Barcoding is getting more sophisticated and demanding all the time and this is clear in the rise of 2D barcodes. Along with the well known linear barcodes, 2D versions such as Datamatrix, QR Code and PDF417 are used much more than in the past – especially in the DoD labeling world where we do a […]
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Winco Labels
Ever wonder how your labels are made? Maybe not. But if you’ve ever had to label odd shaped or irregular surfaces, items that will be exposed to chemicals, moisture, outdoor elements, high temperatures, freezers, really small places, or other harsh environments, you probably thought more about it. We’ve had some of our customers come to […]
RFID: Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast
The motto for RFID technology is to “think big, start small and move fast,” says Chris Hanebeck. If you’re still wondering if RFID can help boost your process improvement efforts, we recommend reading the post from R.W.Baird’s RFID Monthly titled, “The Value of RFID.” This article presents some real-world examples of the benefits of RFID […]
RFID Label Printer Shootout!
RFID Label Printers Compared Since Winco ID is involved with helping our customers use labels and barcoding to improve their processes, we get to check out a lot of the latest products. For example, I’ve been really lucky over the last few months to have the opportunity to work with 4 different RFID printers from […]
Managing UID Introduction
If your company sells to the US Department of Defense, you might well have to comply with the MIL-STD-130 UID marking rules. This standard outlines the marking requirement that will ensure your labeling is compatible with the DoD inventory and lifecycle controls. There is a lot more to UID introduction than just producing compliant labels […]
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