Our Blog: Beyond the Metal

Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) is a blanket term incorporating many types of technology and equipment. Essentially, any technology which allows for identification and data capture in an automated process is considered AIDC. It [...]

Inventory Management The most common use for warehouse label is inventory management. Logistics and managing supply chains can be difficult business. The more quality information decision makers have access to, the easier their choices will [...]

Land surveyors rely on metal survey tags to identify specific locations. Survey tags are often referred to as survey washers, as they most commonly feature a large hole in the center. This hole is used [...]

During a fire emergency, you need to depend on your fire extinguisher to work without issue. Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers require maintenance to make sure they work if there is smoke or fire. You regularly [...]

When many industries need some heavy lifting done, they turn to slings. They turn an impossible lifting challenge into a manageable task. Whether it’s a wire rope or metal chain, slings are ready to take [...]

There are a limitless number of uses for metal identification within the construction industry. Proper identification provides resources for information, helps maintain safety standards, and aids in equipment monitoring. Custom Metal Identification Identification/Information The main [...]

The energy industry faces its own set of unique challenges and tasks. One step that many organizations take to combat these challenges and increase efficiency: custom metal nameplates. From oil sample point nameplates to metal [...]

Agriculture is the backbone of society, as we rely on their food production to sustain our lives. In order for farmers to work efficiently, techniques such as modern irrigation have provided significant time and energy [...]

Industrial identification doesn’t stop at equipment, tools, and parts. Cables, bunches of wires, and even pipes are marked with metal wire labels. While marking a machine with a nameplate and some screws is pretty straightforward, [...]

Especially in today’s economic climate, warehouses and factories worldwide must continue to maximize the output from their limited hardware and resources. This process has led many organizations to implement Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems. The core function [...]

Waterproof tags and labels are used to protect against environmental hazards that pose a risk for exposure to moisture or water during manufacture, transport, or storage. You can find waterproof labels being used heavily in [...]

The US military utilizes a wide range of equipment which must be durable and reliable in all conditions. Their equipment must be properly labeled in order to adequately track and manage. The US Department of [...]