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Retailer ends RFID Checkout Pilot

Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology, increasingly popular for tracking and identification in retail and supply chains, was piloted by Walmart to expedite their checkout process. RFID Journal shared that during the pilot, customers used a kiosk to scan all the items in their cart without having to take anything out of it. The customer was […]


Prevent downtime through optimization

Avoiding downtime is a top priority for every manufacturer. It affects productivity and the bottom line. In many manufacturing industries, processors that rely on tubular drag cable conveyors are used to move materials. Proper installation, design, and maintenance prevent downtime and enable system optimization. “In today’s fast-paced processing environment, it is a standard practice to […]


Pragmatyxs support services

Customers are not short of choices when they seek a partner to provide technical support services specifically in the labeling environment. How they choose and who they choose comes down to several factors. Pragmatyxs offers a unique proposition to ensure they are a final contender. Pragmatyxs offers service and support from the development stage through […]


RFID improves inventory management

RFID or radio-frequency identification technology continues to be an important aspect of inventory control management due to its automation capabilities and data collection. RFID can improve inventory accuracy, resulting in better management and a positive bottom line. There are two types of readers: Fixed readers: these are installed in a specific location where RFID tag […]


Types of Product Labels

We use the terms label and labeling solution frequently but haven’t dug into what these terms mean and the many forms they take. Labels play a role in identifying a product from the start, whether it’s the label on a bag of raw materials or the finished product sitting on a shelf waiting to be […]


Product Lifecycle Management

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the “strategic process of managing the complete journey of a product from initial ideation and development to service and disposal.”  It is the management of a product from start to finish. PLM is important in the manufacturing industry since it deals with every stage of a product’s life. Beginning with […]


The intricacies of FDA regulations

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) provides regulation for food, drugs, medical devices, radiation-emitting products, vaccines, animal and veterinary products, cosmetics, and tobacco products.  Just in the radiation-emitting products category alone, they are responsible for regulating firms that manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import medical devices sold in the U.S. That is a lot of oversight! The […]


Implementing a New Barcode Solution

The adoption of any new technology within an organization can be tedious and overwhelming. “With 80% of organizations planning to invest in a new enterprise technology”, the thought is downright harrowing. Implementing a new barcode solution shouldn’t be daunting. We will provide some specific ways to make it go smoothly. Having a comprehensive implementation plan […]


Farewell to lost luggage

Barcoding has been the technology of choice for tracking luggage for some time, but the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recommends an RFID solution. While most travelers only see the same old barcode that they hope won’t result in their bag ending up in the wrong zip code, many actually “carry a tiny UHF RFID […]


Inspiring technological relevance in manufacturing workers

We are hearing more and more about AI and the concern that it will take over many jobs and aspects of our lives and manufacturing is no stranger to technological advancements and process automation. So how do manufacturers inspire technological relevance in manufacturing workers, when many don’t want to leave their comfort zone and venture […]