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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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

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.

Metalcraft Employee Wins Patriot Award

Heather Kappmeyer, Customer Service Lead at Metalcraft, received the Patriot award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

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.

Tabbed Nameplate - The Asset Tag that Saves Time & Money

A simple tab added to our metal barcode nameplate (tabbed nameplate) can save you a lot of time when applying your tags.

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.

Benchtop Fiber Laser - Creating Compliant UID Labels & Tags

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

Aluminum Tags

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

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.