LF and HF systems have a relatively short read range while UHF can read at much longer distances. Before choosing your frequency, make sure to understand what your goal is for your tag.
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
RFID & Work In Process: A Partnership in Efficiency
RFID and WIP practices are not a panacea to all the woes of business, but a partnership of the two can make can make an operation and life more efficient.
RFID Inlays Have Many Components
Learn more about each stage of development as the experts at Metalcraft tackle those building blocks in this article on RFID inlays and their components.
RFID Converting
Metalcraft uses the experience of its past, modern technical know-how and creative vision to manufacture the best value in RFID converting and other label marketing to you.
Mother Nature's No Match For RFID Weather-Proof Tags
Metalcraft's RFID weather-proof tags are durable enough to stand up to the weather elements.
Choosing the Right RFID System
We give you a list of questions to ask to help you determine what type of RFID system will be best for your application.
Understanding Differences Between RFID Labels
What distinguishes one RFID tag from another? Size, materials used to encase the inlay and attachment method all play a part in determining how an RFID tag is classified.
Finding the Right RFID Converter
Metalcraft's experts will help you determine your needs and find the right RFID converter, providing a strong partnership for a successful installation.
How Are RFID Tags Made?
RFID tags consist of a chip (where the data is stored), tag antenna (recieves signals from the interrogator) and substrate (material used to hold everything together).
RFID Technology Offers Many Benefits
With the ability to read multiple assets quickly without a line of sight being required, RFID technology allows you to quickly and efficiently record accurate data.
RFID and the Importance of a Solid Converting Partner
Now with the ability to design, develop and manufacture custom inlays, Metalcraft truly is the one-stop-shop for high quality, durable, customizable RFID tags and labels.
The Universal RFID Asset Tag product line and key differentiation points
Metalcraft's Universal RFID tag was developed out of necessity, and continual improvements to the tag as well as Metalcraft's technical experts make Metalcraft and the Universal RFID tags stand out.