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Panasonic: Almost 35 years of experience

in an attractive design – the new Stingray Envo

22Glancetron

ElEgant touch monitor with ExcEllEnt picturE quality

Market NeWSHoneywell expands its portfolio with products from LXE

epSoNCase study: productive thanks to efficient parts management

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Compact advertising display in handy 4:3 form factor

Dear Jarltech Partner,

Progress needs room to develop:: only in 2011 did we put a lot of effort into the expan­sion and remodelling of the Jarltech head­quarters in Usingen; plus, the sister compa­nies in Austria and UK, as well as several of the local sales offices relocated into new office space. Through constant growth in all business segments and the many newly created posi­tions, another change is about to occur. To be optimally prepared for future develop­ments, Jarltech has purchased an additional office building with approximately 1,800 m² of floor space and 3,000 m² of land near our

present premises. After the planned renova­tion has been completed, many new offices will be built to offer your requests and wishes all the space they need.

Speaking of more: added value is stan­dard at Jarltech. Starting in July 2012, you will be actively doing the environment good with each order placed with Jarltech – without any additional cost. How is that possible? Our logistics partner DPD is converting its parcel shipment to CO2 neu­trality this summer. As the first shipping service provider, DPD will then send their, or rather your, packages completely climate neutrally. Orders with Jarltech will not only profit you and your customers in the future, but also the environment. Continue ordering with Jarltech and everybody wins.

This update is all about experience and inno­vation. With two exciting case studies, our vendors show how customers successfully use their hardware in daily business. Just as interesting is the newcomer of the month, the all­in­one compact POS system Stingray Envo from Panasonic – read more about it on the next pages.

With kind regards,

Ulrich Sprangerulrich.spranger@jarltech.com

Ulrich Spranger, CEO Jarltech Europe GmbH

ADDED VALUE FOR YOU AND YOUR CUSTOMERS

FREE INK CARTRIDGE FULL COLOUR LABEL PRINTER EPSON TM-C3400

50% DISCOUNT ON DEMO DEVICES

From 01.01. to 30.06.2012, a free colour cartridge worth € 50 (RRP excl. VAT) will be supplied with each Epson TM-C3400, additionally to the one included in the standard scope of delivery.

• Remarkably fast, economical and easy to use• Prints different formats, materials and surfaces with widths from

30 to 112 mm• Durable, smudgeproof, full colour prints• One ink cartridge can print up to 7,500 colour labels• Up to 1,000 colour labels per hour, depending on size and

resolution• Integrated full cut auto cutter• Compact size and front operation• Easy integration thanks to standard Windows driver• USB or Ethernet interface

Test the Epson TM-C3400 now and show your customers how easy and versatile its operation and possible applications are. From 01.01. to 30.06.2012, resellers have the opportunity to order a demo device at a 50% discount off the list price (RRP excl. VAT). Save up to € 546! This offer is only valid in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

Special offer! Exclusively for resellers and for a limited time only!

Now also available as

Epson TM-C3400 NiceLabel Edition*

* Including NiceLabel Starter Software. ** The order of demo devices is limited to one unit per dealer. No free ink cartridges are provided with devices that are purchased at a demo price!

Call your Jarltech customer service representative toll-free at your usual number to learn more about offers in your country!

Colour labels arouse attention and ensure safety. Benefi t now from two promotions delivering added-value benefi ts to our label printer Epson TM-C3400: Additional free ink cartridge supplied with the product for your customers and a demo device at half-price for you!

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ContentsMarket News The newest technical innovations in the market – from multi-touch to fully rugged

Epson Industry Case Study A picture says more than a thousand words: how efficient parts management works

It is finally here: the new Panasonic system With the Stingray Envo, you provide your customers with reliability in an elegant design

New Scanneration from HP HP presents its newest retail scanner models

Hold All the Cards with Zebra Don't take chances – play the trump card

Top Offers for the POS More variety, more profit – with attractive Jarltech special offers

Entertainment Comics and Sudoku for your leisure time

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MARkET NEWS

A New Era: Getac Tablet Z710

Getac, one of the leading innovators and vendors of rugged computers for all field work demands, brings the Z710 tablet PC onto the market, which sets new standards with its functionality and with its screen design. Not only does it offer a 7" display with integrated features like 1D and 2D barcode scanning, as well as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), but also multi­faceted functions for connecti­vity, communications and data management.

The Z710 includes high precision GPS (Sirf4 module), e­compass, altime­ter, GPS, front and rear cameras (HD and 5 megapixel

respectively). The device also offers Input/Output ports including USB, MicroSD, and SIM card, with 16 GB of storage (expandable by MicroSD) with an integrated 8000 mAh battery to support up to 10 hours’ battery life. Naturally, this new flagship in the Getac Android segment is conceptualised for usage in the harshest of conditions, like all other Getac devices. The big touch screen allows the device to retain its full touch functionality even when users are wearing gloves.

In addition, the unveiled design shows the device’s scratch and damage­resistant Gorilla Glass. The Getac tablet is IP65 rated against water and dust ingress, can withstand five ft. drops (complete with a military grade MIL­STD­810G rating), and can operate in the col­dest and hottest of environments, from ­30 degrees C to +60 degrees C.

Getac Handheld PS236 with Android

Getac now offers the highly robust PS236 with the Android operating system. Compared to the Windows platform,

this new alterna­tive comes with hardware adjust­ments such as a 256 MB internal memory (compa­red with 128 MB), as well as a USB 2.0 client. With its 806 MHz, the PS236 remains the fastest device of its kind and the only IP67 certified handheld with telephone functionality. It enters the market with Android version 2.2 and contains an e­compass, an altimeter, integrated GPS as well as a high­resolution display. This makes it perfectly suited for GIS monitoring or other GPS and map­based applications. In addition to its IP67 certification for protection against dust and waterproof conditions up to one meter, the PS236 also impresses with its complete MIL­STD­810G certification.

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Multi-Touch with PCAP

TE Connectivity has recently expanded its Elo TouchSystems portfolio with ad ­ding projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen tech­

nology to a number of its leading touch­

monitors. The Elo TouchSystems widescreen 1519L and 1919L, as well as the standard format 1515L and 1715L touchmonitors now offer multi­touch functionality and increased touch sensitivity for the demands of retail, hospitality and high­traffic commercial use. Adding PCAP technology to the popular desktop touchmonitors provides a unique, aesthetically pleasing seamless design, a sensitive touch response and is able to

withstand repeated touches – an advantage for heavy, public usage applications.

Well­suited for use with the fast­changing retail and hospitality applications such as point­of­sale (POS), point­of­information (POI), point­of­service, interactive digital signage and kiosk information systems, these touchmonitors with a wide­aspect ratio screen provide more space to display additional content on the screen and are easier to use and incorporate into a wider variety of environments than traditional desktop touchmonitors. The new PCAP touchmonitors are suitable for customers who are looking for a reliable, frameless, cost competitive touch solution.

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After taking over EMS Technologies, Honey­well, the scanner and mobile terminal ven­dor, now includes the LXE product portfolio of rugged vehicle terminals and tablet PCs.

Honeywell Thor Vehicle-Mount Computer

In today’s supply chain, the only constant is change. Disruptions, whether short­term like a forklift failure, or long­term like a natural disaster, are a fact of life. The sup­ply chains best prepared to adapt to these disruptions will use mobile computing tech­nology that gives them greater flexibility. The Thor vehicle­mount computer (VMC), the tenth generation of VMC developed by Honeywell, provides unprecedented flexibi­lity, and with it, breakthroughs in supply chain productivity.

The Thor combines a fast 1.6 GHz Atom Z530 processor, WWAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 or Windows Embedded standard operating system, with breakthrough innovations that can create

immediate time savings and productivity gains. A field­replaceable front panel empowers the end user to repair the most common breaking

point of vehicle­mount computers, or convert a standard temp unit to a

freezer­ ready unit, in a matter of min utes, with only a screwdriver. The Thor’s Quick Mount Smart Dock separates the computer from the power supply, letting a user undock the unit from one forklift and re­dock it on a second vehicle, without missing a single transaction.

The Mobile Hand-Held Tecton Leading supply chains require mobile compu­ting solutions that meet the needs of the user, the demands of a warehouse environment,

and the speed of today’s enterprise. With its IP65­rating, natural hand­grip ergonomics, removable pistol grip, and turbocharged PXA320 806 MHz processor running available Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 or CE 6.0 operating system, the Tecton

hand­held mobile computer is more than ready for the challenge.

The successor to the MX7, the Tecton’s enhanced overall per­formance is the sum of features

purpose­built to optimize the productivity of a supply chain worker. Key­pads protect against airborne and spilled chemical agents and are epoxy­topped to fight wear. Electrical components are soldered and glued to printed circuit boards to better withstand drops and shocks. A purpose­built, field­removable trigger handle provides an alternative ergonomic scanning form factor that delivers intuitive point and shoot scanning, and improved operator performance and productivity.

Marathon Field Computer for Supply Chain, Retail and Field Service Enterprises

Honeywell presents the Marathon Field Com­puter, a fully­rugged device, which runs full

Windows XP or Windows 7. The device has an ergono­mic form factor and multiple data input options, enhances process efficiency in appli­cations including: intermodal facilities, warehouse super­vision, manufacturing main­

tenance, quality control, retail line­busting, rental inspection, and industrial field service. The Marathon puts laptop com­puting power into a form that any worker can use anywhere, at any time.

The Marathon connects via 802.11 a/b/g/n, and is powered by an Intel Atom processor that runs full Windows XP and

Windows 7 operating systems. The device offers multiple built­in data­entry options, including an outdoor­visible touchscreen, full QWERTY keyboard, integrated fingerprint reader that doubles as a mouse, and a high­resolution colour camera.

Additional accessories include a magnetic stripe reader, 2D imager and extended life batteries for continuous 8­ or 12­hour operation, all of which mount securely to the unit while maintaining an overall IP rating of 65 for protection against dust and water.

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Brilliant Presentation on 22 Inches

The newest monitor from the brand name vendor Glancetron equally impresses with its widescreen format at the POS, in the back office and at an info point. With a screen size of 55.9 cm (22"), it provides ample space for a wide variety of applications. Special focus during its development has resulted in out­standing presentation: it ensures for optimal readability and sharp images with its high resolution (1680 x 1050 pixels), 16.7 million colours and a contrast rate of 1000:1. A simple connection via the DVI or VGA interface brings the Glancetron 22 up to top perfor­mance from the very start. Users also effectively utilise multi­media programs, since it comes with a built­in speaker.

Thanks to its 5­wire resistive touch tech­nology, reliable performance awaits users for any application. It makes no difference whether you operate the monitor with a finger (even with gloves) or a pen. Its stable base provides the necessary support during operation. Thanks to VESA standard, you may also mount the monitor to the wall. The monitor adds design accents to any work area with its sleek and timeless design and fine surface.

The monitor accommodates for frequently changing users of various heights easily with its viewing angle of 160°, ensuring for optimal visibility for everyone. The attractive price­performance ratio makes this touch monitor a compelling alternative, and one which is not only popular with newcomers.

Four to Three for You

The Glancetron GT8­USB impresses with its practical format: its size is perfect for

use as a second moni­tor, a small display at the checkout or in ware­ houses. With a mere size of 170 x 128 mm and a screen size of 21.3 cm (8.4") it fits any­ where. Its technical data is equally impressive: thanks to a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (4:3) and a generous viewing an gle of 150° (horizontally) and 130° (vertically), optimal presentation and readability are guaranteed. The contrast rate of 600:1 and reaction time of 8 ms make working with the GT8­USB enjoyable. Integration of the black or white display is done simply via USB.

Another special feature is its low energy consumption: it only requires 2.5 Watts for operation. You also remain flexible with mounting options. Its innovative and stable stand is also the bracket for wall mounting (VESA optional), plus it hides all cables to maintain an orderly appearance.

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Epson with a Plus

With the Epson Pro­Partner Programme, you meet the vendor eye to eye. Epson offers you active sales support to reach your agreed­upon targets, and, after every successful quarter, you receive bonus payments. In addition, Epson rewards sales increases compared to the previous year.

According to turnover, different levels of partnership offer appealing kickback payments. In addition, Epson offers you affordable demo devices; they will also support you directly with project manage­ment and marketing campaigns as well as endorse you as an authorised and qualified specialist retailer on their homepage. If you are interested in the Epson Pro­Partnership, do not delay! Contact your Jarltech represen­tative.

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Four Epson label printers from the TM­C3400 series have been supporting this Bad Mergentheim­based logistics service provider since November 2011. The TM­C3400 is a colour system based on Epson piezo printing technology. Thanks to its durable pigmented ink, the machine produces long­lasting, smudge­proof colour printouts on various backing materials such as, for example, pre­cut labels, wristbands or – as in the case of Würth Industrie Service – continuous self­adhesive labels. It is precisely this efficient printing technology which has been a deciding factor in the choice of the Epson system.

Tough industrial operating environment

»Industrial customers place very harsh demands on printed labels. In manufacturing companies, they work a great deal with oils, cleaning agents and greases«, explains

Andreas Kania from Würth Industrie Service's Data Processing Department. »Labels which are intended to last in this environment must be resistant to chemicals and dirt. With its ink, the Epson TM­C3400 also guarantees good legibility of the label even in tough daily logistics use.« This is a basic prerequisite of a working warehouse­filling and buffer system.

Another prerequisite of its use is the rapid processing of incoming orders. Today, manufacturing companies operate almost without any parts warehouse. Deple­ted stocks of C­parts must be replen­ished in the shortest possible time. In the selection process, the TM­C3400 also scored points for speed. The machine, which has a user­friendly front filling sys­tem, delivers up to 1,000 labels per hour. The print data themselves are automati­cally sent from the Würth Industrie Service conveyor checking stations to the Epson printers. It has also been a considerable

challenge for the company to implement a print system which permits maintenance­free use. A TM­C3400 ink cartridge is enough for up to 7,500 labels and the Auto Cutter, includ ed as standard, reliably cuts roll or continuous paper to individual specifications. This avoids unnecessary paper waste and eliminates the need for storing different label sizes.

A picture speaks a thousand words

Before switching to the Epson label printers, Würth Industrie Service produced the labels by the thermal transfer (TT) process. Apart from these machines' higher power consumption costs, the TT printers were not capable of processing images. Only when the TM­C3400 came along could illustrations of the particular parts be printed onto the label, and thus onto the Würth small load carriers. Since customers use the containers particularly for warehousing, product illustrations make it easier to locate a part quickly. Colour printing, which also had not been possible up to that point, now helps to avoid errors in the removal of the products from the containers and at the same time maximises the quality and reliability of supply. Printed customer logos, for example, customise the supplies and make it almost impossible for products to become mixed up.

Accordingly, the first phase of implemen­tation of the new Epson printer has been positively evaluated by Würth Industrie Service: »We have been using this type of printer for approximately four months and can report only positive experiences to date«, concludes Andreas Kania.

EPSON TM-C3400: EFFICIENTLy MANAGE C-PARTS WITH EPSON LAbEL PRINTERS

»C­parts« are a major concern for industrial customers: A large number of items cause considerable administrative effort and expense in purchasing, approval and control. They represent, however, only a small product value, which often does not even amount to 10% of product sales. It is not uncommon for around 50% of all orders to revolve around the procurement of C­parts. This is why leading manufacturers such as Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG specialise in the provision of services concerned with the procurement and management of C­parts for special and mass producers. The customer thus reduces his expenses to a minimum and also obtains smooth flow control and documentation of each product order and movement. The Würth Industrie Service system is based on barcode­ supported container systems providing fast, safe supply of C­parts. Epson TM­C3400 Series label printers undertake printing of the individual adhesive labels and are thus to be found at the heart of an efficient process chain.

Würth Industrie Service is a full­line distributor and logistics service provider in the area of assembly technology, supporting industrial customers in the optimisation their C­part supply. With a range of over 1,000,000 items, the company is an ideal partner for customers from the automotive, plant and mechanical engineering, assembly and chemical sectors, plus many more. In order to guarantee seamless, punctual delivery of C­parts, Würth Industrie Service uses a Kanban system, centred around a sophisticated circulation system of special transport boxes.

These transport boxes, known as »Würth small load carriers« (W­KLT), are filled and given a customer­specific barcode label and then remain with the customer as a storage box. When they are empty, they are collected and returned to Würth Industrie Service, where they are cleaned and refilled. To ensure that this circulation system is working, all the container movements are recorded, followed up and evaluated.

This occurs at Würth Industrie Service, based on a special container label. In addition to data such as the container size, filling capacity and storage site, it contains all the necessary information for batch follow­up, such as the customer's and Würth's item number, filling capacity and a batch number. Its high quality allows the customer to also use the exchange label for shelf­labelling. In the process, the C­parts are removed from the flexible front of the W­KLTs.

High demands of the labels

The Würth Industrie Service process requires the use of special labels, which are strongly adhesive, in order not to detach in the industrial environment but which can also easily be removed, without leaving residue, after a container has circulated. The company places even higher demands on the label­printing itself. Thus the C­parts are illustrated on the container labels and, as such, make it easier to find a special item.

Epson TM-C3400s support the kanban container system from Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. kG

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Panasonic’s intelligent concept for your customers’ POS

It is time for the next generation: Panasonic’s newcomer to the POS market, the all­in­one system JS­960 or Stingray Envo, is the direct successor to the premier POS system Stingray. All it takes is a glance to be impressed by its attractive price tag and more compact form. Thanks to its minimalistic elegant design, the JS­960 has been crea­ted for the checkout at more upscale restaurants, in bakeries and in hotels. Its robustness has made it a standard at some of the largest worldwide fast food chains. Benefit too from its extremely high reliabi­lity provided by long­life components.

Panasonic customers worldwide know why they trust the Japanese IT giant’s systems. In the POS segment alone, Panasonic has been a major actor for almost 35 years: more than 400,000 installed systems speak for the high degree of valuable experience of this vendor. High reliability and long life cycles are the main distinguishing features of the POS systems. Panasonic also pays attention to optical attractive­ness, as the thousands of Stingray sales will attest to; it even won an iF Design Award.

Thanks to the JS­960's modular construction, you offer your custom­ers a POS system whose management and maintenance are very simple and cost­saving. Easy access to main components such as the hard drive and memory is a part of this concept, including their repla­cement in case of an emergency – even directly by the user.

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The POS system is avail­able with a base, or without, for flat counter­top or wall­mount installation. It is ready to accomodate a secondary monitor, optionally avail able at Jarltech, as well as a cus­tomer display, magnetic stripe reader and finger­print reader.

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To keep up with the performance of their own POS systems, HP has introduced two new, more powerful barcode scanners to the market. According to the application and operating environment, you now have a 1D laser scanner and 2D imager available – perfect for many areas and especially for retail. Both scan barcodes quickly and reliably, even from monitors and displays. This allows your customers to easily implement the latest trends, like mobile marketing, in a cost­effective manner. Through the optical and acoustic scan confir­mation, these scanners make your customers' lives even easier and increase throughput and productivity. Both models are wired, completely eliminating annoying battery management.

The advantages of perfectly matched hardware are obvious: systems and peripherals harmonise to achieve exactly the point of maximum performance. That means no time­consuming configuration and installation: the peripheral is operational from the first minute. Besides the purely technical arguments, a uniformly equipped POS is also a visual highlight for your customers. Their special service: during the first three years, HP takes care of the entire warranty support processing – at no extra cost.

Why you will always make a good impression with your customers with HP POS systems and peripherals:

• Long­life components for continuous operation• Three years on­site service is always included• High performance through new technology

• For use as a handheld and presentation scanner

• Also reads from monitors and displays

• Easy integration through USB port

HP linear barcode scanner

HP presentation barcode scanner

• Omnidirectional scanning of 1D and 2D codes

• Also suitable as a handheld scanner thanks to motion sensor

• Secure support through its built­in base

The 2D presentation scanner impresses with a fast scanning rate and compact dimensions

The 1D handheld scanner with laser engine reads all standard one-dimensional

barcodes accurately and reliably

Offer your customers powerful 1d and 2d scanners

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Zebra ZXP Series 3» Affordable and fast desktop card printer«

• Highly robust desktop card printer for fast and professional results

• Processes up to 750 cards per hour• Two-sided printing of ID, membership and

access cards

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Glancetron GTplus» High-end LCd monitors with integrated touch screens«

• High-end LCD monitors up to 48.3 cm (19'') for demanding applications

• Integrated touch screens with 5-wire resistive touch technology

• Elegant design and particularly robust construction

All offers are limited to resellers, are non-binding and without obligation.Illustrations similar to original product, errors and misprint excepted.

Panasonic JS-925WS» Midrange compact EPOS – elegant design, 100 % silent«

• Complete compact EPOS system with 1.6 GHz Atom processor• Optionally with 30.5 cm (12'') or 38.1 cm (15'') touch screen• 80 GB memory or SSD optional – fanless and thus 100 % silent

INTERNATIONAL dRAGON bOAT FEdERATION USES ZEbRA CARd PRINTERS FOR COMPETITOR IdS

ZXP SERIES 3: IdENTIFICATION CARdS WITH ZEbRA CARd PRINTERS

Central to a sport spanning over 6000 years, the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) promotes dragon boat racing world­wide. Over 70 countries are members and 2500 competitors are involved in the World Championships each year from a vast variety of accredited clubs.

A software and printer solution has now been developed specifically for processing Dragon Boat regatta participants, using Zebra’s ZXP Series 3 printers to print personalised race ID cards and streamline the competitor accreditation process.

The ChallengePrior to implementing the Zebra solution the Federation faced a huge challenge in tracking competitors and their eligibility to race for a country or club in IDBF championships. They also faced difficulty checking that the right people were in the correct racing boats.

Previously ID cards were made by manually filling in competitor details on cardboard forms and attaching printed photographs. There was considerable inconsistency between the different ID card formats across the various clubs, as each club issued their own badges, with different accreditations using different badge types and databases.

Issuing the badges was also costly and time intensive, and crucially, the cards were prone to fading when wet!

The SolutionFollowing a recommendation from the database designer, the IDBF briefed Zebra to develop a solution that could be fed from a central database of all IDBF competitors through software designed specifically for handling dragon boat regatta issues.

From this the Federation can now print common accreditation badges where each competitor gets its own unique PIN number, which stays with them throughout their career. Organisers can now print multiple personalised accreditation cards at each location, using the portable Zebra printer.

Zebra ZXP 3 printers were chosen due to their portability, speed, cost effectiveness and ease of use. Now the IDBF can print badges linked to a central database, allowing them to instantly identify the status of each competitor at any given location.

Badge IDs now show championship logo, year and sponsor logos and contain embedded information including competitors’ name, passport number, photograph, boat competition and competitor class.

The Benefits• Cost effective: The Zebra ZXP 3 printer

allows the IDBF to keep costs down – a crucial requirement for a voluntary organisa­tion, which also ensures that membership and entry fees can stay low.

• Time savings: As the printer is highly por­table, quick and easy to use it saves a significant amount of time in administrating the races.

• The ID badges can now contain an array of useful competitor information which makes it easy for marshalls to check competitors and adds an element of professionalism to the team logistics.

• As the federation adopts an increasing num­ber of competitors, the barcoding system allows them to instantly identify who they have in each race and where they are at any given moment. Competitors moving from event to event now also have the same ID.

The IDBF now benefits from the enterprise standard for ID passes across all its 2500 competitors. During 2012 the system is likely to be extended to 30 of its 80 country membership base, by which time a total of 25,000 ID badges will have been issued through Zebra’s ZXP 3 series card printing solution.

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