Tactical UID Label Zero Reflection Design, Easy Readability

Tactical UID Label Delivers Zero Reflection Design With Easy Readability

Low Contrast design UID labels available with zero reflection design for tactical use on DoD property.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) October 20, 2009 -- The Camcode Division of Horizons Incorporated has introduced a new Tactical UID Label with a zero reflection/detection design that is suitable for labeling sensitive tactical items and complies with DoD requirements for unique item identification (UID).

"Bar code labels traditionally require a high-contrast design so they may be easily read by bar code scanning equipment," said Randy Uveges, Camcode's UID Product Manager. "A high-contrast label is at odds with the objectives of vehicles and weapons systems designed for low visibility in tactical environments. Our new Tactical UID Labels are low-contrast and blend in with the marked item yet read as easily as a high-contrast tag."

That depth of experience has enabled us to help military contractors attain hassle-free compliance with MIL-STD-130, which requires them to affix UID labels to all DoD equipment that is valued over $5,000, serially managed or mission-critical. Available in desert tan or army green, this Tactical UID Label is constructed of Camcode's Metalphoto® anodized aluminum, which can withstand exposure to chemicals, abrasion, solvents and even the harshest outdoor conditions like extreme cold, heat and UV exposure. Three attachment options - high-performance 3M application adhesives, CARC adhesive or holes for mechanical fastening - ensure the label will stay intact under even the most demanding conditions.

"Our history of supplying labels to military markets dates back 55 years, to when our dataplates were first used on U.S. Navy vessels," said Uveges. "That depth of experience has enabled us to help military contractors attain hassle-free compliance with MIL-STD-130, which requires them to affix UID labels to all DoD equipment that is valued over $5,000, serially managed or mission-critical."

Founded in 1979, Camcode is a recognized worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of durable pre-print bar code labels for asset tracking and unique identification (UID) applications. Camcode's asset tags improve the efficiency of asset tracking systems by eliminating errors caused during manual data collection and increasing data acquisition speed. Camcode's Metalphoto® anodized aluminum bar code labels, premium plastic label constructions, and proprietary coating technologies satisfy the most demanding applications.

For more information call 800-627-3917

UID Summit: Camcode Announces Sponsorship

Camcode is proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming UID Summit. The UID Summit is the only dedicated opportunity for European defence officials and defence industry suppliers to come together to discuss Unique Identification (UID), specifically as it is called out in STANAG 2290 edition 2 (pending ratification this November) and in the US DoD Mil-STD-130. The Summit will focus on opportunities for improvements in asset management, item visibility, UID compliance, implementation tactics, and efforts to tie UID to RFID for complete in-transit visibility.

What is UID?
Unique Identification is a methodology for marking and registering end items to facilitate asset management, multi-national logistics, and global supply chain capabilities through automatic data capture at key lifecycle events.
Why attend?

UID helps governments run on tighter budgets by reconciling what they are paying for with what they actually receive.
UID helps drive overall efficiencies by eliminating manual data entry, aiding configuration control for complex assets and simplifying systems integrations with globally unique asset IDs.

UID has been gaining momentum in policy mandates globally and will affect all defence suppliers, military organizations, and governments. Understanding the aspects of UID will help in adoption of UID as it affects your processes.
Who should attend?

MoD personnel interested in learning about UID requirements and how they can be leveraged to improve asset visibility.
Government personnel that need to understand policy flow-down language, a country-specific UID Registry, marking techniques, policy enforcement, and future impacts.

Defence contractors who wish to improve their asset management and need to comply with NATO and DoD requirements for asset marking and data administration. US DoD personnel in Europe who are implementing UID for their legacy assets and need to understand how to move forward with their UID initiatives.

Know someone who would be interested?
Please forward this post to your colleagues and contacts in Europe!

REGISTER TODAY - http://www.UIDsummit.com

If you have questions, please email kcalaway@clariongroupinc.com or telephone +00 1 (440) 325 4375.

Jon Keserich
Vice President, Sales
Camcode

Utility Asset Tracking, Inspection, Maintenance Programs

Utility, telecommunication and cable companies have proven that data collection using bar code technology is faster, less expensive and more accurate than manual data collection.


Camcode is the leader in the design and manufacture of bar code tags for all types of utility asset tracking, inspection, and maintenance programs. Our labels will last 30 years in even the harshest environment. Never re-label again with Camcode's proven technology.


Camcode labels are also used for dating and inspection tags, pole treatment and date tags, "Do Not Climb" markers, and pole jurisdiction tags.


You can rely on Camcode's experience working with implementation teams using the leading joint use and asset management solutions software.

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From pole tags used to track joint use asset inventory, to pole tags used to track inspection and treatment - Utilities rely on Camcode's highly durable anodized aluminum bar code asset tags.


Software and hardware support is available through our partnership network. To discuss your application, contact me via email at customer_service@camcod.com, or call 800.627.3917

Jon Keserich

Vice President, Sales

Camcode

Asset Tags with New Sandshield Bar Code Labels Offer Extreme Sand Abrasion Resistance

Withstanding abrasion from outdoor blowing sand or indoor media blast chambers is now possible with asset tags featuring strong and clear plastic coating materials.

Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) August 6, 2009 -- With the new SandShield Label introduced this month, the Camcode Division of Horizons Incorporated now offers the solution to protect critical barcode labels from extreme sand and gravel abrasion.

The combination of SandShield's .008" thick abrasion-repellent plastic coating and Camcode's Metalphoto® anodized aluminum bar code label makes these labels ideal for even the toughest blowing-sand environments, both outdoors and in media blast chambers using silica, glass beads or even steel pellets.

The combination of our SandShield and Metalphoto technologies offers our customers a one-of-a-kind labeling solution that can withstand extreme abrasion, UV exposure, common chemicals and temperatures. "The typical barcode label doesn't stand a chance in media blast chambers commonly used for cleaning parts. Anodized aluminum, polyester, even steel labels are quickly abraded and rendered illegible," said Randy Uveges, Camcode's UID Product Manager. "The combination of our SandShield and Metalphoto technologies offers our customers a one-of-a-kind labeling solution that can withstand extreme abrasion, UV exposure, common chemicals and temperatures."

The SandShield Label is suitable for adhesion to such materials as glass, acrylic, stainless steel, and even tough CARC paint in applications like vehicles, weapons, and support equipment. Because it is designed as a plastic lens applied over the barcode label, there's no need for an added step in application or drying time, as with sprays or liquid coatings. SandShield Labels are designed to be installed using mechanical attachment or pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Founded in 1979, Camcode is a recognized worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of durable pre-print bar code labels for asset tracking and unique identification (UID) applications. Camcode's asset tags improve the efficiency of asset tracking systems by eliminating errors caused during manual data collection and increasing data acquisition speed. Camcode's Metalphoto® anodized aluminum bar code labels, premium plastic label constructions, and proprietary coating technologies satisfy the most demanding applications. For more information visit http://www.camcod.com/asset/fixed.asp or call 800-627-3917.

Metalphoto® is a registered trademark of Horizons Incorporated.

Camcode Introduces UID Label Installation Service

IUID Installation services intended to simplify and streamline the sometimes difficult tasks of UID asset tag installation have been introduced to reduce asset marking time and labor.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) September 3, 2009 -- As part of its comprehensive effort to simplify the IUID labeling process, the Camcode Division of Horizons Incorporated has launched the Mobile Asset Tagging Solution, a scalable IUID label installation service that reduces asset marking time by up to 80 percent.

"It's easy to underestimate how time- and labor-intensive the IUID labeling process can be, not to mention how difficult it is to accurately match each label to the appropriate asset," said Randy Uveges, Camcode's UID Product Manager. "We've created a system that is effective, accurate and significantly faster than the way installations have traditionally been carried out."

Camcode's Mobile Asset Tagging Solution electronically pairs each label to its matching asset - including keeping track of who labeled each and when - to virtually eliminate errors. In addition, quick and accurate labeling results in significant reductions in labor costs. Since the solution is scalable, it's appropriate for 2,000 assets all located in the same room or 100,000 assets in four different states, even if the exact asset locations are not known in advance.

"We understand how complex compliance with IUID regulations can be, especially for those customers required to label thousands of legacy assets in multiple locations," said Uveges. "By adding our Mobile Asset Tagging Solution to our other IUID services, such as label production and IUID registration, we help DoD suppliers spend less time on IUID requirements and more time running their businesses."

Camcode's line of IUID labels are already widely used on such defense equipment as vehicles, weapon systems, electronics, support equipment and more.

Founded in 1979, Camcode is a recognized worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of durable pre-print bar code labels for asset tracking and unique identification (UID) applications. Camcode's asset tags improve the efficiency of asset tracking systems by eliminating errors caused during manual data collection and increasing data acquisition speed. Camcode's Metalphoto® anodized aluminum bar code labels, premium plastic label constructions, and proprietary coating technologies satisfy the most demanding applications. For more information visit http://www.camcod.com/uid/uid.asp or call 800-627-3917.

Metalphoto® is a registered trademark of Horizons Incorporated

IUID Registration Service Announced by Camcode

UID Label installation and registration with Department of Defense IUID registry are now offered by Camcode for Government vendors of vehicles, weapons and support equipment.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) July 14, 2009 -- The Camcode Division of Horizons Incorporated has launched a new IUID registration service that will allow DoD suppliers to both procure UID labels and complete IUID registration requirements from a single provider. "Camcode coined the phrase 'We make UID Easy!', and then we added 'We make IUID Label Installation Easy!', and now we are happy to say 'We make IUID Registration Easy!'," offers Randy Uveges, Camcode's UID Product Manager. "As the most experienced UID durable label provider in the industry, we know that our customers just want to comply with UID requirements in a convenient, fast, economical way. Getting all their UID needs from a single source saves time and money and using a vendor familiar with all your needs makes the process, well... Easy!"

Camcode's new service registers both physical and virtual IUIDs in the Department of Defense IUID Registry for new, legacy and GFP assets. At the completion of the registration service, Camcode provides emailed documentation confirming the proper registration of each item.

This allows total compatibility to the Prime's environment when registering component items manufactured for them. "Offering such a registration service is just one more step in minimizing the effort our customers must apply to meet the IUID compliance requirements," said Uveges. "Considering the costs and technical expertise needed to manage IUID registrations in-house, we believe our new service will enable companies to use their staffs more effectively and reduce the frustration often associated with this aspect of IUID compliance, especially for those businesses that may not be producing large quantities of end item deliverables, who have minimal legacy assets, or those having only limited quantities of GFP in their custody."

Camcode's new service can also help subcontractors who receive IUID flow-down requirements from their customers. "We are using the same software and process that eight of the top ten prime defense contractors use," said Uveges. "This allows total compatibility to the Prime's environment when registering component items manufactured for them."

Camcode's line of high performance IUID labels are already widely used on such defense equipment as vehicles, weapons, electronics, support equipment and more. Camcode has also installed 1000's of IUID labels on DoD assets making Camcode one of the only resources for labels, installation services and registration and turnkey support.

Founded in 1979, Camcode is a recognized worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of durable pre-print bar code labels for asset tracking applications. Camcode's asset tags improve the efficiency of asset tracking systems by eliminating errors caused during manual data collection and increasing data acquisition speed. Camcode's Metalphoto® anodized aluminum bar code labels, premium plastic label constructions, and proprietary coating technologies satisfy the most demanding applications. For more information, go to Camcode Contact form or call 800.627.3917.