SATO, a global pioneer in the development of auto-ID and labeling solutions, today launched the PW4NX 4-inch mobile label printer. The PW4NX is designed for mobility, speed, durability, and minimal downtime to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) in a range of business-critical mobile labeling applications in logistics, retail, manufacturing, health care, and food service.   Warehouses are typically staffed by operators that tend to work extended hours, inevitably resulting in mistakes. For warehousing and retail logistics, printing at the point of application leads to greater accuracy and productivity, and this is why mobile labeling has grown in popularity in recent years.   Ease of use, flexibility and cost savings are crucial success factors for ecommerce companies. Volume continues to grow, causing additional stress on operations. Annual growth of 14 percent in the US1 and 17 percent in Europe2 are expected as ecommerce grows to $2.3 trillion in the US and Europe by 20253. As manufacturers and logistics providers fulfill a growing volume of orders, they must make smart warehousing investments to maintain efficient flows of goods. The PW4NX serves as the centerpiece for mobile labeling solutions that lower total cost of ownership in the factory, retail warehouse, distribution center and more.   Industry-leading 6 ips4 print speeds reduce printing time by 32 percent5. This lets workers move on to the next task faster for greater productivity. Retailers and warehouse operators prefer to use mobile printing during peak seasons but due to common challenges such as slow print speed and insufficient print quality, they may use stationary printers or desktop printers pushed around on carts to ensure print speed and quality. With print quality equivalent to a desktop printer, the PW4NX allows easy mobility for accuracy. It also prints with consistent quality with a smaller footprint to reduce upfront cost.   In terms of upkeep, consumables parts like platen rollers and print heads are replaceable for significant cost savings6. Remote monitoring of printer usage data prevents downtime from worn-out parts and batteries that need to be replaced. Smart battery management also allows those managing large operations to know the battery health for individual printers across numerous locations, helping reduce the cost of replacement.   With mobile label printing, durability means less downtime. This translates to longer life and higher ROI. The PW4NX has a durable body designed to survive drops up to 7 feet (2.14 m) and its IP54 rating means it is protected against dust and water splashes, which is optimal for demanding working environments. In the warehouse, mobile printers can be mounted on forklifts. The PW4NX has remarkable vibration resistance, essential for forklift use.   “I am excited to add a high-performance mobility option to our product range,” said Goro Yumiba, Global Operations Officer at SATO Holdings Corporation. “In addition to its best-in-class design, we will make PW4NX the centerpiece of customer-centric solutions with genuine consumables, and add-on services like MDM, apps, and maintenance support that reduce running costs over the lifetime of the investment.”   Innovative features of the PW4NX   • Consistent 6 ips high-speed printing   • Consistent print quality independent of battery level   • User-friendly design for easy replacement of parts   • Remote management via SATO Online Services and SOTI to prevent downtime   • Advanced applications enabled by SATO AEP (Application Enabled Printing)   • Smart battery management   • Rugged, durable body for long life   • Robust linerless printing to reduce waste   • Wide range of peripherals to suit many on-site usages   U.S. Census Bureau News QUARTERLY RETAIL E-COMMERCE SALES 4th QUARTER 2021 eCommerce in Europe 2021 (ecommerceDB.com) Retail e-commerce revenue in the United States from 2017 to 2025 (Statista), eCommerce in Europe 2021 (ecommerceDB.com) Inches per second. PW4NX can maintain print speed and quality even on low battery at 6 ips SATO survey (when printing 10 million labels per year vs previous SATO 4” mobile model) SATO survey (Over $10,000 savings when replacing 100 print heads per year)   For pricing and more, please contact your local SATO representative.   About SATO (TOKYO:6287) is a global auto-ID solutions provider for leading companies in manufacturing, logistics, retail, food & beverage and health care. SATO tags every ‘thing’, making them knowable in real time for a connected world of productivity, safety, reassurance and sustainability. An industry pioneer with a focus that is grounded on site, SATO engineers hardware and integrates solutions to streamline the entire supply chain and capture and visualize data from factory to consumer. SATO has 82 years of expertise and a presence in 26 countries with a 5,600+ workforce. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, it reported revenues of 124,783 million yen ($1.11 billion*).       Contact www.sato-global.com        

SATO, a global pioneer in auto-ID and labeling solutions, marks the 60th consecutive year of sale of its longest-running product—the hand labeler.   The hand labeler—also referred to as a price gun—was developed by SATO founder Yo Sato, in 1962. The idea was inspired by his observation of price tagging on the retail floor. At the time, pieces of paper with prices written on them were cut and glued to individual products. He wondered if there was a way to make the process easier. At the time, Japan was in a period of economic growth, and an increasing number of products came to be available on retail shelves.   Seeking to mechanize the pricing process, Yo’s inspiration came when he saw a sticker in a worker’s breast pocket. He realized that if the backing paper were folded, the sticker would come off cleanly. This idea was applied to the prototype.   Since the original product launch in 1962, businesses around the world have been using SATO hand labelers, and the lineup has expanded to 6 product brands and 41 models. SATO has made a number of improvements to the design over the years, including the adoption of a lightweight, drop-resistant chassis and a body that makes it easier to set the label reels.   We have also expanded our lineup of genuine SATO labels, including label substrates, glues, and ink rollers, to allow customers to choose the product best suited to their application and usage environment.   The number of situations in which hand labelers are used has also expanded. Beyond price tagging in stores, they are used in food service for food expiry management, in hospitals for displaying administrative codes and expiration dates and in transport & logistics for lot numbers.   Tagging is the fundamental mechanics of attaching information to things to solve on-site problems. The invention of the hand labeler, used to attach prices to products in stores, was the starting point for SATO’s tagging business, our core expertise that lives on to this day.   About SATO SATO (TOKYO:6287) is a global auto-ID solutions provider for leading companies in manufacturing, logistics, retail, food & beverage and health care. SATO tags every ‘thing’, making it knowable in real time for a connected world of productivity, safety, reassurance and sustainability. An industry pioneer with a focus that is grounded on site, SATO engineers hardware and integrates solutions to streamline the entire supply chain and capture and visualize data from the factory to the consumer. SATO has 82 years of expertise and a presence in 26 countries with its 5,600+ workforce. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, it reported revenues of 124,783 million yen ($1.11 billion*).   *Based on an average exchange rate of 1 USD = 112.39 JPY   Contact More information about SATO can be found at www.sato-global.com  

SATO, a global pioneer in auto-ID and labeling solutions, and Loftware, the global leader in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management solutions, today announced the launch of the world’s first cloud-based RFID tag encoding and logging solution. The solution, using SATO RFID printers, tags and Loftware’s NiceLabel Cloud software1 is designed to meet the strictest track and trace, brand authenticity and authentication needs for manufacturers.   Compatible hardware The first-to-market solution logs the EPC2 and unique tag ID for every tag encoded, enabling “closed-loop” tagging. By logging and mapping the EPC and unique ID to the database via NiceLabel Cloud, the SATO solution automatically keeps a unique record of every tag after encoding and allows users to know exactly which factory, country and printer generated it.   Loftware NiceLabel is available on-premise and in the cloud. Customers may start with an on-premise solution and then migrate to the cloud as they scale their labeling across applications, facilities, and countries.   In addition to central data management, this extra layer of automation provides compliance with traceability requirements and eliminates the possibility of counterfeits. It complements the suite of RFID products already available for item-level traceability.   In the US, EU, China, Japan and more, an increasing number of medical devices must carry a unique device identification number (UDI) to adequately identify devices implanted into the body. Serialization is a critical tool for regulators in many countries to prove the validity of pharmaceuticals. It also allows manufacturers to track and trace individual items back to their origin — the factory — for supply chain visibility and to know if a given item is authentic or counterfeit.   Combatting counterfeit items is also critical for brands as they seek to prove the authenticity of their products. In 2021, Amazon alone identified, seized, and appropriately disposed of over 3 million counterfeit products targeted for sale to consumers3. Counterfeits are a risk to e-commerce players, manufacturers and consumers alike and the global anti-counterfeiting packaging market is expected to grow by 45% between 2018 and 20264.   “With today’s “always on” supply chain, large enterprises print and encode millions of tags annually across multiple facilities. As a result, they require a globally integrated platform like Loftware's NiceLabel Cloud for central data and print management,” said Paul Vogt, Loftware Vice President Channel and Alliances Strategies and Programs.   “Manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to improve their data utilization for digital transformation to give visibility across their supply chain, and this new layer of traceability will drive efficiencies and enable more sustainable operations,” added Yoichi Abe, Vice President of SATO Holdings Corporation who oversees SATO’s global business. “As pioneers of on-site data collection, you can count on us to always be pushing the boundaries of what is possible.”   The SATO CT4-LX desktop printer and CL4/6NX Plus industrial printer line are compatible with the Loftware NiceLabel Cloud RFID tagging solution. Other hardware planned for support include the S84NX print engine.   Key benefits   100% data match Links physical tags to the data so that wherever the tag is scanned, it can be authenticated and the associated product, carton or pallet can be located   Error identification Identifies any tags that failed to encode for immediate quarantine and retagging   Centralized control Integrates with users’ central RFID data so that authorized users across the whole supply chain can access the single source of truth   Logging Using SATO’s unique AEP functionality, the printer automatically logs which RFID tags have been encoded, not just the data sent to the printer (critical for item-level management) Loftware NiceLabel, hosted in the most secure Cloud platforms, offers businesses everything to manage labeling processes, in one, easy-to-use system. Designed for rapid deployments at one site or across multiple locations, it is an ideal solution for mid-sized or growing businesses. Users can be up and running in minutes while having everything they need to manage their entire labeling process, from label design and template management to printing. It allows organizations to integrate labeling with key business systems to create a more efficient labeling process. Users can start small or local, and easily expand the system to multiple locations. An Electronic Product Code (EPC) is a universal identifier that gives a unique identity to a specific physical object. Amazon Brand Protection Report 2022 Fortune Business Insights Anti-Counterfeiting Packaging Market Size | Global Report 2026 *All product names, brands, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.