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In the dynamic and data-intensive world of laboratories, where precision and efficiency are paramount, two well-established methodologies—Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma—have gained prominence. These principles, initially rooted in manufacturing and process industries, have found their way into laboratory settings, guiding the pursuit of operational excellence and scientific rigor. When it comes to laboratories, the integration […]

Is scanning your bar codes more difficult than it should be? There are many reasons bar codes might not scan and most of them can be boiled down to one of three things: Your equipment isn’t suited to your bar codes. Your scanner isn’t being operated properly. Your bar code labels aren’t suited to your […]

Barcoding is helpful for the accurate tracking and identification of many items in the lab, but especially so for labware and other components that end up in kits. Here we’ll cover why a barcoding strategy is especially important for kitted labware items and provide a comparison between in-house and outsourced kitting strategies so you can […]

You’re probably already using a barcode strategy to track your production processes and understand the value barcodes and markings offer when it comes to tracking, branding and inventory. But did you know there are more ways you can add value to your processes through marking? Here are a few ways you can improve overall efficiencies […]

There are many manufacturers that can provide a reputable product when it comes to the sourcing of tire barcode labels. With so many to choose from, how do you decide which supplier is best for you? Obviously the pool is narrowed based on your project scope, geography, application, and budget; however, you may be missing […]

A longstanding challenge in the diagnostics industry has been determining the best way to accurately identify glass slides for histopathology and diagnostic tests. Barcode labels need to remain readable to automated equipment and manual scanners through exposure to deteriorating reagents and staining chemicals—that’s a lot to expect from a label! To combat this challenge, our […]

The impetus of this post was an interesting question. As a software developer I’m usually involved in projects that require me to write a program to print a label. I have also been involved with helping customers integrate off the shelf programs like NiceLabel or BarTender into their workflow to create and print their labels.  […]

Hello Computype blog readers, Dave the software developer here. Now you may be wondering, what is a software developer doing at a label manufacturer? Well, I honestly found myself asking the same question at first too, but I can assure you I’m here for a reason. The short answer to what I do is assist […]

You’re probably already using a barcode strategy to track blood donations throughout your processes and understand the value barcode labels offer when it comes to tracking and sample safety. But, did you know there are more ways you can add value to your processes through labeling? Here are a few ways you can improve overall […]

How might RFID data be used in global diagnostics? The possibilities are limited only by the imagination of innovative healthcare professionals designing next-generation diagnostics instruments right now, but a few of the possibilities include authentication, predictive maintenance, specimen tracking, quality controls and automated data logging in different locations and cloud-based services. 1. Authentication Reagents used […]

When we discuss implementing a high-frequency RFID strategy with our customers, often, they don’t realize they already have an essential component in their back pocket—their smartphone! For a while now, smartphones have been enabled to interact with certain high-frequency tags using NFC. Here we’ll define NFC and discuss how you can use smartphone apps to […]