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RFID Labeling (Radio Frequency Identification)
An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) label is an electronic device that exchanges data with a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader by using radio waves. Most RFID labels are made up of at least two main parts. The first an antenna, which receives radio frequency (RF) waves. The second is an integrated circuit (IC), which is […]
Is there a difference between RFID & EAS?
YES! – we could get long and boring so here is a quick take. RF & AM tags (labels) are known as Electronic Article Surveillance, or EAS. EAS works like this; each product gets an EAS security label applied to it. This then communicates with an in-store antenna, usually near the store entry/exit. When items are purchased […]
How much does a rental labeler cost?
Renting a labeler can be a cost-effective solution for short-term labeling projects, allowing you to avoid the expenses associated with purchasing a labeler outright. However, it’s important to consider your specific requirements and the available options before making a decision. In this article, we will explore the factors to consider when renting a labeler and […]
What does safety Cost?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 2 million recordable nonfatal workplace injuries in 2021. Safety doesn’t just happen. According to the National Association of Safety Professionals #6 on the top ten list of top workplace injuries is “Entanglement with mechanical or moving parts”, additionally they report that businesses spend an average […]
Have you ever printed the wrong date code?
While at a food production facility, the first shift production manager walked me out to the line, where a crew of employees were reworking the date codes on their products. The process was painful, opening the cases and wiping off the inkjet date code. They ran the product through the line’s CIJ (Continuous Inkjet) Printer […]
How do I label a flat box?
As a 60+ year old company that specializes in automatic labeling, we, here at QLC, have just about heard it all when it comes to automatically applying a label to a product. On the other hand, one newer application that seems to be becoming more and more common is “Flat box automatic labeling”. There seem […]






