Metalcraft tags, which are much smaller, thinner and flexible than battery-powered sensors, work where other sensors often are not practical.
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
April 9, 2021
RFID Numbering Options
Serialize/unserialized ... barcode and human readable ... we help you sort out your numbering options to choose the best one for your application.
April 9, 2021
What Are RFID Tags
Radio Frequency Identification tags are used to identify objects and track their movements.
April 9, 2021
3 Real Threats RFID Technology Is Helping Solve
Technology used to identify, track carriers of Mad Cow Disease, collect data on mussel behavior.
April 9, 2021
The Viper - RFID Converting For Quick Lead Times
Customized equipment allows Metalcraft to increases capacity by 40%, allowing orders to be shipped within days.
April 9, 2021
LF, HF, UHF Frequency: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between each frequency? 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.
April 9, 2021
Construction of Passive RFID Tags
Metalcrafts passive RFID tags are constructed to be the highest quality in the industry.
April 9, 2021
RFID Converting With the Viper
Technology allow us to produce tags faster, providing shorter lead times for customers.
April 9, 2021
How RFID EPC Codes Work
When using electronic asset numbering, RFID technology identifies assets to enable operations of all sorts to improve their ROI. Financial returns are routinely, if subtly, felt in major infrastructures such as power and utility systems, oil pipeline networks, electrical grids, agricultural enterprises and transportation networks where rugged and portable RFID is often used in the field. But, asset numbering is equally apparent in enterprises like medicine, manufacturing and retail trade where business is transacted, more or less, under one roof-not to mention its use in transit.
April 9, 2021
RFID Helps Squeeze More Time Out of the Day
RFID can add extra time and value in everything from shopping to pet care and medical visits.
April 9, 2021
Understanding the Different Types of RFID Tags
When choosing an RFID tag, it's important to understand the different types, their basic functions and that their use varies..
April 9, 2021
RFID Sensors - How Passive RFID Is Changing Industries
Technology has changed from battery-powered tags to RFI passive sensors.