Matthews iDSnet package code management software

Matthews Australasia has unveiled the latest version of its Australian-developed and supported package code management (PCM) software, iDSnet, at APPEX 2024.

iDSnet PCM software is designed to provide users with packaging quality assurance. The no-code/low-code platform version is designed to be ‘deployed for a purpose’, which means it has the ability to deploy the software to meet specific logic requirements without a software engineer to undertake custom scripting or software development to meet unique user requirements.

The browser-based, agnostic operating system has the capability for real-time changes live on the screen. It is fast and simple to update or add on to without costly interruptions to production lines.

Other features include: open architecture; simpler, faster, lower-cost deployment to futureproof a manufacturing business; and advanced device drivers with inbuilt format-management tool to centralise a user’s coding and labelling standards across multiple production lines and sites.

According to the company, the platform requires no-code deployment to connect devices on the factory floor, with the goals of firstly eliminating coding errors, and then to turn the connected devices — such as inkjet printers, checkweighers and scanners — into IOT devices. These devices can then contribute data back to either the Matthews system or a third party.

This version also has in-built error testing and diagnostics to improve identifying root cause of issues.

There are now three versions of iDSnet available.

iDSnet Cloud is an entry point for package code management software. This free cloud-based tool generates and prints carton, crate GTIN and SSCC industry-compliant labels.

iDSnet Express is a ‘step up’, designed for small to medium-sized manufacturing businesses to eliminate costly packaging errors on their production lines.

iDSnet Enterprise allows manufacturers to upsize production-line efficiency and eliminate manual waste with this low-code/no-code paperless platform, including full ERP integration.