LAW — Scan First Time, Stay Put
If the code can't scan at arm's length or the tag lifts on plastic, the tag fails—no matter how good it looks.
STORY — Real fixes
- IT fleet: Laptops with textured shells kept shedding labels. We switched to high-tack polyester; inventory scans started passing on the first try.
- Shop floor: Tool tags smeared. We added matte finish + clear over-lam and combined barcode + QR for quick mobile lookup.
APPLICATION — Your 5 steps
- Surface: Smooth metal/plastic → Standard; textured/LSE → High-Tack.
- Size: 2×1 (most assets), 1.5×0.75 (small), 3×1 (long codes).
- Data: Barcode + QR by default; send CSV for serials, lots, or URLs.
- NFC: Choose NTAG Standard or On-Metal inlays; add encoding if needed.
- Approve & ship: 24h proof → print → pickup Niagara or ship Canada-wide.
Reversal: For rated nameplates or extreme outdoor abuse, ask about metal plate alternatives.