Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses wireless communication and radiofrequency waves to identify objects, people, or animals and then collect, store, and transfer data. RFID systems offer step-by-step tracking without the need for the reader device to be in direct line of sight of the item being tracked.
RFID Inlays are like tags but are smaller in size and only contain the antenna and chip. RFID inlays are typically used by being embedded in something like a card or label. Inlays can be passive or active and require a shorter distance to be read from the reader device.
RFID tags contain a chip used to store and transmit data and have an antenna. They are small and can be integrated into an object that needs to be tracked such as a store product. RFID tags can be read from several meters from an RFID reader device. Active tags require a battery, while passive tags do not.
RFID labels are typically used in the retail or healthcare sector and include a printed surface where barcodes or text can be incorporated. RFID labels can either be passive or active and read up to a medium distance by the reader device.
Learn more about the Difference Between RFID Inlays, RFID Tags, RFID Labels, and ask about Tamarack’s® P500 RFID inlay insertion equipment to easily integrate RFID tags, inlays, and labels into your web finishing processes.
Integrated labels are combined with a sheet of paper and are called peel-out labels, integral labels, and shipping labels. One side of the paper has a strong adhesive, while the other side can be used for printing.
Integrated labels are used in many industries due to their flexibility and versatility. Usually, the shipping and packaging industry relies on integrated labels because they increase workplace productivity by being able to print shipping/return labels, invoices, or promotional labels on one sheet. Additional applications for integrated labels can include:
- Pharmaceutical labels
- Packing slips
- Dispatch labels
- Shipping documents
- Delivery notes
- Informational labels
- Bullet labels
Learn more in our Guide to Integrated Labels and Integrated Cards and ask about Tamarack’s® customizable web-finishing equipment like the Versa Web P500 to produce a variety of sizes of in-line integrated labels that can be used in numerous applications.
Bespoke integrated labels are any integrated label that is custom made-to-order with your company’s logo, brand colors, company information, or other brand-specific identifying information. Many companies choose bespoke integrated labels to increase their brand awareness and elevate their brand marketing.
Contact Tamarack® Products to learn how to efficiently print bespoke integrated labels with our Versa Web P500 integrated labeling system.
Integrated forms give businesses the ability to increase productivity and efficiency and streamline their shipping process by using integrated labels and integrated cards.
Integrated labels are also referred to as integral labels or peel-out labels. It is an A4-sized sheet with an adhesive liner on the back side of a portion of the sheet. This allows companies to print a shipping label and invoice on one sheet in a single pass, reducing the chance of errors and increasing productivity.
Integrated cards are like integrated labels, but in place of using a self-adhesive sticker, you can utilize a paper backing with a removable laminated card. Other common applications for integrated cards include:
- Badges
- Identification cards
- Security passes
- Admission tickets
- Membership cards
Contact Tamarack® Products to learn how integrated labels and integrated cards can benefit your business through increased efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
There are three types of RFID technology: Low-frequency (LF), High-frequency (HF), and Ultra-high frequency (UHF). Low-frequency has the smallest bandwidth while Ultra-high frequency has the largest bandwidth, allowing items to be tracked and identified at greater distances.
RAIN RFID is also called Ultra-high frequency RFID and is a wireless technology that is passive and delivers real-time data with superb accuracy. RAIN RFID technology is commonly used in applications such as warehouse and inventory management, shipment verification, and asset tracking.
Learn more about the difference between RFID and RAIN RFID technology and contact Tamarack® Products to learn more about RFID technology and the many benefits it can bring to your business operations.
The primary difference between narrow web and wide web printing is the width of the press’s substrate. Narrow web printing is ideal for companies who print smaller runs but do not want to compromise on speed, consistency, or quality. Wide web printing is better suited for companies who run larger production volumes because they can print more using the wider material. Other key differences include:
- The press’s speed
- Doctor blade
- Ink drying speed
Learn more about the difference between narrow web and wide web printing and contact Tamarack® Products to learn more about our flexo printing solutions and how your business can benefit from narrow and wide web printing.
Choosing the best finishing process greatly depends on the job’s priorities, goals, and parameters. Businesses can choose between inline and offline finishing equipment, each offering unique advantages.
Inline finishing – the finishing equipment is integrated right onto the printing press allowing for job completion from the printing stage to the finished product. Other benefits of inline finishing include:
- No need to stage products between workstations
- Security
- Labor reduction
- Quality
Offline finishing – The finishing equipment is independent of the printing press, and the equipment does not communicate with each other during production. Additional benefits of offline finishing are:
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Avoids printing stops
Tamarack® Products designs and manufactures both inline and offline web finishing equipment that is tailored to meet your specific needs. Contact us for assistance in selecting inline or offline web finishing equipment.
Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) technology uses wireless communication to gather and transmit data using a microchip and antenna. RFID tags are categorized as passive or active depending on their power source, frequency, and size. Passive RFID tags have no battery and no independent power source, unlike active RFID tags. Passive RFID tags are often used to track objects, for inventory management, and asset tracking. They are less expensive to produce and can be easily embedded into an object like a label or sewn into clothing for the retail industry.
Contact Tamarack® Products to learn how integrating RFID technology can benefit your business through increased efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and a reduction in losses.
Radiofrequency identification, RFID, technology provides significant benefits for better inventory management and control with automatic scanning and tracking of virtually any type of product. RFID technology allows for two-way communication between a transponder and receiver that does not require direct line-of-sight scanning such as is required with scanning UPC barcodes. RFID technology provides real-time, automatic inventory tracking and location information, saving considerable hours of manual labor and improving inventory control for accuracy and efficiency.
Tamarack® offers RFID inlay insertion equipment for the accurate and efficient creation of RFID tags, labels, and tickets.
Radiofrequency identification, RFID, is a technology that uses electromagnetic fields for the quick identification and tracking of RFID tags, labels, or tickets. RFID technology includes a transponder, a receiver, and scanning antenna. RFID is gaining in usage across many industries and applications, including:
- Inventory management
- Asset tracking
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Retail sales
- Security control
- Airline baggage control
- Pet and livestock tracking
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics
- Files and archives
- Vehicle tracking
- Automatic payment processes
- Files and archives
- Libraries
These are just some of the most popular application uses for RFID technology. Tamarack® provide solutions for creating RFID tags, labels, and tickets, with the P500 RFID inlay insertion system
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