Dartronics, Inc.

09/25/2026

Looking for an automatic that can apply labels to bottles, tubes, boxes, cartons, bags, pouches, cables, wires, pallets, drums, containers and more?

Consider LabelMill’s LM1512, a versatile automatic label applicator designed for a wide range of products and labeling applications.

A great example of the LM1512’s versatility is a system our talented Inside Sales Engineer, Maria Saenz, sold to a major national pet products manufacturer for a specialized application requiring a flag-style label on packaged pet treats.

That’s just one of the many ways the LM1512 can be used. Our latest blog takes a closer look at the products, applications and industries this labeler can support: https://dartronics.com/automatic-label-applicator-for-most-labeling-needs/

Does the LM1512 sound right for your application? Tell us what you need to label, and we’ll help identify the right solution. If another system is a better fit, we can help with that too. Contact us today for a quote: [email protected]

See how the LabelMill LM1512 Automatic Label Applicator handles labeling needs from boxes and pouches to pallets, drums, cables and more. %

07/08/2026

What will HSAUSA & Dartronics, Inc. unveil at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago?

With just a few months until the packaging and processing industry's premier trade show, we're not revealing everything just yet. But if you're looking for the latest in packaging automation, coding, and marking, here's a preview of the types of solutions we deliver everyday:

▪️Large Character Printing – High-resolution coding solutions from Squid Ink Manufacturing for cases, cartons, and secondary packaging.

▪️Small Character Printing – Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) from HSA Systems, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO) from FlexPackPRO, and Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) technologies from Leibinger Coding & Marking for high-quality product and package coding.

▪️Custom Automation Solutions – Integrated coding, marking, labeling, inspection, and packaging systems engineered by HSA Systems, HSAUSA, and Dartronics, Inc. to meet your unique production requirements.

The technologies featured in this video are representative of the solutions we provide every day. While they may not be the exact equipment you'll see in Chicago, they reflect the expertise and innovation you can expect at International2026.

🎥 Explore these solutions in action: https://youtu.be/uHIBZXpw8tc?si=pN0-ecGK8qz6dnNt

📍 Booth S-4044
📍 Chicago, IL
🗓️ October 18–21, 2026
🎟️ Register FREE with guest code 31V33: https://pei26.nvytes.co/pei2026dash/31V33.html

We look forward to seeing you there!

Discover the latest in packaging automation, coding, marking, label...

07/03/2026

Tomorrow, America celebrates 250 years of independence.

For 250 years, American innovation has driven progress across every industry—including packaging and manufacturing. At HSAUSA and Dartronics, Inc., we're proud to help manufacturers build on that legacy with advanced coding, marking, and packaging automation solutions.

We'll be bringing that innovation to booth # S-4044 at PACK EXPO International 2026, and we'd love to connect with you in Chicago this October. The show runs October 18–21, 2026, bringing together thousands of packaging and processing professionals to explore the latest technologies and live equipment demonstrations.

Planning to attend? Register using our complimentary code: 31V33.
Register for FREE: https://pei26.nvytes.co/pei2026landing/31V33.html

Wishing you a safe, memorable, and inspiring Independence Day as we celebrate 250 years of American innovation.

06/26/2026

Join us in congratulating Richard on his 14-Year Work Anniversary with Dartronics, Inc. and HSAUSA!

Over the past 14 years, Richard has grown into an exceptional leader, rising to the role of Operations Manager through his dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. Along the way, he has become the heart of our organization and someone employees, customers, and vendors alike know they can count on.

Richard is the person people naturally turn to for guidance, support, and solutions. His willingness to help, dependable nature, and ability to bring people together—combined with his unforgettable sense of humor—have made a lasting impact on everyone around him.

Richard, thank you for your leadership, loyalty, and the countless ways you've helped shape Dartronics and HSAUSA over the past 14 years. Congratulations on this incredible milestone! We look forward to celebrating many more years of success together.

06/18/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, we will be closed on Friday, June 19.

As we reflect on freedom, equality, and progress, we remain committed to helping manufacturers improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Through the innovative solutions offered by Dartronics, Inc., HSAUSA, Automating Cannabis, and Mug Wrappers, we support a wide range of industries with packaging automation, coding and marking systems, cannabis packaging equipment, barcode and vision inspection technology, and sublimation mug wrapping solutions.

We are proud to serve manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cannabis, consumer packaged goods, industrial manufacturing, logistics, and promotional products industries.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22.

Wishing everyone a meaningful .

06/15/2026

Manual vs. Automatic Mug Wrapping: Which Is Right for Your Business? 🤔

Our team at MugWrappers.com recently published a new article comparing manual, semi-automatic, and automatic mug wrapping solutions for businesses looking to improve efficiency and scale production. 📈

The article explores:
• The differences between manual, semi-automatic, and automatic mug wrapping
• When it may be time to upgrade your process
• How labor, consistency, and production volume impact equipment decisions
• Why looking beyond purchase price is important when evaluating long-term growth

Whether you're wrapping a few dozen mugs per day or scaling production to meet increasing demand, selecting the right solution can help improve efficiency and support future growth.

Read📖the full article: https://www.mugwrappers.com/manual-vs-automatic-mug-wrapping-which-is-right-for-your-business/

Compare manual, semi-automatic, and automatic mug wrapping systems. Learn the benefits, costs, and production capabilities of each solution to find the right fit for your business.

05/22/2026

Some boxes 📦 carry products.
Some carry purpose.

This , we pause to honor the brave men and women 🫡 whose sacrifice continues to move this country forward.

Dartronics, Inc. and HSAUSA will be closed Monday, May 25th.
As we remember those who gave everything in service to our nation, we honor the heroes who carried far more than we
ever could.

We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

04/20/2026

How loaded are you today? 😉

Manual labeling, hand-packed pouches, disconnected processes—it works… until it doesn’t. 🐢

With the legal New Jersey cannabis market now in its fourth year, 4/20 🌿 has quickly become one of the biggest stress tests of the year. Volume spikes fast—and it exposes exactly where packaging lines fall behind. A lot of operations look busy right now… but busy doesn’t always mean efficient.

As a New Jersey-based company, we’re positioned to support local cannabis packaging operations quickly—with the right equipment and integration expertise to keep systems running when demand is at its highest.👍

If your line feels loaded but isn’t moving, it’s not demand—it’s the system behind it.

Through AutomatingCannabis.com—powered by Dartronics, Inc.—we help improve how products move through labeling, coding, and end-of-line packaging operations.⚙️

We broke down what’s slowing cannabis packaging in New Jersey—and what to fix before the next surge.
👉 https://automatingcannabis.com/whats-slowing-down-cannabis-packaging-in-new-jersey/

New Jersey cannabis manufacturers are scaling fast—but manual packaging is slowing them down. See how labeling, coding, and integrated packaging equipment can improve speed, accuracy, and compliance.

04/08/2026

Food & beverage doesn’t code the same way pharma does.
And flexible packaging? That’s a completely different challenge on its own.

But we still see the same mistake — trying to force the wrong laser into the wrong application.

That’s where problems start:
codes not holding, materials reacting, and production slowing down.

CO2, UV, and fiber lasers each serve a specific purpose. The key is choosing the right one for your material and your line.

This overview breaks down how Squid Ink Manufacturing laser systems are used across different packaging operations — and why we establish them as the standard for laser coding across modern packaging lines.

If you’re evaluating laser coding for your operation, start here:
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Choose the right laser coder for your packaging line. Compare CO2, UV, and fiber laser systems by material, speed, and industry to improve code quality and reduce downtime.