With December just around the corner, it’s important to be aware of all the great ADC events coming up. Many of them are Webinars, so you won’t even need to leave your chair!

UID Summit

When:December 2-3, 2009
Where:The Amsterdam Hilton
Description: The UID Summit is dedicated for European defense officials and industry suppliers discuss Unique Identification (UID). 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.
For more information, learn more here.

DotCode: The New 2D Symbology Webinar

When:December 9, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Description:AIM, the global trade organization for automatic identification, is hosting a Webinar featuring the DotCode. Conducted by the inventor of DotCode and Aztec Code, Andy Longacre, will provide an in-depth look at the 2D matrix symbology.
To register for this event, learn more here.

Seminar – Field Operations Information Session

When:December 15, 2009, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Where:Pier V hotel in Baltimore, MD
Description:Barcoding Inc., Honeywell and Apacheta will be hosting an Information Session on field service solutions.
To register for this event, learn more here.

Mobilizing SAP in a Day Webinar

When:December 16, 2009
Description:Barcoding Inc., PsionTeklogix and Sky Technologies will be hosting a webinar about some of the latest advances in mobile SAP integration, including how to mobilize SAP in a day.
For more information, learn more here.

Data Capture and Bar Code Series: Long-Range Scanning

When:December 31, 2009
Description:Tracy Hillstrom, Group Manager for Data Capture Systems at Intermec, will discuss long-range barcode scanning and the latest technologies that help make it possible.
To register for this event, learn more here.

The 2D Revolution – Take Your Data Capture in New Directions

When:December 31, 2009
Description:Find out what impact 2D barcodes could have on your business.
To register for this event, learn more here.

Learn How to Assess the True Cost of Mobile Computing Ownership

When:December 31, 2009
Description:Learn how to assess TCO and properly evaluate the costs of an IT investment.
For more information, learn more here.

Recently, we discussed ANSI grades for barcodes. In order to determine how well a barcode will perform, a number of measurements are executed by a verifier to determine the final grade of the symbol. While a grade of C or better is passing, it is possible that there may still be issues with a barcode that makes the grade.

The MPrint family of Brother printers consists of ultra-portable mobile printers that produce professional-grade 300 dpi output. All of the MPrint series printers easily integrate with Windows notebooks, tablet PCs, Pocket PCs, Palm and Blackberry devices. While there are many mobile printers on the market, the MPrint’s ultra-compact size and internal paper cassette make them an ideal candidate for a variety of different mobile applications.

The MPrint is available in four different models: the MW-100, MW-120, MW-140BT and the MW-260.

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Companies are constantly trying to work smarter, not harder. While there are an many different suggestions out there, a growing trend is to look at more all-in-one solutions, such as a “smart” printer. By using a smart printer, business can change the structure of their printing operations, which ultimately streamlines and improved processes that reduce operating costs sand improve reliability.

While many printers may have control panels and LCD screens, the “smartness” truly comes from the programmability of them. More specifically, smart printers are able to perform print jobs independently of the PC. Because of this, their internal memory allows for more prompts, user input and function keys on the LCD itself.

Companies who use smart printers will be able to:

• Operate independently of a computer
• Maintain databases
• Execute transactions
• Connect to barcode scanners and other equipment
• Format variable data
• Operate in mobile environments

By using a smart printer, companies do not have to worry about PC placement or network access, providing the flexibility to work more efficiently while keeping costs down.

For more information on smart printers, download the full Intermec White Paper: A Guide to Smart Printing.

Datalogic’s next-generation mobile computer, the Memor, expands upon its previous version by offering a variety of new features such as:

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1
• Barcode Scanner/Imager
• Mobile radio for voice and data
• Increased memory
• High speed processor
• Bluetooth® wireless communications
• Ruggedized with 4 ft drop to concrete resistance
• Image Capture

These features, combined with a sleek, ergonomic design and a color touch-screen make the Datalogic Memor an easy to use portable solution.

Who Should Use the Datalogic Memor

The Memor can be used to fulfill a variety of different data capture needs. Currently, the Memor is ideal for pharmaceutical applications, GS1 DataBar scanning, retail environments, rugged environments, and field force automation.

Watch the below review from IT Reseller Magazine to see the Memor in action:

If you’ve used the Datalogic Memor, let us know about your experience!