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📢 Important Pricing Update from Omron Automation
Beginning July 1, 2026, Omron Automation Americas will implement pricing adjustments across select product families due to ongoing increases in material, logistics, and manufacturing costs.
Key updates:
• Average 5% increase across core product families
• Average 12% increase on select legacy product families
Orders entered before 7:00 PM CDT on June 30, 2026, will be processed at current pricing.
If you are currently using legacy Omron products, this may be a good opportunity to explore newer, more cost-effective alternatives. Our team is available to help identify suitable replacement options and assist with transition planning.
If you have questions about how these changes may impact your business or would like to discuss upcoming orders, please contact us today.

Cold storage and freezer environments are exposing a big gap in enterprise mobility strategy: not all “rugged” devices are actually built for extreme cold.

A recent Zebra article highlights why temperature ratings alone don’t tell the full story. In cold-chain operations, the real challenges come from rapid temperature swings, condensation, battery degradation, fogged displays, and workers using gloves in fast-paced environments.

Key takeaway: organizations need to evaluate devices based on real operational conditions — not just spec sheets.

The article points to several critical considerations for cold-environment mobility deployments:
• Heated scanner windows and internal heaters to prevent frost/condensation
• Freezer-rated batteries for consistent performance
• High IP sealing to protect against moisture intrusion
• Glove-friendly interfaces and keyboards
• Devices designed to survive constant movement between freezer and ambient environments

This is especially relevant as cold-chain logistics, food distribution, pharma, and field operations continue investing in real-time visibility and mobile workflows.

The bigger lesson: operational context matters just as much as technical specs. Choosing the right mobile technology can directly impact uptime, productivity, worker efficiency, and long-term device lifecycle costs.

Zebra continues to lead in this space by offering purpose-built mobile computers, tablets, scanners, and wearable devices specifically engineered to perform reliably in cold storage and freezer environments.

Still running CT47 6GB devices? This update matters.

Honeywell is officially retiring these configurations—and availability is already tightening.

The good news? There’s a clear upgrade path and a window to act.

We put together a quick guide covering:
🔹 What’s changing
🔹 Critical deadlines
🔹 Why upgrading to CT47 8GB is worth it
🔹 How to avoid disruption

👉 Check it out: https://hubs.la/Q04dxb8b0

If you haven’t started planning yet, now’s the time.

Getting Started with Barcoding: What You Need and How It Works | Barcom, Inc. – Bar Code & Data Collection Automation Solutions for the Warehouse A simple guide to getting started with barcoding—what you need, how it works, and how to improve inventory accuracy fast.Honeywell is retiring CT47 6GB/128GB devices. Learn key dates, stock rotation deadlines, and why upgrading to CT47 8GB is the best next step.