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Obituary: Joseph Woodland, the man who invented the barcode, has died at his home in New Jersey at age of 91.

Mr. Woodland conceived the modern bar code, an innovation that adorns almost every product of modern life.  He conceived the idea in Miami Beach, at his grandfather’s home, where he was spending the winter of 48.

The innovation was patented in 1952, under Patent No.2,612,994.…

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Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Florida MEP) announced the launching of its revamped website (www.floridamep.org), featuring new programs and services.

The new Florida MEP website includes blog, an expanded listing of resources available to Florida manufacturers, an updated listing of educational workshops and networking events, and provides search and navigation features.

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