Robust labeling for clear and digitally connected processes
With the right labeling, pallets, small load carriers (KLTs), smart boxes, and containers can be clearly identified and seamlessly integrated into industrial and logistics processes. inotec combines barcode, 2D code, and RFID – including UHF (860–960 MHz) – into scalable solutions that ensure traceability, process reliability, and automation in real-time supply chains. Thanks to customized labels, precise digital and thermal transfer printing, and reverse-side printing, codes remain permanently readable even under abrasion, chemicals, high-pressure cleaning, UV exposure, and temperature fluctuations. Materials such as HDPE, PP, or ESD substrates are reliably supported – ideal for automotive, production, warehousing, and outdoor applications. The result: stable scan performance, contactless bulk reading, fewer errors, and clear transparency across the entire supply chain.
Industry solutions
Labeling and identification for automated processes across different industries
Load carriers are used in numerous industries and support processes wherever precision, safety, and digital control are required. Whether in industry, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, retail, or warehouse management, robust barcode, 2D code, and RFID labeling ensures clear identification, efficient workflows, and maximum transparency. inotec solutions are designed for demanding environments and prove themselves in a wide range of applications such as goods flow control, inventory management, automated container management, and transport and logistics processes. They therefore provide a scalable, future-proof foundation for modern, digitally networked supply chains.
Application areas
Load carrier identification for pallets and containers
KLT labeling with barcode and RFID for automated container logistics
Small load carriers (KLTs) are robust, VDA-compliant plastic containers used in the automotive industry, manufacturing and logistics for efficient, automated material supply. To ensure smooth processes, KLTs require permanently adhering, abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant, and weather-resistant labeling. High-quality barcode, QR code, and RFID labels ensure reliable identification, stable scan performance, and maximum process reliability – even in harsh industrial environments. Thanks to their durability, they support track-and-trace–secure supply chains, Industry 4.0 applications, and seamless container logistics.
Barcode and RFID Solutions for ESD Containers
ESD containers made of antistatic materials are used in the electrical industry or in the automotive sector, for example, as SLC ESD containers. As practical as they are, it can be challenging to label these items permanently. RFID solutions in particular, which facilitate logistics processes and the monitoring of goods cycles, quickly reach their limits here. This is because standard RFID labels as well as inmould solutions often do not work on this material or only allow for short reading ranges - very impractical for anyone who uses data driven container cycles.
inotec has risen to this challenge and for years has been developing special labels that can be used on ESD containers and meet all the requirements placed upon them. Whether particularly resistant to abrasion or suitable for bulk readouts - our Label Competence Center creates the right solution for every application. Always individual. Always antistatic.
RFID label for ESD containers
inotec RFID labels were specially developed for flexible applications. The labels are robust, scratch‑ and wipe‑resistant, and thanks to the polyester film, the barcode is optimally protected at all times, ensuring reliable labeling of ESD containers. The RFID function makes processes fast and simple through automatic and bulk reading. inotag Flex on ESD labels are very well suited for the automotive industry and can be individually designed with colored logos, fonts, graphics and photos.
Robust pallet labeling for transparent, digitally controlled supply chains
Professional pallet labeling ensures maximum transparency, traceability, and efficiency across the entire supply chain. Especially in industry, retail, and automated logistics processes, labels must be extremely durable and withstand even the toughest conditions—from mechanical stress and temperature fluctuations to intensive cleaning. Modern solutions combine barcodes, 2D codes, human‑readable text, and RFID in a single label, enabling reliable identification by scanner, contactless bulk reading, or even visual checks. Thanks to high‑quality materials, smart adhesives, and integrated Auto‑ID technology, the labels remain permanently readable and support seamless, digitally controlled pallet logistics.
GS1 Smart Box with RFID in‑mould label for sustainable reusable logistics
The GS1Smart Box is an innovative reusable container standard for the modern supply chain and sets new benchmarks in sustainable logistics. Thanks to its integrated RFID in‑mould label, the Smart Box gets a digital identity that combines barcode, 2D code and RFID in a single, tamper‑proof label. This enables efficient, contactless, and bulk data capture—perfect for highly automated processes in industry, retail, and Logistics 4.0. The robust, hygienic, and permanently bonded label ensures maximum transparency and seamless tracking throughout the entire lifecycle, making the Smart Box a key building block of tomorrow’s circular economy.
Requirements
Technical requirements for durable and secure load carrier labeling
Permanently adhesive labels for demanding environments
Labels for load carrier identification must be extremely durable and permanently secure to ensure stable processes in production and logistics. They withstand abrasion, chemicals, high‑pressure cleaning, extreme temperature fluctuations, and UV exposure while remaining reliably scannable and easy to read. High‑quality barcode, 2D code, and RFID labels ensure clear and unambiguous identification throughout the entire lifecycle.
Tamper‑proof labeling for clear identification and data security
High data security is essential for reliable object identification: every label must enable unique, counterfeit‑proof identification and protect its information permanently. Thanks to tamper‑proof technologies, secure encoding methods, and clearly programmed RFID or barcode data, each item remains clearly identifiable - even in complex, digitally controlled supply chains.
High‑performance UHF RFID labels for international applications
RFID labels must work reliably across all UHF frequency ranges from 860–960 MHz to ensure stable and accurate identification in different countries, applications, and environments. High‑quality UHF labels offer long read ranges, robust performance, and consistent signal quality - even under changing conditions such as material influences or long distances. This ensures safe and reliable international use in industrial, logistics, and supply chain processes.
Tailor‑made label solutions with precise digital printing and high material compatibility
These labeling solutions offer maximum flexibility with custom labels available in variable formats, colors and coding types such as barcodes, QR codes, or RFID. Logos, product information, and variable data can be integrated in outstanding print quality, while precise digital printing ensures crisp, durable results for reliable industrial and logistics processes. At the same time, broad material compatibility - from HDPE and PP to ESD surfaces - ensures secure adhesion and optimal performance on a wide range of load carriers.
Labeling solutions for extreme applications
Permanent identification in high‑temperature and chemical processes
Etched steel labels
Mechanically and chemically permanent marking
Etched steel labels are the reliable solution for extreme chemical and mechanical challenges. The barcode is either fully cut out or engraved directly into the surface, making it resistant to even the toughest conditions. inotec steel labels can be produced in any format and with any type of coding. Custom shapes and different material thicknesses are of course possible. They are resistant to highly alkaline cleaning agents and ultrasonic cleaning, ensuring long‑term, reliable identification in demanding industrial environments.
Ceramic labeling solutions
Permanent identification solutions for high‑temperature processes
Ceralabel solutions from inotec are the reliable choice for extreme conditions. They withstand chemical exposure, aggressive substances, acids, and temperatures of up to 1,400 °C. Available as solid ceramic, green ceramic, or steel‑ceramic composite labels, Ceralabel offers outstanding durability and reliability.
Thanks to their robust long‑term properties, they are ideal for permanent identification of racks, containers, workpiece carriers, and tools used in thermal and chemical processes.
Ceralabel solutions from inotec are always tailored to your specific requirements, individually manufactured, and optimized for your exact application.
- High‑quality ceramic labels produced to individual specifications
- Precise display of all information
- Permanent, long‑lasting, and resistant up to 1,650 °C
- Extremely heat‑ and acid‑resistant
- Suitable for the steel, aluminum, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries
- Reliable serialization and highest quality
High‑Temp RFID Tag for the automotive & electronics industry
Things get hot here!
Thanks to their extreme temperature resistance, our High‑Temp RFID tags are perfect for industrial manufacturing processes. Even under the toughest conditions and at temperatures above 250 °C—such as during cathodic dip coating (CDC)—they ensure reliable and consistent identification.
High‑Temp RFID Tag: enable automated processes even at high temperatures. Our high‑temperature RFID tags are the smart solution. We’ll be happy to advise you personally.
Strong perfomance
High‑Temp RFID Tags can be customized to meet a wide range of process requirements.
They are available as individual tags or on rolls in various sizes. High‑Temp RFID tags can be printed using thermal transfer or laser marking, with laser marking providing a higher print quality. In addition, they offer an extra identification option for complex painting and coating processes.
- Applications: e.g. automotive, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, electrical industry
- Materials: special paper (2‑layer) with 130 µ
- Resistance: Operating temperature: ‑40 °C to +85 °C
- Process temperature / duration: 250 °C for up to one hour, multiple cycles possible
- Printing / design options: Printing and initialization service using thermal transfer and laser processes, punching and through‑punching options
- Finishing: Our high‑temperature labels can be individually adapted to your processes. For simple intralogistics applications, they are available as individual tags or roll products (without printing). They are also available in different sizes and with additional hanging options.
- Available formats: Standard and custom shapes
- Customization service: On request, we supply our High‑Temp RFID tags pre‑initialized, sequentially encoded, or consecutively numbered.
Adhesive labels
Built to handle even the toughest requirements
inotec adhesive labels are high‑performance industrial labels designed for extreme operating conditions. They reliably withstand heat, cold, moisture, UV radiation, and heavy mechanical stress—making them ideal for demanding applications in logistics, manufacturing, recycling, and the chemical industry.
Thanks to durable materials and high‑performance adhesives, these labels stay securely attached, remain easy to read, and perform reliably throughout their entire lifecycle—even in environments where standard labels fail.
On-Metal Labels
Made for metal
On-Metal Labels by inotec
On-Metal labels from inotec are specifically developed for barcode and RFID identification on metal surfaces. They enable clear and reliable identification of objects in demanding industrial and logistics environments.
These solutions stand out for their exceptional durability, performance, and versatility—even under extreme conditions such as heat, cold, chemical exposure, or heavy mechanical stress.
Key Features
- Designed for metal surfaces such as machines, containers, and vehicles
- Available as barcode labels and RFID labels
- RFID labels support global frequency standards (ETSI & FCC)
- Extremely resistant to chemicals, weather, UV radiation, and abrasion
- Fully functional at extreme temperatures (applications up to over 1000 °C possible)
- Flexible shapes available, including solutions for curved metal surfaces
Benefits & Applications
- Permanent, reliable labeling of metal parts and industrial assets
- Supports automated processes and supply chain tracking
- Enables both visual and RFID identification, including bulk reading
- Ideal for a wide range of industries, including:
- Mechanical engineering
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Logistics
Benefits at a glance
Clear identification throughout the entire lifecycle
The contents of small load carriers can be automatically linked to the corresponding container ID in material management IT systems. This creates a complete and transparent overview of all containers and their status at any time, enabling full visibility and efficient control throughout the entire logistics process.
