Reducing Specimen Labeling Errors: A Practical Use Case for RFID in the Lab
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Apr 17, 2026
Accuracy in the clinical lab is critical. Every specimen represents a patient, a diagnosis, and a treatment decision. Even small labeling errors can lead to delayed results, repeat testing, or incor...
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Active RFID vs. Passive RFID: What’s the Difference?
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Apr 16, 2026
There are two kinds of RFID systems that exist—passive and active. If you're new to RFID, you might be wondering what the difference is between these types, and which one is best for your appl...
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An Introduction to Setting Up an RFID Printer for Reliable Encoding and Printing
Posted by Kelsey Callahan on Apr 07, 2026
An RFID printer is more than a device that prints labels. It is a system designed to print, encode, and verify RFID tags in a single workflow. A proper RFID printer setup ensures that printed inform...
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Why Standard RFID Fails on the Factory Floor, and How Rugged Tagging Enables Reliable Manufacturing Visibility
Posted by Suzanne Smiley Gotfryd on Mar 31, 2026
Published in partnership with Xerafy
RFID works reliably in logistics environments where assets move through predictable workflows and conditions remain relatively stable. Manufacturing envir...
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RFID for Returnable Containers: Eliminating Shrink in Supply Chains
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Mar 24, 2026
Returnable transport items (RTI) such as totes, racks, and pallets are designed to move continuously through supply chains. In theory, these closed-loop systems should limit loss. In reality, shri...
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Tackling Hospital Waste: How RFID Improves Medical Inventory Management
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Mar 09, 2026
Hospital supply chains face constant pressure. Patient volumes fluctuate, clinical needs change quickly, and regulatory requirements continue to grow. In this environment, inventory waste becomes...
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How the Global Memory Chip Shortage Is Impacting Computing Device Availability
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Mar 05, 2026
The global supply of memory chips, specifically DRAM and NAND flash, continues to influence the availability and pricing of computing devices across many industries. Because these components are e...
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What Is Driver’s License Parsing in Barcode Scanning?
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Feb 11, 2026
When most people think of barcode scanning, they picture retail checkout. But modern scanners can also read the 2D PDF-417 barcode on the back of a U.S. driver’s license. When that scan is p...
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Impinj R700 Update: What Changed With the New R700v2
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Jan 08, 2026
Impinj issued a Product Change Notification (PCN) on December 23, 2025 announcing a hardware revision to the Impinj R700 RAIN RFID Reader: R700v2. The update is focused on increasing on-reader...
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GS1's EPCIS Standard: What It Is & How To Use It
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Nov 04, 2025
Supply chains have become increasingly complex. Products move through multiple facilities, transport partners, and data systems before reaching a customer. At the same time, retailers and brands a...
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RFID in Agriculture: Driving Efficiency, Traceability, and Smart Resource Management
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Oct 29, 2025
Modern agriculture faces constant pressure to produce more with less - less land, less water, and fewer resources - while also ensuring food safety, compliance, and supply chain transparency.
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What is GS1's Sunrise 2027 & Who Is Affected By It?
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Aug 08, 2025
Sunrise 2027 is GS1's initiative aimed at transitioning from traditional, 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes across the global supply chain.
Yes – you heard that right. GS1 is retiring 1D barcode...
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