RFID Solutions How is RFID Asset Tracking different from other Asset Tracking Solutions Prem Arumugam Asset tracking has become essential for modern businesses. Asset tracking is essential for improving inventory management, reducing operational costs, and increasing productivity. Asset tracking technologies have evolved significantly over the years, with various solutions now available to track assets. One of the innovative solutions for asset tracking is RFID asset tracking. In this blog post, we will explore how RFID asset tracking is different from other asset tracking solutions. What is RFID Asset Tracking? RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, is… Continue Reading
RFID Solutions What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of RFID Suji This question is often posed by our customers when they are evaluating RFID as a technology. If they are currently using barcode to track their assets, the question of what the advantages of RFID are and how RFID is different from barcode arises. RFID, as an auto-ID technology, has been around for more than 40 years, in various flavors. Today, the most prevalent RFID technology is RAIN RFID, which functions in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band. An RFID system… Continue Reading
RFID Solutions RFID vs Barcode: Why RFID is better for Asset Tracking Prem Arumugam RFID and Barcode are two of the most popular auto-ID technologies used in asset tracking. However, each has advantages and disadvantages of their own. This blog post will help you learn about these systems, their similarities, RFID vs Barcode -key differences, advantages of RFID over Barcode systems and why RFID is better for Asset Tracking. What is Barcode Barcode enables data to be represented visually and is readable by machines. Vertical lines of varied width, spacing, and diameter were used… Continue Reading
RFID Solutions How much does an RFID system cost Suji Good question! The cost of RFID system is an essential factor that helps decide whether an RFID tracking project is going to come to fruition or not. Unfortunately, the answer is, “It depends.” Let us explain about RFID system cost, RFID reader cost, cost of RFID tags, and RFID implementation cost. RFID System Cost A typical RFID tracking system would contain the following essential components. Let us explore each one of them and ascertain their cost. 1. RFID Reader Cost:… Continue Reading
RFID Solutions RFID Frequency Ranges –How to Choose the Right Frequency & Tag Prem Arumugam RFID tags are classified by the frequency they are intended to function in. There are four main frequency bands that are assigned to be used in RFID systems, by different government agencies. RFID Frequency Ranges RFID frequency ranges are classified as: The above RFID frequency ranges were initially confined to non-commercial usage and comprised of frequency ranges called as ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) radio bands. Based on the purpose of the RFID tags, they are designed to work in… Continue Reading