Brady Corporation Released i7500 RFID Label Printer
The industrial system automates RFID label encoding and verification to minimize material waste and downtime.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Brady Corporation has released the i7500 Industrial RFID Label Printer, a device capable of printing and encoding labels as small as 15mm wide. The system is designed to reduce production interruptions by automating the location and verification of RFID chips.
Why it matters
The system addresses industrial supply chain needs for precision tracking by minimizing void labels and material waste. By supporting GS1 data standards and on-metal labeling, it integrates into standardized, high-durability tracking environments.
The i7500 offers print resolutions of 300 and 600 dpi, with a cycle time of 3 seconds per label. It automatically selects internal antenna power levels to ensure successful encoding of UHF RFID tags.
The players
Brady Corporation
An international manufacturer specializing in identification solutions, high-performance labels, and workplace safety hardware for industrial supply chains.
The details
The device functions by scanning for embedded radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips within label stock, supporting components as small as 15mm. It dynamically adjusts internal antennas and power levels to match the specific requirements of the loaded tag, performing an automated verification pass to confirm successful data encoding. This hardware-level integration prevents the production of 'void' or non-functional labels, which are common failure points in high-volume industrial printing.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Brady Corporation announced the release of the i7500 printer.
The Tech Race
The i7500 competes in the industrial automated-labeling segment, where the focus has shifted toward reducing physical material waste through integrated verification. This release aligns the company with broader GS1 standards, positioning it against high-speed legacy thermal transfer systems.
Industrial operators can expect to see reduced label waste and faster setup times, with the manufacturer citing a maximum setup time of 3 minutes for new label stock. The device supports connectivity through Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth to integrate with existing plant-floor networks.
The takeaway
This system minimizes downtime for environments requiring durable, on-metal asset tracking. Watch for future performance benchmarks comparing 600 dpi label encoding speeds against competing industrial printers to see if current waste-reduction claims hold in high-speed, high-volume production.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Engineerlive.
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