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RFID Portals vs. Handhelds: Which Is Better?

RFID Portals vs. Handhelds: Which Is Better?

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has revolutionized asset tracking, inventory management, and logistics. Companies across industries—from retail and manufacturing to healthcare and aerospace—are embracing RFID to gain real-time visibility into their operations. Two primary types of RFID reading systems dominate the conversation: RFID portals and handheld RFID readers. Each offers distinct advantages and potential drawbacks depending on the environment, the use case, a …
May 5th 2025
RFID Modules - Adding UHF RFID reader capabilities

RFID Modules - Adding UHF RFID reader capabilities

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 ca …
Mar 15th 2019