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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. These label sets are sequentially numbered and customized to match the needs of […]

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 […]

At Computype, we have a team that specializes in barcode label printers, printer processes, and printer troubleshooting. Our team works extensively with a variety of makes and models of label printers and has firsthand experience with the Zebra GX printer series. Our team’s skills extend beyond basic functionality and includes knowledge of how this printer […]

Reliable barcodes and labels in the laboratory are crucial, as you are often dealing with human samples and specimens or chemical tests that require tracking accuracy and high ethical standards. Another thing to note is that labeling is typically not ‘one size fits all,’ meaning that all laboratory processes are different, and have different label […]

Inefficiencies in a lab do an excellent job of slowing down processes and not allowing your facility to live up to its total throughput potential. Embarking on an effort to reduce these inefficiencies is what intimidates many labs as it can seem like a big undertaking; but really, the biggest challenge often lies in pinpointing […]

Whether you’re branding packaging, complying with regulations, or simply trying to eliminate stockouts, there are two fundamental ways to get your labels: pre-printed labels and print-on-demand labels. Each method brings strengths and trade-offs—and choosing the right one can mean the difference between a smooth labeling workflow and constant headaches. Pre-printed labels are produced using industrial […]

The Computype Healthcare Team of labeling experts works with labs worldwide that are consistently expected to perform more research in shorter amounts of time, often with fewer dedicated resources and budgets. A common challenge in both the discovery and diagnostic world is that researchers don’t always have the necessary tools or time to perform seemingly […]

Production downtime, operational errors and excessive scrap and rework pose challenges for tire manufacturing companies. While improving your tire tracking capabilities with barcode labels can help, you need a way to manage tire data intelligently. Smart labels allow you to identify, track and manage tires throughout production and distribution, increasing your read rates, cutting labor […]