Inbound Logistics | March 2023

SPOTLIGHT > Oyster3 for [ IN FOCUS ] Tracking and Labeling Solutions

> NB Series Mobile Powered Cart: The redesigned workstation from Newcastle Systems streamlines labeling processes and can be configured for different workflows in the warehouse, production or retail floor. Able to run up to 4 devices for 8 to 12 hours of normal use, the NB Series accommodates laser printers, monitors, testing equipment, and scales.

LoRaWAN: This rugged battery- powered GPS

asset tracking device for LoRaWAN networks tracks assets when they’re on the move and enters sleep mode when they’re stationary to conserve power. Featuring 10 years of battery life, the device from Digital Matter can be secured on assets with screws, bolts, cable ties, and rivets. > Crosswave: The Crosswave label from Confidex comes with 360-degree readability and includes the new Impinj RAIN RFID tag chip for high- memory applications. Confidex, a Beontag company, launched new tag upgrades for Crosswave labels as well as its other industrial-grade products, including o• and on-metal labels for industrial parts tracking as well as long-term container tracking.

> VOLT770 Carbon Applicator: The applicator from Phoenix Labeling helps streamline the package labeling process in e-commerce logistics

> JT-S Jewelry Loop Tag: SimplyRFiD’s updated jewelry loop tag with high- performance chips works with the SimplyRFiD Wave Inventory App, letting companies take inventory of a store with about 2,000 to 3,000 items in around 5 minutes. The tag loops around the jewelry and locks into place. Jewelers can pre-print

operations. The automated labeling system can integrate into scan-label- apply-manifest or SLAM processes, where the use of compressed air is eliminated. The applicator is adaptable to di•erent heights and uses electric stepper motors to ensure worker safety, eliminating the need for protective barriers.

information and pre-encode the RFID tag or use them pre- programmed and place a label over the tag.

> Siena Insights: The no-code AI platform offered by Siena Analytics, a Peak Technologies company, provides warehouse inventory visibility and can detect labeling and packaging issues before products are shipped. The software combines image recognition with artificial intelligence to deliver real-time data about products as they pass through distribution centers, enabling companies to track products from pre-arrival through the last mile.

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