Industrial Glass Printing: Reliable CIJ and TIJ Solutions for High-Speed Bottling Lines

Coding on glass is essential for manufacturers that require clear, durable, and compliant product identification. With the correct industrial printing technology, consistent results can be achieved even in high-speed and demanding production environments.

Newcode Partnership delivers proven industrial glass printing solutions for beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food manufacturers. By combining application expertise with advanced CIJ and TIJ technologies, Newcode ensures reliable coding on bottles, jars, and containers without compromising line efficiency.

Why Glass Printing Matters for Today’s Manufacturers

Glass remains a preferred packaging material due to its premium appearance, recyclability, and inert properties. Manufacturers must ensure that printed information remains legible throughout the entire supply chain, from filling to handling, storage, and distribution, to protect their brand reputation and meet regulatory requirements.

Clear Visibility and Print Quality

When paired with the correct ink and printing technology, glass supports sharp, high-contrast printing for:

  • Date and batch codes
  • Barcodes and 2D codes
  • Brand and regulatory markings


This is particularly important in sectors such as spirits, cosmetics, and specialty foods, where visual presentation directly influences purchasing decisions.

Durability in Real-World Production Environments

Glass packaging often undergoes cold storage, hot-fill processes, pasteurization, and exposure to moisture-heavy environments. Newcode’s industrial printing solutions are designed to maintain code integrity despite temperature variation, condensation, and physical handling.

Common Challenges in Printing on Glass

Printing on glass presents specific technical challenges that require purpose-built equipment and application expertise.

High Speed Production Line Demands

Many beverage and pharmaceutical lines run continuously at high speeds. The Hitachi UX2 CIJ printer is specifically engineered for such environments.

Hitachi UX2 CIJ speed capability:

  • Prints up to 2,668 characters per second
  • Supports line speeds above 380 metres per minute
  • Provides stable print quality on curved and moving surfaces
 

Ideal for bottling halls, the UX2 maintains performance despite condensation, vibration, and variable bottle positioning.

Variations in Surface Shape and Colour

From amber glass beer bottles to pharmaceutical vials and cosmetic jars, shapes and colours vary widely. Newcode’s printheads deliver consistent readability by adjusting droplet control, throw distance, and ink formulation for each application.

Glass Bottle and Container Printing: What Manufacturers Must Mark

Regulations, supply chain traceability, and brand requirements mean that every glass bottle or container must display accurate and permanent information. Typical markings include:

  • Batch and lot numbers
  • Best before dates
  • Production timestamps
  • Barcodes and QR codes
  • Serialisation and traceability codes
  • Logos, symbols, and certification marks
 

Newcode’s systems ensure that this information is printed clearly, consistently, and reliably to meet both compliance and consumer expectations.

Industrial Printing Technologies from Newcode Partnership

Newcode integrates two world-leading printing technologies to support print-on-glass applications across all production environments.

Hitachi Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printers

Hitachi CIJ is widely recognised as the most reliable and low-maintenance solution for fast, continuous production lines.

Key advantages include:

  • Excellent adhesion on soda lime and borosilicate glass
  • High-contrast printing is suitable for tinted and clear glass
  • Stable performance in wet, humid, or cold bottling environments
  • Long service intervals and minimal operator intervention
 

The advanced UX2 model is designed for high-speed, multi-shift production. Hitachi CIJ systems are ideal for beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and food manufacturers where uptime and traceability are critical.

Anser Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Printers

Anser TIJ is the preferred choice for high-quality, high-resolution printing on premium glass packaging.

Key advantages include:

  • Sharp, detailed barcodes and graphics
  • Maintenance-free, cartridge-based operation
  • Compact, easy-to-integrate design
  • Clean, solvent-free operation for sensitive products
 

TIJ provides exceptional detail for cosmetics, artisan beverages, fragrances, and specialty goods, making it ideal for short to medium production runs and decorative applications.

Conclusion: Speak to a Glass Printing Specialist

Selecting the right print-on-glass solution depends on your surface type, product design, production speed, and regulatory requirements. Whether you need a high-speed CIJ system for a bottling line or a high-resolution TIJ solution for premium glass packaging, Newcode engineers can help you identify the most reliable and cost-effective option.

By integrating advanced Hitachi CIJ and Anser TIJ technologies, Newcode supports manufacturers with reliable, high-precision glass printing across demanding production environments. From high-speed bottling halls to premium packaging lines, our systems are designed to maximise uptime, improve print quality, and ensure every product carries clear, permanent, and compliant information.

For expert advice or technical support on print on glass, contact Newcode Partnership today.

References and Useful Links

  1. Hitachi Industrial UX2 Continuous Inkjet Printer
    https://www.hitachi-industrial.eu/en/products/inkjet-printers/ux2-series
  2. Anser Industrial TIJ Printers
    https://www.anser-coding.com/