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International Coding Technologies (ICT) has developed a new RFID solution for the concrete industry, which streamlines critical production and inventory management processes using UPM Raflatac's Gen2 RFID tags.
The new system, called 'TrackCon', aims to provide a complete product identification and tracking system using a mobile computer with RFID read capabilities and a Cast-A-Code tag to provide full traceability of manufactured concrete structures, including pre-cast, pre-stress and architectural products.
The Cast-A-Code tag features UPM Raflatac's DogBone UHF tag and a water-tight, castable RFID inlay that affixes securely to concrete structures.
The manufactured concrete industry has historically struggled with inventory management challenges. The main problems include manually handled quality control processes, difficulties in verifying customer receipt of materials and high logistical costs due to material returns and reshipments. By serialising each structure and providing real-time data on the location of individual structures, TrackCon allows concrete manufacturers to optimize critical production and distribution processes.
RFID data is used to identify and solve quality issues, ensure that the right materials are shipped to customers, automatically record the GPS coordinates of delivered materials and prepare accurate invoices. TrackCon also enables concrete manufacturers to deliver better service by providing customers with the information they need to manage inventory in large-scale building projects. In addition, it helps identify and trace concrete structures across their life spans to maintain their structural integrity and safety.
For additional information:
· Visit ICT at http://www.ictrfid.com
· Visit UPM Raflatac at http://www.upmraflatac.com
Sources: International Coding Technologies Inc.; UPM Raflatac
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