A new low-cost, fully automatic label applicator designed to replace time-consuming, manual "slap-and-ship" labeling methods is now available from Avery Dennison Printer Systems. The product, called the AVERY DENNISON™ ALS 104, applies preprinted product ID labels, including bar-coded labels, to boxes, cartons and other items at speeds up to 25 meters per minute. The unit has a rugged, all-steel housing designed to safeguard key components and electronics in factory environments. It is controlled from a built-in display panel that rotates 280 degrees or can interface with PLCs on the factory floor. The system's compact 19.6" x 14.8" footprint makes it ideal for use on limited-space conveyor and packaging lines. The ALS 104 applies tags and labels in widths up to 4.4 inches (110 mm), and can accommodate label rolls up to 12 inches (300 mm). The system is available in right- and left-hand configurations.