RFID Geeks

The Zebra RFD8500 is a great RFID handheld / sled for data collection of UHF (RAIN RFID) tags. The device is typically connected via Bluetooth to a device running iOS, Android or Windows where the smart device serves as the display for the user and the Zebra RFD8500 assists with collecting RFID tags.The Zebra RFD8500 is available with two primary configurations – with ( RFD8500-5000100-US ) and without a 2D barcode imager ( RFD8500-1000100-US ). At the time of publi …

UHF RFID or RAIN RFID is an emerging IoT technology that is gaining adoption across multiple industries because its combination of low-cost tags and several-meter read range. Inventory management, asset tracking and authentication solutions are just some of the use cases being enabled by RFID in retail, logistics, supply chain, healthcare, airline baggage, automotive and manufacturing. Many of these solutions require an optimized tag to enable long read range for tagging a specific ma …

UHF RFID or RAIN RFID is an emerging IoT technology that is enabling automated workflows for inventory management, asset tracking and authentication solutions across broad markets including retail, logistics, supply chain, healthcare, airline baggage and manufacturing. This broad adoption is driving the need for a variety of dedicated readers, generally fixed and handheld readers, but also embedding reader capabilities into existing devices and appliances. Appliances like refrigerators, s …

When designing an RFID system – a few components typically come to mind, including RFID hardware and software. For hardware, typically RFID Readers, RFID Antennas, & RFID Tags are selected based on the respective use case. Other hardware components may be leveraged including RFID printers and other accessories/ peripherals .  In regards to an RFID tag, various terminologies are often used including RFID Inlays, RFID Labels & RFID Tags, but what’s the …

Upgrading from Barcode to RFIDWhether you are planning to implement barcoding as your inventory or asset management technology and would like to leave your options open for future implementation of RFID, or you already have barcode implemented and would like to upgrade to RFID, there are several things to consider. Labels Barcode technology utilizes labels made of paper or polyester (and possibly other materials) backed with an adhesive, which are printed with a barcode and possibly human r …