RFID in animal husbandry - identification, record keeping and automation
RFID applications in livestock farming: fast animal identification, event recording, feed and treatment control. Selection of UHF/HF tags and readers.
RFID applications - implementation examples and B2B scenarios
Below you will find the most popular areas of RFID application in business: from warehouse and logistics, retail and inventory, to industrial laundries, access control and parking systems. Each page includes practical tips, SEO-description and FAQs tailored to the industry.
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) is a radio-frequency identification technology that allows tags to be read without eye contact and often without having to scan each item individually. In practice, this means faster processes, fewer errors and better control over the flow of goods or resources. In B2B projects, it's crucial to match: technology (UHF vs. HF/NFC), tag design (label, on-metal, laundry), mounting location and reading points (handheld, stand, gate/tunnel).
RFID data collectors - handhelds for inventory and field work
UHF/HF RFID data collectors: fast inventory, picking and field work. How to select a handheld, antenna, and reading process in B2B.
RFID in stores and points of sale - inventory, availability and less waste
RFID in retail: fast inventory, better on-shelf availability, reduced waste and streamlined admissions. UHF tags, tags and POS processes.
Garment identification in laundry - RFID in textiles and laundry processes
RFID in industrial laundries: durable laundry tags, automation of sorting and record-keeping, control of workwear and linen circulation.
Warehouse solutions and logistics - UHF RFID for goods flow
RFID in logistics and warehouse: receiving, picking, shipping and inventory. Selection of UHF tags, gateways and integration with WMS/ERP.
Access points and identification of persons - RFID in access control
RFID access control: people identification, entry points, HF/NFC cards and fobs. Secure processes, system integration and permissions.
RFID parking systems - vehicle identification and entry control
RFID in parking systems: vehicle identification, entry control and subscriptions. UHF tags, read points, security and integration.
RFID in healthcare - identification of patients, equipment and drugs
RFID applications in hospitals and medical facilities: patient identification, equipment tracking, drug and material control. UHF/HF/NFC.
RFID in libraries, archives and museums - recording, security and operation
RFID for libraries, archives and museums: collection registration, rapid inventory, lending, security and flow control. HF/UHF.
Access control and security - RFID in identification and zones
RFID in access control: person identification, security zones, event log and auditing. HF/NFC cards/locks, integration and procedures.
RFID in the military - equipment records, logistics and identification
RFID in military applications: equipment records, logistics, asset tracking and rapid inventory. UHF tags, on-metal, procedures.
RFID in energy and infrastructure - asset identification and reviews
RFID for energy and infrastructure: asset tagging, maintenance, service, equipment and tool records. On-metal, UHF/HF tags.
RFID at events and in sports - participant identification and automation
RFID for events and sports: participant identification, entrance control, registration, accreditation and process automation. NFC wristbands/cards, UHF.
RFID in Smart City - identification of resources and automation of urban services
Smart City and RFID: urban asset identification, access control, service logistics, records and reports. UHF/HF/NFC and tag selection.
RFID in waste management - container identification and collection control
Waste management and RFID: container identification, collection control, service records and reporting. Resistant tags, UHF/HF/NFC.
RFID in airports and baggage handling - tracking and process control
RFID in baggage handling and airport logistics: identification, tracking, flow control and reporting. UHF, tags and read points.
RFID in public services - police, fire, rescue
RFID for police, fire and rescue: equipment records, logistics, quick inventory, releases/returns and auditing. UHF, on-metal, NFC.
RFID in railroads and public transport - records, maintenance and logistics
RFID in railroads and public transport: asset accounting, maintenance, inspection, parts warehouses and logistics. On-metal, UHF/HF/NFC tags.
How to select an RFID solution?
Successful implementation starts with the process: what you are identifying, where the reading takes place and what the operating conditions are (metal, liquid, temperature, chemical, textile). Then you choose the technology (UHF vs HF/NFC), tag, mounting method and hardware (handheld/gateway). If you wish, we will prepare a test kit and recommendation for your environment.
- Choose: inventory, flow control, error reduction, identification of people/vehicles.
- Carrier and environment: cardboard/plastic/metal, proximity to liquids, industrial conditions, textiles.
- Reading point: handheld data collector, station, gateway/tunnel, process line integration.
- Data: EPC/UID, serialization, coding report, mapping in ERP/WMS/POS.
UHF vs HF/NFC - when which application?
UHF RFID (EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C) dominates in logistics, warehousing and retail, because it can quickly read multiple tags simultaneously and from a greater distance. HF/NFC (ISO 14443 / ISO 15693) performs well in the near field: access control, people identification, mobile scenarios (smartphone with NFC) and processes where precision "touch" at the read point is important.
In practice, the choice of technology is derived from the environment (metal/liquids), expected distance, reading volume and system architecture. Therefore, we recommend short pilot tests on real facilities.
RFID tags and mounting - what affects read stability?
The most common mistake in RFID projects is selecting a tag "from a catalog" without testing on the target surface. Metal will upset the antenna of a regular UHF tag, and liquids absorb waves. In textiles, you need designs that can withstand wash cycles and chemicals. That's why selection includes inlay/structure, adhesive/assembly and process orientation.
- UHF labels - cartons, packaging, pallets and picking.
- On-metal tags - stable reading on metal assets, tools and containers.
- Laundry tags - identification of clothing and linens in industrial laundries.
- HF/NFC cards/locks - person identification and access control.
B2B data integration and ordering
A good RFID implementation is not only about reading, but also about consistent data: serialization, tag mapping and event handling (receipt, transfer, issue, return). We support encoding of tags before shipment (EPC/UID), preparation of encoding reports and recommendations for integration with ERP/WMS/POS.