SATO Europe Insights

How to Choose the Right Thermal Transfer Ribbon for Your Labels

24/08/26

QUICK ANSWER: What is a thermal transfer ribbon?A thermal transfer ribbon is a coated film used in thermal transfer printing to transfer ink onto a label or tag substrate. The ribbon coating - wax, wax-resin or resin - determines print durability, substrate... Read more...

The diagnostic error that starts at the bedside

02/07/26

Picture a routine morning round. A phlebotomist draws three tubes from the patient in bed seven. The labels were printed at the nurses' station ten minutes ago, against a request list that included two other patients. A junior colleague is asking a question... Read more...

How ROCKWOOL Uses RFID in Manufacturing to Improve Logistics, Traceability and Inventory Accuracy

20/04/26

RFID in manufacturing is transforming how global producers manage logistics, track inventory and meet rising customer demands for full supply chain traceability. SATO Europe, a global provider of auto-identification and labelling solutions, has worked... Read more...

The Shift Towards Smarter, More Connected Supply Chains

10/04/26

Technology continues to reshape how supply chains operate, offering new ways to improve visibility, reduce manual work and make better decisions. As demand rises and operations become more complex, many organisations are turning to digital tools to keep... Read more...

Efficient Labelling at Metten: How SATO and PFB support the Family Business in Sauerland

08/10/25

The meat products manufacturer Metten in Sauerland has a proud history spanning more than 120 years - now in its fourth generation with around 450 employees. Best known for its “Dicke Sauerländer” sausages, Metten combines artisanal... Read more...

Dutch Plant-Based Producer Sparckitchen Upgrades Labelling Process with SATO FX3-LX Printer

26/08/25

Sparckitchen, a Netherlands-based producer of chef-developed plant-based products, supplies more than 1,000 restaurants across the Dutch HoReCa sector. With a focus on taste, transparency, and ingredient integrity, the company has built strong relationships... Read more...