Zebra RFID Technology – Supported By CSSI
We have been seeing a years-long trend with increasing adoption of RFID technology due to its cost-efficiency, process automation, operational visibility, and reliability. Successful RFID projects require well-designed hardware as well as RFID partners with the expertise to implement your system. Zebra Technologies Corp offers a broad variety of RFID solutions, from handheld and fixed readers to RFID portals, RFID tag printers, RFID label and tag supplies, and supporting software. As an authorized Zebra RFID partner, CSSI can help you to navigate your options and select the best options for your project.
The Rise of RFID Applications: Why Companies Are Making the Switch
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has experienced unprecedented, double-digit growth in recent years. In fact, as far back as 2018, approximately 15 billion UHF RFID tags had already been sold, with the Manufacturing and Transportation & Logistics (T&L) sectors emerging as some of the fastest-growing verticals.
So, why are companies rapidly adopting RFID over traditional data collection methods like the barcode scanner?
- Cost Efficiency: The cost of passive RFID tags has dropped significantly, moving from 30 cents to just 5 cents per tag, making rapid ROI highly achievable.
- Process Automation: Unlike barcode scanner methods, RFID allows workers to scan many tags simultaneously without requiring a direct line of sight, drastically reducing manual labor time and costs. RFID can be much faster than the barcode scanner.
- Operational Visibility: RFID delivers extremely high inventory accuracy and real-time visibility, optimizing Work-in-Process (WIP), asset tracking, returnable containers, and pallet ID.
- Maturity & Reliability: RFID technology now features stable and robust global standards alongside consistent, field-proven performance across highly demanding environments.
Zebra RFID Technology: An Industry Leader and Innovator
When transitioning to an RFID-enabled ecosystem, fragmented multi-vendor solutions often lead to interoperability headaches. As an industry leader in mobile computing and data capture, Zebra Technologies has been powering RFID from the very beginning. Zebra handheld RFID readers and fixed RFID readers are well known, but there is also a very broad portfolio encompassing integrated RFID portal solutions as well as printers, tags, and software to run your application.
Zebra’s pedigree is built on five decades of research, design thinking, and software development. With 600 RFID patents , Zebra has delivered numerous industry firsts, creating the market’s broadest, field-proven RFID portfolio. Zebra provides a cohesive, trustworthy ecosystem that mitigates implementation pains and unlocks the true ‘sense-analyze-act’ potential of your operational data.
Zebra’s Comprehensive RFID Solution Portfolio
Zebra offers a complete end-to-end RFID ecosystem designed to streamline discovery, design, and deployment. Here is a look at the core categories and top examples of Zebra’s offerings:
| RFID Category | Description | Top Solution Example |
|---|---|---|
| Handheld RFID Readers | Improve associate performance and mobility by capturing many items simultaneously with the pull of a trigger. | MC9190-Z Handheld Computer: Built to deliver highly accurate, fast reads to reduce labor time and costs in manufacturing and warehousing. |
| Fixed & Overhead Readers | Streamline inventory and track goods in motion automatically, providing real-time visibility without human intervention. | Fixed Readers & Integrated RFID Portal Options: Ideal for dock doors and open floors to control tagged assets and monitor shipment validation. |
| RFID Printers | Accurately print and encode RAIN RFID labels, tags, and cards wherever and whenever needed. | ZT600R & ZT400R Series: High-performance industrial printers designed for rugged manufacturing and T&L environments. |
| RFID Antennas | High-performance RAIN RFID antennas that extend read ranges and throughput for high-volume tracking. | Zebra RFID Antennas: Engineered for large operational footprints like distribution centers and warehouses. |
| RFID Labels & Supplies | High-performing, pre-tested labels and inlays customized with the right materials and adhesives for extreme environments. | Zebra Silverline & Custom Inlays: Scalable tagging solutions that give physical assets a reliable digital voice. |
| Enablement Software | Intelligent platforms to easily deploy, manage, and scale large volumes of serialized data and edge devices. | Zebra MotionWorks Enterprise RFID Reader Management & Zebra Savanna: Cloud platforms and management tools to control thousands of readers globally. |
Get Started on Your Next Project with Zebra RFID Readers
By partnering with CSSI and leveraging Zebra’s industry-leading, end-to-end RFID portfolio, manufacturers and logistics providers can completely transform their supply chain visibility, eliminate blind spots, and drastically improve their bottom line in common RFID applications such as inventory management. Please contact CSSI Technologies, an authorized Zebra RFID partner , to discuss your project.