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RFID has shown itself to be a reliable and efficient way of tracking assets in all types of industries. Now, with the concern over food safety, RFID is finding its way into a variety of farming applications as well. One application for RFID that is very interesting is in cattle management. Back in December 2007, […]

There seems to be an unwritten rule in the label software business that is not cool to let your competitor have a higher version number than you do. Since Seagull is on Version 9 with its Bartender software, it is nice to report that Teklynx has now leveled the playing field and introduced CodeSoft 9. […]

Distributed printing A good way to improve the efficiency of your labeling operation is to produce the labels close to where they will be used. Rather than having one high speed, centrally located printer, it is often better to switch to a number of smaller ones – each strategically located where the labeling will take […]

I’m a huge supporter of 12for12k, a group of social media enthusiasts looking to use new ideas to make life better for people. 12for12k supports a different charity each month, at an International, National or local level. For the December “Homeless” theme, the New England 12for12k team would love to invite you to Live in […]

While the printer manufacturers obviously want us all to constantly buy new bar code printers, there can be very good reasons for keeping your current printers in use. Here are just a few: It’s doing a great job – why change it? Absolutely, if you current printer is doing everything you need, there is little […]

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) convened a panel of experts to consider how comprehensive traceability in the food supply chain is vital to food safety and to examine the technology available to achieve this. As a result IFT came up with a report outlining their recommendations for the data elements that need to be […]

A variety of factors affect how a mobile printer will operate for you. Some simple tips will help you find the right mobile printer.

When you think of RFID and find yourself saying, “…don’t use it, aren’t going to start”, then you may be surprised just how much RFID plays a role in YOUR everyday life already. Some common applications we see are at highway tolls. Using RFID transponders,  cars  pass through and pay without stopping. My dog has […]

“Do I need to verify my UID labels?” I get asked this question all the time by DoD contractors who have to comply with MIL-STD-130. The answer to the question is “Yes!” – the standard clearly states that UID marks need to be verified so there is no question that you should do so. According […]

The FDA is about to release information to farmers, wholesalers, and retailers on how to build tracking systems to trace contaminated foods back to where it originated. The FDA has a March 2010 deadline for enforcing standards using RFID technology in pharmaceuticals, and it makes sense to recommend a similar approach in food production. Bar […]