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The New Honeywell Captuvo SL22 and SL42
Honeywell has announced two new tools for retailers to shorten check out times and make shopping more personalized for customers and store owners. Honeywell’s Captuvo SL42 and SL22 are snap-on accessories for the Apple iPhone 5 and fifth generation iPod Touch mobile digital devices, respectively, turning the consumer devices into selling tools that allow retail workers to look up inventory, scan barcodes and securely process payment, bringing the check out to the shopper so no one has to wait in line.
Both new products feature Honeywell Adaptus 6.0 imaging technology, which reads virtually any barcode, including coupons or loyalty club bar codes increasingly found on the reflective screens of mobile devices.
Scanning performance, durability and ease-of-use were key factors that led executives from Sportsman’s Warehouse to equip workers in each of its 46 stores with the Captuvo SL22 for iPod Touch mobile digital devices. The company’s big-box stores across the United States are a one-stop shop for outdoors enthusiasts, selling sporting goods, clothing, footwear and supplies to campers, fishers and hunters.
Battling Pests with the Datalogic ELF PDA
The pest control industry has changed dramatically, evolving from the antiquated perception of a technician armed with chemicals ready to do battle against bugs and rodents. Today’s pest control technician is armed with technology like mobile computers and scanners that keep him efficient and effective while optimizing customer service.
In the Ohio Valley, Okolona Pest Control is the perfect example of a modern pest control operation. Okolona Pest Control is a multifaceted service company that offers pest control and pest damage repair. The company has roots reaching back to 1972 when it was founded. This third generation, family run operation has grown to over 84 employees that provides services to residential and commercial clients from Southern Indiana to Northern Kentucky. Okolona also services AIB inspected food processing facilities. AIB has strict standards for documentation and inspection to assure safe production of food products.
The Challenge
When the company started, each technician carried a clip board with the necessary account paperwork and daily route. Notes and services performed were hand written and invoicing was manual. All the paper was brought back to the office for data entry. Changes in regulations increased the documentation requirements and, as the company grew, the amount of paper created and stored also increased.
Honeywell Introduces New EZConfig for Scanning v4.1
Setting up a new scanner has historically meant using a programming manual and scanning various barcodes to customize the device as you needed. Luckily for us, Honeywell has developed an easy to use application to quickly configure their scanners called EZConfig.
Honeywell’s EZConfig for Scanning 4.1 has been improved to facilitate fast and easy barcode scanner configurations with an improved, user-friendly interface. Some new features include: port agnostic automatic device discovery, expanded interface support, configuration history with undo functionality, and simplified data formatting – all from an HTML-5 platform independent browser-based utility.
GRA Saves Big on Audit Automation Time with the Intermec CN3 and CN70
Gleason Research Associates, Inc. (GRA) is a veteran-owned small business providing specialized products and services to support the warfighter. GRA was founded in 1982 with the vision of conducting engineering and scientific analyses and evaluations related to missile and sensor systems. Over the years, GRA has successfully built on that strong foundation by expanding its areas of expertise from sensors, guidance, and control into special programs, modeling and simulation, training, inventory management, and program support.
In the early 1990s, GRA identified challenges in their manual system of tracking government property. They quickly found that attempting to keep track of Sub and Temporary Hand Receipts manually – and accurately – was nearly impossible. Using a paper and pencil to perform inventories also proved to be a time intensive process that resulted in a high number of errors. For these reasons, GRA looked to automate and reduce the time required to conduct inventories and increase accuracy of property transactions. As a result, GRA’s proprietary software, Auto Scan Tracking System (ASTS) software was born.
Datalogic Mobile Computers Now Certified with Wavelink Speakeasy
Datalogic has announced  that their Memor, Lynx, Elf, and Skorpio  X3 have all received certification for Wavelink’s  Speakeasy voice-picking solution.
Voice-driven data is changing the face of the mobile business world. Add voice-enabled emulation to your wireless  ecosystem with  Wavelink Speakeasy, a plug-in module for Wavelink Terminal Emulation, Velocity and Industrial Browser.
Value:
- Realize benefits of voice-picking without high  cost and long  implementation cycle
- Leverage legacy systems through voice
- Improved productivity through greater efficiency
- Integrate bar code scanning  with  voice directed functions for new levels of accuracy
- Easily update  mobile device clients, scripts, or language  files wirelessly
Wasp Introduces 3 New Printers With the WPL612, WPL406, and WPL304
Wasp has announced the launch its new line of label printers with 3 new models. The WPL406 and WPL612 are designed for industrial barcode printing requirements, while the WPL304 is perfect for low-volume desktop
printing.
The barcode printers feature standard Ethernet connectivity, providing SMBs with high-quality label printing at advanced speeds. Competitively priced, Wasp hopes to deliver its customers the most efficient, cost-effective printers on the market.
Top Intermec Label Printers – Infographic
In the world of label printing, Intermec has been a long standing leader in providing  reliable, easy to use, and innovative printers. From small volume desktop printing to high capacity industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing applications, Intermec has printers to meet the needs of any environment.
With such a range of products to choose from it can sometimes be a challenge to find the perfect fit for your specific business needs. This infographic is a great introduction and breakdown of Intermec’s key printers.
For further assistance finding the right Intermec printer, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Introducing the New Socket CHS Series 8 Mobile Scanner
Socket  has released a new barcode scanner optimized for smartphones that can be used either attached to or detached from the phone. Thin and lightweight, the CHS Series 8 is as small as a credit card, thinner than most smartphones, and slips easily into a shirt or pants pocket.  The new CHS Series 8 supports iOS, Android, and Windows based devices and is easy to integrate with any application.
It’s great for people who need to keep a hand free to handle materials or equipment while scanning barcodes.
To find the right scanner for your mobile application, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Bartender RFID: The RFID Printing Software of Choice
Seagull Scientific’s Bartender has gained notoriety for providing the best label design software on the market. However, Bartender RFID includes the same label design features, along with encoding capabilities that offer the same ease of use. Bartender RFID Enterprise Automation and Automation’s rich feature sets include supporting most of the popular RFID printers, supporting most of the label types available (Gen2, EPC Class 1, ISO 15693, etc.) and allows data to be encoded in most of the common formats (DoD, SSCC, GIAI, etc.).
Seagull Scientific continues to lead the way in innovation when it comes to barcode and RFID printing software. Consequently, Barcodes Inc recommends Bartender RFID in our RFID printing systems in order to provide a low cost, quality solution.
For more assistance finding the right RFID printing software for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
KoamTac Expands Suite Of Smart Connected Device Sleds with the KDC415/KDC425
KoamTac has made its name by offering Bluetooth barcode scanners and card readers compatible with what is likely the world’s largest array of smartphones and tablets. Today, the Princeton-based company introduces cases for the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone and Note 8.0 tablet designed to work with its innovative product line to save companies time and money.
The new offerings join the Apple iPhone5 smartphone case to bring to 14 the number of custom cases that allow users to turn their smartphones and tablets into barcode PDAs when attached to and paired via Bluetooth with the KDC line of programmable Bluetooth barcode data and card readers.
The KDC400 sled line includes the KDC415 and KDC425, which are equipped with magnetic stripe readers for retail payments. Just two weeks ago, in a move that broadens KoamTac’s reach into the retail market, KoamTac announced a joint solution partnership with Hybrid Paytech to offer the next generation of intelligent and secure mobile payment solutions.
