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Upgrading from barcode to RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology can significantly enhance your inventory and asset management processes. While barcodes are effective for basic tracking, RFID offers superior capabilities like simultaneous item reading, increased read range, and real-time data collection. Whether you're planning a future upgrade or transitioning now, understanding the key considerations is crucial. 1. Labels: Transitioning from Barcode to RFID Smart Labels Barcode Label …

RFID technology has revolutionized asset tracking, but when it comes to metal surfaces, things get tricky. Unlike other materials, metal doesn't play well with RF waves. It blocks and reflects them, and it also interferes with the RFID tag’s antenna, drastically reducing read range or causing complete signal loss. So how do you track tools, machines, containers, kegs, auto parts, and other metal assets with RFID? Fortunately, there are several proven solutions that allow RFID to function e …

BarTender® from Seagull Scientific is a software that helps companies large and small design and print variety of labels, RFID tags or cards in a simple and efficient way. BarTender enables label design, data entry through customizable forms, and consolidation of designs with their Intelligent Templates that allow companies to produce flexible label designs without the need to create and maintain hundreds of separate documents. BarTender also optimizes and accelerates printing of barcodes, …

There are many choices on the market and the more choices the harder it is to pick out the right device for your application and budget. If you can't bring the asset to the reader like with a conveyor or a door portal processing, you have to bring the reader to the asset. Handheld readers are typically used for exception processing, asset tracking when asset is fixed, remote data collection, and in small scale installations. There are four main types of handheld readers: Handheld Computers with …

Choosing the right RFID tag for your application is essential for achieving optimal performance and return on investment (ROI). With the market offering hundreds of tag varieties, the selection process can be overwhelming. However, by considering a set of core criteria, you can significantly narrow down your options and make an informed choice. Here's a guide to help you select the most suitable RFID tag for your specific needs. 1. Tag Type: Passive, Active, Semi-Passive The first and foremost f …