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Datamax MP Series – Hands on Preview Our friends at Datamax recently dropped off one of their new MP printers – the MP Compact4 Mobile – for us to check out. A very interesting little device it is. The MP printers were originally manufactured by Markprint, a Swedish maker of thermal printing systems. Over time […]

Ok you printer companies, I’m really looking for something that no-one seems to be interested in making. Yes, I fully understand that the biggest part of your business might well be big printers making big labels all day long. That isn’t what most of my company’s customers are looking for though.   In our markets we are dealing […]

YES! The MIL-STD-130 provides clear guidance that the supplier is responsible for conformance with the Marking Quality requirements in 5.2.7. Note that it also states that deviations from the stated criteria require acquiring activity approval. A sampling plan may be acceptable if it is based upon the ISO/IEC 2859-1. Finally, it states that Marking quality […]

“All I can really say is: wow,” Jeremy exclaimed. “I am really blown away by Winco’s commitment to customer satisfaction!”  This company’s expertise in cryptology is used to secure our nation’s communication networks. There was nothing cryptic about the service and support he now enjoys as a Winco ID customer. As a subcontractor, Jeremy had […]

Many businesses rely on barcode printers to enhance their productivity and protect valuable printed data for tracking, traceability and compliance. Taking care of your printers with a reliable service plan can help avoid potentially expensive downtime and emergency repairs. Even a well-maintained printer can show some signs that attention is required to get back to […]

New durable labeling materials for DoD UID applications, power tools, outdoor heavy equipment, automotive, and industrial tools.

Answer: Improved Results! By: John O’Brien UID Business Manager Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. The folks who came up with the new AIM DPM 1-2006 Standard figured that the 10 individual lights or combinations they specified might be the difference between the camera being able to see the data matrix or not being able to […]

If you supply goods to the DoD and need to comply with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129, UID or RFID labeling requirements, read on. Winco ID’s Seminar, “Demystify DoD Labeling Standards” is designed to simplify the requirements and the steps to compliance. What do those who have attended have to say? “I learned a lot in a very […]

One of the problems with direct part marking (DPM) has been trying to verify the very low contrast barcodes that might be produced. As we have mentioned before, the latest Siemens Verifier elegantly solves this problem by using multiple lighting techniques. There is a great article on this over at vision-systems.com. Check it out here

Winco ID was busy for the two-day event, Nepcon East! The show was well-attended by a variety of companies and people interested in ways to improve their manufacturing processes, especially for electronics manufacturers. We did promise “If label or barcode issues are keeping you awake at night, there’s an excellent chance we will be able […]