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Balluff: I/O and RFID connectivity for CC-Link

Balluff’s IP67 CC-Link I/O modules and supporting cordsets provide a full I/O and RFID connectivity solution for CC-Link, and enable the consistent, cost-optimized implementation of requirements using decentralized installation technology.

October 18, 2010

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Rfid-enabled packaging is a gold mine waiting to be tapped

Conferences, tradeshows, and seminars around the world continue to make the statement that embedding RFID in product packages is a great idea.

October 12, 2010

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Drug pedigree requirements for 2015: Is the pharmaceutical industry ready?

GS1 Healthcare U.S. to host workshops on 2015 readiness, and participants will experience the pharmaceutical supply chain of the future.

October 12, 2010

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Perspectives on RFID in pharmaceuticals

RFID is a tool that can benefit pharmaceutical manufacturers from clinical trials through to the commercial supply chain.

September 13, 2010

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Balluff: RFID readers for IO-link

Balluff’s IO-link based RFID system simplifies network topology and PLC setup by using the IO-link block to treat the RFID data like standard I/O points, and reduces costs by running multiple RFID readers off 1 I/O block using standard, 3-conductor sensor cables.

September 8, 2010

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Dole opts for all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags

Dole Fresh Fruit, a subsidiary of Dole Food Co., Inc., headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, now is using all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags to ship some of its fruit and vegetable products within North America.

July 1, 2010

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What is RFID and how will it impact MY business?

White paper from ID Technology answers frequently asked questions that arise when considering RFID technology.

May 11, 2010

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Ink-jet print quality on butter packs

High-resolution print quality on a challenging foil substrate and improved machine reliability are key features for this Irish dairy producer.

March 25, 2010

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Biologics add complexity to cold chain distribution

‘Meticulous packaging’ needed for expensive, temperature-sensitive biologics during distribution.

February 17, 2010

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Three Pack Expo initiatives

PMMI announces not only a Manufacturing Excellence Conference at Chicago’s Pack Expo International this Fall but also two special pavilions.

February 17, 2010

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Small-character ink-jet printer tackles co-pack challenge

‘Intuitive’ printer interface alerts to potential problems and sets troubleshooting tools in motion.

February 7, 2010

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Towards a smart approach to smart packaging

Last month, we looked at the status of RFID and packaging. This month, we need to look towards the future—and it is indeed promising.

December 7, 2009

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Is "smart packaging" just a dumb idea?

Just to be clear, there’s “dumb” packaging (just a box, no matter how pretty the graphics), “self-aware” packaging (with Electronic Article Surveillance/EAS tags), and “smart” packaging (with RFID tags).

October 29, 2009