Newsletters

Kicking off the new year with fresh tech, smarter workflows, and lessons learned. In our first newsletter of 2026, we take a look at Zebra Technologies' newest lineup: rugged Android devices, stationary computers, and RFID tools designed to simplify operations and last longer than consumer hardware. We're also highlighting a recent win converting a complex labeling environment to Seagull's BarTender — moving from outdated processes to a scalable, automated web-based system. Finally, we tackle a brewing question: "With USB-C everywhere… do you really still need device cradles?". All this and more in our January 2026 Newsletter!

As we wrap up another year, we’re excited to share our annual “Best Of” newsletter! With 2025 coming to a close, we’ve gathered a roundup of this year’s standout content. From customer solution stories, to industry insights, to the most-watched videos on the EMP YouTube channel. Thank you for following along and engaging with our content throughout the year. We’re looking forward to bringing you even more useful insights, stories, and solutions in 2026!

In this month's 'Between the Bars' we’re celebrating one year as an employee-owned company—a change that’s driving new ideas and stronger customer results. We’re talking about the power of on-site visits to customers, how custom software upgrades keep manufacturers ahead, and why your printer settings might be secretly changing. Plus, check out the Zebra Technologies' ATR7000 for smarter RFID tracking. All this and more for November 2025!

This month at EMP Tech Group, we’re reflecting on 2,300+ customers served over the past 20 years. Proof that even a small team can make a big impact. In our latest Between the Bars, we explore the half-life of technology knowledge in today’s fast-moving world, share how a custom MCL inventory app helped a manufacturer eliminate costly errors, and offer a Tech Tip for adding industry symbols in BarTender with ease. We’re also excited to spotlight Xemelgo, a powerful cloud-based RFID software that delivers automation without heavy coding or long timelines. All this and more in this month's newsletter.

In this month's Between the Bars: Robots move from food service to the factory floor with our new Bear Robotics partnership, we share why picking the right software vendor matters and the work our team puts vetting such tools. Plus, see how the Zebra Technologies FXR90 is changing RFID tracking and watch our latest video on a custom RFID portal that makes shipping hands-free and hassle-free.

We are back for another installment of our "Between the Bars" newsletter. You'll find information on our brand new "EMP Customer Portal" for making order tracking and support easier than ever. We revisit automation projects still running after 20 years, show off an RFID-tracking ATV robot, and break down why GS1 standards still matter. Plus, we take a closer look at the upgraded Zebra FS42 fixed scanner. All this and more for August!

Happy soon to be 4th of July! Before you take the day to spend with friends and family, check out some updates from our monthly "Between the Bars". In August we're headed to ChemEdge 2025 in Louisville to show how EMP helps chemical manufacturers stay compliant, connected, and safe. We also dive into a custom labeler for medical packaging, and why a brief delay in Zebra Technologies RFID printer calibrations could be a big win. All this and more in this month's newsletter!

What would you say to drones that could do warehouse inventory? Or shelf tags with digital displays? In this month's newsletter, we’re excited to announce new product lines offered by EMP including Smart Shelf Tags and Autonomous Drones! We also explore the impact of global tariffs, highlight a custom RFID portal we built for an automotive manufacturer, and share how Zebra Technologies scanners are evolving with OCR and Digimarc capabilities. Don’t miss the full update in this month's #betweenthebars!

It's time to share another edition of our "Between The Bars" newsletter! We’re kicking things off with exciting news: EMP Tech Group has been named BarTender Cloud Partner of the Year by Seagull, recognizing our leadership in cloud-based labeling solutions. This issue also dives into the rising wave of RFID mandates from major retailers, key Android 13 updates impacting Zebra Technologies devices, and more insightful YouTube videos in how we’re solving real-world customer challenges with smart, scalable tech solutions. Check it out and stay ahead of what’s next!

No wonder egg prices are up! Would drones and robots help expedite operations? In this month's issue of Between the Bars, we're exploring logistics robots, drones for inventory counting, and enhanced real-time locating technologies. Discover our findings and stay tuned to see how these cutting-edge autonomous technologies are revolutionizing our industry! And check out an "outside of the box" solution where a food distribution customer faced issues with their new Zebra ZT411 printers not detecting round labels. Discover how EMP's reverse engineering and custom 3D printing provided a perfect solution. All this and more in our April 2025 Newsletter!

While we eagerly await the arrival of Spring, we have some exciting news for our customers. EMP now offers an online payment option, making it easier than ever to pay your invoices! But that's not all in this month's 'Between the Bars'. We delve into a Customer Solution that seamlessly combines SQL and Excel files into Seagull's BarTender. Plus, we feature Zebra Technologies' 'StageNow,' an innovative application that simplifies the setup and configuration of mobile devices via desktop, allowing deployment to any device in your fleet, regardless of location. Discover all this and more in our March 2025 Newsletter!

We're not just printing labels anymore, we're printing customized solutions for various projects using 3D printers. In this month's #BetweenTheBars, we introduce a Semi-Automated Print and Apply Solution using custom 3D-printed fixtures for labeling part boxes. We also explore the importance of "Strategic Automation" tailored for your operations and a featured video on Wi-Fi-based mobile device tracking with SOTI's "XSight." All this and more in February's Between the Bars!