RFID technology

A radio frequency-based automatic identification system

  • Fast and accurate detection of items and objects.
  • Ability to detect large amounts of goods in seconds.
  • The reader and chip do not need direct visibility for the technology to work.

RFID technology is based on the propagation of radio waves

RFID tags (stickers) include a microchip and an antenna. Thanks to their construction, they can store information and transmit it to the reader. Because this technology does not require direct visibility between the tag and the reader, it is possible to identify many goods and objects at once. For example, all the goods on a pallet or the entire inventory in a room can be identified.

RFID allows real-time monitoring of fixed assets and supplies

Hospitals, care homes, manufacturing companies, maintenance companies, warehouses, offices, shops, and many other businesses have a large amount of inventory that needs to be tracked.

Using RFID technology, we automate asset tracking process and digitalise the data flow.

Examples of RFID applications

Manufacturing companies

In manufacturing, RFID tracking can be used to monitor parts, products, and semi-finished products, identify defective items and the reasons for their occurrence, and facilitate efficient assembly and warehouse management.

All companies that own a warehouse and/or fixed assets

Logistics companies can use RFID to track the movement and location of goods in real time. This makes it easier to find goods and allows tracking of their movement, as well as the digital history of their movement.

Rental companies

In the case of a rental property, it is possible, for example, to track where it is located and who issued or received it. It is also possible to track the number of uses or washes of the item, as well as when maintenance has been performed, etc.

How does RFID technology work?

Installing an RFID tag

The inventory is equipped with RFID stickers that store all necessary information for tracking. The appropriate type of tag (sticker, hard element, etc.) is chosen based on the inventory’s usage, environment, and type.

How to read an RFID tag

For stationary items – such as desks, chairs, computers, and other assets – simply entering the room allows inventory in the room to be recorded in seconds with a handheld reader. For tools and other mobile inventory, a combined asset tracking solution can be created.

Implementing the inventory solution

The inventory solution is integrated into the existing system. During the process, client data is imported, and client training is provided for using the solution.

Installing an RFID tag

The inventory is equipped with RFID stickers that store all necessary information for tracking. The appropriate type of tag (sticker, hard element, etc.) is chosen based on the inventory’s usage, environment, and type.

How to read an RFID tag

For stationary items – such as desks, chairs, computers, and other assets – simply entering the room allows inventory in the room to be recorded in seconds with a handheld reader. For tools and other mobile inventory, a combined asset tracking solution can be created.

Implementing the inventory solution

The inventory solution is integrated into the existing system. During the process, client data is imported, and client training is provided for using the solution.

Use case

RFID manufacturing solution for Aru Group

Aru Group has implemented a manufacturing monitoring system based on standardised RFID technology. RFID technology enables to digitalise various work processes and stages in both manufacturing and assembly.

Integrating a suitable solution for Aru Group helps them monitor and manage manufacturing activities in real time.

Improved communication and reduced information noise

Clearer work organisation

Better planning and streamlined workflow

Information for operational changes

Overview of part production history

To identify the causes of defects

Data for statistics and reports

Visualisable data

What problem did we solve?
A better overview of the current state and manufacturing processes was necessary. Some information was only available on paper, causing delays when searching for a part’s manufacturing history, for example. There was no quick overview of parts that had not been produced for some reason, causing delays. A significant amount of information noise in manufacturing and assembly led to the simultaneous transmission of information to everyone, sometimes making it difficult to understand who should act on the information and how.

Solution:
The manufacturing solution, digitalised with RFID technology, facilitates production planning and enables operational changes if needed. RFID also allows you to collect important data for compiling statistics and reports, which can be visualised and used to make operational and strategic decisions.

Benefits:
Real-time monitoring of manufacturing gives a better overview of the current state of production – what has been manufactured and what still needs to be manufactured. Parts that have not been manufactured will be visible sooner, leading to a smoother workflow.

Parts have a digital and traceable manufacturing history that shows who manufactured, finished, and packaged them and when. Losses can be recorded and digitalised, and a quick overview shows which parts have been scrapped or re-produced.

During assembly, it is immediately clear which parts are present and which are missing. There is less information noise, and manufacturing and assembly-related information can be sent directly to the person who needs it.

Contact us

We create comprehensive solutions for production management, quality monitoring, and tracking of goods and inventory using RFID technology.

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