Equipment and tool tracking using mobile apps and hardware like barcode provides information wherever and whenever there’s a need.
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
Returnable Asset Tracking - Containers, Pallets & Totes
Returnable containers, pallets, and other mobile assets are vital to a company's inventory management processes. Metalcraft can help with returnable asset tracking.
Integration Software That Is A Good Fit For Specific Enterprises
We take a look at three companies that are experts in their field that revamped their computer infrastructure or performed a total makeover with integration software.
RFID Tags or Barcode Labels - Which is the Better Asset Tag Solution?
Choosing between RFID or barcode technology depends on many factors, including the surface it's being applied to, contour of the item and conditions it will be subjected to.
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.
Asset Tracking & Its Impact on the Economy
Tight budget? That's the perfect time to do an internal inventory with asset tracking. Your company will increase efficiency, saving you thousands of dollars.
Asset Tagging Labor & The True Cost of Inventory Tracking
Asset tags themselves are often a fraction of the cost of inventory tracking; making sure you use durable labels from Metalcraft will help control the application costs.
Metalcraft Helps Business Keep Track of Their Mobile Assets
Camera rental website uses Metalcraft's 2D Barcode Asset Tags to quickly and efficiently maintain inventory.
Permanent Paint Mask Barcode Labels
Different from standard labels, Metalcraft's Permanent Paint Mask Barcode Labels will hold up to multiple paint applications and can even withstand grease, graffiti and temperatures up to 250°F.
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.
Hospital Asset Management
Metalcrafts ID products are ideal for the hospital setting, allowing medical workers the peace of mind of knowing where their equipment and supplies are when they need it.
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.