RFID Geeks

The portfolio of Zebra RFID handhelds currently includes various options such as a robust sled – the RFD8500 which can pair using Bluetooth to a smartphone, mobile computer or tablet. In addition, users have had the ability to go for an all in form factor such as the MC3330R or MC3390R which features in integrated keyboard, OS and display. Now, the MC3330R and MC3390R are refreshed as the MC3330xR and MC3390xR, respectively, offering key new features.Product OverviewMC3 …

Explore our partner interview with Caen RFID. We discuss latest RFID products from Caen RFID including: Caen Hadron Mini, an RFID module. Caen Proton, an industrial fixed RFID readerCaen Quattro, a fixed 4 port RFID readerCaen Hex, a unique USB based RFID reader with scripting abilities and a displayCaen Quad Circular RFID Antenna Dual Frequency Temperature LoggerCaen skID, a bluetooth based RFID compact sled. …

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 …

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 Compute …

The selection of an RFID reader is guided by the selection of the RFID tags. Once you select a tag that will be the most suitable for your solution, half of your work is done as far as criteria for selecting an RFID reader. Besides the factors common to tags and readers (the reader must be able to read the tag) such as type (active, passive), frequency (LF, HF, UHF and Microwave) and protocol (Gen 2, HF, NFC, Mifare, etc.), most distinguishing factors that apply to readers only are: …