A multi-purpose labeling system can include a conveyor, a visual analysis module, and a labeling assembly. The conveyor can move an object in a first direction. The visual analysis module can include an optical sensor directed toward the conveyor to generate image data depicting the object. The labeling assembly can be spaced from the conveyor in a second direction and include a printer, a labeling module, and an alignment assembly. The printer can print a label based on the image data, and the labeling module can have a labeling plate for receiving the label. The alignment assembly can include a lateral-motion module, a vertical-motion module, and a rotary module for moving the labeling module along or about the first, the second, and a third direction, and can place the labeling plate adjacent to an object surface.

A multi-purpose labeling system can include a conveyor, a visual analysis module, and a labeling assembly. The conveyor can move an object in a first direction. The visual analysis module can include an optical sensor directed toward the conveyor to generate image data depicting the object. The labeling assembly can be spaced from the conveyor in a second direction and include a printer, a labeling module, and an alignment assembly. The printer can print a label based on the image data, and the labeling module can have a labeling plate for receiving the label. The alignment assembly can include a lateral-motion module, a vertical-motion module, and a rotary module for moving the labeling module along or about the first, the second, and a third direction, and can place the labeling plate adjacent to an object surface.

A pharmaceutical container processor for processing pharmaceutical containers includes a set of container operation stations along which a set of container operations occur. The set of container operation stations includes a storage station where pharmaceutical containers are stored; a first identification station where pharmaceutical containers are each identified; a labeling station where a label is applied to pharmaceutical containers; a second identification station where pharmaceutical containers are each identified after the label is applied; and an outlet station where pharmaceutical containers are moved to after said pharmaceutical containers are identified at the second identification station. First and second container transporters move each pharmaceutical container through the set of container operation stations. Each pharmaceutical container is transferred from the first container transporter to the second container transporter along the set of container operation stations.

An electronic tag sticking apparatus provided with: a tag feeding device that feeds an electronic tag having an adhesive part to a predetermined tag feeding position P1, a tag holding part that holds the electronic tag, a movement device that moves the tag holding part, and a sticking detection device for detecting that the tag has been stuck onto a target object at a predetermined contact position P3. A preparatory operation is performed such that, after the tag holding part is positioned at the tag feeding position P1 by the movement device and the electronic tag fed from the tag feeding device is held by the tag holding part, the tag holding part holding the electronic tag is moved to a standby position P2 and is caused to stand by so as to be oriented in a direction in which the adhesive part is pressed against the target object.

A labeling apparatus includes a label holder and a controller. The label holder is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position that is closer to a conveyer than is the retracted position, and receive a label on an end of the label holder facing the conveyer. The controller is configured to control the label holder to move towards a standby position between the retracted position and the extended position until an object to be labeled is conveyed on the conveyer to a position facing the label holder, and then towards the extended position such that the label is attached to the object.

A labeling apparatus includes a label holder and a controller. The label holder is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position that is closer to a conveyer than is the retracted position, and receive a label on an end of the label holder facing the conveyer. The controller is configured to control the label holder to move towards a standby position between the retracted position and the extended position until an object to be labeled is conveyed on the conveyer to a position facing the label holder, and then towards the extended position such that the label is attached to the object.

A labeling apparatus includes a label holder and a controller. The label holder is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position that is closer to a conveyer than is the retracted position, and receive a label on an end of the label holder facing the conveyer. The controller is configured to control the label holder to move towards a standby position between the retracted position and the extended position until an object to be labeled is conveyed on the conveyer to a position facing the label holder, and then towards the extended position such that the label is attached to the object.

A labeling apparatus includes a label holder and a controller. The label holder is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position that is closer to a conveyer than is the retracted position, and receive a label on an end of the label holder facing the conveyer. The controller is configured to control the label holder to move towards a standby position between the retracted position and the extended position until an object to be labeled is conveyed on the conveyer to a position facing the label holder, and then towards the extended position such that the label is attached to the object.

A labeling apparatus includes a label holder and a controller. The label holder is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position that is closer to a conveyer than is the retracted position, and receive a label on an end of the label holder facing the conveyer. The controller is configured to control the label holder to move towards a standby position between the retracted position and the extended position until an object to be labeled is conveyed on the conveyer to a position facing the label holder, and then towards the extended position such that the label is attached to the object.

A labeling apparatus includes a label holder and a controller. The label holder is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position that is closer to a conveyer than is the retracted position, and receive a label on an end of the label holder facing the conveyer. The controller is configured to control the label holder to move towards a standby position between the retracted position and the extended position until an object to be labeled is conveyed on the conveyer to a position facing the label holder, and then towards the extended position such that the label is attached to the object.