Author: Joseph Dostie

Keeping up with UDI: Are you compliant?

Posted on November 3, 2017November 5, 2020 by Joseph Dostie

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) established the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) ruling in 2013 as a system to provide traceability for medical devices throughout their lifespan. Global UDI implementation has been rolling out in annual phases since 2014, addressing the...Read More

How to choose the right barcode scanner

Posted on November 3, 2017November 5, 2020 by Joseph Dostie

A barcode scanner has a simple job: capture a barcode. But what if that barcode is 2D and not the linear type? Or it’s 30 feet away, or located in a freezer where it’s covered with frost? While the job...Read More

Zebra ZT610: High-res, low-maintenance thermal printing

Posted on November 3, 2017November 5, 2020 by Joseph Dostie

An industrial printer needs to combine ruggedness to withstand a tough environment with the finesse to produce high-quality barcode labels. Businesses that rely on their industrial printers to output barcodes on tiny labels also need high-resolution that delivers the clarity...Read More

Zebra TC8000: Rugged computers never looked (or worked) this great.

Posted on November 3, 2017November 5, 2020 by Joseph Dostie

Albert Einstein said, “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” Innovation is part of our culture. We see it in the constant advancement of technology. A lot of manufacturers make improvements,...Read More

We thought a rugged scanner was tough, until we experienced ultra-rugged

Posted on November 3, 2017November 5, 2020 by Joseph Dostie

A barcode scanner is like a hammer. You’re never going to use it for gentle tasks. A barcode scanner will be banged around, left in places that aren’t fit for most technology, and expected to perform at high speed with...Read More

Your outdated technology isn’t saving you money. It’s costing you

Posted on November 3, 2017November 5, 2020 by Joseph Dostie

We see technology improvements and updates weekly. When do you know the right time to bite the bullet and invest in the latest and greatest? Your decision should be based on the return on investment. How will the updated technology...Read More