Companies in the oil and gas, chemical, mining, construction and energy industries are using radio frequency identification technologies to improve operational safety and efficiency, as well as achieve better financial results. With that in mind, RFID Journal hosted a virtual event yesterday titled “RFID in Harsh Environments.” This online event, sponsored by HID Global, explained how the technology can be used for tracking assets, monitoring personnel safety and equipment maintenance, and speeding up production and shipping processes in harsh and complex environments.
Links to archived recording of the session presentations are presented below, along with PDFs of the slides used in those presentations. The presenters own the copyright to these materials, which are being offered only for personal reference and should not be reused without permission. Please note that you need to be a Registered User or Premium Member of RFID Journal, as you will be prompted to enter your e-mail address and password before viewing the recording and PDF. Registration is free.
Choosing the Right RFID Technology for Manufacturing and Harsh Environments
Many companies claim their tags are suitable for harsh environments, but as different as tags are, so are the definitions of “harsh” for various use cases. Standards are difficult to read and tend to show up as strange numbers on datasheets. This presentation explained the most relevant standards and visualized the test methods associated with each, enabling attendees to map their needs to datasheet specifications and make the proper tag choice for their use cases. This session also outlined the steps manufacturers must take to choose the right RFID system for an array of applications, including tracking parts bins, returnable transport containers, tools, work-in-process, finished goods inventory and more, while building out an infrastructure for tracking and managing other assets.
Speaker: Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal
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Best Practices on RFID and IoT Services for Harsh Environments
This session covered RFID technologies and related standards for harsh environments. Among the questions addressed were: What types of harsh environments exist? Why is RFID technology ideal for operating in such environments? And which standards and properties are essential to make it work? The speaker also discussed practical use-case examples from around the world.
Speaker: Richard Aufreiter, VP of Product Marketing, HID Global
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RFID Strategies for End Users in the Energy Industry
Despite its potential for driving business value, RFID creates significant demands on an organization. From early-stage analysis through implementation, there are tools and methods available that every corporate IT or project manager can use to ensure success. This session explained how to minimize risks while increasing the likelihood of a well-executed project.
Speaker: Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal
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