Traditionally, Weber says, the Julian date codes and time and place of manufacture data legally required on all UK-sold drinks have been applied to bottles either by inkjet printers or on labels. However, Weber claims both methods have disadvantages – traceability is lost if the label is removed and the black inkjet ink "can prove hard to read on green glass".
In comparison, the company says the SolarJet 30W laser coders selected by Kingsland produce permanent, clear, easy to read text just 4mm high at speeds of up to 300 bottles/min.
