My friend Tim over at Zebra (@ZebraTechnology) posted a link on Twitter to this clever little service offered by Google. The QR Code Generator lets you make your own QR Codes in a number of formats. The code you see here is my Winco ID contact information that I encoded on the site. It is […]
Labeling Ideas
Browse through these labeling ideas to learn more about how you can utilize labeling machinery for you specific product requirements. Labeling machinery is versatile to accommodate diverse applications. View these articles to learn about labelers and labeling machinery along with labeling solutions.
Food Safety? There’s an app for that!
If you want to keep up with news about our food supply chain, the Food Safety News site is a great place to start. Whatever your interest, maybe in legislation, recalls, the politics of the food business, you’ll find some good content. To make it easier to keep up, the FSN folks have just launched […]
Preprinted & Encoded DoD Labels
As the government continues their effort to improve inventory and tracking of essential military inventory, more DoD contracts are calling for compliance with labeling specifications under MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129. DCMA inspections are taking a more serious approach to enforcing these labeling mandates. Shipments are being delayed and units are rejected when the proper labeling requirements […]
Launch Date for UDI System Set
The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has set a time line for release of the Unique Device Identification system. By September 30, 2013, the CDRH says it will launch the system for identifying and tracking all medical devices. One of the CDRH’s responsibilities includes regulating firms who manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import […]
What is Mobility?
Guest post by Terran Churcher of Codegate What do you think of when you hear the word “Mobility”? A fully integrated mobile worker solution incorporating hardware and software, increasing visibility and remote worker management; or a four wheeled motorised scooter and other physical mobility aids? I have a sneaking suspicion that the majority would associate […]
Innovative Ideas for Manufacturers
Electronics New England 2010 tradeshow is designed for manufacturers to get a first hand look at new products and services, and keep up-to-date on current trends and issues. This is your opportunity to network with peers and industry leaders and perhaps see what a competitor is learning. The show is co-located with Design and Manufacturing […]
5 Reasons To Attend Our “Demystify DoD Labeling” Seminar
Not sure if you should attend Winco ID’s FREE “Demystify DoD Labeling” Seminar? Well, here are 5 good reasons why you should consider joining us: 1) You are a DoD contractor, or have customers who are, and you must comply with the MIL-STD-129 including RFID, MIL-STD-130 including UID labeling mandates or even both! Many are finding […]
National Animal ID Program Halted
Now that the NAIS program is cancelled, will food safety be comprised?
Which Edition of BarTender?
Bartender is a great label program, but it can be tricky trying to figure out which edition you need. Seagull Scientific currently has no less than six editions, from the incredibly powerful enterprise Print Server down to the (very) Basic Edition. Like most of the label software companies, Seagull has published charts of all the […]
Variable Data On Preprinted Labels – How?
When serial numbers, lot numbers, expiration dates, and other variable data is required for your labeling jobs, preprinted labels may be an economical and efficient way to go. The labels you see here are all preprinted on durable label stock but each has their own specific application. Preprinted Labels with Preprinted Variable Data This supplier […]