Marking, labelling and code verification are increasingly being understood as an interconnected process in the industry. Rea Elektronik is pursuing this approach with systems that closely interlink printing and quality control and are designed to meet the requirements of modern production and logistics environments - on show at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart.
In many industrial applications, the quality of labelling determines traceability, process reliability and compliance. Rea Elektronik therefore relies on a coordinated portfolio of direct printing, labelling and verification systems. The solutions in the Rea Jet, Rea Label and Rea Verifier lines are designed to be integrated into existing production and packaging lines and to cover different materials and production speeds.
The focus here is less on the individual components and more on the interaction between the systems. The aim is to avoid media discontinuities and to link printing and inspection steps as closely as possible.
Printing and code checking combined
One example of this approach is the „Rea Print-Inspect“ package. It combines a high-resolution inkjet printer with a camera-based inspection system. Both the printing process and the subsequent inspection are controlled via a common user interface. Text, graphics and 1D and 2D codes can be verified immediately after printing.
Thanks to continuous monitoring, the system recognises faulty print images in real time. This can increase the first read rate and helps to avoid rework or cost-intensive recalls due to faulty labelling. Common standards, GS1 standards and other industry-specific specifications are supported.
Direct printing for different packaging materials
In addition to integrated print inspection solutions, Rea will also be showing direct printing systems for applications with changing or challenging substrates. Piezo-based technology enables the labelling of paper, cardboard or wood as well as coated or non-absorbent surfaces. Different types of ink extend the range of applications, for example for finished packaging or recyclable materials.
Digital direct printing does not require any printing tools and is therefore suitable for flexible production environments with frequently changing layouts or small batch sizes.
Modular labelling solutions and in-house colour printing
The range is complemented by modular labelling systems. Pallet labellers can apply labels on several sides and can be adapted to different line concepts. Servo-electric high-speed labellers are aimed at automated applications with varying pack sizes.
For in-house requirements, Rea also offers colour label printers that can be used to produce small to medium runs of labels as required - for logistics, production or internal labelling tasks, for example.
Rea Elektronik at the LogiMAT 2026: Hall 2, Stand A11
Source: Rea Electronics
