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Tagsys, a developer of item-level RFID systems, has announced the launch of its new RFID-based SC400 'Smart Cabinet' for medical facilities and laundries.
Building on the success of similar products the company has developed for hanging garments since 1999, the SC400 is an RFID-enabled dispenser and collector for folded garments. The unit enables medical facilities and laundries to trace their textile assets throughout the supply chain - from receipt, to issuance, to return.
Supply level monitoring
Accurate and complete visibility into on-hand and outstanding inventory enables laundries and hospitals to dynamically adjust supply levels, thus minimizing costly inventory procedures and eliminating shortages and misplaced items.
"This system is an extension of our focus on data accuracy in item level asset tracking in the textile rental segment," explained Elie Simon, president and CEO for Tagsys. "The SC400 enables real-time management of staff uniform inventory to better control loss, theft, availability and returns."
How it works
The SC400 features a patented, three-dimensional antenna design and RFID reader for reliable inventory management. The SC400's modular design affords users the ability to scale from 100 to 500 items, to match their facility's needs and growth over time.
The unit is completely self-contained, and can be easily installed and upgraded in environments where IT resources are limited. The SC400 is provided with all the necessary components and software pre-configured, so that even personnel with limited RFID experience can successfully install multiple cabinets.
Security and identification
The system ensures security by requiring users to identify themselves with badges. The system then unlocks the appropriate compartment, and all other items remain locked. Without human intervention, the SC400 identifies, dispenses and tracks items based on specific user profiles and requirements.
"The Smart Cabinet will be an invaluable method for hospitals to ensure 24/7 availability of clean garments and to reduce expenditures due to garment losses," commented Rens Plandsoen, managing director of Laundry Computer Technics (LCT).
Sources: Tagsys; Laundry Computer Technics
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