RFID Geeks

When selecting a Zebra Handheld RFID Reader, you will be confronted with a wide array of choices. It may seem confusing at first, but asking yourself the following questions will help you with your decision making process:Do I want a standalone RFID reader with a built in display, or do I want a sled RFID reader that connects to a separate smart device via bluetooth? What environment will my RFID reader be placed in? Will I be using it under harsh conditions?How far away are the items I wil …

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 material and …

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, smart …

Upgrading from Barcode to RFID Whether 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 read …