Barcode and RFID Blog Archive

Solving: What to Do When Labels Go Bad

When labels go bad.
Recently, I sat down with Brian Gale from ID Images and had a conversation about what happens when labels go bad  and appear to be failing.  He took me through the process of how to troubleshoot and solve these kind of challenges and I gained some valuable insights that I thought I’d share with you…

Clean Start™ Helps Maximize Your Thermal Transfer Printer Performance

Maximize Your Thermal Transfer Printer Performance
Maintaining printheads will maximize your thermal transfer printer performance! At PaladinID, we sell thermal transfer printers, printer ribbons and printheads.   Our friends at iimak have put together this helpful guide on how to get the maximum performance for your printheads and keeping the printing process humming along.  We’re sharing iimak’s report as a three-part series. Thermal…

Five Easy Steps In Producing Your Own Product Labels

Five Easy Steps In Producing Your Own Product Labels
PaladinID was asked to help Mr. Dog meet the labeling requirements for this retailer and we thought the project was relevant to other emerging brands, so we took a little time to speak with partner John Mason, from Mason & Morris, the parent company for Mr. Dog about the process of producing your own product…

Solving: Anti Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals

Anti Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
At PaladinID, we’ve been following a conversation about combating counterfeiting with a more tightly controlled approach to labeling and the introduction of the idea of anti-counterfeit pharmaceuticals.  The pharmaceutical prescription drug supply chain is unique in its handling of regulated and controlled substances as they move through a very complex global distribution system. From factory…

Solving: The Internet of Things on the Factory Floor

The Internet of Things on the Factory Floor
Adapting to a Just-In-Time World using the Internet of Things (IoT) — As consumers have greater access to product, there is a need to adapt manufacturing processes to become more flexible in a Just-In-Time world and to consider the need for the internet of things on the factory floor. Since the 1980s, automation has gradually digitized.…

Solving: Are Direct Thermal Linerless Labels Right For You?

Direct Thermal Linerless Labels
Have you every been asked the question, “Are direct thermal linerless labels right for you?”  If not, then I will.  Direct thermal linerless labels work like self wound tape, (think of Scotch Tape).  Using our patented release coating and adhesive ensures that the labels unwind properly that creates a superior print surface, which allows for…

Testimonials

"Production labeling and identification is a critical step in our manufacturing process to ensure products are manufactured according to spec and reach customers on time. Dana Ritchie and PaladinID continues to provide Madico with scanning and labeling solutions that integrates with our back-end legacy ERP system. PaladinID delivers on simplified solutions and support that enables us to be competitive and cost effective."

~ Daron Whitehouse, Madico Inc.

"Thank you so very much for the work you do. You are my life saver. It is so nice to know that there are people out there like you that are willing to go the extra mile for their customers."

~ Megan Dawes, Amerimax Building Products

"PaladinID has been a great vendor for us here at Eastern University over the last 7 years. We have appreciated your delivery of bar code labels, ID card and ID card ribbons that have met the needs of our over 3700 students. We are fortunate to have a partnership between you and Eastern University. Keep up the great work."

~ David Urban, Eastern University

"I can't think of an easier person to work with than Dana. He seems to be familiar with every kind of printer hardware and software, and drops everything to come help us, even with equipment we bought elsewhere."

~ Amy Richardson, Alpco.com

"We are very pleased with the quality and professionalism of PaladinID, LLC. They provide prompt and courteous service and they have been an invaluable and dependable resource and partner for many years.  They are a very caring group of people and I recommend them highly!"

~ Beth S., KAF

"Dana has always been very responsive. Any time we have any issue, no matter how small, he'll come right in and help out. He's very consistent on deliveries, I really don't know what else I could ask for."

~ Donna Ferrante, LaunchWorks Manufacturing Lab

"Dana's a very dedicated vendor. If I have an issue and send an email, he's very quick to respond, every time. He's been very very supportive of anything we needed to do."

~ Keith M., Engineering Technician

 

"Dana's great to work with because the relationship is so important to him. When I call he's always quick to respond, he's very thorough about getting me what I need promptly, and then he always follows up to make sure it was right. Honestly I don't think there's enough good I could say about working with Dana."

~ Michelle Williams, Rogers Manufacturing Corporation

"Dana's talent is based on staying current with today's technology.  Providing a cost effective solution based on the needs of the application.  He cares deeply about his customers and works closely with them when it comes to planning and bringing in inventory just in time.  His commitment to the industry is second to none. His main goal is to make sure his customers meet and exceed their goals. He is a problem solver and a solutions provider."

~ Rosemarie Hill, Datamax-O'Neil

"Because of his experience in the industry, Dana made it easy to design and implement a label system for a machine he'd never seen or worked with before."

~ Pat Roofe, Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.

Dana's attention to detail is truly remarkable. Every solution provided by PaladinID is not only of the highest quality but also perfectly tailored to our needs. They took the time to optimize our labeling process, which has not only saved us time and resources but also significantly increased our productivity. PaladinID consistently met deadlines, even when faced with tight schedules and complex projects. Their commitment to excellence was evident in every aspect of our collaboration together. Their ability to solve the most challenging labeling issues and increase our productivity has had a positive impact on our bottom line.  Jeff Perkins, Chief Operating Officer, AMP

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