RFID and Barcode Blog
Keeping Your Document Management Software On Premise
It's no secret many organizations are moving their business critical applications to the cloud. It makes sense for some companies to do so. But not all companies are ready or willing to move their operations off premises. This can become problematic when software...
RFID Chips in Tires: Revolutionizing the Industry
RFID technology offers tire manufacturers a sophisticated solution for tracking tires throughout the manufacturing process. Unlike traditional barcode systems, RFID tags can be read wirelessly and without line-of-sight, enabling seamless tracking and identification of...
What is RFID?
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to identify and track objects automatically. Unlike traditional barcodes, which require manual scanning, RFID works without line-of-sight and can capture data in bulk, instantly. From...
The 4 Types of Inventory Loss and How to Minimize Your Risk
Inventory management is a critical aspect of operations for manufacturing companies and distributors, as it directly impacts profitability, customer satisfaction, and overall business success. However, despite advancements in technology and logistics, inventory loss...
Cold Tracking with RFID in Cold Chain Technology
Cold chain technology plays a vital role in preserving the quality and safety of perishable goods. It ensures products reach consumers in optimal condition. According to the World Health Organization, 25% of vaccines are wasted globally due to temperature control...
Terminal Operations Optimization
The world of logistics is always bustling. According to Averitt.com, 67% of shippers anticipate moving more freight in 2024 than 2023. Making sure shipments don't skip a beat is more important than ever. That's where modern terminal operations come in. Terminal...
What are RFID Cabinets?
RFID cabinets are a game-changer for secure storage and real-time asset tracking. While RFID adoption has steadily increased—used by over 35% of manufacturers as of 2020 and climbing—many businesses are still discovering the full range of its applications. Beyond...
How Centralized Label Management Works
It's a well known fact that inefficient label management processes can result significant production downtime in manufacturing and distribution operations. That's why efficient label management is crucial for organizations seeking to streamline their operations and...
Medical Device Labeling
Healthcare is one of the most complex and highly regulated industries—and medical device labeling plays a critical role in patient safety and compliance. FDA recall analyses show that roughly 8–10% of medical device recalls are linked to labeling-related issues, such...
RFID Fixed Asset Tracking
Every organization must take responsibility for managing its fixed assets. Tracking machinery, safeguarding IT gear, or managing vehicles requires visibility. Therefore, knowing what you own—and where—is essential. However, traditional methods of asset tracking, like...
How to Implement a Barcode System in Manufacturing Environments
Barcode labeling systems are one of the main operational mechanism that keep modern supply chains fast and nimble. But a lot of companies may be carrying out their labeling and barcoding inefficiently. This makes for throttled operations, and can also leave companies...
How to Deploy Conditional Label Printing
Conditional label printing is a dynamic solution that empowers organizations to customize labels based on specific criteria, optimizing accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This process is particularly valuable in industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare,...
How Medical Equipment Tracking Works
In the healthcare industry, the efficient management and tracking of medical equipment are critical for providing quality patient care. A robust medical equipment tracking system is the linchpin that ensures that vital instruments, devices, and assets are readily...
Asset Tracking for Small Business: Efficiency, Savings, and Growth
For small businesses, effective asset tracking can be a game-changer. The ability to monitor and manage assets efficiently can lead to significant cost savings, improved productivity, and better decision-making. In an era of increasing competition and rapidly evolving...
Why Cryogenic Labels are Vital for Biomedical Storage
In biomedical and life sciences environments, labeling failures aren’t minor mistakes—they can compromise years of research, ruin clinical trials, or destroy valuable samples. With biobanks and laboratories storing millions of biological samples worldwide, often at...
Using RFID for Personnel Tracking
In high-risk environments like warehousing and utilities, personnel safety is not just a priority—it’s a constant challenge. In fact, warehouse workers face injury rates more than double the national average: 5.5 cases per 100 employees, compared to 2.7 cases across...
How to Make RFID Labels
As operations grow faster and more complex, traditional labeling methods fall behind operational demands. Manual barcode scans slow workflows, create data gaps, and leave businesses reacting to problems instead of preventing them. RFID labels solve this problem by...
How to Use RFID to Build an Art Tracking System
A single misplaced artwork can mean more than a missing object. It can trigger insurance claims, damage client trust, delay exhibitions, or erase provenance history built over decades. And the risk is real. More than 50,000 pieces of artwork are stolen or go missing...
CYBRA Wins Case Study Competition with Air Labeling Solution for Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Logistics
CYBRA’s MarkMagic® barcode label software solution receives an award recognizing trailblazers in automatic identification and data capture technologies. CYBRA Corporation, the developers of MarkMagic® barcode labels, RFID tags, and electronic forms software, has been...
How to Deploy Labels on Demand for Your Supply Chain
For modern supply chains, speed and accuracy are everything. Yet a large portion of warehouses still rely on batch label printing—leading to wasted labels, costly errors, and slowdowns on the floor. On-demand label printing is changing that. By printing labels exactly...
Active RFID: A Complete Guide
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has revolutionized various industries, and manufacturing is no exception. While passive RFID has been widely adopted for tracking and inventory management, active RFID takes the capabilities to a whole new level. Active...