5 Industries Who Benefit from Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Technology

There are several key factors driving manufacturers to invest in coding and marking technology—from regulatory compliance and product traceability to ensuring clear and accurate product information.

While there are many coding options on the market, here at Cyklop Needham, Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers are our speciality—and our CM700 range is designed to deliver exceptional performance across a wide variety of industries and applications.

Let’s explore five major industries that benefit from CIJ technology, and why the CM700 range is a go-to solution for manufacturers around the world.

1. Food & Beverage Packaging

Ensuring product traceability, authenticity, and safety is non-negotiable in the food and beverage industry. Batch numbers, barcodes, expiry dates, and production codes are critical in the event of recalls and for overall supply chain transparency.

CIJ printers like the CM700 can print directly onto:

• Bottles and cans

• Dairy cartons

• Retail Ready Packaging (RRP)

• Meat and poultry packaging

• Ready meal trays

Whether you're a global brand or an SME, CIJ technology helps ensure compliance and consumer confidence.

2. Cable & Wiring Production

In the wire and cable industry, speed and accuracy are everything. Extrusions often require sequential numbering, meter marking, and durable product IDs—sometimes printed in high-resolution onto non-porous or irregular surfaces.

CIJ coding systems provide:

• High-speed performance

• Permanent or semi-permanent ink options

• Large print height capability

• Consistent results on curved and flexible materials

The CM700 range delivers reliable output even in high-speed, high-throughput extrusion environments.

3. Animal Feed Packaging

Just like in human food production, traceability and clarity are critical for pet food and animal feed. Manufacturers need to print batch numbers, product information, and packaging indicators clearly and reliably.

CIJ printers like the CM700 can print onto:

• Film packaging

• Cups and trays

• Paper sacks

• Cardboard cartons

• Bulk packaging

Specialty inks such as thermochromic ink also allow "ready-to-serve" indicators for pet foods—an added layer of functionality that CIJ makes simple.

4. Pharmaceuticals

The pharmaceutical industry requires high-precision, compliant coding on both primary and secondary packaging—blister packs, cartons, bottles, and more.

CIJ printers offer:

• High-speed printing of batch codes and expiry dates

• 2D barcodes and alphanumeric IDs

• Non-contact printing on various substrates

• Compliance with global regulations for drug traceability

CM700 CIJ printers are ideal for producing sharp, readable codes at scale without interrupting production flow.

5. Construction and Building Materials

Construction sites are harsh environments—but coding still needs to be durable, legible, and consistent. Materials like metal, timber, and plastic all require product marking that can withstand tough conditions.

Why CIJ beats TIJ for construction settings:

• Greater throw distance (can print from further away)

• More robust and heavy-duty build

• Lower cost of consumables over time

• Can handle large-scale workflows efficiently

The CM700 CIJ range is built for rugged performance, ensuring your codes last as long as the materials themselves.

Conclusion

From traceability in food packaging to meter marking in cable manufacturing, the CM700 CIJ range from Cyklop Needham is trusted across industries for delivering reliable, high-speed, and cost-effective coding solutions.

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