Looking for the latest information on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)? Or maybe you have questions on a specific application. Either way, the Metalcraft Asset Tracking Blog has got you covered. This valuable resource contains helpful articles and answers to questions posed by customers just like you trying to solve their toughest identifying and tracking problems.

With over 70 years of experience, we’ve accumulated massive amounts of education information to help customers better understand the importance of implementing an asset tracking system that works specifically for their application. Sharing knowledge to help advance the industry – that’s ID Made Better®.

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In Metalcraft Asset Tracking Blogs, you will find:
  • Helpful tips on different project Implementations
  • Information of new Metalcraft products
  • Insight into different tracking technologies i.e, barcode and RFID
  • Detailed product comparisons and guidance on when to use which prouct
  • Educational Industry Information

Barcode Symbologies: 1d barcode vs. 2d barcode

The world of barcode has changed significantly over the years, now offering many different barcode symbologies to choose from for your application.

Tabbed Nameplate - The Asset Tag that Saves Time & Money

A simple tab added to our metal barcode nameplate (tabbed nameplate) can save you a lot of time when applying your tags.

Customer Feedback Provides ID Solution Inspiration

Tabbed nameplate, RFID Hang Tag, Polyester Container Barcode Labels and Universal RFID Asset Tags are just a few of the products born out of customer need.

Custom Barcode Labels - QR and DataMatrix

While both QR codes and DataMatrix codes can hold large amounts of information, DataMatrix codes can be made very small and are thought to be more secure.

Hospital Asset Management

Metalcrafts ID products are ideal for the hospital setting, allowing medical workers the peace of mind of knowing where their equipment and supplies are when they need it.

QR Codes in Asset Tracking Applications

QR codes can be used to link to online manuals, videos or web sites, giving customers or employees quick access to important information.

Asset Management and Retro-reflectivity Requirement Compliance

Metalcraft's Photo Anodized Metal and Foil Barcode nameplates and labels are helping cities keep track of their traffic signs and meet a government requirement for traffic sign retroreflectivity.

Durable Barcode Labels - What Does it Mean To You?

From high temperatures to outdoor exposure, abrasion and autoclave sterilization, the term "durable" covers many industries and many scenarios with our barcode labels.

Choosing the Right Asset Tag

From determining your objective to considering the environment your tags will be in, we take the confusion out of choosing the right asset tag with our step-by-step guide to the process.

Asset Tagging: Is It Right for My Organization?

Asset tracking can benefit any organization, regardless of size, and help with preventive maintenance, fraud and theft and tracking assets.

Metal Asset Tag Application Made Easy - QuickTab Dispenser

Metalcraft's revolutionary product (QuickTab Dispenser) allows for a more automated process for applying adhesive-backed nameplates.

Durable Labels: What You Really, Really Want

Want labels that stands the test of time and don't have to be replaced? Metalcraft's metal nameplates are durable enough to outlive your asset and affordable enough to fit your budget.