It should not be confused with the UDI acronym for “Unique Device Identification” from medical technology, but the principle behind both acronyms is very similar. In this blog, we briefly paraphrase what this code is all about and where it is used.

Girl tries to reach for cleaning products on the kitchen shelf.
News

Log4Shell security vulnerability: Information about OPAL products

Recently, a security vulnerability was found in the Apache software. This vulnerability has its roots in the Log4j Java library and would allow an attacker to exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute shell commands. If you have concerns about this vulnerability, you should contact your IT department.

Banner for the Log4Shell Security Advisories
News

UKCA marking: Does CE still apply? Current status 2025

UKCA is the abbreviation for “United Kingdom Conformity Assessed”. With the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, Notified Bodies in the UK will no longer be recognized by the EU. We have summarized the most important points.

Two paper ships with an EU flag and a Great Britain flag
News

Is a Label Management System a worthwhile investment?

Our experience shows that investment considerations only play a subordinate role when deciding on label management (LBM). Risk and benefit considerations are clearly at the forefront of the decision. Nevertheless, it is advisable to also pay attention to the investment costs.

Life saver with money as a symbol for investment security
News

Matrix management – a flexible set of rules for your labels

Anyone who has ever dealt with the data on a label knows how complex and flexible the control system has to be in some cases. In this article, we will show you how you can implement such sets of rules with matrix management using decision tables for your label management without complex ABAP developments.

Man making a decision
News

Label printing with SAP forms technology

Like you, we have followed the development of SAP forms technology over the last 20 years. Here we give you a brief technical overview of the possibilities of the SAP standard form technologies SAPscript, Smart Forms and Adobe Forms. We will show you when it is worth using SAP forms for labels and when you are doing yourself a disservice.

SAP form technology