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Fiber Laser Marking Unit can print on difficult materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:56:56 -0500

Providing high contrast 2D Data Matrix codes, logos, barcodes, and human readable text at high speeds, Model TF420 fiber laser marking unit is capable of printing on difficult materials such as cast aluminum and carbide as well as consumer products like cellular telephones and medical devices. It features compact marking head completely sealed and enclosed in protective cast aluminum case. Air cooled unit has source life MTBF of 100,000 hr, and requires no PC during operation.

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Passive RFID Tag is designed for metal surfaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:40:55 -0500

Available in 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz operating frequencies, HF Metal Tag-05 measures 3 mm thick and is constructed with magnetic material and epoxy. Ironside has read range up to 5-7 cm on metal and can be affixed to any metal surface by using industrial adhesives. Designed for harsh conditions and suitable for close-quarters checking on-metal tagging applications, unit offers contactless read and write operation and works in temperatures from -10 to +50ºC.

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Laser Markers suit wire harness manufacturing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:36 -0500

Meeting all major international, commercial, military, and OEM standards, Capris® Nova 800, 820, 840, and 860 UV laser wire marking systems can be used as part of mainstream harness production line or for cellular manufacture. Units can be configured as either manual or automated systems which feature wire Auto-Select and Load unit, allowing up to 32 different wires to be held at one time, combined with multistation dereeler handling up to 32 separate reels of wire and cable.

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UHF RFID Wristband suits healthcare environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:36:45 -0500

Able to be used for patient care and tracking in healthcare environments, GEN 2 RFID Wristband addresses need for on-the-wrist RFID tag with generous read range. It is constructed from 100% pure silicone, making design non-allergenic, hygienic, and comfortable to wear. Designed using ISO 18000-6 compliant inlays, product offers read distances from 4.2-8.8 ft.

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OEM Ultraviolet Laser is optimized for low beam divergence.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:34:55 -0500

Frequency-tripled DPSS (diode pumped solid state) laser, MATRIX(TM) 355 BE, integrates beam expander within sealed laser head, resulting in output beam diameter of 2.2 mm and divergence of 0.5 mrad. RoHS-compliant product is offered with 1 or 2 W average power and pulse repetition rates up to 60 kHz. It suits precision applications in materials processing and marking, such as stereolithography, LCD/FPD titling, thin film ablation, internal glass marking, and semiconductor scribing.

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RFID Tag is suited for document tracking/asset management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:37 -0500

Engineered to provide read range of 5-6 m based on normal 860-960 MHz UHF RFID reader, UHF RFID Tag measures 114 x 39 mm, and can be integrated into RFID automatic garment management project. Developed for one-off use, tag utilizes ISO 18000-6B or ISO/IEC 18000-6C/EPC Class 1 Gen 2 protocols.

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Thermal Printer accommodates labels up to 5 in. wide.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:01 -0500

Suited for large run, batch printing applications, GL4e Series thermal printer features internal label rewinding design that enables rewinding of printed labels and tags onto internal rewind spindle as removable full roll. Dispenser option includes internal rewind mechanism that presents printed labels without liner. Unit has tri-port communication interface protocols of RS232C serial, IEEE1284 high-speed parallel and USB 2.0, and optional LAN and 802.11g.

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Marking Laser is available in 10 and 20 W of power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:01 -0500

Able to mark on wide range of materials such as flexible foil, plastics, and metal, F-Series Fiber laser enables high-speed precision printing on most new production materials, and can imprint bar codes, precision logos, and technical drawings. Capable of static or dynamic on the fly marking, it operates with any handheld terminal, touchscreen, or PC. Diode-pumped YAG fiber tube requires no maintenance and no consumables.

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Metallic, Non-Metal Labels suit electronic labeling jobs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:49 -0500

RoHS-compliant and UL-approved, non-metal labels provide metallic look desired by RFID and electrical industries but will not cause static interference with electrical equipment or RFID chips. They accept thermal transfer printing to make bar-coding possible for RFID and electronic component industry. For oily, hard-to-stick surfaces, non-metal labels are provided in Mondo Bondo(TM) material, aside from the standard polyester material.

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Print Conversion System prints bar codes on RFID tags.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:28:48 -0500

Equipped with intuitive interface, reader, and automatic tag printer, 3M Print Conversion System enables library staff to print bar codes and custom logos on RFID tags, while simultaneously weeding collection. RoHS-compliant system gives user access to 3M Tag Data Manager, which enables library to change data format to ISO tag data without changing tags. High-volume and regular-volume options are available to suit individual library requirements.

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Library RFID Tags feature 1K of memory.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:28:48 -0500

Able to be imprinted with custom logos and barcodes by library staff, basic RFID tag is fully rewriteable to allow compliance with future ISO tag data standard as well as country-specific standards. Tag can be affixed to circulating items and meets ISO 15693-3 and 18000-3 standards. It aids in circulation management, inventory control, and security. Fast-read multiblock feature is included for instances where multiple tags must be read simultaneously.

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Monochrome Inkjet Printer produces fine characters/barcodes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:10 -0500

Designed for over-printing barcodes and variable numbering, SP-M0320HR works with Konica Minolta cationic UV ink and can print over various media, including coated paper, uncoated paper, and PET film. It consists of shear-mode piezo on-demand inkjet printhead, sub-tank, and ink cartridge units, each of which can be flexibly located according to space availability. Delivering 720 dpi resolution, solution uses single-pass printing method and works at speeds to 20 m/min for 36 mm widths.

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Handheld Labelers include Brother® smart technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:04 -0500

With P-touch EDGE(TM) PT-7600 and PT-7500, users can lay out and print labels for racks, patch panels, cables, wires, and face plates. Built-in intelligence automatically selects font size, positions data, and determines label size. Smart technology manages data so that users only have to enter data once and can then use it for any layout. For larger applications, users can transfer database to PT-7600. Both models use TZ tape, which comes in different colors, sizes, and adhesive types.

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Ink Jet Printing Controller features communications protocol.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:40:20 -0500

Suited for printing 4-5 lines of text, graphics/logos, and bar codes from 3/32 to 5 in. high for industrial and packaging applications, I-MARK(TM) V84i ink jet printing controller can drive 1-4 print heads, a total of 32 valves, at line speeds up to 786 fpm. Drop-on-Demand (DOD) controller also handles up to 4 independent print photocell/triggers, enabling machine builders to print different messages in different parts of the line or on 4 sides of same product or package.

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RFID Tag can be read through windshields.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:40:17 -0500

Designed to automate vehicle access control to gated communities, secured parking, and other areas, RFID Windshield Tag is adhesive label engineered to provide read range of 9-15 feet using passive windshield RFID inlay. Durable tag measures 86 x 54 cm.

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Thermal Transfer Printer prints directly on medical packaging.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:40:10 -0500

With up to 10 ips printing speed and 300 dpi resolution, Pouch and Lid Thermal Transfer Printer can print text, graphics, and scannable barcodes on pre-made pouches and lid stock for medical device packaging. Printhead is 5 in. wide and capable of printing on Tyvek, medical paper, foils, and flexible packaging materials up to 24 in. long. One color inline printer features rugged steel printing platform with stepper motor-driven infeed for positive registration.

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Thermal Transfer Printer prints at speeds up to 7.87 ips.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:39:58 -0500

Suited for medium to large volume label users, Model TTM430 is equipped with 300 dpi printhead and holds up to 64 MB memory and 8 MB flash. Printing sensors create accurate starts and stops, while status monitor alerts users if printer is out of ribbon or labels. Able to print to variety of materials including thermal transfer labels and ShrinkTrak heat shrinkable markers, Model TTM430 offers optional cutter with ability to cut per label or pre-selected quantities.

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Adhesive Labeling System supports green packaging initiatives.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:46:19 -0500

PatternJet(TM) hot melt adhesive labeling system with EcoPattern(TM) technology allows bottlers to control materials and energy usage while fostering recyclability. System's non-contact adhesive guns deliver spirals of adhesive onto any size container with little or no stringing. Able to apply adhesive at any speed, system eliminates adhesive circulation and provides system insulation. Integrated, closed-system design minimizes maintenance and line stoppages.

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Eco-Friendly Signage is suited for green buildings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:56 -0500

Terra is made from ecoresin(TM) 40% post industrial recycled, non-off gassing material which meets building codes and ADA requirements. Utilizing available decorative stand-offs and mechanical fasteners, message panels can be removed/replaced without need to dispose of and replace entire sign or sign system. Available in wide variety of patterns and colors, it is suited for any modern environment such as corporate offices, cultural institutions, or retail.

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Thermal Transfer Printers print labels in 203 and 300 dpi.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:48 -0500

Featuring all metal construction with cast aluminum center wall, H-400/H-600 Series includes high-speed USB 2.0 interface for data transfer and real-time clock for time and date stamping of labels. Standard Stripper Sensor on H-400 Series can be used for either strip-and-peel or tear-off applications. Intended for product identification and barcoding, printers come with EASYLABEL® Start software for custom designing and printing of labels.

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