Norwood Marking Systems, A Div. Of ITW    Downers Grove, IL 60515
Aug 06, 2010 Combining thermal transfer printer or hot stamp printer with integration from Code-in-Motion, MPS series prints serialized, variable, and/or batch data to pre-printed or blank labels. Reel-to-reel, table-top model automatically unwinds, indexes, prints, and rewinds roll of label media for offline printing. Remote access is accommodated via integrated Ethernet card, and options include vision inspection and traceability software, cimVIEW label inspection system, and touchscreen UI.

K-Sun    Somerset, WI 54025
Aug 05, 2010 Suited for lab, asset management, shop, and industrial applications, LABELShop® Series includes ½ in. Black on White Removable Adhesive and ¾ in. Black on Silver Matte tape. Black on White tape is tear-resistant yet repositionable without leaving residue. Designed for permanent positioning on variety of materials, silver matte can withstand extreme temperatures, abrasion, and pressure. Both are made of all-weather polyester base with industrial-grade acrylic adhesive.

William Frick & Co.    Libertyville, IL 60048
Aug 03, 2010 Made of steel, WoW tag can be welded to any metal part and uses MSOP chip with UHF Class 1, Gen 2/ISO 18000-6c compliant frequency. It can be read from every direction. Featuring vulcanized rubber encasing chip on-board electronics design, FRAC Tag can be placed tightly around pipes and other tubular objects. It attaches via nylon-coated 5/16 in. braided stainless-steel cable with pre-crimped ends. Sling/Hang, same as FRAC, has loop-sized braided attachment cable for small openings.

Seiko Epson Corporation    Suwa, Nagano   Japan
Jul 29, 2010 Accommodating jobs requiring fast turnaround, low volumes, and multiple label versions, SurePress L-4033A prints on off-the-shelf papers and film up to 0.32 mm thick and 80-330 mm wide at speeds to 5 m/min. It fits into existing digital workflows and leverages MicroPiezo ink jet technology as well as 6-color, water-based, pigment inks. Offering resolution to 720 x 720 dpi (paper) and 1,440 x 720 dpi (film), system does not require any chemicals or plates in pre-press process.

HellermannTyton    Milwaukee, WI 53224
Jul 29, 2010 Designed to replace plastic and metal faceplates found on control panels, foam and foam button nameplates are laminated with high-performance polyester film that is printable using thermal transfer printing system. They provide flat printed surface that is resistant to chemicals, solvents, heat, and UV exposure. High-density foam nameplates feature strong adhesive that sticks to smooth or powder coat-painted surfaces.

Epilog Laser Corp.    Golden, CO 80403
Jul 27, 2010 Capable of permanent metal and plastic marking, 50 W FiberMark flying-optics laser system features 24" x 12" work area and air-cooled, 50 W pulsed Ytterbium Fiber Laser with 1,062 nm wavelength. System accommodates materials up to 5 in. thick and can store unlimited files up to 64 MB, while rolling buffer allows files of any size to be engraved. Along with user-controlled resolution from 75-1,200 dpi, features include Red Dot Pointer, Moveable Home Position, and multimodal capabilities.

Citizen Systems America Corporation    Torrance, CA 90501
Jul 21, 2010 With network cards, Citizen Printers can be managed remotely, providing up-to-the-minute diagnostics information. Day-to-day issues, such as out of media or ribbon notifications, can be configured so that email messages are displayed locally for warehouse staff, while major issues, including IT problems, can be communicated remotely to specific members of staff, such as network managers. Also available, Compact Ethernet card supports TCP/IP printing and web configuration.

ID Technology Corp.    Fort Worth, TX 76106
Jul 21, 2010 Constructed of anodized aluminum, Model ST1000 is available with tamp application module that needs no tools to change from label sizes ranging from 1.5 x 1.5 in. to 4 x 5 in. Tamp module uses reverse fan box to create vacuum to hold label in place for application. Tamp/fan does not blow label off, but makes contact with surface of product to be labeled. Suitable for top, bottom, and side applications, applicator can be used for recessed areas, indexing lines, and variable speed lines.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Jul 20, 2010 Robotic Beam Cutting and Scribing System automatically generates tool paths from CIS/2 part files for cuts, copes, holes, slots, notches, cutouts, and assembly markings on beams up to 40 ft long, 4-44 in. wide, and 4-18 in. high. Featuring servo-robot laser vision and FANUC ARC Mate® 6-axis robot arm, system is controlled by StruCIM® software that allows operators to load CIS/2 part files to generate code for robot to cut lengths, copes, holes, slots, notches, cutouts, and scribe for assembly.

GAO RFID Asset Tracking    Toronto M1B 2K4  Canada
Jul 20, 2010 Commonly used as electronic label for article surveillance, model 113004 can be read and written to and is compatible with ICODE SLI and ISO 15693 standards. Tag supports multi-detection and allows for max read quantity of 30 labels/sec, with tested read range of up to 10 cm. With memory capacity from 512 bits up to 10 kbit, contactless tag conforms to IC dependant data coding and features waterproof and dustproof design that is also resistant to immersion in various substances.

Holophane    Granville, OH 43203
Jul 19, 2010 Intended for use in hazardous and highly corrosive environments, HDX Series features LED light engine and copper-free cast aluminum enclosure designed to withstand pressure of internal arc generated explosions without propagating to hazardous atmosphere. Fixtures include acrylic lens and are available in wall/pendant or end mount configurations with ½ in. NPT conduit entries. Units are UL Listed 844 for Hazardous Locations.

Laser Marking Technologies    Caro, MI 48723
Jul 19, 2010 Capable of precise and clean permanent part marking, COBALT DOMINATOR features European pulsed fiber laser source and does not require chiller. Portable table top unit occupies 24 x 28 x 26.5 in. and features 160 FL lens with field size 4.33 x 4.33 in., 160 FL lens with 20 x 12 x 5 in. max work piece, and LMT digital scan head. With 10 W supplied by Ytterbium pulsed fiber laser, marking and etching system offers 0-100 kHz and wavelength of 1,064 nm.

FOX IV Technologies, Inc.    Export, PA 15632
Jul 15, 2010 Utilizing two Zebra Xi4(TM) print engines, 2-sided TwinPrint Tabletop can produce shipping label and packing slip information on single label. System features serial and Ethernet communication ports, embedded fonts and languages, silk-screened media paths, and fan-fold label docking station with capacity for more than 1,100 6 x 8 in. labels. Media is available in Direct-Thermal over Thermal-Transfer stock or with 2-sided Direct-Thermal coating.

GAO RFID Asset Tracking    Toronto M1B 2K4  Canada
Jul 15, 2010 Used for personnel identification, Model 111006 is 125 kHz, low-frequency key ring RFID tag that is encapsulated in resin and features waterproof design for resistance to immersion in salt water, alcohol, oil, 10% HCL, and ammonia. It provides read range of 2-6 cm at rate of 1 tag/sec. Operating over temperature range of -40 to +85°C, unit is able to withstand shock or vibration in harsh environments.

K-Sun    Somerset, WI 54025
Jul 12, 2010 Designed for permanent positioning on variety of surface materials, LABELShop® ¾ in. Black on Silver Matte Tape withstands extreme temperatures, abrasion, and pressure, making it suitable for barcode readers. Tear-resistant and repositionable, LABELShop® ½ in. Black on White Removable Tape conforms to radial surfaces and leaves no residue, making it suited for lab equipment and slides. Both feature all-weather polyester base with industrial-grade adhesive.

Maxa Technologies Ltd    Cheshire WA14 5QJ  United Kingdom
Jul 09, 2010 Suitable for any mobile computing application, LK-P series of portable label printers include Model LK-P11 with print speed of 80 mm/sec and LK-P30 that prints at 100 mm/sec. They include industry standard printer drivers and operate on Li-Ion batteries with 20 hr running time on stand-by and 2.5 hr charging time. Printers are available with RS232, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connectivity and are certified to IP42, but when used with optional case, they have IP54 rating.

IBASE Technology Inc.    Taipei   Taiwan
Jul 08, 2010 Measuring 280 x 185 x 50 mm, compact scalable digital signage player CMI200-952F comes with AMD 780E-based MI952 motherboard and integrated ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 graphics with ATI Avivo(TM) HD technology. It features PWM fan control 2 DDR2 sockets for up to 4 GB system memory, one serial, 2 Gigabit LAN, and 6 USB (2.0) ports, 2.5 in. SATA HDD drive bay, and optional wall-mount kit. Low power unit supports dual independent display combinations of HDMI with DVI-I and dual DVI-D interfaces.

Columbia Marking Tools, Inc.    Chesterfield, MI 48047
Jul 07, 2010 I-Mark(TM) I-Series dot-peen marking system includes 7 x 7 x 7 in. marking head, mountable on 1 of 3 sides, that offers X-Y CNC movement provided by high-torque stepper motors and linear rails which mark up to five 1/8 in. high characters/sec. Pneumatic marking pin and carbide tip inscribe different materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Communicating via Ethernet IP, Modbus, Serial, and I/O, system controller can be programmed remotely using included I-Mark Windows® software.

GAO RFID, Inc.    Scarborough, ON M1B2K4
Jul 07, 2010 Waterproof and resistant to immersion in salt water, alcohol, oil, and ammonia, polyester-encapsulated 13.56 MHz RFID Ear Tag can be used to monitor each animal's feeding, location, and vaccination histories. Tag is compliant with ISO 15693 standards and supports contactless read only. Able to survive wide temperature range of -55 to 100°C, unit is suitable for harsh environmental conditions.

CILS INTERNATIONAL    Beverly, MA 01915
Jul 06, 2010 Featuring fast curing heavy duty adhesive that provides permanent bond to heavily textured and uneven surfaces, CIL8200HD/HT computer imprintable labels are able to withstand abrasion, oils, chemicals, solvents, and temperature ranges of -45 to 155°C. They are suited for use as rating plates and ID labels that need to be applied to difficult surfaces including textured paint, powder coats, galvanized steel, and cast aluminum.