Erdinger Partners with Domino to Deliver High-Speed Laser Coding for Premium Beer

07 January 2026

Domino’s new Dx1060i CO₂ laser coder delivers seamless ERP integration, exceptional code quality, and future-ready performance for Erdinger Brewery’s high-speed production lines.

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), a global expert in advanced variable data printing solutions, has partnered with Erdinger in Germany to implement its new Dx1060i 100W CO₂ laser coder. The collaboration marks another step in Domino’s development of high-power laser coding solutions for complex, high-speed beverage manufacturing.

Founded in 1886, Erdinger—the world’s largest wheat beer brewery—processes up to 165,000 bottles per hour at its site in Erding, Bavaria. The company has relied on Domino’s laser marking technology for more than three decades to apply production and traceability information to its distinctive beer labels. As line speeds and export requirements have increased, Erdinger worked closely with Domino to identify an advanced solution capable of handling more complex codes while maintaining high-quality standards.

Each brewery filling line operates at up to 60,000 bottles per hour, applying laser-printed codes to metallized labels under the control of an automated, centralized ERP system. This challenging process demands high energy and precise beam control. When export requirements necessitated a move from two-line to three-line codes, complexity increased, leading to the switch from a 60-watt D-Series laser coder to Domino’s new 100-watt Dx1060i.

“Domino managed the entire integration with our ERP system seamlessly. Replacing the printer on the production line was truly plug-and-play,” said Erdinger’s maintenance specialist. “We were particularly impressed by the proactive support, and its remote diagnostics team was able to resolve any issues before they even became a problem. Domino has always offered premium support, and that is one of the key reasons we rely on its laser systems.”

“In an environment where 165,000 bottles are filled every hour, it is extremely important to keep downtime and waste to a minimum to avoid hitting the bottom line. This printer not only enables sharper coding, but also brings waste to near zero—supporting this aim and helping to meet sustainability targets at the same time.”

The Dx1060i laser coder has consistently delivered sharp, durable codes and integrated efficiently into Erdinger’s highly automated filling lines and central ERP system. No third-party involvement was needed. These improvements provide greater flexibility, enhanced line efficiency, and a clear pathway to meet future coding and compliance demands.

“Working with Erdinger to integrate the Dx1060i in such a demanding production environment demonstrates the system’s capability and reliability at scale,” said Frauke Schroeder, Senior Product Manager – Laser, Domino. “It’s rewarding to see our latest technology supporting one of the world’s most respected breweries in delivering consistent quality and efficiency, and we are proud to continue to meet the needs of a valued long-term partner.”

Erdinger is exploring opportunities to extend the deployment of the Dx1060i across additional production lines and continue its collaboration with Domino on future projects.

The Dx1060i s part of Domino’s i-Techx generation of high-resolution laser coding systems, designed to meet the evolving requirements of global manufacturers—combining enhanced power, precision, and integration flexibility with long-term reliability and sustainability benefits. Powered by Domino’s advanced i-Techx electronics and user interface, it represents the next evolution in intelligent, high-efficiency laser coding.

Find more information about the Erdinger brewery implementation, or for details on the new Dx1060i CO2 laser coder, visit our website.

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About Domino

Since 1978, Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has established a global reputation for the development and manufacture of coding, marking, and printing technologies, as well as its worldwide aftermarket products and customer services. Today, Domino offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of complete end-to-end coding solutions designed to satisfy the compliance and productivity requirements of manufacturers across many sectors, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial. The company’s core technologies include innovative inkjet, laser, print and apply, and thermal transfer overprinting systems designed for the application of variable data, barcodes, and unique traceability codes onto product and packaging.

Domino employs over 3,000 people worldwide and sells to more than 120 countries through a global network of 29 subsidiary offices and more than 200 distributors. Domino’s manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, India, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and the USA.

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