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Is RFID Printing Worth Providing? Part 1
RFID technology has made leaps and bounds since it was first introduced in a 1983 patent for a device that used radio frequencies to remotely identify an object and allowed data communication without any physical contact.
Today, numerous companies are utilizing RFID technology – whether it’s for tracking fish in an aquarium, monitoring toll both users, opening car doors, checking out purchases or installing RFID chips on printed product to protect against fraud or track use, they’re on the rise.
But, is RFID a pervasive enough technology to start providing as an option for your printing jobs? Will the demand reach high enough levels to justify adding RFID label printing services?
The Costs are High
Compared to a simple barcode, an RFID tag is expensive. Until the price drops, most clients will prefer to opt for a standard UPC on their packaging.
Technology Still Has a Way to Go
Did you know that metal containers or any products with liquid inside can pose a problem for many UHF RFID readers? That means labels for these products will most likely remain Read more
Adding Profits with Post-Press & Print Finishing Products
You can boost your bottom line dramatically by adding value to your printed products and selling your customers on post-press & print finishing services like laminating, inserting, bursting, decollating, binding and even shrink wrapping.
All of these processes not only improve the look of the final product, they increase the profits for you, the printer.
Why It Works
Valued added products like binding, corner rounding, or even simple laminating work because: Read more