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If you’re involved in purchasing barcodes you’ve probably heard of an ISO/ANSI score, but what exactly are these scores? And what do they mean? Here at Computype we want to make sure our customers understand what they are investing in and when it comes to ISO/ANSI scores, things can become a little bit tricky. An […]

In a lab setting, correct sample identification is crucial. Every lab should have a solution that improves the accuracy of research results and ensures efficiency. Your lab employees should be able to find what they need, when they need it and be confident it’s marked correctly. Workers in the field of diagnostics and drug discovery […]

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a popular conversation topic within the identification and labeling industry. As the world moves towards “smart” as it relates to just about everything, your product and service offerings need to keep up in order to remain profitable. Nowadays, consumers love having all the information they could possibly need right at […]

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that allows for identification and tracking by microchip. It does this through storing information in the microchip on the tag and delivering that information to a reader through the attached antenna. So, does this technology have the potential to complement and enhance automation? Well, the short answer is […]

Here we will cover the basics of RFID frequency to make your decision-making process more manageable. Before deciding what type of RFID systems to review and test in an RFID solution, it is essential to determine the application. One reason this is so critical is the properties of the RFID labels themselves. RFID-enhanced labels have […]

What is RFID coupling? Coupling refers to the method of linking or “coupling” the RFID tag and reader/antenna to one another. Coupling allows the reader to recognize and retrieve information from the tag. Inductive and radiative coupling are the two primary types of coupling in an RFID system. Whether inductive or radiative coupling is used […]

Looking for a way to print high speed color labels without compromising on print quality? You’ve come to the right place. The Epson C7500 ColorWorks Inkjet Label Printer is one of our favorite printers on the market today as it is a great way to add flexibility to your labeling strategy.

Tire barcode sequence management services are required when labeling and identifying tires, whether it will be managed by the label supplier or the user of the labels. These services are typically a mix of software systems and manual checks that are designed to ensure there are no duplicate barcodes printed by keeping track of all […]

Labeling and identification methods enable a returnable transport tracking system to support an organized, efficient, and economical distribution in the supply chain. That being said, it is especially important for pallets, totes, and containers to be well-labeled to ensure the supply chain can run smoothly and without errors. If companies experience shrinkage—the pallets, totes, or […]

If you are working in the Transfusion Medicine community, you are likely familiar with Donation Number label sets. These label sets are utilized to identify blood donations and ensure that all required information is present on every bag, tube, and donor document.

Cryogenic storage labels are an everyday necessity for sample management across the healthcare industry, as many samples require cryogenic storage, which are extremely cold temperatures and harsh chemical exposure. Typical paper labels may come to mind when you consider price. Still, those are not well suited for cryogenic applications, which require specialized materials and adhesives […]