RFIDNews | Zebra goes item-level with updated printers

Friday, October 9, 2009

Zebra Technologies, which specializes in printing and automatic identification solutions, today announced the availability of an RFID Firmware Update for its RZ400/RZ600 printers. The update offers users several new applications, including the ability to print item-level RFID labels, package validation, document tracking and product authentication.

According to Zebra, the updated printer is best suited for closed loop internal supply chain operations where there is a great need for smaller smart labels and direct-to-print inlays.

Additionally, Zebra claims that using the updated printers will save companies in media material costs and reduce label waste, as more labels can be printed per roll.

The RFID Firmware Update will be shipped with all new RZ400/RZ600 printers.

SML launches 'ViziT' solutions for apparel, partners with TAGSYS and Nedap Retail

SML Group Ltd announced the launch of its new “ViziT” RFID item visibility solutions for the retail apparel and item tracking applications.

The ViziT solutions include a range of RFID/EAS enabled paper and woven labels, as well as tickets and sticker that can be attached to garments and stacked items. Using the SML ViziT IT cloud based data management software also provides for semi automated inventory control, as well as improved loss prevention by triggering alarms and item identification at the store exit.

Datacard, DED partner for EMEA

Datacard Group announced a new partnership with DED Limited, a UK-based distributor of point-of-sale equipment, plastic card printers and specialty printers. The partnership will help expand the reach of the Datacard standard desktop ID solutions throughout the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Report: 2012, the Tipping Point for RFID technology in the retail market

2012 is predicted to become a “tipping point” for RFID technology in the retail sector, according to a new study from the VICS Item-Level RFID Initiative (VILRI).

Maidenform taps CYBRA for item-level tagging

Maidenform Brands Inc., a global intimate apparel company, has selected CYBRA as its solutions provider of choice for Maindenform’s RFID item-level EPC tagging initiative.

The Maidenform item-level RFID tagging and validation solution will be deployed across multiple packing stations driven by a central server running CYBRA’s EdgeMagic RFID software. EdgeMagic is already helping support RFID tagging requirements from retailers such as JC Penney, Walmart and Dillard’s.

Zebra, Checkpoint Systems partnershp extends enterprise visibility

Zebra and Checkpoint Systems have entered into a cooperative relationship and licensing agreement. While the exact terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the relationship does bring together Zebra’s active location solutions with Checkpoint division OATSystems’ passive RFID, auto-ID and sensor capabilities.

Leo InnoTech, UPM large-scale item-level implementation at China apparel co.

Leo InnoTech (LIT) and UPM RFID have carried out a large-scale item-level RFID implementation for a Chinese apparel company focusing primarily on warehouse logistics optimization.

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Zebra goes item-level with updated printers