Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID talent pool needs filling

A new study shows that 80% of companies see a shortage of RFID talent to implement, service, and support the technology, a concern shared by Kimberly-Clark.

February 28, 2005

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Reality refreshes IoPP's RFID meeting

The Institute of Packaging Professionals’ Wisconsin Chapter meeting in February informed attendees that RFID’s potential is enormous, but it’s not likely a packaging panacea.

February 28, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

MSU assesses readability problems

As research at Michigan State University shows, frequency, distances and angles, type of tag, location and orientation, influences of moisture and metals, and pallet patterns all play a part in readability.

February 28, 2005

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Printed RFID tags in development

Motorola’s technology for printed electronics for smart packaging applications includes economical RFID tags.

February 28, 2005

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Huge RFID case history database

IDTechEx maintains a database of more than 1괌 case studies, including 322 in the Consumer/Retail segment.

February 28, 2005

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Gen 2 RFID separates strategic companies from the tactical pack

Visionary managers at progressive companies can use this opportunity to create a strategic advantage for your company.

February 28, 2005

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RFID World report

Key issues like Generation 2 and interoperability were addressed at RFID World by Wal-Mart, Kimberly-Clark, Hewlett-Packard, and others.

February 28, 2005

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Packaging & Design Summit 2005

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FLJune 27-29, 2005www.packaginganddesignsummit.com

February 28, 2005

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RFID tag printer/applicator

ID Technology offers its IDT 250r printer applicator for RFID applications. The IDT 250r has the ability to read, write, verify, and apply RFID tags in top, bottom, and side label applications.

February 28, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Another look at HF

High-frequency radio waves, defined as 13.56 MHz, seem to be RFID’s forgotten frequency in the United States. HF is largely ignored in the shadows of Wal-Mart’s mandate for UHF (868 MHz to 915 MHz).

February 28, 2005

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RFID Labeling (sidebar)

Author:PrintronixSpecifications:Pages: 211Size: 71¼4’’x9’’x1¼2’’SoftboundPrice: $29.95Published:August 2004Pluses:Clear and packaging-centric.

February 28, 2005

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Handbook covers RFID labeling

RFID Labeling is basically a 211-page white paper in the form of a softbound handbook that’s a timely, packaging-centric, and useful resource.

February 28, 2005

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Printed electronics spark interest

Motorola’s technology for economical printed electronics for smart packaging and RFID applications has the attention of printers, converters, packagers, and others.

January 31, 2005