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This section provides an overview for individual product identification as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 21 individual product identification manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked individual product identification companies as of January, 2025: 1.Balluff, 2.Nordson Corporation, 3.Metalphoto of Cincinnati.
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Individual product identification involves tagging products for tracking in distribution or factory settings, aiding in managing goods flow and processes.
Widely used in logistics, retail, and production, these systems manage products by serial and manufacturing equipment numbers, tracking their flow and location.
In logistics, tags are attached to products and transport components like pallets for combined management and location control.
Retailers use tags for inventory management and theft prevention.
At production sites, tags are attached to raw materials and finished products for comprehensive tracking of materials, processes, and current status.
The system includes individual product identification, detection equipment, and software.
Methods include RFID tags, QR codes, bar codes, color bar codes, and image traceability, each with unique advantages and applications.
Detection devices vary based on identification methods, such as RFID readers or gates for RFID tags and apps or dedicated readers for QR codes.
Software links objects and information, organizing and managing data read by readers.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Nordson Corporation, established in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, USA, is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated products for precision dispensing and processing. They cater to diverse end markets, including packaging, electronics, medical, energy, and transportation. With over 6,800 employees across more than 35 countries, Nordson offers solutions for bonding, adhesive dispensing, fluid management, test and inspection, and UV curing. Their product line includes dispense tips, syringe barrels, dispensers, srapy valves, fluids, and syringe systems among others. Comprised of eight divisions, they are ISO 9001:2015 certified and provide systems, precision technology, and after market parts.
Metalphoto of Cincinnati is a manufacturer of durable custom metal labels and tags that was established in 1958 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The company specializes in producing custom fabricated product identification metal labels and tags using the Metalphoto process. Its product offerings such as nameplates, panels and faceplates, labels and tags, graphic overlays and signs cater to industries such as Utility, Transportation and Logistics, Railroad, Professional Audio Equipment and, Marine and Shipbuilding. Metalphoto of Cincinnati offers services like technical consultation and custom label design.
BAND-IT, established in 1937 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a manufacturer of industrial products and solutions, specializing in cable management and manufacturing capability. The company's product range includes adjustable clamping systems, bands & buckles, banding systems, mounting hardware & brackets, stainless steel ties, and various other solutions. These stainless steel banding products are available with Color-IT coatings. The company's products find applications across multiple industries, including energy, government, industrial, transportation, marine, and more.
Brady Corporation founded in 1914 and headquartered in Wisconsin are manufacturer and supplier of safety, identification, and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. The company offers many products such as printers, floor tapes, safety signs, and biohazard signs among others. They also provide safety solutions that help increase productivity while providing sustainable safety solutions for facilities and businesses of various sizes. They also provide training to users of their safety solutions through web-based, and onsite training programs.
Microchip Technology Incorporated was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company is a developer and manufacturer of control solutions for global markets including the automotive, industrial, communications, human-machine interface, and connectivity industries. The company’s products include microcontrollers, field-programmable gate array products, MOSFET and radio frequency products, and both wired and wireless communications products. The company’s services include wafer foundry and assembly services, test subcontracting manufacturing services, development tools for enabling system designers to program microcontrollers and processors, and timing system products.
Cisco Systems, Inc., founded in 1984 and based in San Jose, California, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of networking hardware, software, and services. Their offerings include routers for network connection and traffic routing, switches to manage internal network traffic, wireless access points for wireless connectivity, security appliances to safeguard against unauthorized access and attacks, and collaboration solutions to facilitate communication and collaboration among individuals. Cisco's comprehensive range of products caters to diverse networking needs, enabling seamless communication, data transfer, and collaboration across networks.
Product Identification Company, Inc., established in 1964 and based in Garfield, US, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty printing solutions. The company's product range includes flexographic printing, nameplates, graphic overlays, format digital printing, and graphic wraps and signs. These products are utilized for commercial and industrial branding and marking purposes. The company primarily serves the industrial, commercial, marketing, and manufacturing sectors. Its services include silk screening, laser cutting, routing, and contract printing on materials provided by customers.
Suzhou Volsun Electronics Technology Co. Ltd., established in 2006 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of SGS-RoHS-compliant insulation solutions. The company manufactures over 2,500 products that include silicone self-fusing tapes, dual-wall heat shrinking tapes, and braided fiberglass sleeves. The company works with materials that include fluoro-plastics, fluoro-rubbers, and teflon. These products are used for insulation, sealing, and identification applications ranging from hand-held electronic devices and electric appliances to aerospace and rail transit systems.
RN Mark Inc., established in 2002, is a Canadian manufacturer headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, specializing in industrial inkjet printers. The company's product line includes small printers designed for marking and coding on primary packaging layers that are in direct contact with the products. Their large printers are primarily used for code printing on secondary packaging layers, such as boxes and sacks. These high-speed printers and their solvent-based inks are widely used across various industries, including the automotive, consumer packaged goods, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Their utilization helps establish and promote brand image, enhance traceability, ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
ndb Technologies, started in 1991 and headquartered in Quebec, Canada, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of test and measurement instruments for the electrical utility market. Its product portfolio includes ratio meters, micro-ohmmeters, and transformer testers. The company is also a distributor for High Voltage Inc., KoCos Messtechnik, and Alroc Cable Preparation. It serves fields such as partial discharge detection, micro resistance measuring, and cable identification. Its NDB-DOC-3 test instrument is designed for distribution network transformers from 5kVA to 3MVA. The PDS discharge detector cable allows online partial discharge detection on underground cable accessories and equipment and has an autonomy of 30 hours.
Scantrust SA is a developer and manufacturer of connected packaging and anti-counterfeiting technology products established in 2013 and based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. The company’s products include product traceability solutions such as workflow apps for end-to-end supply chain monitoring, and secure QR codes with embedded security features for detecting product copies. It also offers technical support services for customers requiring hands-on support or personnel training services. The company’s products are used primarily by client manufacturers of industrial and consumer goods.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Balluff was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Neuhausen, near Stuttgart, Germany. Balluff is a manufacturer of sensor and automation solutions for customers globally. Balluff serves many industries including life sciences, semiconductors, metalworking, fluid power, and mobile equipment. Balluff’s product line consists of sensors and connectivity components, accessories, complete systems, and software. Balluff offers services to assist customers across the range of finding solutions, deploying solutions, training, as well as support.
ZETES Industries S.A., in Austria in 1984, is a provider of supply chain solutions The company provides comprehensive analysis and optimization strategies to streamline the supply chain, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. It also offers warehousing to last-mile delivery, our logistics and distribution solutions are designed to maximize efficiency and reduce lead times and transportation solutions use cutting-edge technology to improve route planning, reduce fuel costs, and minimize environmental impact.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balluff |
40.0%
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| 2 | Nordson Corporation |
40.0%
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| 3 | Metalphoto of Cincinnati |
20.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the individual product identification page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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8 | 61.5% |
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China
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1 | 7.7% |
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Canada
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1 | 7.7% |
Italy
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1 | 7.7% |
France
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1 | 7.7% |
Spain
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1 | 7.7% |
78 products found
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West Japan Safety Denki Co., Ltd.
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A first in the industry that does not slip or fall. Increased work efficiency Small diameter wires from AWG30 are soft even at low temperatures and...
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West Japan Safety Denki Co., Ltd.
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It is soft even at low temperatures and does not require a warmer, and can be used for wires ranging from small diameter 0.05sq to thick diameter 8...
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West Japan Safety Denki Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・UL VW-1 compliant ・Heat resistance 105℃ ・Compatible with various tube printers ・Compliant with RoHS2 directive and REACH regulation ...
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Beve Systec Japan Co., Ltd.
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Standard Response
Measures to prevent human errors in manual inserting work, focusing on the importance of evidence. BS-CHECKER is a desktop quality control system. ...
Beve Systec Japan Co., Ltd.
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Standard Response
Strengthen quality control functions by making use of existing equipment. BS Checker AD is a log management system that can be retrofitted to the t...
Mighty Cube Co., Ltd.
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This solves the problem of reading unwanted tags with UHF band RFID, which is excellent at reading multiple tags. (Patented) ■Features ・Identific...
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