PDF417 Barcodes are one of the four most popular two-dimensional barcodes to be developed; it was created in 1992 by Symbol Technologies, a leading manufacturer of barcode scanners at the time. (The other three common 2D codes are QR Code, DataMatrix and MaxiCode; there were several others developed between 1988 and 1995 but they just […]
We know you really don’t care HOW your labels are printed….you just want them printed! They need to be made of the right label material and adhesive to work in your application. They need to have durable quality print, in the colors you choose, with the right layout, text and/or barcodes. You want them quickly […]
There’s some misconception in barcode history that the retail UPC barcode was the very first barcode. Actually, the FIRST BARCODE SYMBOLOGY was round and wasn’t officially called a barcode when it was invented. It looked like a bull’s eye target because it was a series of concentric circles designed to be scanned from any direction; […]
Congratulations are in order for Paul Henkel, who recently won a Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to excellence in a family business at the 5th Annual Family Business Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, held in Durham, NH. This award is given to retirees of family businesses who continue to support others in […]
“Since we were doing business with you from the other side of the world (New Zealand), it was a pleasure to find your online staff so responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating with our needs/situation.” Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. has been a proud converter of barcode and customized labels for over 30 years, and thanks to our […]
Have you ever wondered how some governments work outside the Western world? And what does this have to do with government labeling? Nigeria is just one example that we think you will find as interesting as we did. Ignore the fake online Nigerian princes…those scams do not really originate in Nigeria and Nigeria is not […]
Do you enjoy gambling? Well, perhaps ‘enjoy’ isn’t quite the right word. Maybe you LOVE gambling? It’s alright, we won’t judge. Either way, slot machines (with metal labels!) are a popular way to partake without necessarily needing any skill. (Unfortunately, the easier the game, the worse the odds are for winning and there isn’t a […]
In homage to one of company’s slogans―”We Make Barcoding Easy”―we are excited to introduce EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE additions to our label printer family. And when we say “affordable” we are talking prices that will knock your socks off! But don’t let the low prices scare you… we are talking about durable, reliable models made by TSC […]
My Labels are Too Specific! Are you part of a business? You may find you need labels for very specific applications. One of your worries might be that you think your needs are too niche, and that these types of labels don’t exist, like car wash labels, for instance. Never fear: The Label Experts are […]
Are you sending us barcodes to print? We generally advise all of our customers to scan their proofs! Some customers have trouble properly scanning and approving their barcodes before placing an order, causing some mix-ups between the specifications and what we create. Don’t worry, there’s an easy solution and plenty of ways to do it. […]
EIM is always looking for ways to strengthen our school districts and surrounding communities as an investment for our future generations. That’s why we are proud to highlight how our local school district SAU 29 has awarded, for the 5th year in a row, The Lisa K. Henkel Award for Excellence in Inclusion. This award […]
If you’re reading this, you probably know what it’s like when you need to go to the DMV, post office, or another government facility. Sign this, answer that, wait seven weeks, fill this out and send it back. Really? Does sending a pair of socks to your favorite aunt for Christmas have to be so […]
