http://www.datacollection.eu en Copyright Editrice TeMi Srl Mon, 6 Sep 2010 15:34:23 +0200 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 15:34:23 +0200 Ernesto.Salvioli@datacollection.eu webmaster@datacollection.eu http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9121 The QX Hawk imager from Microscan now offers expanded capabilities including the new X-mode 3.0 firmware upgrade, more accessory options, and a new CCD version. As the first barcode imager to be designed with fully integrated liquid lens technology, the entire QX Hawk system is optimized for both superior image clarity and infinite focus capacity. The result is a robust barcode imager that combines superior barcode reading with autofocus to deliver unmatched flexibility to read 1D and 2D codes in any orientation, either up close or at great distances. For example, in a manufacturing facility QX Hawk can perform a wide range of identification applications, from small code unique item traceability to long range pallet tracking with barcode reading in any orientation. The recent QX Hawk X-Mode 3.0 firmware upgrade provides improved algorithms for reading direct part marks (DPM), additional symbologies such as Aztec Code, Micro QR, Pharmacode, and postal codes , and adds XML for advanced programming. Ethernet/IP protocol support for all standard PLCs, plus seamless integration with AB’s latest version of Contrologix is included. A new CCD version of QX Hawk with 1.2 megapixel sensor will provide expanded read ranges for decoding tiny 2D and barcode marks, or reading within especially large areas. Two new accessories options also are available: scratch-resistant window kits and infrared filter for laser marking immunity. The CCD version of the QX Hawk will be available in August, while the firmware and hardware options are available now. Standard ease of use features in all .QX Hawk imagers compact size for flexible positioning, visible LED indicators, targeting laser pattern, “good read” green flash, and an EZ button for instant setup and configuration. Setting up a QX Hawk is almost as easy as using a point-and-shoot digital camera. Simply mount the system and press the EZ button, and it will find any barcode or 2D code at any distance within its field of view. The QX Hawk features a high-resolution modular optical zoom system that, when combined with liquid lens focus control, enables a single reader to cover almost any barcode or 2D track and trace application. The high performance imager uses Microscan’s X-Mode decoding technology to read any barcode mark at distances from 50 to 500 mm and beyond, from a high-density 3.3 mil Data Matrix to a very large linear code to a low-contrast DPM. As a further benefit, the QX Hawk leverages the latest dual core ARM/DSP processor and integrated Ethernet protocols to allow high-speed image capture as well as real-time configuration and communication, providing extremely fast throughput. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:40:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9121 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9119 CAEN RFID now offers a new new desktop reader of the easy2read© family: the Slate. The Slate is a UHF multiregional RFID reader with integrated circular polarised antenna for short to medium range applications. It is powered and controlled directly by an USB cable, thus allowing to read EPC Class1 Gen2 UHF RFID tags in an easy desktop environment. "The Slate reader" says Giovanni Grieco, CAEN RFID’s Business Development Manager," is today the latest UHF RFID reader in our ever growing family. Thanks to its low profile (15 mm) and its size(approximately an A4 page), the Slate reader is the perfect choice for various applications such as point-of-sales, document tracking, RFID programming stations, access control and so on. It can also be used as a building block for smart shelves and smart displays for retail applications" Being compliant with both European and US regulatory environments, the Slate reader allows installations in various countries worldwide as needed by retailers, forwarders, warehouses and other global organizations. The core component of the Slate reader is the new CAEN RFID Quark module, the smallest and lowest power consuming module available on the market. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:39:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9119 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9117 Zebra Enterprise Solutions Division will be launching Dart Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) this fall. The next generation of the Sapphire UWB product line, Dart UWB offers one common UWB active RFID/RTLS platform that enables fast, accurate location of personnel and equipment for operations in United States, Canada and the European Union markets. Dart UWB includes a full set of products certified for use in hazardous and explosive environments as defined by the ATEX Directive in Europe. These products have been designed for use in extreme, regulated environments such as mining, petrochemical, and other process manufacturing industries. Built on the current Sapphire UWB RTLS core capabilities, Dart UWB is designed for applications where long range, multi-read, real-time location is necessary. Dart UWB provides the lowest cost-of- ownership in the industry by improving installation ease, scalability, performance, and tag management. By reading thousands of small, active RFID tags per second, Dart UWB allows for an expanded array of both indoor and outdoor asset management applications in the harshest industrial environments. Dart UWB provides stable temperature performance over an extremely large range and durable tags enable more asset management opportunities without the need for customization. In addition, new planning and tag configuration tools allow for easier system install, flexibility and scalability. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:37:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9117 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9120 Zetes has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 9,500 mobile biometric kits for Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in support of the 2011 presidential elections. The contract, made directly with the Congolese authorities and the Independent Electoral Commission (La Commission Electorale Indépendante or CEI), has a value of more than 30 million USD and is insured by the Belgian export credit agency Ducroire-Delcredere. The kits, which will be delivered in the second half of 2010, will be used to update the 2005 electoral lists established for the 2006 presidential elections. Zetes develops and supplies the software that allows biographic and biometric data to be recorded and provides the AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) software necessary to identify and eliminate any duplicate entries. It also provides the equipment’s technical maintenance throughout the enrolment period. Alain Wirtz, CEO of Zetes, comments: “ We are extremely proud to have been retained following a very rigorous selection process abiding by World Bank criteria. Zetes will mobilise to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the voter enrolment process in order for it to organise its elections in 2011.” Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:39:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9120 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9118 KoamTac, Inc. has just released the KDCi range of Bluetooth barcode scanners designed specifically for use with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. At less than two cubic inches and weighing only 1.2 ounces, KoamTac's KDCi offers enterprises the opportunity to add professional barcode scanning to their mobile workers' handset of choice in many industries including: transportation, field service, retail and healthcare. "The KDCi range represents the embodiment of KoamTac's years of experience with ultra mobile barcode reader design", said Dr. Hanjin Lee, CEO and founder of KoamTac, Inc. "We focused our efforts on developing a barcode terminal that follows the latest design trends of mobile terminals like MP3 players and smartphones while adding the durability needed for professionals. The KDCi's bright display allows iPhone and iPad to send line-of-business application workflow and instructions to the user, enabling one-hand operation. And, given its ultra small size and light weight, many customers attach the KDC to their body using our convenient retractable belt lanyard." KDCi is available in two models: KDC200i integrates a laser scan engine for reading all popular linear barcodes; KDC300i utilizes industry-leading Adaptus®Imaging technology from Honeywell, enabling high-performance omnidirectional reading of linear and 2D barcodes, postal codes, and optical character recognition (OCR) codes. On a fully charged battery both models are able to scanand transfer barcodes for several dayswith Bluetooth connection enabled. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:38:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9118 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9080 The AP 6511 802.11n WallPlate access point (AP) from Motorola is about the size of a deck of playing cards and is designed to quickly extend WLAN services to multi-room facilities, such as hotels or hospitals. Leveraging existing infrastructure, the AP 6511 can be installed in a matter of minutes, right in the guestroom, without the time and costs associated with deploying traditional APs. Compact in size, the AP 6511 is designed to “hide-in-sight” - matching the décor of any room while providing users a superior guest experience with high-speed mobile access for bandwidth-demanding voice, video and data applications. Motorola’s AP 6511 uses in-wall CAT5/6 cabling, so Wi-Fi coverage can be extended without the need to pull cables or drill holes, greatly reducing time, planning and labor costs required to provide ubiquitous wireless access. A field-installable snap-on Ethernet module adds three switched fast Ethernet ports for converged guestroom IP services, such as IPTV or secure wired access. Each AP can service up to 10 rooms and leverage Motorola’s Smart RF technology to automatically tune power and channels, ensuring guests obtain maximum performance and the highest quality of service (QoS). “Motorola created an innovative solution to help hotels provide guests with what they want – a quality ‘at-home’ experience,” said Orlando Philips, chief operating officer, Guest-Tek. “At Guest-Tek, we have seen that IP network convergence is the most cost-effective way to bring new applications, services and direct benefit to hotel guests; from interactive, high definition IPTV, free-to-guest TV and digital video-on-demand (VOD) to secure high-speed Internet and voice-over-IP telephony. The new AP 6511 is an important component to deliver this next generation hotel network. This is significant for us because customers in the hospitality industry look to Guest-Tek to help keep them ahead of trends and make the in-room guest experience the highest level.” The AP 6511 has multiple management and service options. In smaller facilities, up to 25 WallPlates can be deployed without an external controller by using the Controller AP feature resident on the AP 6511. For larger facilities, the AP 6511 can be locally or remotely managed by Motorola’s family of RFS wireless controllers allowing immense scalability. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:08:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9080 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9079 Datalogic has just announced the acquisition, through its subsidiary Datalogic Scanning Holdings Inc., of the entire share capital of Evolution Robotics Retail, Inc. , a company located in California with unique expertise in visual pattern recognition technology. The agreement was signed on July 1, 2010 with Future Vision Holdings, Inc. and Idealab , controlling companies of Evolution Robotics Retail. The acquisition provides for a broadening of Datalogic’s solution-based offerings, adds an innovative and key technological capability and offers a high-growth business prospect. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:07:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9079 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9077 In the industrial food and non-food sector, every minute counts when it comes to weighing and labelling. G The GLM-I series fully automated labeller from German company Bizerba keeps pace with the rising speed of the industry. It can automatically feed a huge range of package sizes, align, weigh and label up to three sides – using stamp, blowing or rotation procedures. Bizerba offers a labeller for every operational demand with the portfolio comprised of the GLM-I 40, 70, 100, 150 and 170 machines. “With the latter, Bizerba is reacting to the increasing market share of smaller and lighter packages,” explains Dieter Conzelmann. “Throughout the world, there are increasing numbers of small and single households, which need smaller packages. With the GLM-I 170, we offer manufacturers the right solution for this modified consumer behaviour,” continues the Director Industry Solutions at Bizerba. On the other hand, the GLM-I 40 labels boxes, cartons and big bags in the high-load sector. It has a continuous scale with a maximum load of up to 60 kilogram and a top-loading labeller with blow applicator, which prints using either thermal direct or thermal transfer printing. Despite the enormous strength which mobilises the machine, it reaches a delivery rate of up to 60 packages per minute, making it suitable for applications in the in-house logistics of meat, fish and dairy farming as well as the fruit and vegetable industry. The belts’ quick-change system makes it easy to clean and maintain, thus satisfying the high hygienic demands in the food industry. However, the fully automated ticketing machines alone are only half the story. Today, according to Conzelmann, it is more important than ever to integrate the machines into existing production lines and connect them with ICT systems. “Accordingly, the self-concept of Bizerba is changing: we have long since offered more than just hardware. We also offer the appropriate software components and entire system solutions, which our service teams develop in close cooperation with the customer. In order to be able to incorporate machines into existing networks, they are equipped as standard with TCP/IP Ethernet interfaces and the Bizerba Interface Communication Tool (BCT). As a result, they can communicate with a superior inventory management system and exchange data in both directions.” In the case of any process disturbances, the machine automatically contacts Bizerba Service by email. The employees there can analyse the error over the internet and then offer advice to the customer. The advantages of this technology are clear: it reduces both costly on-site assignments and long periods of downtime. The user can easily manage both operation and data administration. Either centrally with a PC or locally with the GT-6M or GT-12C touchscreen operating terminal. With the Bizerba Label Designer (BLD), the user can design the labels itself. Using the label preview “what you see is what you get” (WYSIWYG), he can check the label on the GT-12C before ticketing. This reduces errors during the labelling process and makes production significantly safer. The operation terminal also makes it possible to store self-explanatory pictograms for softkeys such as basic price, tare and date. Using quick buttons, customer-specific operating elements can be created. The screen can also be configured and adjusted to the corporate design of the customer – from the colour in the background to the corporate logo. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:06:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9077 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9078 CipherLab’s new Windows CE-based 9600 industrial mobile computer integrates robust multi-modal wireless compatibility and multiform data entry capabilities into a small, rugged new platform. With integrated GPS, workers can readily incorporate spatial data into inventory management, service or delivery calls and more. Cisco CCX-compatible WLAN powered by Summit – and GSM/GPRS/EDGE help users upload and download data nearly anywhere. Since the CipherLab 9600 can read 1D or 2D codes with a choice of linear imager, 2D imager or laser options, and has a built-in RFID reader/writer, signature capture and a 2-megapixel digital camera with LED flash, it can document more and maintain company data in a wide range of formats. The 3.5 inch VGA touch screen, 29 key keypads and embedded Windows® CE 6.0 operating platform makes the 9600 easy to use. To expand and customize the 9600 for any business need, it comes with CipherLab’s application software and API that helps integrate custom applications and minimizes the total cost of ownership. The Naurtech CETerm software enables data collection by providing access to legacy main frame and web applications. SOTI MobiControl allows remote device monitoring and software updates as well as configuration changes to keep costs associated with ongoing system maintenance low. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:06:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9078 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9076 Scandinavia's leading slate manufacturer, Minera Norge, has been using UPM Raflatac ShortDipole and Hammer RFID tags converted by AdhTech, superDAGFINN and portalRFID solutions from ACT Systems Skandinavia to automate the locating and delivery processes of its stone products. Minera Norge’s products are used for example in interiors, walkways and floors, and are exported worldwide. The premium quality slate manufacturer is located near the source of its raw materials in Norway where drastic changes in weather conditions set special requirements to RFID tags used. Minera Norge uses RFID to track pallets from loading to the point of shipment. Each worker uses an ID card with an embedded RFID tag to log into the company's ERP system. After showing the RFID card to a reader, the system provides workers an updated list of incoming orders. By selecting an order for processing, the system in turn requests the specific stones needed for the employee to complete the order. The weighty stone products are cut into tiles and blocks, then packed and placed on pallets attached with UPM Raflatac RFID tags. The pallets are moved to an RFID reader portal where information on each pallet's unique ID number, product and weight are linked to the corresponding order. The pallets are then stored outdoors on Minera Norge’s large yard using a forklift equipped with GPS system and an RFID reader. When a driver picks up a pallet, the superDAGFINN software shows data of the pallet on the forklift's screen enabling the driver to quickly confirm it is the correct product. The GPS system, GPStracker, is used to locate the pallets in real time, as they are moved with the forklifts. It also provides drivers with maps showing the exact location of each pallet as well as the forklift, and directions for reaching the specific pallet. Moreover, the RFID solution is used to automate the invoicing process as it enables forklift drivers to indicate from the onboard screen that a product has been shipped, and send an advance shipping notice to a customer, thus activating the actual invoicing process. The complete RFID solution was installed and operational at Minera Norge in just four weeks. Since the implementation in May 2009, the company has been able to enjoy the benefits of accelerated and accurate locating of products, which in turn have resulted in faster and correct deliveries for customers. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:05:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9076 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9062 With a slimmer, lighter profile, and a smaller form factor, the new RW 420 Print Station is a printer and hand-held all in one unit. The RW4-PS is designed to address the evolving business challenges of the mobile workforce by incorporating Zebra’s mobile printing technology into a single, compact, lightweight and rugged unit capable of supporting the Motorola MC70 and MC75 handheld terminals. Zebra engaged companies such as Andrews Distributing, one of the most successful beer distributors/wholesalers in the country, to gather input on the features and usability of the RW print station. The RW4-PS enhances worker productivity by delivering more efficient and effective mobile equipment management. Now workers will carry less equipment and fewer charging devices, allowing for quick end-user adoption. “The Zebra RW 420 Print Station increases worker output and maximizes efficiencies to the supply chain,” said Marty Johnson, product marketing manager, Zebra Technologies. “This new product helps the mobile worker visit more customers, reduce service time to serve existing customers and relieves the burden of carrying multiple devices and products or making multiple trips to the vehicle.” Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:05:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9062 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9060 On 14 and 15 September 2010, the French National RFID Centre (CNRFID) is hosting the International RFID Congress in Toulouse, the first international congress focusing on RFID applications in the aeronautical, automotive, railway and shipping industries. Alongside this event, 40 experts from ISO (International Organization for Standardization) will be taking part in seminars on RFID standards and will attend the International RFID Congress to meet and discuss with delegates. The programme also includes a tour of the Airbus Industrial Showroom and Innovation Centre on the site of the A350 production facility in Toulouse, which is being opened up especially for the event. The International RFID Congress is supported by the French Ministry for the Economy and Employment, and will bring together industry leaders with RFID providers and ISO officials. “Originally this event was intended for the aeronautical industry, but it quickly grew to include the three other markets as well,” says Jean-Christophe Lecosse, Managing Director of the CNRFID. “These four industries already use a number of RFID solutions, and it is right that they are part of this event. Especially given that the RFID solutions being used are transferable from one industry to another, both in terms of technical issues and the similarity of their processes.” The event aims at sharing experiences of those who work in these different industries, for mutual benefit. It is also a showcase for RFID providers who will be presenting their solutions in the demonstration area designed to encourage networking and new partnerships. Presentations will include the latest on operational developments from all four industries, operating feedback and perspectives on the future of RFID. There will be over 20 presentations from the likes of Airbus, Air France/KLM, Eurocopter, IBM, Michelin and Renault among others. Themes explored will include in-service parts monitoring and maintenance in the aeronautical industry (e.g. reliable, hard-wearing tags specially designed for harsh environments) and development of human and material solutions that can be adapted for either in-house or outsourced maintenance operations; Automotive industry themes will include vehicle fleet management, optimisation of assembly line output flows and assembly line automation; Topics to be presented regarding the railway industry will include automatic wagon scanning for fleet “geolocalisation”, ensuring safe management of train journeys through sensing controls, maintenance of sensitive parts. And finally for the shipping industry, there will be examples of container security and tracking, assistance for transferring responsibilities in maintenance operations. One highlight of the event will be the tour of the Airbus Industrial Showroom and Innovation Centre which will give delegates the opportunity to see five RFID applications in operation in real-life conditions. It will also be an opportunity for Airbus to present their identification technologies (fixed and mobile readers, intelligent shelving, conveyor systems and more), their training offer, experience and best practice information for the aeronautical industry. A wide range of partners are backing this initiative: IBM, the event’s main sponsor, Airbus, Air France/KLM and the CNRFID network. The Grand Toulouse agglomeration and the Midi-Pyrénées Region are also supporting the event. A large number of providers will be attending - in particular Fréquentiel, Maintag, Neopost ID, Orange, P3 Ingénieurs , STID and Deister Electronic . La Mêlée (an association bringing together key players in the digital economy), Galia a (standardisation body for product exchange and information tools for the automobile industry) and the competitiveness clusters representing these markets are also supporting the event, which promises to be an excellent get-together. For more information and registration, consult www.rfid-congress.com Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:53:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9060 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9059 Canada Post, the official postal service of Canada, has selected the Intermec CN50 to equip more than 8,000 foot-based Letter Carriers to meet the delivery operations requirements to provide timely delivery information to customers for all traceable items. In 2009, Canada Post delivered 11 billion letters to 15 million residential and business addresses. The CN50 is part of the Canada Post personal data terminal (PDT) solution that is being used to migrate away from paper-based delivery scan recording processes. In order to ensure real-time upload of scanned data, it will be necessary to eventually equip all Letter Carriers with a PDT capable of transmitting information through a high-speed reliable cellular network. "As part of Canada Post's Postal Transformation initiative, the PDTs will be leveraged to deliver real-time parcel visibility and improve Letter Carrier productivity, delivering sustainable ROI," said Peter Duncan, Director Engineering Product Tracking Processes and Systems of Canada Post. "The Intermec CN50 provides stronger data capture and communication capabilities than our existing handheld solutions, and will help increase our savings and improve the end customer experience." The PDT solution enhancement with the CN50 is part of a transformational Canada Post program to modernize its postal network end to end. Through its EA21 scanner and powerful 3G radio technologies, the CN50 will communicate with the Canada Post Central Delivery Information Application to provide streamlined data capture and delivery processes. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:43:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9059 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9061 The recently released CR318 handheld reader from ASK has been designed for transport, reload POS, ticketing and events applications and offers one of the best cost/performance ratios on the market. With extended battery life that lengthens user operating cycle, the HCR is lightweight with an ergonomic modular design, containing 3 SAM slots. The HCR 318 supports various communications via GPRS, WiFi, Bluetooth and CDMA USB dongles and comes with a wide range of connectivity to fit most needs. Memory size options include 32 MB SRAM, 32 MB Flash and the unit has a 128 x 64 pixel backlit LCD. The HCR 318 is also available without a keypad. ASK offers the option of customizing the HCR case with the client’s own logo and colors to suit customer needs. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:01:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9061 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9064 Seagull Scientific has released version 9.3 of their BarTender label and RFID software. Newly added are support for weighing scales, improved data entry forms, and a variety of more powerful integration features, including improved IBM WebSphere functions. Additionally, with BarTender version 9.3, two of the editions have been renamed and some prices changed. BarTender can now directly accept data from weighing scales and Seagull claims their new weighing scale support is the most powerful available in any label software package today. Version 9.3 expands upon BarTender's features for connecting to peripherals and integrating with other software, including bidirectional printing support for IBM WebSphere. In addition, the “Commander” integration utility now supports serial port triggers, as well as storing and referencing variables. The editions previously called " Enterprise " and "RFID Enterprise" have been combined into the new "Automation" edition at prices comparable to what the " Enterprise " edition used to sell for. This effectively cuts the cost of Seagull’s RFID support nearly in half. The previously-named "Enterprise Print Server" edition is now called "Enterprise Automation" (and continues to support RFID). Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:08:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9064 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9031 Datalogic Scanning’s recent joint marketing agreement with RocketBux, a white label mobile marketing services provider, is the company’s latest move in leveraging the expanding mobile commerce and marketing trends in the retail sector. With over 2.4 billion active users worldwide and 10 times as many consumer access points as the wired internet, the mobile marketing industry is positioned for unprecedented growth. These statistics are not lost on retailers, payment processors or loyalty companies who are eagerly adopting services to take full advantage of this new, high-growth channel. Datalogic Scanning and RocketBux began working together in 2008 by deploying several mobile commerce pilot programs utilizing Datalogic’s new imaging-based POS bar code scanners and RocketBux’s leading suite of mobile commerce tools, which includes bar codes that are generated by mobile phones. Datalogic Scanning selected RocketBux because their solutions are simple to use and require no special downloads or applications. RocketBux’s bar coded products work extremely well with Datalogic’s exclusive Illumix™ Intelligent Illumination Technology, which enables retailers to quickly and easily read bar codes from mobile phones without any cashier or user intervention at the POS. They also use superior, patented bar code optimization technology with either 1D or 2D codes. Both companies agree these features are necessary to achieve the broadest adoption rate among consumers. “We are very pleased to expand our relationship with RocketBux,” said Datalogic Scanning’s President and CEO, Bill Parnell. “Their mobile commerce expertise combined with our renowned data collection devices are a tremendous asset for our customers interested in mobile commerce technology.” According to Walt Granville, VP of Sales for RocketBux, “Datalogic’s broad imaging product line and vast experience within the auto ID space has really helped us refine our portfolio of mobile solutions.” FMI 2010 marked the official kickoff of the partnership between Datalogic Scanning and RocketBux. Representatives from RocketBux demonstrated their unique mobile marketing products at Datalogic Scanning’s booth and, in conjunction, Datalogic featured a preview of the world’s first single plane scanners with imaging technology, the Magellan™ 3200 VSi and 3300 HSi, as well as the Magellan™ 1100i imaging-based presentation scanner. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:57:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9031 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9030 Zetes is now fully certified on Motorola’s new WT4090 Voice Only Wearable (VOW). Across the Zetes Group, the Zetes 3i Voice Solution will now also be offered on the new voice terminal. Operating on a wide range of both voice dedicated and multimodal terminals, the solution runs a wide range of applications and operates in any environment. In addition, it supports both direct and middleware integration, with the 3iV Connector and 3iV middleware modules. The certification on the WT4090 VOW was achieved in record time using MCL-Voice. Janet Schijns, VP Global Channels Motorola EMS commented “The release of our first voice dedicated terminal, the Voice Only Wearable (VOW), will only increase this success. Zetes' thorough understanding and extensive expertise with voice ensures the Voice Only Wearable integrates perfectly into the Zetes 3i Voice solution - meeting Motorola’s certification requirements therefore, took only a few weeks.” Both Bon Preu, a Spanish retailer, and Finiper, a leading retailer in Italy, have equipped its first operators with the WT4090 VOW. Says Valerio Cortese, IT Director from Finiper “We were already successfully running the 3iV Solution on the Motorola MC9090. Testing the voice solution on the new terminal seemed the logical next step. We have been using it for a few weeks now, and the first results are very positive.” Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:55:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9030 Products http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9029 Zebra Technologies Corporation has sold more than 125 million of its patient Z-band wristbands worldwide which will help prevent the number of deaths that are caused by medical errors. More than 100,000 Americans die annually in U.S. hospitals because of avoidable medical errors, according to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), which also reports that medical errors rank as America’s eighth leading cause of death – higher than auto accidents or breast cancer. However, organizations like The Joint Commission are continuously committed to improving health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in risk-reduction activity. “Since 1995, Zebra has been committed to the patients and healthcare facilities of the world by developing industry-leading thermal transfer technology that helps track patient and medication information, thereby reducing errors, ” said Anders Gustafsson, chief executive officer, Zebra Technologies. “Of the 125 million wristbands Zebra has sold, more than 50 percent were in the last 18 months. This increase can be directly tied to the dramatic rise in the adoption rate of bedside bar code medication administration, which requires scanning a patient’s wristband and then scanning the medication before administering it to the patient. ” Patient safety begins at the wrist with bar coded wristbands that enable healthcare practitioners to verify a correct match between the patient and medical treatment provided. Zebra’s Z-Band wristbands and direct thermal transfer printers continue to evolve in order to meet new demands of the healthcare industry and to ensure the Five Patient Rights (right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, and right method). Unlike dot matrix and laser printers, Zebra thermal printers produce crisp, clear print quality on all wristband and label sizes. This guarantees that the barcodes, which store patient health information such as name, blood type, allergies, primary physician and more, scan quickly and reliably for positive patient identification at the point of care. Hospitals such as the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha are getting positive, accurate scans the first time, so nurses and doctors can immediately turn their focus to the patient. “Bar coded wristbands help us add a layer of patient safety that verifies and validates patient-specific information, ” said Rosanna Morris, Chief Nursing Officer for The Nebraska Medical Center. "This Patient ID technology facilitates the five rights of medication administration, and automates the two patient identifiers that we require. Now our nurses manually validate patient information and scan the patient wristband to ensure positive patient identification - protecting both the patient and the nurse.” Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:52:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9029 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9028 Lufthansa’s aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services have been successfully using RFID technology in tracking aircraft components for the past two years. Lufthansa Technik Logistik (LTL), the logistics service provider of LHT, was one of the first companies to use RFID technology in aviation. Since 2008, LTL has been attaching RFID tags to documents accompanying components as they are removed, serviced or repaired, and reinstalled. The use of RFID technology has significantly expedited the repair-cycle process for components by reducing or eliminating the need for manual data entry. With the help of RFID tracking, LTL is also avoiding delivery errors, and automatically verifying the authenticity of parts. LTL uses UPM Raflatac’s DogBone UHF tags with 96 bits of EPC memory. The DogBone tag meets the strict requirements set by the aviation industry and complies with the EPC Gen 2 air-interface standard and ISO 180006C standard. “Using RFID means that Lufthansa Technik no longer depends on ‘line of sight’ to obtain information about the identity of a part. Parts can remain packed in their transportation containers and are automatically identified at diverse gates in the supply chain", says Carsten Sowa , RFID Program Manager at Lufthansa Technik. “This provides a greater supply chain visibility in repair processes so that production planning systems get more detailed information about where a part is, how long the transportation has taken, and when the next process steps with that part can be started. This will provide additional means for prioritising the overall workflow." “RFID technology can offer a quantum leap to previous work methods and processes”, says Mikko Nikkanen , Business Development Director, UPM Raflatac, RFID. “Maintenance in the aviation industry is hectic and every minute counts. With the deployment of RFID, maintenance and service functions can gain in increased accuracy, speed and traceability, and also in cost-efficiency. Lufthansa's solution is a great example of the new and innovative RFID approach to solve well known challenges.” Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:42:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9028 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9027 Motorola’s new promotion “Recycle Your Way to Better Bandwith” is targeted at customers who want to upgrade their existing WLAN infrastructure. Customers can replace their legacy enterprise networking equipment from any enterprise WLAN vendor, including Motorola or Symbol, with the latest 802.11n solutions from Motorola. The promotion is available in North America until September 30, 2010 through members of the Motorola PartnerEmpower channel program. It provides direct cash rebates to customers on Motorola 802.11n WLAN access points and switches as well as mesh wide area network (MWAN), point-to-multipoint (PMP) and point-to-point (PTP) solutions. Customers also benefit from cost-free recycling of their legacy infrastructure. “Motorola recognizes that many enterprise and government customers want to upgrade their wireless networks to support the rapid demand for bandwidth-intensive wireless applications and services but are hesitant about making the necessary capital investment in the current economic climate,” said Sujai Hajela, vice president and general manager for Wireless Network Solutions, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions. “Motorola’s broad portfolio of field-proven wireless network solutions provides the capacity and performance required by current and future mobile applications. By taking advantage of the promotions, more customers will be able to enjoy the benefits of the latest wireless technologies while knowing that their old equipment was recycled with the environment in mind.” The WLAN competitive replacement promotion offers customers direct discounts off list price on access points and switches. To be eligible for the promotion, customers are required to send in an equal number or more of their legacy enterprise WLAN devices to a designated recycling center for disposition and submit a single invoice issued by a member of Motorola’s PartnerEmpower channel program to the customer. Equipment rebates will be provided by Motorola directly to the customer upon verification. The promotion includes Motorola’s latest 802.11n access points, the tri-radio adaptive AP-7131 and the dual-radio AP-650, as well as the complete line of its award-winning wireless switches – RFS4000 802.11n Integrated Services Controller, RFS6000 and RFS7000. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:41:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=9027 Market http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=650 Itworks, a software developer and system integration company, based in Ancona Italy, has announced the release of its new voice picking solution vo-CE 2.0®, an upgrade from their already existing vo-CE 1.3 but with added innovative and complete platform solutions for users working in the logistics and in supply chain management. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:28:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=650 in field http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=630 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31/ WG2 & WG4 meetings, Automatic identification & data collection, Jan. 2008, Clearwater (FL) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:20:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=630 standard & quality http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=628 Securitas, the specialist for security solutions, optimizes the quality of service in the protection of industrial, trade and logistics buildings with multifunctional hand-held terminals from Casio. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:21:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=628 in field