MIL STD 130
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MIL STD 130 is a standard that is mandated by the DoD
for any item to be UID
compliant. MIL-STD-130 permits printing or marking the UID
symbol with most of the conventional technologies used to produce a name plate or a label and this standard can be easily incorporated with any existing source or process. As per the DoD
mandate, all assets and personal properties including assets in the possession of the contractors must be marked with a unique serialized
identification number in compliant with MIL-STD-130.
MIL STD 130 standard requires all government furnished property in possession of contractors (PIPC), qualifying end item deliverables and legacy
items ought to be marked with a machine readable 2D Data Matrix
bar code. It doesn’t matter if a durable
polyester
label or a direct part mark technology such as dot peen, ink jet, laser etch or chemical etch are used; however, the bar code must meet printing or marking specifications.
terminology, marks all tangible items in the form of a number, character string, or sequence of bits assigned to separate entity or its relevant attribute that uniquely distinguish it from other entities. Every unique identifier can have only one occurrence within its stipulated scope of use. As a matter of fact, the IUID
is physically marked on tangible assets with the use of a 2D data matrix
with ISO 15434 formats.
and permanent label solutions for UID
compliant process. There are various types of UID labels and UID nameplates to choose from. The UID labels services provider should know which material will be appropriate for a particular item. The type of materials can range from aluminium, stainless steel, polyester or laser marked adhesive backed tape. However, the UID nameplates must meet MIL STD 130 standards. Usually, the UID number is very essential for meeting the MIL STD 130 standards.
With the UID Compliance
system in accordance with MIL STD 130 standards, the UID-marking
and UID scanning of each and every item have become more appropriate. Now the DoD
can easily achieve hassle free monitoring of all the items at its disposal.
, which supersedes MIL-STD 130M.
Usually Non-Government standards are maintained for Machine-readable information or MRI, a vital tool for asset management for life-cycle products. In addition to MRI, MIL-STD-130M also emphasizes on free text item identification marking.
documentation
terms of military products which might not go in accordance with the American Identification languages. The section 3 of the standard clearly specifies those terms and helps product designers in offering a lucid definition about the items created for military.
It is mandatory for product designers to develop their products by adhering to the criteria set by the MIL-STD-130M standard. Merely setting the definition of product in accordance with the standard is not enough. The product designers have to take care of everything to satisfy the criteria. The detailed process starts from the geographic location of the products and size of the products to entire application process. Item identification marking is also important aspect for the product designers; the marking should have a Personal Identification number (PIN) for the item that has been marked and the supplier name. Another important point for product designers, while acquiring for a particular product from the Government acquiring agencies, it is mandatory to show the purchase order number and the contract number.
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for any item to be UID
IUID
Item Unique IDentification is an asset identification system instituted by the United States Department of Defense to uniquely identify a discrete tangible item or asset and distinguish it from other like and/or unlike tangible items...
compliant. MIL-STD-130 permits printing or marking the UID
IUID
Item Unique IDentification is an asset identification system instituted by the United States Department of Defense to uniquely identify a discrete tangible item or asset and distinguish it from other like and/or unlike tangible items...
symbol with most of the conventional technologies used to produce a name plate or a label and this standard can be easily incorporated with any existing source or process. As per the DoD
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
mandate, all assets and personal properties including assets in the possession of the contractors must be marked with a unique serialized
Serial number
A serial number is a unique number assigned for identification which varies from its successor or predecessor by a fixed discrete integer value...
identification number in compliant with MIL-STD-130.
MIL STD 130 standard requires all government furnished property in possession of contractors (PIPC), qualifying end item deliverables and legacy
Legacy system
A legacy system is an old method, technology, computer system, or application program that continues to be used, typically because it still functions for the users' needs, even though newer technology or more efficient methods of performing a task are now available...
items ought to be marked with a machine readable 2D Data Matrix
Data Matrix
A Data Matrix code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode consisting of black and white "cells" or modules arranged in either a square or rectangular pattern. The information to be encoded can be text or raw data. Usual data size is from a few bytes up to 1556 bytes. The length of the encoded data...
bar code. It doesn’t matter if a durable
Durable
Durability is the ability to endure. It can refer to:*Durable goods, goods with a long usable life in economics.*Durability , one of the ACID properties.In safety and technology:*Dust resistant*Fire resistant*Rot-proof...
polyester
Polyester
Polyester is a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many polyesters, the term "polyester" as a specific material most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate...
label or a direct part mark technology such as dot peen, ink jet, laser etch or chemical etch are used; however, the bar code must meet printing or marking specifications.
Unique Identifier (UID)
Unique identifier (UID), also referred as Item Unique Identification (IUID) in the DoDUnited States Department of Defense
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terminology, marks all tangible items in the form of a number, character string, or sequence of bits assigned to separate entity or its relevant attribute that uniquely distinguish it from other entities. Every unique identifier can have only one occurrence within its stipulated scope of use. As a matter of fact, the IUID
IUID
Item Unique IDentification is an asset identification system instituted by the United States Department of Defense to uniquely identify a discrete tangible item or asset and distinguish it from other like and/or unlike tangible items...
is physically marked on tangible assets with the use of a 2D data matrix
Data matrix
Data matrix can refer to:*Matrix - A rectangular array of elements***Data matrix - An encoded barcode.*Data set - A collection of data in tabular form....
with ISO 15434 formats.
Processes of Choosing MIL STD 130
It is vital to use durableDurable
Durability is the ability to endure. It can refer to:*Durable goods, goods with a long usable life in economics.*Durability , one of the ACID properties.In safety and technology:*Dust resistant*Fire resistant*Rot-proof...
and permanent label solutions for UID
UID
UID may refer to:* Unique Identification Number later renamed as Aadhaar number, an initiative of Unique Identification Authority of India of the Indian government to create a unique ID for every Indian resident....
compliant process. There are various types of UID labels and UID nameplates to choose from. The UID labels services provider should know which material will be appropriate for a particular item. The type of materials can range from aluminium, stainless steel, polyester or laser marked adhesive backed tape. However, the UID nameplates must meet MIL STD 130 standards. Usually, the UID number is very essential for meeting the MIL STD 130 standards.
With the UID Compliance
UID Compliance
UID Compliance, also called as Unique Identification is a standard process authorized by the Department of Defense where all the contracts, deliverables and government property in possession of contractors are mandated to be marked with a unique identification number...
system in accordance with MIL STD 130 standards, the UID-marking
UID-marking
Unique Identification Marking, or UID marking, is a part of the UID Compliance process mandated by the United States Department of Defense. It is a permanent marking method used to give equipment a unique ID...
and UID scanning of each and every item have become more appropriate. Now the DoD
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
can easily achieve hassle free monitoring of all the items at its disposal.
Amendment to MIL STD 130
On December 17, 2007, the DOD released MIL-STD-130NMIL-STD-130N
MIL STD 130N is a set of standards followed by the Department of Defense concerning the proper requirements and methods of marking, identifying, and keeping track of military property in their possession...
, which supersedes MIL-STD 130M.
- MIL-STD-130M, a new standard was generated on 2 December 2005, when Department of Defense, which is responsible for identification marking of military properties of US made amendment on MIL-STD-130L standards. This new standard is designed in a more exhaustive manner than earlier MIL-STD-130L and much emphasis is given on MIL-STD-130M to provide better guidance. MIL-STD-130M standard is meant for both the Defense Department as well as for all Department Agencies.
Usually Non-Government standards are maintained for Machine-readable information or MRI, a vital tool for asset management for life-cycle products. In addition to MRI, MIL-STD-130M also emphasizes on free text item identification marking.
Specifications
There are certain engineeringEngineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
documentation
Documentation
Documentation is a term used in several different ways. Generally, documentation refers to the process of providing evidence.Modules of Documentation are Helpful...
terms of military products which might not go in accordance with the American Identification languages. The section 3 of the standard clearly specifies those terms and helps product designers in offering a lucid definition about the items created for military.
It is mandatory for product designers to develop their products by adhering to the criteria set by the MIL-STD-130M standard. Merely setting the definition of product in accordance with the standard is not enough. The product designers have to take care of everything to satisfy the criteria. The detailed process starts from the geographic location of the products and size of the products to entire application process. Item identification marking is also important aspect for the product designers; the marking should have a Personal Identification number (PIN) for the item that has been marked and the supplier name. Another important point for product designers, while acquiring for a particular product from the Government acquiring agencies, it is mandatory to show the purchase order number and the contract number.