We bring it all together in solutions with Winco Labels
May 25, 2015
We bring it all together in solutions with Winco Labels
If only they could talk…
What if our items and assets could talk to us…
What would they say?
Hey, its me – the NIC card!
My serial # is 2378685My Part # is A344456I was made in June 1993
I’m in a box on the way to MunichI’ll get there on Thursday
I cost $89.50I’m worth $25.00 today
I’ve been repaired 3 timesI’m part of a Datamax printer – I-Class Mk2
I’m the real me – not a fake!
Barcodes can make it happen – especially those 2D ones
Why 2D?
2D Barcodes are Everywhere
2D Barcodes are Everywhere
QR & MS Tag for Consumer
QR Codes for Consumers
Datamatrix for Industry
Datamatrix for Industrial
Why Data matrix?
• Withstands the harshest environment• Damage up to 20%+ of the symbol and recover 100%• Size is only limited by fidelity of marker• Can contain 100 times the data as the same space as a
linear bar code• Can be read omni-directionally
Overhaul Test
Manned Flight Test
LEO Tests
12 marking types subjected to low earth orbit environments
Robustness of Data MatrixData Matrix can be any size
Structural Elements of a Data Matrix• Solid Border
• Broken Border
• Data Storage
• Quiet Zone
Solid Border Broken Border Data Storage
Quiet Zone aroundthe borders
Data Matrix symbol shown complete
Marking Techniques
Laser Dot Peen
Ink JetThermal Print
Verifier Technology
2D Reader Technology
Low Contrast Marks - DPM
High Contrast Marks - Labels
Specialty Readers - DPM
The Problem
Complex data structures with multiple users
Complex physical supply chains
2D Barcodes enable items to talk to us!
The Solution – make our items talk to us!
Globally Unique ItemsUID is set of data elements marked on an item that is globally unique.
Universal Product Code (UPC)Two cans of Coke form the same plant will show the same data on the UPC
Serial Number TrackingSerial numbers are unique, but not outside of their enterprise.The serial numbers from one company can be the same as another company.
Unique IdentificationEach item has its own Globally Unique Identifier (UII)
Digital Voice
The Globally Unique ID, plus backend database lets the label speak!
Unique Needs StandardsDepartment of DefenseMIL-STD-130
Medical DevicesFDA UDI Rule
GS1 Datamatrix
2D in Action130 compliance + more
Authenticity
Unique number on every itemMobile appBack end database structure
Take it further…Make your items really talk!