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Optimizing UHF RFID Technology for Asset Tracking and Management

In industrial manufacturing, successfully leveraging ultra-high frequency radio-frequency identification (UHF RFID) technology for asset tracking can significantly enhance operational efficiency and productivity. The ability to reliably track and manage valuable assets, such as press dies, casting molds, and other tooling, is crucial. However, the performance of UHF RFID systems is influenced not only by the …

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Exploring RFID Frequencies: Understanding Variations and Applications

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a great way to track all kinds of data throughout a plant—from the location of a part in the facility to the operations that have been performed on a specific part. When choosing an RFID solution, there are three classifications to consider, and the positives and negatives of each may …

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RFID: The Key to Smarter Access Control and Enhanced Security

In the rapidly advancing landscape of access control systems, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a powerful and versatile solution, revolutionizing the way organizations manage secure access. Using radio waves for data exchange, RFID tags embedded in key cards, fobs, wristbands, or stickers seamlessly communicate with RFID readers, offering a streamlined and secure access process. This …

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RFID Employee Tracking in the Manufacturing Environment

The first employee time clock was invented in 1888 by Willard Bundy, a jewelry shop owner in Auburn, New York. While employers were tracking hours and wages before this invention, of course, Bundy’s clock was the first to provide each worker with a unique key, offering a more streamlined and secure employee time-tracking system. Employee …

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Using RFID Technology for Rapid Changeover

In today’s tight economy, marked by high inflation and supply chain issues, the need to enhance product flexibility has become increasingly important. Most manufacturing lines these days are set up to run multiple work orders of the same product type based on specific requirements. The goods produced at the manufacturer line are still the same, …

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Using RFID Databolts in an Engine Assembly Plant

There are many types of RFID processors and network protocols to keep in mind as you’re installing your RFID system in your automotive plant manufacturing line. This blog post focuses on RFID databolts. I’ll discuss best practices for installing them, how to use RFID technology to track engine parts and components throughout the production process …

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Key Considerations for Choosing the Right RFID Tag for Your Traceability Application

Choosing an RFID tag for your traceability application can be difficult given the huge variation of tags available today. Here are four main factors to keep in mind when selecting a tag, which will greatly contribute to the success of your RFID project.     Choose tag type: I like to start with tags and …

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IO-Link Changeover: ID Without RFID – Hub ID

When looking at flexible manufacturing, what first comes to mind are the challenges of handling product changeovers. It is more and more common for manufacturers to produce multiple products on the same production line, as well as to perform multiple operations in the same space. Accomplishing this and making these machines more flexible requires changing …

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