ABOUT COTAO
2002
COTAO was founded, mainly sold warehouse equipment and logistics software in the first few years. From 2004, COTAO developed CO-WMS warehouse management system and OPEXE barcode application system.
2010
In a paper roll WMS project, we used printer applicator for the first time, than decided to transform COTAO to produce and sell printer applicator. First model MID 6000.
2012
10th anniversary. Developed first print and apply microcontroller C1.0. Based on this, released model MID-Z6 used Zebra print engine and model MID-Z4 modified from Zebra barcode printer.
2018
COTAO Wuxi Co., Ltd. was established,responsible for product design, machining and assembly.
2021
Announced model MID-H4, which was modified from Honeywell printer. Shanghai workshop was merged into COTAO Wuxi.
2022
20th anniversary. Announced COTAO first label print engine Hot 1.
2024
Announced Hot 7 label print engine and Cobra 3 tape print engine.


Why Choose Us
We redefine printer applicator with software
Printer applicator is an automated device that has been around for a long time. We redefined this device with software.This enables it to achieve more reliable and diverse functions with the latest technology.
Software technology can reduce production and use costs.At the same time, Internet technology can reduce the cost of deploying multiple printer applicators.
We simplified printer applicator to reduce cost
Most print and apply applications are not high-intensity. Therefore, there is no need to add rarely used functions to the device. There is also no need to use over-performance components to increase product costs. The purpose of our simplified products is to let more enterprises get rid of the trouble of manual labeling at a lower cost.
We know that maintenance costs over the product life cycle are higher than procurement costs. Therefore, we focus on the real needs of customers and reduce total use costs with standardized products.
Vision and Mission
VISIONS
Print Smarter, Label Easier.
MISSIONS
Collaborative printing while manufacturing, packaging or servicing.
VALUES
We committed to creating value for customers with reliable products and services, establishing long-term and stable partnerships with employees, suppliers, agents and integrators.

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