Let’s be real — in Pharma and Life Sciences, the margin for error is zero. Whether you’re shipping medication across borders, labelling diagnostic kits, or managing cold-chain traceability, every label must be precise, compliant, and verifiable.
You’re not just labelling products — you’re ensuring patient safety, passing audits, and meeting strict global regulations like UDI and EU MDR. And when speed and accuracy are non-negotiable, a Scan, Print & Apply (SPA) solution steps in to take the pressure off.
Here’s how it’s helping teams like yours stay compliant and efficient across every step of the supply chain.
The Challenge:
Medical packaging requires unique identifiers that must be printed and applied in real-time — without disrupting line speed or risking non-compliance.
How SPA Solves It:
✔ Dynamically prints and applies UDI-compliant labels
✔ Connects with MES or ERP systems for real-time serialization
✔ Ensures perfect label placement and readability every time
Implementation Example:
A medical device manufacturer uses SPA to apply UDI barcodes to each sterile box. The system prints labels based on real-time data and verifies each one inline before sealing.
The Challenge:
Packaging integrity is critical — especially for over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs. Tamper-evident labelling must be fast, flawless, and consistent.
How SPA Solves It:
✔ Applies tamper-proof seals and safety labels inline
✔ Ensures tight application without damaging packaging
✔ Uses vision sensors to confirm label presence and alignment.
Implementation Example:
A leading pharma brand uses SPA to apply safety seals to pill bottles. Each bottle is scanned, sealed, and verified before moving to final packaging — all at full speed.
The Challenge:
When you are shipping temperature-sensitive meds or vaccines, every shipment must be traceable. Labels must include time, batch, and tracking data — and they must stick, even in low temps.
How SPA Solves It:
✔ Prints cold-resistant labels with batch numbers and shipping info
✔ Applies them automatically to cold boxes or vials
✔ Captures tracking data in your WMS for end-to-end visibility.
Implementation Example:
A biotech distributor labels frozen vaccine packs with serialized codes and applies them in a chilled environment — ensuring full traceability from plant to hospital.
The Challenge:
From blood tests to DNA kits, clinical labs handle thousands of small, sensitive samples every day. Mislabelling is not an option — and manual processes just can’t keep up.
How SPA Solves It:
✔ Scans sample IDs and prints custom barcode labels in real time
✔ Applies labels to test tubes, vials, or sample bags automatically
✔ Eliminates manual entry errors and speeds up processing.
Implementation Example:
A diagnostics lab uses SPA to label 10,000+ test tubes daily. The system prints and applies patient-specific labels while scanning each one to ensure accuracy.
The Challenge:
Every box that leaves your facility must include the correct documentation — matched to the right batch and product version.
How SPA Solves It:
✔ Label leaflets and inserts with batch codes and product data
✔ Integrates with your inventory system to ensure match accuracy
✔ Verifies every label before packaging.
Implementation Example:
A contract manufacturer labels product inserts with serialized barcodes, ensuring they match the product lot inside. SPA helps automate the entire verification process.
One Pharmaceuticals manufacturer was applying UDI labels manually — and struggling with accuracy. Between human error, misplaced labels, and verification delays, the process was slowing down shipments and failing audits.
Here’s what changed after implementing SPA:
⚠ 25% of boxes had minor label misalignments
⚠ UDI verification was being done manually post-line
⚠ Packaging lines were limited to 10 SKUs per shift
Scan, Print & Apply in Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
