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.
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
November 20, 2019
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.
November 19, 2019
Aluminum Tags
Metalcraft's Five-Point Promise shows our confidence in our Photo Anodized product line.
November 19, 2019
Benchtop Fiber Laser - Creating Compliant UID Labels & Tags
On-demand benchtop laser system allows customers to create their own durable UID labels onsite.
November 19, 2019
Durable Barcode Labels - What Does it Mean To You?
From high temperatures to outdoor exposure, abrasion and autoclave sterilization, the term "durable" covers many industries and many scenarios.
November 15, 2019
Durable Labels: What You Really, Really Want
Want a label that stands the test of time and doesn't have to be replaced? Metalcraft's metal nameplates are durable enough to outlive your asset and affordable enough to fit your budget.
November 13, 2019
Durable Labels: The Superheroes of the Label World
Ever thought of durable asset labels as superheroes? Consider their super strength, their incredibly tough skin, their photographic memory, and their invulnerability to freezing temperatures and searing heat.
A description of a superhero? Absolutely.
November 7, 2019
Tips for Understanding UID
We break down barcode symbology, Construct 1 vs. Construct 2 and validation vs verification to help you get a clearer picture of what it all means.