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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Joint Press Release: Metalcraft Acquires UID Label Division of A2B Tracking to Expand Market Presence and Enhance Service Offering

Metalcraft and A2B Tracking announce the successful acquisition of the A2B Tracking UID Labels and Plates division by Metalcraft.

In High Demand: The Growing Popularity of Photo Anodized Metal Tags in Asset Management

Learn why Metalcraft's Photo Anodized metal asset tags and foil products are in such high demand and find out more about our PHA 5 Point Promise.

UID Labels and Labeling Simplified

UID is a required asset identification program set up by the US Defense Department (DoD). Metalcraft has helped customers with their UID compliance for nearly two decades by providing compliant IUID labels.

Taking UID beyond compliance

UID is truly a key enabler of many other efforts that can yield customers a very real return on investment. It really goes beyond compliance to an integral part of military strategy.

Aluminum Tags

Metalcraft's Five-Point Promise shows our confidence in our Photo Anodized product line.

Benchtop Fiber Laser - Creating Compliant UID Labels & Tags

On-demand benchtop laser system allows customers to create their own durable UID labels onsite.

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.

Durable Labels: The Superheroes of the Label World

Ever thought of durable labels as superheroes? Consider their super strength, their incredibly tough skin, their photographic memory, and their invulnerability to freezing temperatures and searing heat.

Tips for Understanding UID

We break down barcode symbology, UID, Construct 1 vs. Construct 2 and validation vs verification to help you get a clearer picture of what it all means.