Newsletters

As Summer begins winding down, we’re back at it again with another Newsletter. We take a practical look at how we're using AI to improve development, streamline solutions, and create more value for customers; WITHOUT chasing the hype. We also explore why successful RFID deployments require far more than simply installing hardware, highlighting how engineering, testing, and real-world experience make the difference. This edition features a pharmaceutical RFID site survey that uncovered a smarter RFID and LiDAR solution, shares our "cheat code" for faster, more efficient RFID label printing. And finally we showcase EMP Care: Our onsite printer service designed to minimize downtime. All this and more in our August edition of Between the Bars!

In this month's Between The Bars we explore what it means to be the "MacGyver" of the automatic identification industry. For those born after 2000, that means solving complex challenges with practical, cost-effective solutions instead of unnecessary complexity. We also share why, as an employee-owned company, our focus is on finding the right solution for our customers rather than meeting sales quotas. No really, it's true. We also cover a healthcare manufacturer's seamless transition from barcode to RFID during a facility move, explains why RFID and barcodes work best together, and highlight how we're using Seagull's BarTender Track and Trace within our own operation to validate the same RFID solutions we recommend to customers. It's another look at how hands-on experience, creative engineering, and customer-first thinking continue to drive everything we do. All this and more in our latest July Newsletter!

In this month's #betweenthebars, we're pushing hard into smarter automation by expanding labeling solutions, refining RFID middleware, and building systems that actually hold up on the shop floor. From a story about replacing a failing legacy labeler with a more reliable CTM-based build, to semi-automatic print-and-apply setups that bridge the gap between manual work and full automation. We’re also digging into how passive RFID and RTLS are starting to converge in practical, cost-effective ways, and how tools like BarTender can turn everyday label data into real production insight. And on the high-volume side, we’re showing how systems built around Zebra Technologies keep e-commerce operations running smoothly. All this and more in our latest newsletter!

As Indianapolis gears up for Indy 500 race month, we’re keeping pace at EMP with this month’s Between the Bars we're covering industry price increases driven by tariffs and DRAM shortages and how businesses can prepare for supply disruptions ahead. We also highlight a custom semi-automatic print-and-apply solution we engineered to ensure every device in a deployment received the correct label in the exact right position. By combining smart scanning, custom 3D fixtures, and semi-automatic automation, we transformed a delicate, error-prone process into a high-confidence, repeatable workflow. We also showcase our new standalone fanfold label box designed to keep labeling operations clean, organized, and efficient.

In this month’s "Between the Bars", we explore how products are gaining a “digital voice” with smarter labeling technologies enabling items to identify themselves, track their history, and transform business operations. Dave Mattingly also takes a practical look at AI, cutting through the constant chatter and hype to focus on where it truly delivers value today. On the solutions side, we highlight a redesign of our printer stand and fanfold label setup that eliminates messy workflows and creates efficient, hands-off labeling stations. Evidently these seem seem to be getting lots of attention with customers. And finally, you’ll find tips on protecting your devices from common power and security issues. All this and more in another issue of EMP's Between the Bars!

In this month’s newsletter, we're demonstrating how we use the same RFID hardware, software, and integration services we provide to customers to manage our own inventory. Learn how practical RFID pilots turn promise into proven results, see how a three-camera match-code system ensures error-free pharmaceutical production, discover how switching label software with Seagull's BarTender can be seamless, and explore Zebra Technologies' latest all-in-one Android RFID handheld. All this and more in March!

We highlight how smart, strategic automation is transforming workflows. Our Opinion piece explores low-code development, a practice EMP has been leveraging for over a decade. We also dive into Zebra Technologies' Enterprise Home Screen and Enterprise Browser, showing how these tools turn Android devices into secure, customized data collection machines. And finally, we showcase a custom 9-unit printer stand we designed to maximize space while still allowing efficient printer service and media changes.

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.