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RFID labels create the foundation for transparent and automated processes in industry and logistics. The durable transponders enable contactless identification without line of sight, capture multiple items simultaneously, and store unique EPC codes. Bluhm Systeme provides scalable solutions ranging from mobile slap-and-ship systems to fully automated print-code-and-apply processes, including customized, high-performance software.
RFID technology has been around for many years. The marking technology using Radio Frequency Identification first became omnipresent in retail and logistics, where it made product traceability particularly efficient: You can trace and identify products marked with RFID labels in bulk throughout every phase of the delivery chain from purchasing to shipping to delivery – all without laying eyes on the product. RFID labeling can also help make pharmaceutical packaging smart and tamper-proof. This article looks at some important uses of RFID labeling technology in the pharmaceutical and medical-device industry.
5G is considered a key technology for Industry 4.0 and the connected factory. But does the new mobile standard mean the end of RFID technology? In this interview, expert Karl A. Hribernik from the BIBA – Bremen Institute for Production and Logistics explains why the two technologies will not replace each other but rather complement one another. The article shows how 5G and RFID together can enable more transparent and efficient processes.
Periodical physical inventory of articles for sale, component parts, raw materials and other valuable assets is a necessary evil for many companies. While it’s true that barcode labels have absolutely simplified the automatic identification and data capture, RFID technology can save even more time, nerves and personnel costs!
One of the major reasons is that employees will not have to grab and turn each single product in order to find its barcode. Instead, they can scan multiple items simultaneously and in passing. If one particular object cannot be found at where it is supposed to be, it is possible to scan larger areas from a distance with the RFID reader until the missing tag responds.
With the right setup of hard- and software, RFID also enables a fully automated inventory and a nominal-actual comparison in real-time, throughout all goods movements and process chains.
Despite high quality standards in production lines, errors can occur along the value and supply chain. Whether it's contaminated food, unsafe components, or incorrectly declared ingredients, if defective products reach the market, manufacturers and distributors must take immediate action to protect consumers. Otherwise, they risk severe damage to their image, high losses in sales, and substantial claims for damages. Learn about industrial marking solutions that help to keep expenses for product recalls as low as possible.
The barcode is indispensable in industry, logistics and commerce. Barcodes speed up data collection, prevent input errors and control entire systems. But this form of industrial automation only works if cameras and barcode scanners can read barcodes without errors.
Weber effortlessly identifies products on their journey from A to B. To do so, we offer our customers product identification solutions that contribute to an efficient production and logistics process. From label printers and barcode scanners/labels to labeling machines and inkjet printers. That is why we know the pitfalls of barcode readability. We are happy to share our knowledge with you. Here, we give you 6 tips for readable barcodes.