Healthcare labels for pharmaceuticals, OTC drugs, supplements, and medical devices are subject to strict regulations. They must include traceability data, usage instructions, side effects, and other essential details to ensure patient safety and compliance.
An aging global population is driving demand for healthcare products and labels. Regions such as Western Europe and China face rising rates of chronic conditions.
Increasing affluence and sedentary lifestyles are also contributing to higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and related health issues, expanding the need for clear, informative labeling.
Counterfeit medicines pose serious health risks, prompting stricter regulations and advanced security features in labeling. Measures include data matrix codes and direct laser engraving on packaging to ensure authenticity and protect consumers.
BOBST offers solutions that combine high productivity and high-quality graphics for every production step, from PDF to final labels. These include the following processes:
BOBST provides a wide range of solutions for the healthcare label industry. UV flexo and multi-process printing units, digital automation, and tension and temperature control deliver high quality, innovation, and strong value.
VISION M1: engineered for self-adhesive label production, with the option to integrate glue-side printing to accommodate the growing amount of information required by regulators.
MASTER M6: versatility combined with a high level of automation and wide-web capability (up to 670 mm), suited to high-volume self-adhesive label production.
BOBST offers the key technologies required to produce all types of labels efficiently: flexography, digital inkjet, embellishment, and finishing. From one label to one million, you can optimize your entire production floor by choosing and building the platform that best meets your customers’ requirements.
The modular, upgradable All-in-One hybrid solutions provide the flexibility and agility to address a wide range of applications with a single machine. With strong digital and analog integration and automation, our digital and hybrid solutions are available in 340 mm and 510 mm print widths, in a new design optimized for full modularity, easier operation, and simpler servicing.
