http://www.datacollection.eu en Copyright Editrice TeMi Srl Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:15 +0200 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:15 +0200 Ernesto.Salvioli@datacollection.eu webmaster@datacollection.eu http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10794 Cognex Corporation invites you to join 31-year veteran and Cognex co-founder Bill Silver for an online presentation explaining a completely new foundation for image-based barcode readers. Please join us, as Bill, one of the most prolific and influential inventors in industrial machine vision, presents “A New Foundation for 1-D Barcode Reading: Hotbars™ Image Analysis Technology” in a live webinar on Tuesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PDT). Hotbars is the result of a two-year R&D effort led by Bill and his team that fundamentally changes the way that image-based barcode readers generate 1-D signals from barcodes, and enables the latest generation of image-based barcode readers to outperform traditional laser scanners in the most demanding applications. During the webinar, Bill will describe how Hotbars finds barcodes in a scene and extracts 1-D signals for decoding. He will discuss the performance of Hotbars, with particular emphasis on significant improvements in resolution and speed, as well as the implications of these innovations for the future of barcode reading. The Webinar will last for 30 minutes and can be accessed directly from your desktop with no software to download or phone charges incurred. To participate in this informative Webinar, just have a visit to: www.cognex.com and sign in. Additionally, attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon.com gift card. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10794 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10743 GlobalPlatform, the organization which standardizes the management of applications on secure chip technology, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NFC Forum, the association that advances the use of near field communication (NFC) technology. The partnership aims to harmonize specification activity to support the development of interoperable, multi-application NFC-based mobile solutions in the wider mobile services ecosystem, and to support NFC Forum certification activities. Toaccelerate the deployment of new mass market NFC-based use cases, the NFC community and wider mobile services sector must establish neutral, sustainable and scalable infrastructures that support secure communication between all stakeholders and technology platforms. This new, formal partnership will open up opportunities for innovative solutions across multiple industries by leveraging the NFC Forum's deep technical knowledge and extensive library of NFC-based standards and GlobalPlatform Specifications for managing contactless services, which serve multiple actors and support several business models. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:47:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10743 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10742 Advantech-DLoG, the leading international specialist in the design and manufacture of industrial PC and on-board vehicle computer solutions announces that Didier Cousin has joined its staff. Didier will be taking on the position of Channel Director, Europe and will be based in our office in Nanterre, France. He will be responsible to select and enhance the channel partners in Europe. Advantech-DLoG organization is experiencing exponential growth and now requires additional resources and re-organization of its go to market model. With a master degree in engineering Didier Cousin brings industry expertise he acquired at LXE (now Honeywell Corporation) for more than 17 years where he started his career in sales, then became France country manager for 8 years before taking on the challenge of managing the Southern Europe region. He built the distribution channel at the European level when LXE decided to go 100% indirect. Advantech- DLoG strengthens its position as a leader of the VMCs market with a large and complete product range such as the new XMT5 (picture) and the TREK family which targets fleet management and telematics. Recently Advantech-DLoG has been awarded a contract to equip 15,000 buses with TREK devices to monitor vehicle use and provide a solution to a large fleet operator. The former DLoG GmbH, now Advantech-DLoG reflecting a profit center and a center of excellence within the Advantech Group since March 2010, was established in 1985 and has made a name for itself as a global player in the field of industrial PC and vehicle terminal solutions for extremely challenging environments - in construction machinery, forklifts, trucks, mining equipment and industrial production. The new brand name of Advantech-DLoG combines the experience and market leadership gained by both companies in the past with the objective of turning Advantech-DLoG into a leading global provider for selected vertical markets such as warehousing, heavy goods management and fleet management. Advantech-DLoG is the byword for cutting-edge sectoral innovation and a high level of quality. Within the framework of a comprehensive support, sales and marketing network, more than 5,000 Advantech employees are dedicated to providing swift time-to-market services for Advantech-DLoG’s global customer base. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:46:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10742 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10741 The Handheld Group, a rapidly growing manufacturer of rugged PDAs and mobile computers, has appointed Christopher Peskin as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Peskin brings more than 15 years of valuable industry experience to Handheld, from Hewlett Packard and Trimble. Peskin starts his position as new CTO immediately, and will be based at the Handheld US office in Corvallis, Oregon. He brings an extensive 15-year background in mobile computing and rugged device product development and started his engineering career developing firmware for Hewlett Packard’s notebook PC products. Peskin has cultivated an industry focus, holding several technical and management positions leading development of wirelessly connected ARM and x86 computing products. Most recently Peskin was the PMO (Project Management Office) Manager for Trimble’s line of rugged data collection devices. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional. The appointment of Peskin as Handheld’s CTO coincides with the latest recruitment of Johan Hed as Product Manager and signals an increased focus on product development. Handheld’s line-up of rugged PDAs and mobile computers are specifically developed for use in tough environments in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, construction, mining, field service, utilities, maintenance, public safety, military, and security. The need for mobility is increasing in today’s working environment, especially outside the traditional office environment, creating a growing demand for Handheld’s products. Increasing availability and affordability of wireless broadband is driving market growth of rugged mobile computers and handheld devices. Handheld is the fastest growing manufacturer of rugged mobile computers in the world, a market that is growing at 8.6% per year. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:45:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10741 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10729 For its 29th edition held between the 27th and the 30th of March 2012, SITL EUROPE showed excellent consistency bringing together 836 exhibitors (a 6% increase over 2010), including the ECO Transport & Logistics and RFID exhibitions. In parallel with its traditional sectorisation (Transport and Logistics Services, Regions & Infrastructures, Property, Technologies & SI, Warehouse equipment, Handling transport & systems), the event welcomed new skill subjects: Planning and Forecasting, Security and Safety, River Transport and finally ECommerce & Cross-Channel Logistics which had great success for its first year of existence. The event registered a solid attendance by 40,497 professionals, coming from 73 countries amongst which the majority were European. The Year of Morocco attracted important visiting delegations from across Saharan Africa. Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) were also strongly represented. SITL Europe confirms its status as the platform for information and exchanges dedicated to European transport, logistics and supply chain professionals who are shippers in manufacturing or retail or suppliers. With the International Transport & Logistics Forum and the 3rd edition of the European Rail Freight Days, 100 quality conferences and workshops took place. 350 speakers shared their expertise and presented their experiences to a total audience of more than 6,600 professionals. The most successful themes discussed included the new expectations of global supply chains, E-commerce logistics, competitiveness of road freight transport across Europe, rail freight, heavy goods vehicle eco-tax, WMS and TMS with SaaS (Software as a Service), RFID applications, the France-Morocco axis, opportunities in Morocco, combined transport, warehouse automation, the evolving rôle of transporters and shippers, Authorised Economic Operators, the logistics of the future, urban deliveries, cold chain and industrial property. It was busy on the stands and the conference halls. Facing a slowdown in growth of global commerce, logistics chains focussed more than ever on optimisation. Key words of the supply chain in 2012 are agility, resilience, massification in order to reduce unit costs, shared means, added value through lean management, collaboration amongst manufacturers, distributors, logisticians and transporters. Sustainable development, E-commerce and multi-modality are the dynamic factors of a transport and logistics offering that is “client focussed”. A highly targeted visitor base This year the organiser made the choice of selectivity in refining the target towards visitors with real decision making powers for transport and logistics. Whether sent out by the exhibitors or the organisers, the professional invitations carried a unique individual code. A large part of regular visitors who are not directly involved in buying transport and logistics did no longer benefit. “No increase in volumes this year. By concentrating on selectivity we wanted to provide our visitors with a higher degree of ease of visit and to our exhibitors a greater possibility of identifying project managers” confirms Laurent NOEL, the event Director. The visitor profile confirms a higher level of qualification. A figure never achieved before testifies to this: 37% of visitors describe themselves as final decision makers. If you add the 30% who have a rôle of recommendation and prescription and the 8% who are specifiers, you reach 74% of visitors with a direct involvement in the transport and logistics decisions for their company. The job titles of visitors are also of higher quality: 66% of visitors have managerial status. CEO’s, Managing Directors and Directors alone represent one third of visitors. Transport and logistics decisions are increasingly concentrated in the hands of experts and specialised services. SITL Europe attendees follow this trend: 42% of visitors are involved in a logistics service and/or supply chain, 16% come from general management and 5.5% from purchasing. Finally, 17.5% belong to an Import/export service where they frequently specify transport. According to the NAF classification, 36% of visitors come from the transport and warehousing sector. 64% therefore belong to the transport and logistics sector users. Amongst them, the majority are in Manufacturing (41.5%), followed by Retail and Distribution (13%) et and the Information and Communication sector (10.5%). Public Administration has increased its representation (8.5%), confirming the professionalization of its logistics. Construction and Mining professionals are also included. Finally, small business companies tended to reduce in numbers to the benefit of larger enterprises (34% of visitors represent companies employing more than 500) and of SME’s (around 29% of visitors work in companies employing between 50 and 500 employees). Satisfaction surveys are being carried out and new data will be communicated soon. But there is no mistaking the first signs : 70% of stand space for the next edition have been already reserved by exhibitors. Because of work being carried out by VIPARIS at the Porte de Versailles exhibition site, SITL Logistics Solutions 2013 will take place again at Paris Nord Villepinte, hall 4. Meeting dates are from the 26th to the 28th March 2013. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:16:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10729 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10700 ScanSource Europe has launched its first Google Android™ based app with Motorola Solutions. The app, free-to-download from Google Play™, is essentially a catalogue of all Motorola products available from ScanSource Europe, as well as a dashboard for all ScanSource and Motorola tools, that was created for the reseller on the move. The app is designed to be used on all Android devices, including Motorola’s first enterprise-focused Android device, the ET1, which is available at ScanSource Europe. The ET1 features a 7-inch touch display, 1 GB RAM with 4 GB flash memory built in and comes with a 4 GB micro SD card. The device runs a version of Android 2.3.4 fortified with features that deliver enterprise-class security, flexibility and manageability, meaning users get the same sleek design and ease of use common in consumer tablets, with the durability required for all-day business use. With the demand for mobility quickly on the rise, ScanSource is looking to help mobile partners who want to view or display to customers product information, descriptions and related documents at any time of day, even when they do not have a data connection at their disposal. In this way, the app complements the existing ScanSource Europe-Motorola microsite accessible at www.scansource.eu/motorola. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:15:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10700 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10699 Varlink is pleased to announce the launch of www.ruggeduk.co.uk, a new site dedicated to rugged and ultra-rugged PDAs, tablet computers, and vehicle fixed mounted computers. The products featured on this site have been developed to work in harsh, challenging and outdoor environments. Rugged UK presents a wide variety of form factors utilising Microsoft and Android operating systems from leading rugged computing manufacturers including Acecca, Casio, Datalogic, Getac, Psion and Trimble. The site provides a focussed sales and marketing resource for system integrators and solutions providers working with end users who operate in harsh and challenging environments which include Construction, Engineering Oil & Gas, Utilities, Mining, Forestry and Agriculture... To view Rugged UK’s full product range and benefit from the site’s features and marketing resources, please visit www.ruggeduk.co.uk. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:14:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10699 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10698 Confidex presents its upcoming Temperature Sensor Label and NFC tag suite at the annual RFID Journal Live exhibition. The Battery Assisted Passive UHF Temperature sensor label enables a cost efficient monitoring of goods in the Cold Chain using industry standard UHF readers. The Company’s Dual Frequency UHF/NFC and pure NFC tags enable novel and easy-to-use services for Industrial Asset and Returnable Transit Item management with NFC phones. The Confidex Temperature Sensor Label is designed for Cold Chain Management applications, such as monitoring of goods in the pharmaceutical or food supply chains. It combines tracking and temperature measurement functionalities. The temperature can be read live and supervised by alarm-based logging. The BAP Passive UHF label has an adjustable read range and can also operate as a regular fully passive UHF Gen2/6C tag. Thanks to its compliance with ISO18000-6/ISO24753 standards and its affordability, the label can be used with standard reader equipment to realize cost efficient, future proof solutions. The labels will go into serial production later this year. Confidex is also showcasing its new Near Field Communications (NFC) enabled tag suite for industrial use and brand/asset authentication. As a hybrid solution, the Dual Frequency UHF/NFC tag enhances the benefits of a rugged UHF tag with NFC connectivity. The shock resistant tag has an additional NFC compliant chip to connect to NFC phones or other devices of the growing NFC ecosystem. Confidex’s NFC tag suite also comprises purely HF based special tags for on-metal and general-purpose use. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:10:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10698 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10680 Identive Group introduced TouchSecure OpenAccess™, a family of revolutionary access readers that enable a broad range of organizations to upgrade and integrate their physical and logical access control systems quickly and cost-effectively while retaining existing proprietary physical access systems. “To enhance security of personnel and assets within their facilities, government agencies and businesses of all sizes are working to integrate their physical and IT network access systems using open standard platforms, so that a single identity credential can be used for employees across the entire enterprise, from door to network,” explained John Menzel, vice president Access Control ID Solutions for Identive. “In order to bridge logical and physical systems with a single identity, door readers need to combine support for proprietary legacy systems with secure and open IT network communication capabilities. This principle is the basis for the new TouchSecure reader family.” As one of the world’s first physical access readers capable of reading a multitude of access card formats, the TouchSecure OpenAccess supports the convergence of physical and logical access systems around the use of a single trusted identity credential. When installed at a facility’s entrance points, the reader becomes a secure open platform to unify and enhance building security within a single site or across different sites using different card systems. The reader also offers complete scalability from local to cloud-based management and reporting. TouchSecure OpenAccess readers support multiple proximity and smart card formats, including proximity-125 kHz (all majr building access formats), NXP MIFARE® Classic, DESFire® EV1, ISO14443A/B CSN, PLAID, ISO 15693, NFC and U.S. government personal identification verification (PIV), including PIV-I. The TouchSecure OpenAccess reader is based on international standards including ISO14443A/B, ISO7816, FIPS201, FIPS140-2 and PLAID. With remote connectivity capabilities, firmware technology updates can add new compatibilities in the future, making the TouchSecure OpenAccess a long-term solution, available today. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10680 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10679 The Handheld Group has appointed Johan Hed as new product manager. The recruitment is part of Handheld’s increased focus on new product development. In his position as product manager, Hed will be responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements and defining the product vision. The role also includes ensuring that the Handheld’s product line-up support s the company’s overall strategy and goals. Hed has been with Handheld since January 2011 and is a graduate of Handheld’s successful management trainee program, which has filled several managerial positions within the Handheld Group. At Handheld, he has managed business development focused in the US as well as the APAC region. Johan has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lamar University, Texas, USA, and a Master of Science in International Business and Trade from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden). Johan Hed starts his new position as product manager immediately, and will be based at Handheld’s global headquarters in Lidköping in southwestern Sweden. Fri, 6 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10679 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10678 ASK announced the closing of a € 4.7 million (US$ 6.1 million) financing round. The round was led by European venture firm CDC Innovation, an existing investor, alongside new investors. With a global 25% market share in the mass transit sector for contactless cards, ASK keeps expanding in the secure documents sector with biometric passports, eID cards or electronic driver license. “These funds will help ASK benefit from the fast-growing market of digital security in contactless technology and will strengthen ASK worldwide presence,” says Mr. Philippe Geyres, ASK Chairman of the Board. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10678 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10677 Retail Business Technology Expo 2012, Europe’s fastest growing retail show, has been hailed an overwhelming success, attracting 6,150 visitors, representing a 46% increase on last year’s event. Major retailers from across Europe attended the two day event, attracted by the comprehensive educational programme which featured keynote presentations from Paul Coby, IT Director, John Lewis Partnership and Mark Fabes, IT Director, Mcdonald’s, plus a host of other leading retail experts, with seminar attendees saying the speakers were inspirational and outstanding. The hosted buyer programme, sponsored by NCR brought together top level retailers from across Europe. Sarah Pavlou, CEO, Hamleys Cyprus, said, “A magnificently organised show from start to finish; excellent seminar content with key speakers from the industry. There was something for all to take away, whether UK based or international, apparel or FMCG, store or online. I am now inspired to work towards the new retail, it is exciting, challenging and incredibly flexible. There is every opportunity to sell”. New features for 2012 included two Innovation Showcases which displayed cutting edge solutions creating a real buzz, BT’s ‘The Future of Retail, Lighting up the High Street’, which gave visitors a glimpse of how we’ll be shopping in the future, with demonstrations such as a Holographic greeter and translucent digital display that showcased high-definition, full-motion videos. The Nordic ID RFID Zone provided the ideal platform to see all elements of RFID in a practical environment, whilst the K3 Retail Champagne Bar and the Wipro Retail VIP lounge provided the perfect place to relax and of course network. Leading international retailers joined the Global Retail Forum meetings where a range of topics including IT, finance, supply chain and eCommerce were discussed, and all of the visitors were able to take advantage of the numerous networking events and opportunities, with attendees saying the event provided them with an invaluable opportunity to network and discuss burning issues. Nick Field, Event Director, Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions, said, “The Expo has delivered on all levels, from a huge leap in visitor numbers, to a large increase in international retailers. When we did our research from the 2011 show, we were told that visitors wanted to see more innovation, and this has certainly been delivered, with two fantastic Innovation Showcases, and of course our exhibitors who knocked us out with their fantastic stands. It was also great that so many of them used Retail Business Technology Expo to launch some fantastic new products and solutions. We can’t wait for the 2013 show”. Which will be held on 12th and 13th March, 2013. For further information: www.retailbusinesstechnologyexpo.com Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10677 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10633 Varlink, the York-based specialist distributor of mobile computing and associated barcode products is pleased to announce the launch of the Opticon OPI-3201 2D Imager following the success of their OPI range of barcode scanners, and the latest edition to the ever popular Opticon H-series, following the huge success of the H-19 and the H-21 mobile devices. - Opticon OPI-3201 2D Imager. This eagerly anticipated device is a durable, yet comfortable 2D Barcode scanner, with a scan speed of up to 80 frames per second and a drop spec of 1.5 metres onto concrete. The lightweight handheld design provides users with the versatility to quickly and reliably read all standard 1D & 2D barcodes from any orientation and on most media, from paper to mobile phone screens, to provide users with a perfect, low cost solution. The OPI-3201 is ideal for e ticketing and healthcare based environments where speed and ease of use are a necessity. The introduction of Barcoded Wristbands for safe patient identification has dramatically increased the use of 2D scanning in the healthcare industry. Integrating the OPI-3201 provides accurate, timely and safer identification of patients. There is a dramatic increase in the demand for scanning 2D barcodes within the retail sector, from e-tickets and Loyalty coupons on Mobile phones to Datamatrix codes being printed alongside legacy EAN barcodes for superior tracking of fresh food and produce. The OPI-3201 is capable of being used within all of these environments. The OPI-3201 is now in stock and ready to order from Varlink. - Much like its predecessor, the H-22 (in the picture above) is powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 and features a 3.2 megapixel colour camera with autofocus, flash and a choice of a QWERTY or numeric keyboard. The H-22 boasts a large 3.7” touch screen display, a choice of either laser or 2D imager and an additional RFID option. As a compact rugged PDA the H-22 has a rating of IP65 paired alongside a drop spec of 1.5 metres, to provide users with a resilience needed in a field based environment. In addition to this the pistol grip option allows the H-22 to be integrated into warehouse based environments. In applications such as logistics, field service and mobile retail, where connectivity and communication are of the up most importance, the H-22 has the capability to communicate through a variation integrated features including assisted GPS, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G and 3.5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and IrDA all as standard. The H-22 will be available from Varlink in March 2012, to find out more or to find out your individual reseller price please contact us today on 01904 717180. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:21:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10633 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10632 As of now the latest version of the PK-50 labelling system developed by Packin Srl will be available on the market. The combination of the low-friction Roto 4" Packin dispensing unit with the powerful thermal transfer printers of the TTP-2410M series from TSC Auto ID is particularly interesting for small and midsize companies in the food, pharma and cosmetic industries. Up to 1000 self-stick labels per hours can be applied precisely and professional to cylindrical containers, bottles, glasses or ampoules with diameters from 10 to 100 mm using a sponge. "Our application solution can rely on a variety of industrial models in TSC's best-selling TTP-2410M series. Whether it's the TTP-2410M itself or the TTP-346M or TTP-644M depends on different factors such as print resolution, speed and print and label length," says Mario Colzani, Sales Manager at Packin Srl. This Italian company, based in Muggiò, near Milan, develops fully automated or semiautomatic labelling solutions for different branches and has worked with TSC Auto ID products for about 4 years. Colzani says, "We absolutely love the mature printers and the brand itself, and really value the fact that TSC Auto ID respects the sales structure using distributors and resellers instead of undermining them." The unproblematic integration into existing structures and IT systems is "the most important criterion in selecting the right printer." The TTP-2410M series, with built-in RS-232C, Centronics, USB 2.0, PS/2 keyboard interface internal Ethernet, meets all requirements and "for example, makes direct connection of the PK-50 via Ethernet to the local network possible." With a printing speed of 304.8 mm/sec, the TTP-2410M isn't just the fastest printer in the TSC industries series – it also offers the fastest label output in its class. The company can handle labels of up to 104 mm in width and supports film lengths of up to 600 m. With a resolution of 203 dpi, thermal transfer can generate razor-sharp barcodes, but also 2D codes like PDF 417, DataMatrix or QR codes that can be read out error-free over the entire lifetime of the product. After printing, the labels themselves are applied using a roller and a fine sponge on to evenly rotating honey or pesto jars, crème pots, bottles or ampoules. The application unit, which of course can be upgraded afterwards, is driven directly by the printer. Adjustment allows the labels to be placed consistently the same place – even the smallest covered containers with volumes of 30 or 40 ml can be professionally labelled by the PK-50 without problems. With 8 MB Flash memory, 32 MB SDRAM and the SD Flash memory card slot, innumerable label layouts, fonts and logos can be stored and retrieved at any time. "The improved working characteristics of our dispensing system and the great price/performance ratio of TSC printers will open up new market segments for us," says Mario Colzani confidently. During the first presentation of the PK-50 at the most important conference for Italian honey producers, the interest was enormous. 350 visitors spontaneously indicated their interest. Especially features and low cost of the TTP-246M Plus and TTP-334M Plus economy printer models can win over smaller companies and even manufacturers, since the investment can amortise over a short and sales can be improved by the use of attractive, professional-looking labels. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:08:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10632 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10631 Identec Solutions has implemented an innovative, real-time location (RTLS) system that automatically tracks automobiles at Volkswagen’s Bratislava production plant. The Identec Solutions SensorSMART enabled solution keeps track of vehicles in real-time thereby improving Volkswagen’s previous identification processes. As a result, vehicles can move more efficiently through final production stages to completion. The SensorSMART based solution enables the efficient deployment of equipment and personnel, to ultimately improve resource coordination during Volkswagen’s end-to-end production process. In addition to the power and functionality of the SensorSMART Platform, the long communication range ability proved to be instrumental in the expansive facility that covers almost one square mile. Already deployed, the solution has been proven to substantially cut time and costs over the previous bar code system that required manual scanning at very close distances. “The advantages of Identec Solutions’ tracking system in Bratislava are obvious,” said Jens Wieland, director of process and technology management at Volkswagen Slovakia. “The solution allows better control of the finishing area in our automotive manufacturing process, most importantly by eliminating unnecessary searches for vehicles. Also, we can monitor the utilization zone, which enables us to control the deployment of personnel and resources efficiently so we can increase vehicle throughput in the final production period.” Herbert Hohmann, Vice President Sales Europe, Identec Solutions adds: “In this respect, it is becoming a trend for the entire automotive industry.” How it works. Each vehicle is fitted with an Identec Solutions’ location sensor equipped with a unique identification that broad- casts positioning data that can be read with a manual, hand-held reader unit or a remotely controlled van equipped with a reading station. The information on each vehicle’s whereabouts is then collected in a central information system, where it is combined with manufacturing and quality data to provide intelligent planning and coordination of all the last production steps required to get the vehicles ready for release from the plant. Identec Solutions delivers innovative, comprehensive solutions to many industries, based on the company’s SensorSMART Platform, a multifunctional, modular wireless system that combines RFID, RTLS and wireless sensing technologies for the real-time monitoring and tracking of a wide range of objects and personnel. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:07:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10631 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10618 Since February 1, 2012, Ladislav Sloup has been the new responsible Managing Director of TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH in Zorneding, the European subsidiary of TSC Auto ID. The Taiwanese company is among the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance thermal direct and thermal transfer printers for all applications in industry, logistics, transport, trade, and health care. On the global auto ID market, the company is currently one of the fastest-growing providers – and the trend is only getting better. Ladislav Sloup will be succeeding his son Michael Sloup, who definitively shaped the success story of TSC Auto ID in Europe since its foundation in 2007, and filled the role of Managing Director up until this change. "We will certainly be retaining the strategy we've used to date," says Ladislav Sloup, who is thoroughly familiar with the structures at TSC Auto ID. Before this change, he had been employed by an American semiconductor company for 20 years. Exactly 10 years ago to the day, he joined Taiwan Semiconductors Co., Ltd. (TSC), the parent company founded in Taipei in 1979. In 2005 he then moved up to the top of the company as Vice President in Taipei, finally taking a position in 2010 as responsible Managing Director of the European subsidiary of the semiconductor division. The change in management on February 1 will have no effect on customers, business partners, or distributors of TSC Auto ID. Ladislav Sloup says, "Michael did a great management job here, consistently building out the sales structure in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in a controlled manner with reliable partners." Only last year, subsidiaries were formed in Moscow and Dubai. Additional sales partners were added in a number of European countries. "This is exactly the path we intend to continue following ... and thereby continue to enjoy the success we've had to date," continues Sloup. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10618 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10616 Two Technologies, Inc.®, a leading manufacturer of ultra rugged hand held computers and terminals used in global applications, introduces the HGP-3 rugged and fully integrated thermal printer for their Hydrus® and HANDGEAR® Hand Held Computer Products. The new IP65 three inch printer is drop tested to MIL-STD 810G 516.4 Method IV Shock. The printer is designed for demanding data collection applications that require a receipt or a report to be generated on the spot. Ideal applications include Parking Enforcement, E-Citations, Freight Delivery, Meter Reading and Inspections. The HGP-3 integrated thermal printer uses a simple one-step paper-loading method that is designed for easy paper replacement on the go. A unique hidden true blade system cuts polyvinyl paper (pre-perforated for variable length) perfectly every time. The print speed is 50mm per second at a resolution of 203 dots per inch. The HGP-3 carries a full 36 month warranty. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:36:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10616 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10615 Unitech, manufacturer of barcode scanners and mobile solutions, announces the introduction of a high quality wireless barcode scanner: MS840BT. Designed to provide the greatest flexibility to users, this scanner combines all important features of separate scanners into one solution. The high performance of this device starts with a powerful scan engine to optimize data capture efficiency. With a scan rate of 100 scans/sec and an operating time of more than 10 hours, the MS840BT can last for a complete working day without interruption. Included features like BT class 1 to scan up to 100 meters from the base station, a thoughtful designed buffer mode when out of range, support of HID and SPP protocol and various configuration capabilities, make the MS840BT a complete and future proof device. The list of MS840BT features goes on, where other brands stop. The rugged design (IP42 sealing & 1.8m drop threshold) makes sure the MS840BT maintains its high performance in any environment. All features combined make the wireless scanner a perfect fit for industries like retail, light warehousing and sales automation. Because the scanner is easy to operate, anybody can use it. Additional features like the pager function, wall mount cradle and long life trigger design provide the endless convenience every company is looking for. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 08:34:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10615 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10614 Telecom Italia signed a strategic agreement with the Pole SCS (Secured Communicating Solutions) of PACA region, France, a worldwide recognized technology cluster for the development of contactless, mobile-wireless and secured proximity solutions. Through the exchange of technology and case stories, the agreement will produce significant business opportunities for Telecom Italia’s corporate customers, pole SCS actors and pave the way for NFC solution rollouts to its global subscriber base. Among the companies participating in the cluster are Gemalto, ST Microelectronics, mobile wireless leaders such as Intel, Nvidia and ST Ericsson and a high number of innovative startups. The French Government has been instrumental in making The Pole SCS a successful story within its agenda for innovation and economic development. This environment will provide fertile grounds for the development of new products and services for Telecom Italia, help create an Italian NFC ecosystem and also making Milan the main Italian NFC connected city, ready for the NFC Summit October 2012 and Milan EXPO 2015. The two parties have established a collaboration framework and are working on various initiatives that involve innovative companies in the cluster areas of Nice, Sophia Antipolis and Rousset, Aix en Provence. Through Systemic implementation, Telecom Italia will accelerate adoption of SIM based NFC solutions leveraging on successful case histories and lesson learned, such as Nice NFC city (Nice is the first example of a European city with a fully NFC-connected deployment). “This agreement is another important step in our global NFC strategy. We strongly believe that embracing and catalyzing the players of the ecosystem around the capabilities enabled by SIM based NFC, including solution providers, application developer, manufacturers and the operator community, is key to developing this growing market. Through this partnership we will be seeking innovative solutions for both our key corporate clients and our wider consumer base" as stated by Mr. Patuano, COO of Telecom Italia. “This partnership with a worldwide leader such as Telecom Italia gives a strong leverage for the many innovative companies of the SCS cluster in delivering attractive solutions for the NFC based markets” as stated by Mr. Londeix, President of Pole SCS. As of November 2011, 45 of the world’s leading mobile operators have committed to supporting and implementing SIM-based NFC solutions and services. This partnership will make it possible to generate synergies and business opportunities and lay the foundations for a long-term business relationship between the French SCS cluster ecosystem and Italy. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:33:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10614 news http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10593 NiceLabel has been recognized as the best labeling software product for the sixth year in a row by the leading independent review Web site TopTenREVIEWS. All leading professional labeling software products were reviewed from technical, support, and usability aspects. The TopTenREVIEWS team pointed out ease-of-use, barcode support, connectivity, integration, communication, compliance labels and help/support as the areas where NiceLabel rose above its competitors. The quality of NiceLabel products is based on over 20 years of strategic partnerships with leading printer hardware manufacturers, system integrators, value added resellers and end users. Throughout these two decades, NiceLabel has consistently led the label printing industry with solutions that meet the latest label printing needs, technological advances, and innovative features. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:29:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/news.do?lng=en&id=10593 news http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=989 Microscan is celebrating 30 years in the Auto ID and machine vision business. The company prides itself on bringing ground-breaking solutions to market since its start in 1982, when founder Mike Mertel integrated a laser diode into a barcode scanner, producing a smaller, faster, and safer barcode reading solution Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=989 Articles http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=988 Suppliers, retailers and solution providers seeking help on efficient identification, serialization and placement of Electronic Product Code (EPC)-enabled RFID tags should benefit from new guidelines that were announced by the Board of Directors of the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS) Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:52:00 +0200 http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=988 Articles http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=979 Today, knowing what you have, how much of it you have, where it is, and how fast it's selling isn't enough. You need to know all of that now Fri, 9 Mar 2012 14:20:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=979 Articles http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=974 The toolkit of technologies that energy harvesting and wireless sensors are making available, are enabling system integrators to come up with solutions in a variety of vertical markets. As performance of harvesters is being optimised and the number of deployments is increasing worldwide, integrators are starting to realise the new opportunities and are making sure they understand and take advantage of these new capabilities, whether it's in the industrial automation space, the built environment or even the automotive and aviation/aerospace sector Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:33:00 +0100 http://www.datacollection.eu/article.do?lng=en&id=974 Articles