Active RFID vs. Passive RFID: What’s the Difference?
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Apr 16, 2026
There are two kinds of RFID systems that exist—passive and active. If you're new to RFID, you might be wondering what the difference is between these types, and which one is best for your appl...
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RFID in Agriculture: Driving Efficiency, Traceability, and Smart Resource Management
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Oct 29, 2025
Modern agriculture faces constant pressure to produce more with less - less land, less water, and fewer resources - while also ensuring food safety, compliance, and supply chain transparency.
Tec...
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DSCSA Regulations and Compliance with RFID Technology
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Jun 06, 2025
The pharmaceutical industry has faced increasing pressure to enhance the security and efficiency of the medicinal supply chain. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) was enacted in the Unit...
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Introducing Impinj Gen2X - An RFID Solutions Toolbox
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Jan 10, 2025
Impinj has announced Gen2X - an enhancement to the radio and logical layers of the RAIN radio standard (Gen2 / ISO 18000-63), built to help increase RFID success in difficult environments while inc...
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RFID vs. UWB Technology - Pros, Cons, and When to Use Which Technology
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Nov 04, 2024
In the realm of wireless communication and tracking systems, RFID and Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technologies offer unique capabilities tailored to specific applications. RFID, or Radio-Frequency I...
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Best Barcode Printers for Businesses of All Sizes: A Buying Guide
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Oct 21, 2024
Choosing the right barcode printer is crucial for businesses of all sizes, as it directly impacts the overall workflow of a business. In this buying guide, we
delve into the top barcode pri...
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1D vs. 2D Barcode Scanners: What You Need to Know
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Jul 31, 2024
In the world of barcode scanning, understanding the differences between 1D and 2D barcode scanners is crucial for businesses looking to optimize their operations. 1D barcode scanners, a...
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What Affects RFID Read Range? 5 Tips on Improving Your RFID System's Read Range
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Mar 12, 2024
Originally published 07/01/2013, Updated with new content, tips, & videos 03/12/2024
Your RFID reader is connected to your antennas, you've adjusted your power settings, and you've applied yo...
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What's the Relationship Between Data Intelligence & RFID Technology?
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Mar 01, 2024
As technology advances each year, new trends emerge like the
Metaverse and Generative AI that allow companies to grow in ways we never could have imagined. While some trends such as...
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What is RFID Used For? 12 RFID Applications
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Oct 24, 2023
What is RFID Used For? 12 RFID Applications
Ever since
Walmart's RFID mandate back in 2003, RFID has been successfully implemented in hundreds of applications across a large variety of indus...
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Dual Inlay RFID Tags vs. Dual Frequency IC RFID Tags
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Aug 16, 2022
Dual Frequency RFID tags are RFID tags that can communicate on two different frequencies; for instance, on the High Frequency (HF) band, and on the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band. There are two wa...
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NFC vs. QR Codes: Everything You Need to Know
Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Jun 29, 2022
What are QR codes?
QR codes, or Quick Response Codes, have been around since 1994, but were not widely used until around 2010 - 2011 when smartphones with cameras were increasing in availability...
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