Labeling News

Hey Intermec, this has taken rather a long time, but I’m happy to see the new range of 70 Series RFID Reader come along! Having tried to use the old IP30 RFID reader thingy with a CK3 device (before giving up and going back to Motorola) it is great to see something new from intermec […]

It has been a long time since Zebra updated its range of print engines so it is interesting to note the arrival of the new ZE500 series. Like its predecessor, the PAX range, ZE500 is designed to allow labeling equipment OEM’s to easily build the device into the equipment they build to provide print and apply functionality. The […]

We’ve been an Intermec partner for quite a while so were interested to see the news that the company is looking to sell itself to Honeywell for about $600 million. Honeywell has been on an acquisition spree in the Auto ID business over the last few years, having already bought Hand Held Products, Metrologic and LXE. […]

Recently Motorola Solutions released a new version of their old faithful RFID handheld device, the MC9190-Z. For someone needing RFID reader support as well as all the mobile computer goodness from the regular MC9190, this looks to be a very good option. As with previous versions, the large RFID antenna is permanently attached to the […]

I’ve never been a fan of the clunky Windows based mobile computers that are used in so many warehouse and retail environments. Having said that, the Intermec CK3 has always stood out to me for its stylish design and competitive pricing – a rare good looking product in a pretty ugly crowd! So it is nice to […]

You know, some barcodes are just hard to read – especially those low contrast direct part marked ones. while most barcode scanners are fine for use on labels, give them a DPM job to do and they are not happy. Companies such as Microscan and Cognex have been providing barcode scanners for these applications for […]

The latest creation from Motorola Solutions is this Cyborg looking device – the HC1 Headset Computer. Designed to allow hands-free operation, this new device is intended for use in tough conditions where both hands are needed to do the job. The Motorola HC1 includes a small display/microphone unit – the display is supposed to simulate […]

Do you need to have chemical resistant labels in your operations? If so, you are not alone. A lot of labels have a tough life and are likely to be subjected to abuse by chemicals, solvents, extreme heat (or cold) – and that’s before they even leave the manufacturing plant. After that, many labels have to […]

Did I mention before that I’m not a Windows Mobile fan? Ever since I escaped from WM phones to join the Apple Fanboy Club, I’ve always hated having to go back to WM for industrial applications. The good news is that with the rise of web based applications and the need for something other than […]