Sneed Coding Solutions

08/27/2026

What's the most challenging application we've ever tested in the Print Sample Lab?🤔

Well... there have been a few contenders. 😅

⚙️One customer sent us an entire pallet filled with heavy metal parts in different shapes and sizes.

Another application looked straightforward until our technicians discovered something on the surface that was making ink adhesion much more complicated than expected.🔍

And then there was one material that had Santos and Sam asking:
"Why won't ANYTHING stick to this?" 👀

Once they realized what the material was, everything suddenly made sense.

📱Watch this short from SNEED-CAST 74: Inside Our Print Sample Lab to hear about some of the most challenging applications our team has encountered.

Then catch the full episode, using the links in the comments, to hear what hundreds of real customer samples have taught Santos and Sam about testing, before recommending a solution.👇

08/26/2026

Your inventory system says you have everything you need. So why can't production fulfill the order? 🤔

For growing manufacturers, knowing what's sitting in the warehouse is only part of the equation.

🔎Materials might already be committed elsewhere. Production capacity could be tied up. Purchasing may be working from different information than the production team.

And suddenly, an inventory number that looked perfectly accurate doesn't tell the whole story.

MRPeasy Manufacturing Software explores why traditional inventory software may eventually fall short as manufacturing operations become more complex, and what growing businesses should consider before those gaps become production problems😩.

📖 If you're scaling your operation and relying heavily on your current inventory system, this one is worth the read👇.

https://hubs.ly/Q04vgprQ0

Accurate stock counts don't guarantee you can fulfill an order. Learn why manufacturers need more than inventory management software.

08/25/2026

What could a Colorado brewery, a cutting tool company, and a growing sauce brand possibly have in common?🤔

More than you'd think.

🍺 Loveland Aleworks was keeping up with growing demand.

🛠️ Union Grove Saw and Knife, LLC needed dependable marking that worked with the way they actually operate.

🍛 Sutra Foods had its sights set on retail shelves.

Three businesses. Three industries. Three very different production environments.

But each reached a point where the way they were coding products needed to keep pace with where their business was headed next.

That's what Proof in Action looks like.👀

We're sharing their stories so that other manufacturers and entrepreneurs can see how businesses like theirs navigated the production challenges that come with growth.

🔎Explore our Customer Success Stories, using the link in our comments, to discover where each company started, the challenges they encountered, and where their operations took them next.

Your bottleneck may look different, but their experience could still teach you something.

08/24/2026

Your product looks perfectly printable. Some would even say it's a straightforward job🤔.

So why did the print sample fail? 👀

Sometimes, the answer isn't something you can see.

Small differences in a product's surface or surrounding conditions can completely change the way ink behaves, and even experienced manufacturers can be surprised by what our technicians uncover during testing.🔍

That's exactly why we test the actual product whenever an application needs a closer look.

In this short from SNEED-CAST 74🎙️: Inside Our Print Sample Lab, Sam shares one unexpected variable our team has encountered, and what happened when the ink hit the surface.

📱Watch the short to see what can turn a seemingly simple application into a challenging one.

Then tune in to the full episode, using the links in the comments, for an even deeper look at what our technicians evaluate inside the Print Sample Lab.👇

08/21/2026

What happens when a process that worked for a small business can no longer keep up with the business it's become?🤔

For Cookies con Amore🍪, The Cravory, a passion for generational recipes grew into a thriving operation with more than 45 employees and a 33,000-square-foot bakery.

But growth also meant that some of their original processes needed to grow with them.

Manual label guns, handwriting, and stencils had gotten the job done❌.

Eventually, though, the time and effort behind those methods became harder to justify.

That's where their next chapter begins🙌.

We're proud to spotlight Cookies Con Amore❤️ and the changes they made to simplify coding, while giving their team more time to focus on what matters most⏱️.

🙏Thank you to the Cookies Con Amore team for allowing us to share your story!

📖 Read the full Cookies con Amore Customer Success Story
https://hubs.ly/Q04tNpqW0

and discover how they went from manual coding headaches to sweeter times ahead.

Discover the sweet success of Cookies con Amore as they transition from manual labeling nightmares to streamlined efficiency with the SNEED-JET® Titan T6.

08/20/2026

Choosing equipment shouldn't feel like an expensive guessing game.😩

You know your production line better than anyone. But when you're comparing printers, inks, packaging equipment, substrates, and application requirements, a second set of expert eyes can help you avoid a costly mismatch👀.

That's why we give customers two ways to confirm the fit before equipment ever reaches their facility.

🗣️ Talk through your application with a Sneed expert.

👨‍🔬 Send your actual products or packaging to our Sample Lab for testing.

Sometimes a conversation is enough to identify the right direction. Other times, there's no substitute for putting your real materials to the test.

Either way, the goal is the same: find the right fit before you invest.☝️

Because discovering a mismatch before equipment ships is much easier than discovering it after.

Ready to take the guesswork out of your next equipment decision? Talk with our team or submit your materials for testing.👇

08/19/2026

📨You sent us your materials. Our technicians ran the tests.

So... what do you actually get back?🤔

A Print Sample Lab test isn't meant to end with a simple "it worked."

🔎Our team wants you to understand how it performed on your actual product or packaging, and what those results mean for your application.

And sometimes, testing uncovers something unexpected.

Maybe the original equipment isn't the best fit. Maybe a material behaves differently than expected. Maybe another option makes more sense.

That's when the test becomes the beginning of a much more important conversation.🗣️

🎥 In this short from SNEED-CAST 74: Inside Our Print Sample Lab, Santos and Sam explain what customers receive after testing and how those findings help determine what comes next.

Watch the short, then tune in to the full episode, using the links in the comments, to follow a customer sample through the entire process.👇

08/18/2026

"What if the equipment doesn't work on my production line?"🤔

It's one of the most common questions we hear, and honestly, it's fair.

🏭Every operation is different. Different products. Different packaging. Different production environments.

That's exactly why we offer our 30-Day Performance Guarantee📆.

We believe you should have the opportunity to evaluate equipment where it matters most, on your own production line, with your own products, and at your own pace.

In this video, Q explains how our 30-Day Performance Guarantee works, why we believe it's better than a traditional demo, and what it means for your next equipment purchase.

🎥 Watch the full video to learn how we're helping manufacturers invest with greater confidence.

Thinking about purchasing an industrial printer or packaging machin...

08/18/2026

How much food gets thrown away simply because of the date printed on the package?📆

It's a question more consumers, and food manufacturers, are beginning to ask.

A recent article from Food Manufacturing explores the confusion surrounding food date labels🏷️, why terms like "Best By" and "Use By" are often misunderstood, and how that confusion contributes to unnecessary food waste😩.

If your business produces packaged food, this is a conversation worth following, as consumer awareness and labeling practices continue to evolve.

A big thank you to Food Manufacturing for highlighting an issue that impacts manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike.🙏

📖 Read the full article and join the conversation.

Experts say that's often a waste.

08/17/2026

Forced-labor tariffs. An uncertain future for USMCA. Stubborn grocery prices. And 130,000 new food manufacturing jobs. 👀

There's a lot happening across the food and manufacturing industries🏭, and some of these headlines could have implications well beyond this week's news cycle.

In SNEED-CAST Industry Update Episode 81, we break down four stories worth having on your radar:
🌎 New trade pressures affecting food manufacturing supply chains
🤝 What's happening with the future of USMCA
🛒 The strange economic effect helping keep grocery prices elevated
🏭 A major workforce expansion expected for food manufacturing by 2034

And that last story raises an even bigger question: as the industry adds workers, how do manufacturers make sure decades of hard-earned plant knowledge grow with them?

🎥 Tune in to Episode 81 for the full stories and what manufacturers should know.

https://hubs.ly/Q04td72z0

New tariffs, uncertainty surrounding USMCA, stubborn grocery prices...