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Introduction | Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

Does not require Line-of-Sight
RFID uses radio waves to exchange data, which eliminates the need for line-of-sight between the reader and the tag. Therefore, unattended reading stations can be set up to identify objects - for example, on a conveyor belt or within a transport container. RFID tags can be read through cardboard, plastic or paint allowing RFID tags to be embedded into pallets or cases, giving much greater flexibility in their placement.

Efficiency - data acquisition performed with reduced labor requirements.
Flexibility - fewer constraints to tag placement
Robustness - RFID tags can be embedded directly into pallets or cases protecting them from harsh environments and/or tampering.

Multiple Simultaneous Reads
RFID allows multiple RFID tags to be read simultaneously while still uniquely identifying the various objects being tracked. RFID systems can be advantageous in high-speed reading, sorting and material handling applications.

Efficiency - increased data collection speed and provides simultaneous data input as opposed to singular.

Harsh Environments
RFID tags can be read through a variety of substances and surfaces such as cardboard, plastic, paint, snow, ice, fog, even grease and grime, and other visually and environmentally challenging conditions

Productivity - harsh conditions do not adversely affect data collection efficiency.

Read \ Write
RFID tags can be read-only or read\write. Read only tags deal with static information that remains constant of the life of the merchandise it is affixed to. Read\Write tags have the capability of being updated to track dynamic information concerning the merchandise it is connected to.

Data Accuracy & Inventory Control - ability to identify down to an object level, particularly important in sensitive industries like pharmaceuticals.
Data Management - tag write capability enables real-time updating of items through the supply chain.

Lifespan
RFID tags can be reusable and can be packaged to be extremely durable. This helps amortize initial system costs and provides strong total cost of ownership (TCO) advantages compared with identification methods that must continually be replaced such as barcoding.

Cost Savings - in certain applications (i.e., an RFID tag embedded in a pallet), RFID can present a cost savings over barcodes that need to be continually replaced.