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AIM: Career Advice for Young Professionals in Automatic Identification and Data Capture

1/30/2026

AIM recently released an on-demand webcast with industry pioneers Dr. Clive Hohberger and Sprague Ackley, who provided practical guidance for the next generation of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) professionals.

They offered real-world insights, drawing on decades of experience shaping barcode symbologies, RFID innovation, labeling standards, and global traceability systems.

The webcast—open to everyone from new professionals to those exploring new opportunities in the AIDC ecosystem—includes key takeaways:

  • How these industry leaders built long and impactful careers in AIDC
  • Key moments that shaped the evolution of barcoding, RFID, and standards development
  • Lessons learned from decades of global standardization and industry collaboration
  • Emerging technologies and trends future leaders should prepare for
  • Practical advice for navigating careers in AIDC, standards work, product engineering, and innovation

Access the webcast on AIM’s YouTube page.


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