Low-cost RFID labels

Low-cost RFID labels, which use radio frequency identification, are a highly reliable and efficient way to control, detect, and track and trace electronically a large number of movable assets. This makes RFID systems ideal for many logistic and secure supply chain applications.

Low-cost RFID labels can contain two types of transponders - active and passive. Active transponders include a small battery. Passive transponders get their energy from an FM signal sent from a 'reader'. The 'smart' labels embedding passive transponders contain a unique factory-programmed ID code and can be read at a distance of up to a meter. (RFID is sometimes also called dedicated short-range communication - DSRC). The code can contain names, dates, the product shelf life, history of its transport and much other data besides. Active RFID transponders are fully programmable by the user.

RFID systems do not require traditional line-of-sight between the 'smart' asset label and the reader, which allows them to overcome the limitations of other automatic asset tracking methods. RFID labels work effectively in harsh environments where dirt, dust, moisture and poor visibility affect barcode solutions or some other automated identification systems.

The reliability and versatility of RFID systems means a saving of cost and time, and human error.

Our low-cost RFID labels aid -

Postal and courier services, where the method maintains real-time information on shipments from departure to receipt, making just-in-time delivery a realistic goal.
Supply-chain and warehousing logistics, recording track automatically, and reporting the movement of items. This simplifies inventory control.
Retail environments, with the prevention of unauthorised removal because RFID's low cost and simplicity makes obsolete other electronic article surveillance (EAS).
Industrial settings with the tracking of high-value products through processing, assembly or packing.
Flexible manufacture systems to improve process control with identification of product variants.
In office applications or automated library systems for effective document tracking.
In demanding environments of medical, pharmaceutical or chemical labelling.

The low-cost RFID labels can be attached to envelopes, packing cartons, shipping pallets, conveyor bins, and many other low-cost items. Our 'smart' labels can be embedded with passive or active transponders, made durable or easily removable, chemical or waterproof, tamper-evident, tamper-proof or tear-proof, printed in a variety of colours and designs, and customised to perform a wide range of technical requirements.