At Interpack, Leibinger, a global specialist in coding & marking systems with its headquarters in Tuttlingen (Baden-Württemberg), Germany, unveiled 2DJET, its new coding class and a completely new approach to industrial coding and marking.
Built to solve the current number-one challenge facing the packaging industry – the transition to GS1 2D codes – 2DJET delivers razor-sharp, GS1-compliant 2D codes at up to 300 dpi and printing speeds of up to 120 m/min across a wide range of packaging materials and formats, without compromising productivity or flexibility.Â
Designed for seamless integration into existing production lines, 2DJET is exceptionally easy to install and operate, helping manufacturers simplify both implementation and GS1-compliant day-to-day production.
The future direction in packaging is clear. Across food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, 2D codes are rapidly becoming the new standard. Their promise is compelling: more data in less space, improved traceability, greater flexibility in information management, stronger consumer engagement, and better control across the value chain – with relevance extending to emerging requirements such as the EU Digital Product Passport.Â
With GS1 standards gaining global momentum, the strategic importance of 2D codes is no longer in question. What remains unresolved, however, is how to implement them in real production environments where speed, uptime, cost-efficiency, and maximum flexibility across a wide variety of packaging materials still define success. Because this is where theory and practice have often diverged.Â
A new approach: 2DJET from Leibinger
Leibinger is now taking the next step in industrial coding. As an innovation leader in CIJ, the company brings decades of unique expertise in high-speed, high-reliability coding. It also offers extensive ink know-how, built on the development and in-house manufacturing of a broad ink portfolio.Â
This combination uniquely positions Leibinger to open a new chapter in packaging identification. With 2DJET, Leibinger is introducing a new coding class developed specifically for the next generation of packaging requirements.
The new system features a continuous ink supply designed for uninterrupted production. It delivers razor-sharp codes at up to 300 dpi and printing speeds of up to 120 m/min, with the capability to print QR codes up to 33 x 33 modules.Â
Built on Leibinger’s deep understanding of industrial coding in real production environments, this newly developed approach redefines what manufacturers can expect from 2D coding.
Built for a wide range of packagingÂ
What makes this new class especially relevant for packaging manufacturers is that it has been designed not only around print quality, but around real-world production needs. As a touchless printing technology, 2DJET brings with it the core advantages that have made CIJ so successful in industrial environments. It can be used across a broad variety of packaging materials and is suitable for different product shapes and surface conditions – from flat to curved, and from smooth to more challenging surfaces.Â
With a throw distance of 8 mm, the compact printhead can be integrated into production lines with a high degree of flexibility, making installation easier even where space is limited or packaging geometries vary.
Live at Interpack
Leibinger will present the 2DJET concept and prototype live at Interpack. Visitors to the Leibinger stand D26 in Hall 8B will have the opportunity to experience this new coding class firsthand and explore how it could be integrated into their future 2D coding strategies.
The commercial launch is planned for early 2027, with trials and demo installations for pilot projects scheduled for the end of this year. For companies already preparing the next step in packaging and traceability, interpack offers an early opportunity to discover a technology engineered to meet and exceed today’s and tomorrow’s 2D coding requirements.
