Unique Identification, or UID, is a required asset identification program set up by the US Defense Department (DoD). Formulation of the globally unique identification number often depends on coding expertise, which Metalcraft has been doing since UID was implemented. Our UID specialists know the DoD guidance and directive, as well as MIL-STD-130 specs, customizing a solution that guarantees verification of the print standards.
Essentially, the DoD’s unique identifiers become a key component in facilitating overall increased asset visibility across the military supply chain by identifying precisely where an item is at and how it is being used. Metalcraft helps these customers yield a very real return on investment by providing the best UID solution. Now that’s ID Made Better®.
“We’ve been in the UID business with the Army since 2005, and your company emerged from a dozen competitors, as far and away the best supplier for UID plates.”
Mark Dennis, Manager
Case Defense Products
Digital printing ensures bar code readability as well as crisp, clean company logos while subsurface printing protects the logos, copy and bar code against extreme solvents, caustics, acids and moderate abrasion – ensuring the mark with last the service lifetime of the item being identified.
Metalcraft’s Foil 2D Dot is an ideal identification solution for small parts tracking.
Our Metalphoto® UID photosensitive anodized aluminum nameplates and labels are an ideal solution for many UID applications.
Printed using ceramic ink on a thin ceramic layer that is fired and fused to a heat-resistant stainless steel substrate. Withstands moderate to harsh chemical conditions and extremely high temperatures.
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UID is a required asset identification program set up by the US Defense Department (DoD). Metalcraft has helped customers with their UID compliance for nearly two decades.
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Taking UID beyond compliance
UID is truly a key enabler of many other efforts that can yield customers a very real return on investment. It really goes beyond compliance to an integral part of military strategy.
UID Tags and Labels Case Studies
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McNeilus, Metalcraft team up to provide supply chain and IUID tags for customer