When deciding between barcode and RFID, there are multiple considerations, including your objective, the surface the tags will be applied to and more.
The Asset Tracking Blog
Educational and timely reads featuring helpful tips and insightsLooking 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
Metalcraft Earns High Customer Satisfaction Score
Metalcraft's Net Promoter Score of 70 puts us at the top of our industry and is more evidence of how committed we are to taking care of our customers.
What RFID Tag Should I Use For My Application?
RFID tags come in all shapes and sizes and the choices available can seem a bit overwhelming at times. Follow our simple four-step step process to find select the right RFID tag for your project.
Barcode or RFID? Choose Your Best Fit
Equipment and tool tracking using mobile apps and hardware like barcode provides information wherever and whenever there’s a need.
Returnable Asset Tracking - Containers, Pallets & Totes
Returnable containers, pallets, and other mobile assets are vital to a company's inventory management processes. Metalcraft can help with returnable asset tracking.
RFID Tags or Barcode Labels - Which is the Better Asset Tag Solution?
Choosing between RFID or barcode technology depends on many factors, including the surface it's being applied to, contour of the item and conditions it will be subjected to.
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.
Durable Asset Tags - Metalcraft Quality Testing
We put our asset tags through rigorous testing, looking at abrasion resistance, chemical exposure, UV exposure and RFID read distance tests.
The True Meaning of Asset Tracking
The phrase "asset" tracking means different things to different people. At Metalcraft, we think of asset tracking as locating physical assets in any industry.
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.
Label Converters - Making A Label For Your Needs
Label converting companies and the technology they use has made custom label creation a high-tech process.