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Electronic labelling in the industry

Modern solutions for flexible and efficient industrial labelling

Digital signage in the industry summarised:

Electronic labels based on e-paper enable end-to-end digital labelling of warehouses and production in industry - from shelves and containers to machines and type plates. The robust e-ink displays are controlled centrally via existing systems such as ERP or MES and updated in real time. In this way, companies reduce paper, manual errors and media disruptions and take an important step towards paperless production and Industry 4.0.

Digital labelling in the industry with electronic labels

E-paper displays are ideal for industrial applications such as machine and shelf labelling, digital routing slips or schedules directly in production. Instead of paper labels, routing cards and rigid metal signs, electronic labels are used to display stock levels, order status or machine information in real time - exactly where they are needed.

The content of the digital labels is maintained centrally and automatically transferred to all labels. This means you always have an overview of material flows, orders and stocks without having to reprint or manually replace labels. This ensures clear processes, fewer errors and significantly greater transparency in the warehouse and production.

ePaper Manager as a central platform

We combine industrial e-paper displays with the ePaper Manager - Your central platform for electronic labelling in the industry. You can use it to control all labels, play out content and integrate the solution seamlessly into existing systems.

Changes are made once in the ERP, WMS or MES and then automatically transferred to the e-paper labels. This means that data on the shop floor remains consistent at all times, the manual maintenance effort is reduced and your labelling solution can be scaled from the initial pilot project through to a comprehensive roll-out across the entire production area.

Advantages for the industry

  • Digital labelling instead of paper - less printing, no label changes, paperless processes.

  • Fewer errors - Data comes directly from ERP/MES, eliminating the need for incorrect routing slips and outdated labels.

  • More transparency in warehouse & production - Stock levels, order status and machine information are visible on the label in real time.

  • Faster processes - Employees can find materials, containers and orders more quickly.

  • Long battery life & robust hardware - Industrial e-paper labels are designed for continuous use.

  • Industry 4.0 ready - Electronic labels are becoming part of the digital factory and are growing along with other applications.

Digitise labelling now

Do you want to replace paper labels, manual routing slips and outdated signs? Contact us - we will show you how to digitise your production step by step with electronic labels and the ePaper Manager.

Areas of application in the industry

Machine and shelf labelling

E-paper displays are ideal for labelling machines, systems and shelves in production. Serial numbers, statuses or safety instructions can be adapted at any time without having to print or install new signs.

Schedules and routing slips

Digital routing slips and flowcharts on e-paper displays replace paper-based documents directly at the workplace. Order data, work steps and approvals are maintained centrally and updated in real time - this reduces errors and ensures clearly structured processes.

Real-time data for production processes

With electronic labels, relevant information is available directly at the point of action. Status updates, remaining quantities or priorities are displayed in real time, enabling precise control and monitoring of production processes and significantly reducing response times.

Quality control

In quality control, e-paper displays show the current inspection status, measured values or approvals directly on the machine or at the inspection station. This speeds up the flow of information, reduces error rates and makes it easier to track audit trails.

Storage location labelling and stock display

E-paper labels are ideal for dynamic labelling of storage locations and for displaying stock levels. Changes to the warehouse structure or product range are easily maintained in the system and automatically displayed on the corresponding labels - ideal for flexible warehouse concepts.

Pick-by-Light systems

Integrated LEDs in the e-paper displays make order picking easier by providing visual indications of the exact storage location. This improves efficiency and accuracy in the warehouse.

Frequently asked questions about e-paper in the industry

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E-paper displays are easy to read, energy-efficient and designed for continuous operation. They are particularly suitable for applications where information needs to be permanently visible but still flexible enough to be changed - for example machine labelling, routing slips or storage location labelling.

E-paper displays only consume power when updating and then „freeze“ the image in an energy-efficient manner. The electronic labels in warehouse and production are connected wirelessly to the ePaper Manager, which takes the data from your systems and displays it as digital labelling on the labels.

Thanks to the very low power consumption, industrial E-paper labels The battery life is usually several years - depending on the update frequency, ambient temperature and radio configuration. This makes digital signage low-maintenance and plannable, even in large fleets.

The total costs depend on the scope, number of labels, required infrastructure and integration effort. In many projects, however, the investment is quickly amortised through savings in paper costs, reduced manual effort and more efficient processes.

Electronic labels usually communicate via an encrypted wireless connection. This means that Data for digital labelling in warehouse and production protected from unauthorised access and do not disrupt the existing company network. Centralised administration in the ePaper Manager, label monitoring and defined update cycles mean that the solution is also highly reliable and designed for long-term industrial use.

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