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MTU Aero Engines Uses UWB RTLS to Track and Trace Production, Parts

September 26, 2022

Knowing exactly where to find things is essential, whether it’s a custom-made part, an urgent production order, or the last few modules required to reassemble an engine after maintenance.

Pass/Fail Code Marking Machines from Sprinter

Sprinter Marking

August 15, 2022

Sprinter Marking manufacturers a line of 10 standard Sprinter model ink code marking machines for both text and symbol marking applications.

Bar Code Scanners Fit Automotive Manufacturers Like a Glove

Jim Camillo

September 20, 2021

Every second counts on the assembly line, regardless of its length, level of automation, or the product being made. Knowing this, automotive manufactures are increasingly using advanced technology to help cut production cycle time, even if it’s just by fractions of a second.

What’s New With Labels and Label Printers

Durable materials and proven printing methods ensure a high-quality label for any size part.

Jim Camillo

August 5, 2021

Like workers in other industries, those on assembly lines can never afford to take the wrong things for granted. Assuming that automation will always be reliable or that just-good-enough products will keep customers coming back definitely shows a lack of foresight.

Access Control With RFID

Chris Randle

May 19, 2021

RFID technology can help manufacturers control access to critical hardware and software. What's the best way to ensure product quality and production uptime in industrial automation? Make sure that only trained and authorized people can access the programmable controllers.

Brady Provides Product Traceability for Engine Manufacturer

Zoe Leduc

December 13, 2018

Power Solutions International (PSI) of Wood Dale, IL, designs, engineers and manufactures engines for the industrial, construction, agricultural and on-road markets.

I'm Not Ready for RFID chips for People

John Sprovieri

January 3, 2018

By now, many of you have begun fiddling with some new electronic gadget that Santa left under the tree. How’s it going? Is it everything you expected, or are you overwhelmed?

Code Marking Considerations

Production volume, durability, substrate and total cost of ownership are among many factors to consider when choosing a part marking technology.

John Bishop

December 12, 2017

The need to mark parts or assemblies with some sort of identification code is becoming more and more important to facilitate quality control, supply chain management, brand protection, recalls and regulatory compliance.

What’s New With RFID

RFID technology has become critical for assembling cars, appliances and other high-value, high-mix products.

John Sprovieri

August 7, 2017

Manufacturers of complex products, such as engines and transmissions, have long been using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to error-proof their processes, document quality, and deal with high-mix production.