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GAO RFID expands Metal RFID tags

17 September, 2008
Max, Flex and Prox UHF Gen 2 RFID transponder tags are useful for supply chain management and high-value asset tracking.

Toronto, Canada – GAO RFID added a series of three compact and cost-effective passive RFID tags for use on metal with optimum performance. The tags design eliminates most interference from metals and liquids and allows the tags to function efficiently in harsh environments. Their breakthrough technology promises 99.99% accuracy. These UHF Gen 2 transponders are useful for supply chain management and high-value asset tracking.

Tags are supplied with a standard label covering finish or a ruggedized rigid case finish. The choice of the three tags depend on purpose and distance of usage: “The Max” is effective for long-distance multiple applications, “The Flex” is functional for medium-distance asset, and “The Prox” is suitable for short-distance IT assets. The Max is a long-range passive UHF RFID tag with a read range of greater than 40 feet, and offers ultimate tracking for applications like automotive conveyances, pallets, large high-value assets and cargoes (railroad and sea containers), and vehicles. The Flex has a good performance-to-size ratio, and is a medium-range passive UHF RFID tag with a read range greater than 16.5 feet providing enhanced visibility in a manufacturing or retail environment.

The Flex performs precise asset registration and has security benefits; it is efficient for laptop tracking, shelf-edge retail and locating in a warehouse, automotive parts and components tracking, and tool tracking. The Prox is a small, short-range passive UHF RFID tag with a managed read range greater than 8 feet. It delivers accuracy for tracking smaller high-value IT assets such as electronic devices, communications/network cards, servers, and asset rentals. About GAO RFID Asset Tracking Inc. GAO RFID Asset Tracking is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware and solutions to end users worldwide.

GAO RFID combines best of breed with low cost RFID readers, RFID tags and enabling-RFID software. We have a wide variety of RFID readers, tags and antennas in all the RFID technologies, Low Frequency (LF), High Frequency (HF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF, Gen 2) as well as Active and Semi-Passive. GAO RFID’s products and services are easily customized for use in Asset Tracking, Health care, Supply Chain & Logistics, Event Management, Access Control, Livestock Tracking, Inventory Control & Management, Field Service, Maintenance and Document Authentication.

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