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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 8, 2021
Asset Tag Application Instruction Video
We demonstrate how to apply an asset tag to ensure the tag will adhere and stay in place for a long time.
April 8, 2021
Even Ben Franklin Knew the Importance of Tool Tracking
RFID can not only help you manage your inventory of tools, but also help you track the tool condition and warranties.
April 8, 2021
RFID Tags or Barcode Labels - Which is the Better Asset Tag Solution?
The technology you choose depends on a variety of factors, including the material the tag will be attached to and if you need line-of-sight to read the tag.
December 8, 2020
Beyond the Barcode: Selecting a Symbology for a Linear Barcode
Linear barcodes are probably the most basic type of barcode used and with better barcode integrity and the availability of more characters to use, Code 128 reigns supreme.
December 30, 2019
Barcode or RFID? Choose Your Best Fit
Equipment and tool tracking using mobile apps and hardware provides information wherever and whenever there’s a need.
December 15, 2019
Returnable Asset Tracking - Containers, Pallets & Totes
Returnable containers, pallets, and other mobile assets are vital to a company's inventory management processes. Metalcraft help ensure accurate tracking and return of these items.
November 19, 2019
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.
November 19, 2019
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.
November 19, 2019
Barcode Symbologies: 1d barcode vs. 2d barcode
The world of barcode has changed significantly over the years, now offering many different symbologies to choose from for your application.
November 19, 2019
Hospital Asset Management
Metalcrafts ID products are ideal for the healthcare setting, allowing medical workers the peace of mind of knowing where their equipment and supplies are when they need it.
November 19, 2019
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.