What is HF RFID? The 13.56 MHz Sweet Spot
High Frequency (HF) RFID operates at 13.56 MHz, a globally licence-free band that has become the backbone of billions of contactless transactions every day. Sitting between the short reach of…
How to Run an RFID Tag Selection Trial
Choosing the right RFID tag for a deployment is not something that should be left to guesswork. Whether you are rolling out asset tracking in a warehouse, embedding labels into…
ReCircled & Avery Dennison: Maximizing End-of-Life Services
A pilot project between Avery Dennison and circular fashion specialist ReCircled has delivered some of the most compelling evidence yet that RFID technology can transform end-of-life garment processing. The results…
RFID and Sustainability: Measuring the Environmental Impact
RFID technology is widely promoted as a tool for operational efficiency, but its relationship with sustainability deserves closer scrutiny. From reducing carbon emissions through smarter logistics to the environmental cost…
Building an RFID Dashboard: Visualising Tag Data for Decision Making
RFID systems generate vast amounts of data every second. Tags are scanned, locations are logged, and timestamps are recorded across warehouses, retail floors, and production lines. Without a structured way…
What to Expect From an RFID Proof of Concept
A proof of concept (POC) is a critical step in any RFID deployment. It bridges the gap between a vendor’s pitch and a real-world implementation, giving you the chance to…
RFID Site Surveys: Why RF Planning is Non-Negotiable
Rolling out an RFID system without a proper site survey is like building a house without checking the foundations. It might stand for a while, but it will not perform…
Tesco’s RFID Journey – From Sceptic to Advocate
When Tesco first began evaluating RFID technology for its UK stores, the reaction inside the business was cautious at best. Britain’s largest supermarket chain had watched early RFID pilots in…
RFID in the NHS: Tracking Assets to Save Lives and Money
The National Health Service is one of the largest and most complex healthcare systems in the world, serving over 67 million people across England alone. Managing the vast array of…
What is LF RFID? Understanding 125 kHz Technology
Low-frequency (LF) RFID is one of the oldest and most reliable forms of radio-frequency identification. Operating at 125 kHz, LF RFID has been a cornerstone of automatic identification for decades.…