When I started working here, I had no idea about the different scanning ranges offered on various barcode scanners and why different options were required. My assumption brought me to believe that the scanner or imager would simply work at any close range and scanning items at a distance was simply not in the cards. …
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Your pet can wander off. So can your child. But are we ready to use the same RFID technology to put microchips in humans? I’ve heard all sorts of reports about radio frequency identification (RFID) microchips being used in people. One “news” article said that all European newborns will be injected with a microchip by …
From pets to people: Are we ready to be microchipped? Read More »
We’ve been talking a lot lately about traceability—and for good reason. A reliable traceability system enables you to track and trace all of your valuable assets. With barcode tracking, you can follow all of your materials and products across the supply chain, from its origin to final destination. In the event of a product recall, …
5-Point Traceability Checklist: Is Your Supply Chain Protected? Read More »
What are the Top 5 IPCs for the Manufacturing Floor? *Editors Note* This blog was updated 2/20/19 to reflect current models and new technology. During my 15 years working in Industrial Automation & Data Collection, I have gained a solid grasp for specific hardware solutions that exceed application specification requirements and provide the ultimate level …
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Competition for new and better technology is being met with threats from the global supply chain—counterfeit computer parts. Both private businesses and the military are facing the challenge of protecting the quality of the components they’re using in their electronic equipment: Recent raids in Singapore uncovered a stash of more than 25,000 counterfeit parts, estimated …
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The printed circuit board (PCB) is the “brains” of your device, and therefore critical to it’s operation. When considering how to protect the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), barcode labels come into play, enabling automatic identification. How can you choose the right barcode label for your printed circuit board (PCB)? The data contained on a Printed …
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Information flies all over the place. That’s a great thing, but can also create problems with the rapid speed that technology has enabled. As a result, many industries have been pushed to meet traceability requirements in their labeling. Benefits of Traceability Compliance Labeling Provides a valuable layer of protection—for everyone along the supply chain and …
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What industries can benefit from a traceability solution? With all the advances made in track and trace technology, I’m still surprised by the businesses that have yet to adopt a traceability solution. In this five-part series, I’m going to explore the compliance requirements that require traceability, and some of the more unique applications. This blog …
Traceability Solutions 101: Which Industries Can Benefit? Read More »