PakSense, Inc., Boise, Idaho, USA, this week announced its new PakSense Ultra Wireless Label in European markets. The PakSense Ultra Wireless Label enables users to wirelessly download time and temperature information and analyze data before unloading a perishable product from a container. PakSense is currently taking pre-orders for labels, with projected delivery in March. The labels are activated and applied to product or product packaging prior to shipping. At any point during distribution, the PakSense Ultra Wireless Reader can collect data from any label within a 100-m/300-ft line of sight range or approximately 20-meter/60-ft obstructed range with the simple touch of a button. Information from up to 30 labels can be downloaded at one time. Time and temperature data can be examined on the screen of the Ultra Wireless Reader immediately after download, which improves reaction times and helps users make quick decisions on product quality. Detailed information from the reader, including temperature summary information and alert notifications, can then be downloaded to a PC for emailing and permanent storage. The labels are flat, about the size of a credit card, and are encased in packaging that is safe for food contact. They can also be used to easily monitor cold cases in retail stores. More information is available on the company's website.
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