Zebra recently announced that its XiIIIPlus Series will be replaced by the Xi4 high-performance printer line. Zebra XiIIIPlus printers will stop shipping in may, but service, parts and support will be available through July 2015.

The Xi4 series are available in four print widths (110, 140, 170 and 220) and three resolutions (200, 300, and 600dpi) with multiple media handling options. The Xi series is engineered to endure harsh industrial environments and is ideal for:

• Manufacturing
• Automotive Industry
• Electronics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Heavy industry
• Logistics
• Retail
• Healthcare

Check out the video below for a sneak peak of the Xi4:

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The Motorola RS409 allows users to scan barcodes comfortably via a ring scanner that can easily be worn on the finger or over a gloved hand. In addition to convenience and comfort, the RS409 offers real-time high-performance scanning that can be used in even the most demanding of scan-intensive environments.

In addition, the Motorola RS409 offers:

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Installing a warehouse management system (WMS) that fulfills everyone’s needs can be difficult—sometimes what the company needs may not be what the workers prefer, and vice versa. Now, more and more warehouses and distributing centers are adopting voice-enabled WMS, allowing workers to enjoy hands-free order picking, replenishment and shipping, while still marinating accuracy.

One voice-enabled WMS is from Psion Teklogix, whom offers end-to-end Speech Solutions that can be tailored to fit special needs. Their Speech Solutions include wearable speech terminals, headsets, software and professional service that enable voice instructions throughout the warehouse in real-time.

Using a voice-enabled WMS allows for convenient, hands-free working, in addition to:

• Improved accuracy
• Increased productivity
• Faster picking
• Real-time feedback
• Enhanced worker conditions

For more information about Psion Teklogix and their solutions, learn more here.

If you use a lot of Bluetooth scanners, it can be hectic to keep track of them all. In order to help manage Bluetooth scanners, Intermec created the SD61, a secure connection (ISCP protocol) that bridges the gap between the host PC and up to seven Intermec Bluetooth scanners. With the SD61, users only need to scan the identifying barcode scanner in order to associate it to the station and host PC. In addition, the Intermec SD61 features:

• Easy set up with no software installation
• Ability to work up to 328 ft. away from base
• Industrial grade ruggedness
• Reliable wireless communication

Each wireless scanner connected to the SD61 can run independently with specific configurations, offering a great deal of flexibility to users.

The GS1 provides standards for barcodes in addition to general business standards such as electronic messaging and data synchronization. The GS1 also provides training and support for the implementation of international standards.

The GS1 also works collaboratively with the ISO, or the International Organization for Standardization, which is the world’s largest developer of standards. The GS1 and ISO both share the same passion for the importance of global standardization. For this reason, many of the GS1’s standards are ISO-compliant and the GS1 has adopted many ISO standards such as identification, GS1 barcodes, electronic data interchange and RFID.

For more information about the relationship between GS1 and ISO, download the brochure here.