RFID is a data carrier technology, which works in the radio spectrum. RFID tags are small, thin, and do not require a line of sight for communication. They can be read despite being hidden in garments or boxes. They work without the need for any external power or batteries.
Not really. RFID comes with its share of pitfalls, of which high adoption costs and data security are the prominent ones.
The cost of the tags range from $0.20 to $50 and tag readers cost between $500 and $3,000. Setting up and installing the computer software necessary to run an entire system effectively costs about $300,000. Other costs include testing the tags, readers and the systems, the cost of data misinterpretations and the cost of training employees. All these factors
However, it has reinvented the use of RFID technology in the last few years. Will it succeed this time? What must be done to overcome the challenges of RFID technology to successfully leverage this avenue that has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry?