Posts Archive – Global Automation & Identification Group

[MECCO] Match Your Material to the Right Laser

Laser marking is both an art and a science. Getting a mark that meets your specific requirements, from depth to readability, depends on several parameters. But it all starts with the type of laser you choose.

[Barcom] Barcode & Beyond – February 2026 Edition

February’s edition of Barcom’s monthly newsletter features Sunrise 2027 by GS1, Zebra Companion, RFID facts presented as trivia, and more.

[HD Barcode] Video: Incorporating HD Barcode Food Safety Code Technology

[HD Barcode] Video: Protect Your Brand with HD MultiCodes

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Beyond Brand Protection: Traceability, Anti-Counterfeiting, and Safety

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[iTrace Technologies] Fighting Production Overrun to Support Supply Chain Security

This white paper examines the global challenge of production overrun, commonly referred to as unauthorized manufacturing, unauthorized production runs, or third‑shift manufacturing, and how it undermines brand integrity, supply‑chain security, and legitimate market channels.

Collectibles and Traceability

Investors and stakeholders of businesses that produce items where their value is set by scarcity should demand transparency and verified data for production runs.

North Korean Kimsuky Actors Leverage Malicious QRCodes in Spearphishing Campaigns Targeting U.S. Entities [FBI]

The FBI has issued an alert warning of a highly organized cybersecurity attack by a North Korean-aligned group, using QR codes.

[Rapyuta] The Secrets to Build Your Peak-Season-Proof 2026 Supply Chain

Are you tired of making crucial bets on peak season strategy, hoping you can scale fast enough without compromising accuracy? It’s time to move beyond guesswork.

Why Staying the Course on FSMA Rule 204 is a Strategic Advantage for Forward-Looking Food Companies [Food Safety Magazine]

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Innovation beyond high-tech: Traceability for resilience and fair trade in the Global South [UNCTAD]

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[VeriTrace] Why Choose a Security Printer Over a Commercial One

Many commercial printers now offer security labels to combat counterfeiting, providing UID systems to authenticate, track, trace, and identify diversion. They may be able to create products that resemble security labels, but they don’t address real security concerns.

[VeriTrace] Connect to Consumers While Protecting Your Brand

Non-secured versus smart-secured package labeling

[VeriTrace] Physical & IoT Working Together

There’s no stopping the Internet of Things (IoT) from changing the way we will interface with everyday objects. This includes the ability to determine if a product, part, or asset is genuine.

The hidden dangers of counterfeit beauty products [NSS G-Club]

Have you ever really thought about what you’re putting on your face when you buy counterfeit or fake cosmetics? How to spot them and why the risks just aren’t worth the savings.

[MECCO] Laser Engraving Metals for Manufacturers

Lasers engravers are a popular choice for manufacturers who want to mark permanent serial numbers, logos, barcodes and other information on metal parts.

[Barcom Inc.] Zebra Companion: AI-Powered Support for a Smarter Warehouse

Zebra Companion boosts warehouse efficiency with AI support—from onboarding to device troubleshooting—helping deliver smarter operations.

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation [AZom]

Dominique Scheider of Rockwell Automation explains how battery passports enhance transparency, support EU compliance, and drive sustainability across the battery lifecycle.

New from Mark Read Track: Track-Pac

GlobalAutoID member Mark Read Track has launched Track-Pac, a complete traceability package.

[MECCO] Types of Dot Peen Marking Machines

Pin markers are powerful machines that can have a significant impact on manufacturing, both literally and figuratively. Find answers to your “deepest” questions, from what they can mark to the depths they can reach.

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