General RFID Information
Is RFID better than using bar codes?
RFID is not necessarily “better” than bar codes. The two are different technologies and have different applications, which sometimes overlap. […]Will RFID replace bar codes?
It’s very unlikely. Bar codes are inexpensive and effective for certain tasks, but RFID and bar codes will coexist for […]Is RFID new?
RFID is a proven technology that’s been around since at least the 1970s. Up to now, it’s been too expensive […]If RFID has been around so long and is so great, why aren’t all companies using it?
All technologies take time to reach a level of maturity at which standards exist, uses of the technology and its […]What has prevented RFID from taking off until now?
There are well-developed standards for low- and high-frequency RFID systems, and these technologies are widely used. For instance, LF tags […]In what ways are companies using RFID today?
Thousands of companies around the world use RFID today to improve internal efficiencies. Club Car, a maker of golf carts […]What are some of the most common applications for RFID?
RFID is used for everything from tracking cows and pets to triggering equipment down oil wells. It may sound trite, […]What have the initial benefits of RFID technology been?
RFID technology can deliver benefits in many areas, from tracking work in process to speeding up throughput in a warehouse. […]What is automatic identification?
Automatic identification, or auto ID for short, is the broad term given to a host of technologies that are used […]