Software facilitates closed-loop RFID label printing.
Press Release Summary:
CODESOFT® v7.1 enables read/write printers to read data back from label at print time to log information stored on each label. From database, administrators, people in other departments, and customers can identify what tags were printed and what was printed on each tag. UHF support gives users range of choices as EPCglobal standards-based labels are developed in response to supply chain initiatives by retailers, manufacturers, and government agencies.
Original Press Release:
TEKLYNX First to Offer Closed-Loop RFID Label Printing Software
CODESOFT 7.1 label design and integration software adds UHF RFID label printing...
MILWAUKEE - Oct. 20, 2004 - TEKLYNX® International, the world's leading developer of software products for the AIDC marketplace, today announced CODESOFT® 7.1. The Enterprise edition includes the industry's first closed-loop RFID label printing solution to enable read/write printers to read the data back from the label at print time to log the exact information stored on each label.
CODESOFT paces the industry
Many RFID tags now have unique preprogrammed identifier codes, and some RFID printers support read/write capabilities to capture that data. What was lacking was a label design and printing software package to print the label, program/verify the data on the RFID chip, and associate the data on the label (and in the box/pallet) to the unique ID of the tag/RFID chip.
With CODESOFT 7.1 Enterprise, label designers simply add a variable to the label to activate the read/write feature. The label information can be sent back to a database enabling administrators, people in other departments in a company, or even customers, to identify exactly what tags were printed and to see what data was printed on each tag.
"TEKLYNX has developed the software technology and printer drivers to create a closed-loop RFID solution," commented David Pettiford, TEKLYNX global product marketing manager. "At TEKLYNX, we understand that the whole point of RFID in the supply chain is to create a data association between what's in the box/pallet and the unique ID of the tag allowing the vendor to know what's being received. TEKLYNX is all about getting our technology right for real world applications. Other vendors have RFID products that only do half the job - they print labels. Whether printing RFID tags for EPC compliance or printing standard product ID labels, CODESOFT Enterprise, delivers the most comprehensive printing solution on the market."
CODESOFT Enterprise adds UHF
Another feature of CODESOFT 7.1 Enterprise is UHF support. This gives users a range of choices as EPCglobal standards-based labels are developed in response to major supply chain initiatives by retailers, manufacturers and government agencies.
In addition, users will always have access to new RFID printer drivers and tag formats through TEKLYNX' DSP (Driver Service Pack) free online service. The TEKLYNX DSP allows TEKLYNX resellers, system integrators and users to easily download and install the latest drivers and formats. It is available at: www.teklynx.com/top_pages//driver_sel.html.
All three CODESOFT 7.1 label design and print software editions, Sprint, Premier and Enterprise, are available immediately from authorized TEKLYNX resellers. A free demo copy of CODESOFT 7.1 is available at: www.teklynx.com/contact_us/form_select.weml?form=req_demo.
About TEKLYNX
TEKLYNX International is the leading software developer of AIDC products including software for label design, host connectivity, and data collection. Its software products feature the widest range of device and driver support in the industry. TEKLYNX is a Microsoft Certified Partner and has connectivity relationships with multiple ERP software providers. Over 400,000 companies in 120 countries rely on its integrated software solutions for supply chain automation, warehouse management, shipping and receiving, inventory control and asset management. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee with operations in the United States, Europe, Japan, China, Singapore, and Canada. More information on TEKLYNX International is available at www.teklynx.com.
AIDC - Automatic Identification and Data Collection
EPC - Electronic Product Code
RFID - Radio Frequency Identification
UHF - Ultra High Frequency
TEKLYNX
Melissa Utschig
TEKLYNX International
5300 N. 118th Court, Bldg. F
Milwaukee, WI 53225
414-535-6223
melissa_utschig@teklynx.com
