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Introduction of UID label
Beforeyou apply for Item Unique Identification (UID) Registry, appropriate UID labelsare essential for your items, especially if you want UID compliance for yourproducts. UID labels are also used for all serialization tracking programs(SNTs) and Department of Defense's (DOD) identification requirements. Choosingthe right UID label, therefore, is essential to achieve UID compliance. The UID Labels, UID tags and UID nameplates you use should havelongevity even under difficult conditions and should not wear away.
Youcan choose from a wide array of materials like aluminum, stainless steel,polyester or laser marked adhesive backed tape but the UID labels or plates need to fulfill MIL STD 130 standards.
Normally,companies requiring UID labels, UID nameplates and Mil-Std 130M UIDcompliance can be classified into three broad categories such as:
These companies have adequate resourceto implement the necessary equipment and processes for complete Mil-Std 130 UIDcompliance. However, they choose to partner with a vendor that can offer UID labels and UID nameplates including on-demand and verification reports in atimely fashion.
These companies normally have all theavailable resource to fully implement Mil-Std 130M compliant label and tag, UIDverification and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and UID registering processes.However, they seek a UID partner that can help them in correctly choosing theappropriate UID equipment or process for their operation.
Companies under this have a Mil-Std 130requirement but cannot afford to purchase CO2 laser etching equipment orthermal transfer printers, UID labelverification equipment and qualified staff to satisfy UID orders. Therefore,they generally seek a reliable UID partner which can offer UID compliancelabels, UID nameplates, verificationreports and also a process to submit UID information to the WAWF and UIDRegistry.