Until recently, tool-tracking systems, such as identifying tools with human-readable markings or bar codes, relied on the diligence of the worker, so they were prone to breakdowns. Radio frequency ...

In many industries—including automotive, aerospace, oil and gas exploration and production, and farming—a fully automated RFID tool-tracking system can eliminate human errors, freeing up workers to ...

Ever since the first barcode appeared on a pack of chewing gum in 1974, the now-ubiquitous system has enabled manufacturers, retailers and consumers to quickly and effectively identify, characterize, ...