Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID)

Products containing an RFID tag microchip can transmit data to an RFID reader and provide product identification, location, date of purchase, price, or other critical information. Unlike bar-code technology, RFID doesn't require contact or line of sight to read data from a product containing an RFID tag. With this amazing technology, it's possible to read data through the human body, clothing, and non-metallic materials.

That's why companies everywhere are adopting this technology - to expand their data capture and tracking capabilities. RFID tags are used for several purposes:

Helping Businesses Increase Profits

Companies like Wal-Mart expect top suppliers to tag every pallet in an effort to reduce costs associated with managing the huge inventory they handle every day. The Department of Defense is also requesting its suppliers do the same. As large players realize the efficiencies of doing business this way, it's only a matter of time before smaller distributors will be at a cost disadvantage if they don't adopt RFID technology.

Consider how RFID technology can help you solve business challenges such as these:

• Is being out of stock on a biotech or other inventory item expensive for your business?
• Is knowing your product's shelf life critical for safety reasons?
• Are you spending a lot of time manually taking inventory before and after a patient's surgery?
• Is a self-checkout system appealing to your customers?
• Would you like total visibility as your product moves through the manufacturing plant?
• Are everyday losses costing your business a small fortune?
• Would a remote vending machine eliminate product shortages?
• Is it difficult to read bar codes on your product due to frost or debris?

RFID Keeps You Competitive

With over 20 years of RFID experience, we stand apart from other RFID companies. We've worked with both low frequency and high frequency tags to meet a variety of requirements, such as handling liquids, covering long distances, controlling access, and managing assets. We can help your company implement this technology so you too can be a competitive player in today's marketplace!

Contact Matrix Product Development when you want to work with an experienced RFID company.

Wireless

The key fob at the right is a 415 MHz transmitter and receiver for transmitting small amounts of data in an unsecured manner. It was integrated into a product to open and close a door and operate the device.

If you need someone with experience using 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz radio transceivers capable of transmitting data at 115 baud and at much longer distances, then we can help. These devices typically link up industrial RS485 networks to PCs.

We've also used 2.4 GHz radio transceivers to connect appliances to the Internet. These transceivers use 802.1 1b protocol. We've integrated one of these radios into a system that connects to the Internet to update firmware and send heartbeat and status information on the health of a machine. This means you'll be able to monitor your equipment around the globe from the comfort of your office.

The noise that exists in an environment directly affects the throughput. And the height of the transmitter from the ground can dramatically affect range depending on the frequency or brand of wireless radio used. We'll save you lots of time experimenting with various radios because we have significant experience overcoming these challenges.

Contact Matrix Product Development for the best device to fit your application.

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