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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 […]


New 2D barcodes unlock a wealth of information

QR codes are commonly used for marketing and in the service industry from online restaurant menus to linking to company websites. They are convenient and aesthetic and now new 2D barcodes unlock a wealth of information for labeling. As of today, barcoding is represented by the Universal Product Code (UPC) which consists of parallel lines […]


World’s first hydrogen eVTOL aircraft

We have shared about innovative electrical products in the transportation sector. Still, the aerospace industry is also advancing through the first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft which will fly over 1,150 miles.   Sirius Aviation AG stated, “The Sirius Jet is a high-performance, zero-emission VTOL aircraft propelled by hydrogen-electric propulsion system.” This newfound […]


Top Warehouse Trends for 2024

The global warehouse management market size is valued at $3.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow another 19% per year from 2023 to 2030. No wonder improved efficiency and increased output are the goals for the growing demand. To meet these demands, we will look at the top warehouse trends of 2024: More and […]


Using AI to combat manufacturing waste

When looking for manufacturing efficiencies, we often seek to simplify steps, cut costs, or reduce materials waste. In this article by Manufacturing Business Technology, we see how AI is combatting manufacturing waste and improving warehouse efficiency. Companies are looking for ways to gain efficiencies and operate more leanly, whether that be Just in Time (JIT) […]


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 […]


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 […]


3 Common Manufacturing Challenges

We hear from our partners what their customers deem to be challenges in manufacturing and now Manufacturing Business Technology (MBT), a digital magazine providing the latest news, and products relating to manufacturing and supply chain management, shares what they are hearing about manufacturing challenges and their numerous industry resources. To give some perspective on the […]


Front-of-Package Nutritional Labeling

“The FDA is prioritizing its nutrition initiatives to ensure people in the United States have great access to healthier foods and nutrition information” enabling healthier food choices. One of these initiatives is front-of-package nutritional labeling. This initiative would not be in lieu of the full nutritional facts labeling typically found on the back of most […]