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By John Burke- What makes a good label?  A good label is the one that is right for its intended use, or application.  While there are many aspects to consider, there are three basic considerations in selecting the right label.  First, consider how the label will be used and what conditions it will be exposed to.  Knowing how the […]

Introduction The latest version of MIL-STD-130, Version N, was released on December 17th, 2007. Since many contractors, and their subcontractors, have to mark many of the items they make to meet this standard, we thought it would be useful to produce a brief summary of the changes. This document is particularly concerned with how the […]

Welcome to Labeling News, the on-line news magazine from Winco Identification. The idea behind the site is to be a resource for our customers and friends to help keep them up to date with what is going on in the fast changing world of identifying and tracking items and people. Along with articles and commentaries […]

Answer: None. No good to anyone, and yet a big headache for some when the correct steps are not taken to ensure bar codes are readable. Bar codes have become a common way to identify and track items through manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, etc. The humble bar code is the building block on which many sophisticated […]

Datamax Corp. announces the DMXScan for fast, hands-free scanning and productive error handling options designed to ensure that barcodes are correctly printed and are scannable. Today, high-profile compliance label mandates impact the automotive, retail, aerospace and defense industries. The costs of non-compliance can mean expensive monetary penalties, delays in shipments, and even lost contracts. Now many […]