As supply chain regulations tighten and global infrastructure demands flawless labeling. With mandates like GS1 Sunrise 2027 and Digital Product Passports on the horizon, guaranteeing barcode and RFID accuracy is no longer just an operational goal—it is a critical compliance requirement. To address this growing industry need, MSM Solutions has introduced PortalTrack Print IQ™, a MSM Solutions has introduced PortalTrack Print IQ™, an AI software platform designed to transform standard Zebra Technologies industrial label printers into AI intelligent inspection stations.
Stopping Label Errors Before They Enter the Supply Chain
By integrating fixed industrial scanners from Zebra Technologies with MSM’s proprietary PortalTrack™ software, this new platform provides continuous, real-time validation across healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics production environments. Instead of relying on downstream scanning or human sampling methods, PortalTrack Print IQ validates every single label precisely at the point of print and stopping the printer for continuing to print poor quality labels.
Powered by AI anomaly detection and AI-OCR tools, the system meticulously verifies 1D and 2D barcodes, ensuring that human-readable text perfectly matches the encoded data. If the system detects a defect or unreadable label, it instantly triggers a printer interlock. This immediate halt prevents faulty labels from ever reaching the production floor or the customer, effectively eliminating costly compliance fees and operational disruptions.
Verifying the Digital Identity
“This isn’t just about scanning; it’s about capturing the digital identity of every label to ensure complete printing verification, traceability, and operational intelligence,” noted Kern Young, Machine Vision and Fixed Industrial Scanning System Engineer at MSM Solutions. “The system is already proving its enterprise-grade capabilities, processing 40,000 labels daily in MSM’s internal service bureau, with active pilot validations currently underway in customer facilities.”
For organizations looking to integrate this intelligence seamlessly into their existing digital ecosystems, PortalTrack Print IQ offers robust APIs for smooth data integration, ensuring dedicated support for stringent EPC compliance standards.
See the Platform in Action
Transitioning from reactive labeling processes to automated, AI-driven validation is essential for protecting the bottom line. To see the print-time validation workflow in action, MSM Solutions and Zebra Technologies are hosting a live webinar, Stop Labeling Errors at the Printer, on September 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
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