Keeping track of your goods: the role of the RFID Tunnel
Would you like to locate, in real time, any products, objects or packages within your company?
RFID is nowadays a technology that is certainly more efficient than the more widely used and well-known bar code. It allows hundreds of products to be identified at the same time without any waste, thus achieving accuracy and speed.
Each tag, also known as an RFID tag, consists mainly of a microchip and an antenna and is applied to the object to be identified.
It is then read by an antenna, connected to an RFID reader which, via an interface available on various devices such as a PC, tablet or smartphone, detects the passage of the specially ‘tagged’ object and reads its data.
Furthermore, they can be ‘customised’ according to their field of application and are designed to work properly on various surfaces, including metal surfaces.
Thanks to this system, it is possible to track every move in real time, identifying each individual product, container or specially labelled warehouse shelf, not only reducing picking errors, but also ensuring accuracy and speed throughout the entire production process.
In fact, it is no longer necessary to open packages to check their contents, nor is it necessary to perform manual counting for inventory verification.
With a series of remote scans, it is possible to identify and verify the presence of specific items within each individual package.
All this is possible thanks to Logic, a software solution that aims to achieve maximum efficiency in any business thanks to its broad functional coverage and ease of use that meets the needs of all companies from large ones to SMEs.
The main features/applications of Logic are:
The same RFID tag can also be used in the retail world, hidden directly in the garment or object to be identified, thus performing the function of anti-shoplifting to prevent theft.
In conclusion, RFID technology allows for greater and more efficient management of the entire business, significantly reducing logistical and management costs, thus enabling the entire production process to be controlled, even remotely.
Inbound and outbound: For verifying the correctness of shipments and receipt of goods.
Rapid inventory: Generally carried out using readers that allow readings from 5-6 metres away.
Product search: To identify your product within hundreds of packages.
Production progress: Functionality that tracks each stage of your product’s processing
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How to optimise warehouse management with RFID modules
The implementation of RFID technology in warehouse management, increasingly a focus for industrial and logistics workers, is vital if comprehensive monitoring, more efficient package management and significant cost savings are to be achieved.
ensures intelligent monitoring and tracking solutions, which simplify operations for companies and reduce any possibility of error. This is why the introduction of RFID for logistics has led to a real revolution in the industry
Today, automated management processes support warehouse management, ensuring perfect coordination between methodologies and workspaces.
The result is a better optimisation of all logistical procedures in warehouses and day-to-day operations, coupled with a significant reduction in time, manpower and money
How do you always know where your product or semi-finished product is?
InfinityID, thanks to its departmental logistics module, allows the location of each item within the warehouse to be tracked at all times, between different plants rather than between the various divisions of the company.
The optimisation of processes provided by RFID technologies allows productivity to be increased, reducing staff dedicated to unprofitable operations in order to allocate human resources to activities that are more important to the business.
Real-time monitoring helps in the optimal organisation of logistics at every step, while the wide range of integrable software modules offers maximum customisation of modern RFID systems.
Furthermore, they can be 'customised' according to their field of application and are designed to function correctly on various surfaces, even metal surfaces
What are the key benefits of implementing an RFID system in your company?
With the implementation of user-friendly, fast and smart systems, several important advantages can be enjoyed within the supply chain:
- you can precisely identify each product in any operational context to increase the efficiency of all logistics processes.
- It is possible to take warehouse automation to a higher level, to save time and to have everything under control at all times, with a direct exchange of information between RFID systems and company management systems
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Warehouse inventory: how best to manage it with RFID technology
With RFID technology, one can take inventory for warehouses, shops or movable goods while saving time and resources, let's see what it is, how it works and what benefits it brings
Taking a warehouse inventory is a common activity in many companies. But exactly what does it mean to take a warehouse inventory and how is it done? Put simply, it means sorting and classifying the assets that make up the inventory. These can be objects, as in the case of commercial activities, or even movable property, as in the case of public administration.
Producing an inventory, grouping items according to characteristics or categories, is fundamental for any type of business because it will provide a complete list of the goods present.
However, taking a warehouse inventory, an inventory of clothing and other types of shop, or an inventory of movable goods, requires that resources be invested, both in terms of money and time. In fact, companies often lose entire days, even several times a year, in order to take an inventory, employing many workers in this activity.
Thanks to the spread of new technologies, however, it is now possible to produce a permanent, safe and effective inventory in a very short time and using fewer resources, thanks to RFID technology.
RFID technology makes it possible, for example, to have all the stocks in the warehouse available at all times, which today, more than ever, in the era of digitisation, is essential to optimise work and productivity.
But let’s look in detail at what RFID technology is and how it works
Inventory with RFID technology: all the advantages
As we have seen, RFID technology makes it possible to greatly simplify all logistics operations and is therefore particularly suitable for certain types of inventory, including
– shop inventory
-warehouse inventory
– movable goods inventory
On the other hand, anyone with a business knows very well how important it is to have an up-to-date inventory for good goods management and to be more productive.
With an inventory with RFID you will have many advantages, including:
– remote reading, the RFID tag communicates with the reader even if it is placed many metres away. In addition, it allows tags to be read even if they are contained, for example, inside packaging boxes, greatly simplifying the process
– unique identification, the tag affixed to an object is unique and unrepeatable, so it can be traced quickly and with no margin for error
– reading capability, RFID technology allows hundreds of products to be read simultaneously
– data writing and reading, using the RFID tag it is possible to rewrite, read and modify data several times if necessary. In addition, it is possible to manage this type of operation with a password
he RFID technology can be integrated into the excel inventory with a bluetooth connection
To summarise, RFID technology makes it possible to verify, read, and store all the movements of goods, enabling, in effect, a permanent inventory that is also updated every day with precision.
RFID is widely used, for example, for the inventory of clothing shops or any other business that has a warehouse for goods. However, it is also increasingly used to take inventory of movable assets, such as in public administration.
RFID technology is a transversal solution, therefore, and among the many advantages it offers is certainly that of being able to take stock inventory very quickly and consistently, saving time and money
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RFID: what it is, how it works and advantages for companies
RFID technology, an acronym for Radio-Frequency Identification Device, refers to a set of solutions based on hardware and software components that enable the instant, automatic and massive collection and exchange of information
With RFID technology, a company can digitally identify a product, accurately track it at every stage of its supply chain, and read or write data on it instantly and in any quantity. The system’s hardware collects the data and location of products throughout their lifecycle, allowing the software to give administrators a complete real-time view of the production or distribution progress of thousands of products or components simultaneously, greatly facilitating their work. This ability to process thousands of products in a few seconds comes in handy in countless cases, just think of the loading and unloading of a warehouse with the possibility of automatically taking an inventory of all goods in the blink of an eye. This is an automatic information identification and storage system capable of responding to remote interrogation.
In fact, this type of technology allows the creation of an automatic (hand free) detection network of information on people, objects and animals both static and in motion, facilitating the data chain upstream.
In this way, RFID devices act as an effective bridge between the physical and digital worlds, making data collection and analysis processes much more efficient.
With the increasing complexity of the data supply chain, linked to the massive presence of IT systems for data management, and the need to speed up and automate this process, RFID technology is at the heart of the new industrial revolution, Industry 4.0.
What is RFID technology?
But let’s take a look at the history of this technology:. Introduced as early as the years of the Second World War, the civil application of RFID technology did not see significant evolution until later, with the first useful patents dating back to the early 1980s.
As mentioned above, RFID refers to a radio-frequency identification system. This system is basically based on two essential components: the RFID tag and the RFID reader, also called interrogator or RFID reader.
Thanks to these two components, data transmission between objects, animals or persons equipped with an RFID tag and RFID readers occurs instantaneously, relying on the transmission speed of electro-magnetic waves.
The capacity for instantaneous data transmission greatly facilitates not only the logistics of data management, but also security.
It was precisely this insight that led RFID technology to be patented in the civil sector for the first time in the 1960s. It was only with the creation of the necessary infrastructure to enable its more widespread application, however, that it was able to see more widespread use.
The spread and expansion of digital infrastructures that have enabled global access to the Internet have eventually made RFID technology necessary in more areas of both the production and distribution chain.
Today, it is widely used by companies all over the world: almost 40 years after the 1983 patent, RFID devices have reached such a degree of simplicity, efficiency and dissemination that they are accessible in large numbers to any company in any sector
How does an RFID reader work?
The modern RFID system consists of two main elements: the RFID tag or transponder and the RFID controller or reader, equipped with an antenna.
The tag comprises a chip containing the data, equipped with a radio transceiver. This, excited by a fixed or portable external medium, emits radio waves communicating the information on the chip. This transmission, in turn, can be adjusted to occur at variable frequencies, so that it can be more or less easily read under different conditions.
The frequency of data transmission determines how effectively the RFID reader can be read at different distances. The power of the RFID reader, connected to the capacity of its antenna that picks up the radio signals emitted by the tag, determine the reading range of each device.
The operation of the reader is otherwise simple. It consists of an auto id protocol, which allows the automatic reading of information, automatically and immediately identifying the characteristics and data of the product to which the tag is connected.
Moreover, the RFID controller, after reading the tag via the auto id system, proceeds to communicate the same to high-level systems (Middleware or ERP). This type of communication is guaranteed by the antenna connected to the controller and constitutes one of the main advantages of RFID technology combined with computerised data analysis systems.
In fact, in this way, the data detected by the reading can be immediately communicated and stored in a cloud, so that they can be accessed by other programmes and greatly extend the data control system.
The self-identification system (auto id) of RFID devices has become the cornerstone of every modern inventory and logistics function by companies in various sectors. Warehouse products can be instantly catalogued, monitored and inventoried thanks to the reading provided by RFID devices
Differences between active and passive RFID
One of the main differences to take into account when selecting an RFID system is the type of tag or label to be used.
Depending on the fields of application, it may prove more useful to select active or passive RFID tags. How do they differ?
In the case of an active RFID system, the tag has a power supply system and may also include several antennas, so that its signal is spread at different frequencies. Active RFID systems that also contain several sensors within the tag for more detailed and in-depth data collection are not at all uncommon.
This type of system is usually employed when longer transmission distances are needed.
The passive RFID system, on the other hand, is equipped with a more basic tag, which has no power supply and consists only of a microchip supported by a material that acts as a substrate.
As the reader passes over, the emitted waves activate the microchip, which in turn responds by emitting a signal containing all the information stored on the chip.
In this case, the power supply system is superfluous since it is the same waves emitted by the reader that activate the microchip and its response is, in fact, passive.
Modern systems also allow the data in the tag to be rewritten by special readers, making the passive RFID system much more flexible
RFID tags and labels: the anti-shoplifting function
One of the most widespread and common applications of RFID systems, both active and passive, is anti-shoplifting.
Both shops and certain types of products are in fact equipped with RFID systems to control the unauthorised transit of objects. Through the insertion of RFID tags and labels containing chips, in fact, it is possible to monitor the possible illegitimate movement of goods should they leave authorised areas.
This is possible by monitoring their movements thanks to gates placed near entrances and exits. These gates include reading antennas, suitable for detecting both active and passive tags.
First created by EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance), RFID anti-theft devices are now globally deployed and used
Differences between Barcodes and RFID
Are RFID and barcode technology (known as BARCODE) two competing systems for reading and storing product data? Not necessarily.
As always, the choice of technology is made on the basis of many factors. While RFID tags and labels have obvious advantages in terms of speed, data that can be stored and the amount of products that can be scanned at the same time, classic BARCODEs are often preferred in the distribution of perishable or low-priced items (especially foodstuffs) since BARCODEs have almost no cost and do not impact on the price of the goods.
The two technologies therefore, in a professionally designed system with advanced software, can coexist and be perfectly integrated; in fact, the most modern components capable of reading or printing RFID labels can also handle the more traditional BARCODE.
What are the main differences and why choose one over the other?
Well, BARCODEs represent a less advanced system than RFIDs. BARCODEs, in fact, only allow the storage of a small amount of data and can only be read if properly exposed to the reader.
BARCODE readers also only have the capacity to read one code at a time, making the inventory process considerably slower.
In addition to this, it must be kept in mind that if the barcode were to be altered in any way (damage to the media or alteration of the integrity of the bars), reading would be effectively impossible.
On the contrary, the RFID system allows the reading of thousands of codes simultaneously: the reader, in fact, does not have to get the information from reading the bars but from receiving radio signals at preset frequencies. This makes inventory operations much more immediate.
In some cases, as mentioned above, it is even possible to rewrite the information on the chip.
This is, of course, reflected in costs. RFID systems, in fact, rely on electronic devices and are more expensive than BARCODE.
There are numerous cases where the two systems have co-existed with great success for companies, exploiting the best of both technologies.
RFID software: process monitoring goes smart
Relying on radio transmission systems and the possibility of storing the data thus collected directly on the cloud, RFID systems are software-compatible. This means that data management and analysis can be carried out almost instantaneously and the logistical, inventory and production information required for active, fast and efficient management can be obtained in real time.
RFID software also makes it possible to closely monitor each production progress in case it should be geo-localised differently, so as to manage the entire supply chain accordingly.
This software has now reached a stage where it is available in both mobile and PC versions, making it possible to follow the company’s logistics chain at any time and facilitating the location of the various departments.
Dependent solely on access to the Internet, RFID software enables the management of the various stages of production management even with smar-working, thus accommodating the different needs and availability of personnel and making employee location costs unnecessary.
This particular feature of RFID software has made it one of the focal points of Industry 4.0 and an indispensable tool for all modern companies, enabling them to cope with the different situations employees may be subject to and, above all, to distribute work on a larger scale.
Benefits of RFID in Supply Chain and Logistics
The main advantages of RFID technology depend entirely on the flexibility of reading microchips.
The possibility of setting different wave transmission frequencies, in fact, allows reading even at considerable distances of multiple tags. As a result, it is no longer necessary to deal with inventory sessions made particularly long by the need to scan codes one by one.
RFID tags can transmit signals simultaneously, and RFID readers are capable of capturing up to thousands at a time, instantly transmitting their data to connected software.
This allows entire containers to be inventoried in a matter of moments and significantly reduces supply chain time.
Furthermore, this frees up the work of in-person inventory, allowing for greater security in all those contaminated or dirty environments. If well protected, the chips that make up the RFID tag can also withstand chemical or environmental agents, allowing safe reading even after prolonged exposure and resulting in greater reliability than BAR CODE, which, as mentioned above, depends on the resistance of the substrate.
Last but not least, the ability of software to immediately receive data on thousands of objects allows for almost instantaneous warehouse and supply chain logistics management, making services overall more competitive and effective
RFID and ROI: What relationship?
The relationship between RFID systems and ROI (Return on Investment) depends on a complex mix of factors.
As a matter of fact, companies rely on RFID technology for a variety of reasons that generally depend on the different sector they are in. Statistically, however, the main reasons include:
– Inventory loss prevention (56 per cent); – Replenishment from stock (53 per cent); – Retail sales monitoring of retailers (52 per cent); – Verification of the supply chain (44 per cent); – Monitoring the transport of goods from source to retailer (35 per cent); – Sales performance and relationships with retailers (32 per cent);
These motivations have led most companies to adopt RFID systems for their goods.
The ROI on this type of investment derives specifically from the ability to fit it effectively into the current business management model according to the specific needs and underlying motivations.
The main business departments that saw a higher ROI on the investment in RFID systems were:
– Inventory loss prevention (especially for valuable goods); – Supply Line effectiveness (lowering the famous Error Prone Process due to intense and prolonged work situations); – Sales increase and OSS (Out Source Sale) abatement;
The adoption of software suitable for the targeted analysis of data from RFID systems helps to verticalise the data received towards greater efficiency in these sectors of the production and logistics supply chain, so as to guarantee a significant ROI on radio-transmitted product self-identification systems.
What are the costs of RFID technology?
RFID technology in Italy is part of an extremely particular context. The Boot of Europe, in fact, is characterised by a large number of small and medium-sized companies, sufficiently high labour costs and a general lack of liquidity.
Within these frameworks, RFID technology is an indispensable element in fostering continuous development regardless of social labour conditions and laws.
In fact, as mentioned above, this type of technology is elsewhere applied especially for the abatement of the Error Prone Process, i.e. errors related to intense or prolonged working conditions.
In this way, it is possible to significantly reduce costs related to inventory and warehouse management tasks, making the supply chain more efficient and having more funds to devote to other things.
The cost of RFID technology, in fact, consists mainly of two elements, a fixed and a periodic one.
The fixed component is also the one with the highest cost. It consists of all the machinery required to install RFID tags on products, read them and write the product information onto the chips.
This type of expense varies, of course, depending on the situation and the company’s needs, so an estimate is a must.
Periodic costs, on the other hand, concern the labels to be purchased from time to time according to one’s production rhythm.
In any case, the payback time of the investment also varies according to the sector, which is why it is necessary to rely on specialised consultancy to obtain ad hoc forecasts.
Examples of practical applications of RFID
Below are some practical examples of the application of RFID technology to various production and service sectors, so as to make the benefits and real function of this goods control system clearer:
RFID and IOT : The application of RFID technology in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector is mainly focused on 4 products, although experiments are still ongoing and there is no doubt that the uses of this system could be extended in the future.In particular, RFID systems are at the heart of:
– Electronic passports (in Italy, identification documents issued by the Questura have an integrated RFID chip of the ISO 14443 type);
– Payments (the NFC protocol relies on special RFID chips);
– Ticketing (RFID microchips are embedded in most event tickets or plastic passes for services and transport);
– Road tolling (the Telepass system is the most glaring example of the application of RFID tags to this sector);
RFID applications to logistics: As far as logistics is concerned, the main applications of RFID relate to:- Unique identification of items
– Logistics gates, for the immediate control of stocks of goods passing through the gate;
– Automated warehouse management
– Automated inventory
RFID applications to logistics: In the field of retail, the application of RFID technology consists of numerous examples that vary profoundly according to the specific needs of the retailer and the sector it serves:- Supply chain tracking
– Automatic article identification
– Shipment/reshipment management
– Data collection for one-to-one marketing activities
– Automatic inventory
– Automatic checkout
– Anti-theftIn addition to this, RFID anti-shoplifting tags prevent theft and illicit inventory loss, providing greater security for the retailer and optimising relationships with suppliers.
RFID applications in industry: Within the industrial sector, RFID technology is extremely useful for:- Asset, device, tool and equipment management
– Warehouse management
– Maintenance management;
– Production progress analysisInternal movement management;
Conclusions on RFID technology
In conclusion, RFID technology enables a greater and more efficient management of the entire company division, significantly lowering logistics and control costs and allowing the entire production and supply chain process to be managed remotely.
In this way, it succeeds in guaranteeing those indispensable requirements of flexibility, efficiency and resource savings that are essential for modern companies that are preparing to face the digital transformation in view of the advent of Industry 4.0.
All about the call for digital transformation
In June 2020, the Ministry of Economic Development, as part of the Impresa 4.0 Plan, included incentives of EUR 100 million for technological and digital transformation projects of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the Growth Decree.
In October, the implementing decree for the digital transformation call for proposals was published, detailing the selection criteria and the submission of applications, which can be submitted from 15 December and will continue to be considered until the available funds are exhausted.
The ministry’s objective is to facilitate the digital transformation process in certain sectors, helping innovative start-ups and small and medium-sized Italian companies to be more competitive on the market, optimising growth and development.
Applications will be assessed by Invitalia, while resources will be managed by the National Innovation Fund. Companies will be able to participate in aggregate form, and there is also the possibility of co-financing projects under the 2014-2020 PON Imprese e Competitività.
Let’s analyse the proposal of the digital transformation call for SMEs in detail
What is the digital transformation call and who is it aimed at
The call for applications was created to incentivise the technological transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises through the advanced technologies envisaged under the Impresa 4.0 Plan and other technologies related to the technological and digital transformation of the supply chain.
SMEs eligible to apply must operate primarily or predominantly in the following specific sectors:
– Manufacturing sector or direct services to manufacturing enterprises
– Tourism sector for companies involved in the use of cultural heritage through digital systems
– Trade sector
Applications will be assessed by Invitalia and Infratel, which will take into consideration basic criteria including:
– The patrimonial and economic soundness of the beneficiaries
– The quality of the project according to the objectives of the decree
– The project costs
– The definition of parameters related to project implementation
The subsidies granted through the Digital Transformation Call for Proposals are calculated on a nominal basis of the project’s eligible costs and expenses of 50% as follows
– 10% contribution
– 40% subsidised financing
The beneficiary of the subsidised loan is obliged to repay it starting from the last instalment received, without the addition of interest, according to a plan of six-monthly instalments within a maximum period of seven years.
The beneficiary may request, also by way of an advance, that the first instalment equal to 50% of the incentivised sum be disbursed within 12 months from the date of grant. The remaining amount may be requested within 60 days from the date of completion of the project, attaching a final technical report, and will be paid out within 90 days of the request.
Small and medium-sized enterprises that meet the following requirements on the day they submit their application are eligible to apply:
– They are registered as active in the Companies Register
– They must have a turnover of at least EUR 100,000 in their last deposited balance sheet
– They must have approved and filed at least two balance sheets with the Commercial Register
SMEs that are subject to:
– State of bankruptcy
– Bankruptcy proceedings
– Liquidation, even if voluntary
– Arrangement with creditors
– receivership
It is also possible to participate in the call through joint projects, not exceeding the limit of 10 companies involved. In this case, projects implemented using instruments such as consortia, network contracts and partnership agreements must have a digital innovation hub (DHI) or a digital innovation ecosystem (EDI) as the lead promoter
What the transformation announcement finances
The projects involved, from small and medium-sized enterprises operating in Italy, must have an expenditure amount between EUR 50,000 and EUR 500,000, and projects that were started prior to the call for proposals will be excluded.
The maximum duration of the projects will be 18 months from the date the subsidies are granted; however, it will be possible to request, giving reasons, an extension of a maximum of six months from the Ministry of Economic Development.
The Digital Transformation Call for Proposals is intended for all projects that aim to digitally and technologically transform production processes, and thus provide for investments in process activities and organisational innovation.
Among the technologies that can be subsidised, for example, is RFID (radio-frequency identification), an automatic recognition system, which therefore does not require human intervention, increasingly used in logistics or asset management.
An RFID system consists of a tag or transponder, a reader and a data management information system. Using radio frequencies, electronic tags (tags) are able to store and transmit information, even remotely, to the reader (reader) which, via an antenna, communicates it to the computer system to which it is connected, which updates it.
Furthermore, RFID tags, unlike the others, can be invisible because radio waves are able to pass through many materials such as paint or wood, so the tag can also be affixed to packaging material such as boxes or pallets, without risking damage.
Eligible projects include those that aim to increase the production process through the implementation of enabling technologies identified by the Impresa 4.0 National Plan, including:
– Augmented reality
– Simulation
– Advanced manufacturing solutions
– Horizontal and vertical integration
– Additive manufacturing
– The cloud
– Industrial internet
– Big data and analytics
– Cybersecurity
Eligible projects are also those that aim to increase the production process through technologies related to technological and digital supply chain solutions:
– To software
– To applications and digital platforms used for the management and co-ordination of logistics with high service integration features
– To optimise the management of relations with different actors and the supply chain
Also included among supply chain technology solutions are those aimed at other technologies including:
– The blockchain
– Artificial intelligence
– E-commerce systems
– Geolocalisation
– Internet and mobile payment systems
– Internet of things
– RFID technology
– Fintech
– Electronic Data Interchange Systems (EDI)
– System integration applied to process automation
– Technologies for the in-store customer experience
How to apply
Applications can be submitted from 12 noon on 15 December 2020 through an IT procedure on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development or on the website of Invitalia, which is entrusted with the evaluation of applications that will be admitted in daily chronological order regardless of the time of submission.
Each entity participating in the call, whether single or joint, may submit only one application for access to the facilities concerning only
– A process innovation project
– An organisational innovation project
– An investment project
In order to implement the procedure it is necessary to proceed through the identification of the filer of the application who will be the legal representative of either the beneficiary or the lead applicant if the application is in aggregate form. Identification can be carried out in three ways:
– Through SPID i.e. the public digital identity system
– Through CNS i.e. the national services card
– Through Invitalia’s digital identity management system The steps to follow to correctly complete the application are as follows:
– Register with Invitalia’s online services, indicating your email address
– Access the reserved site where you can download all the documentation to be attached to the application
– Attach the required documents
– To complete the application procedure, it is necessary to have both the digital signature and the PEC (certified e-mail address) of the lawyer representing the company
– When the online procedure is completed, an electronic protocol will be assigned
Among the required documents that must be attached to the application are:
1. the declaration in lieu of affidavit certifying the possession of the requirements for access to the facilities and concerning:
– state aid declared incompatible by the European Community
– information aimed at the acquisition of anti-mafia certification
– determination of company size and attribution of legality rating
– anti-money laundering prevention rules
– balance sheet values for determining scores
2. The project sheet
3. The articles of association and memorandum of association
4.In the case of an aggregate application, the contract underlying the relationship between the parties
Applications that are eligible for subsidies will be communicated directly to the interested parties, who must then sign a contract specifying the commitments and obligations to be followed. Within the next thirty days, Invitalia will proceed with the signing of the financing contract determining the conditions for the disbursement of funds. The grant may be withdrawn if the provisions of the DD of 1 October 2020 are violated.
To recapitulate, the digital transformation call is an excellent opportunity for innovative start-ups and SMEs, which can apply, through a digital procedure on the MSE or Investitalia website, by submitting projects aimed at fostering the digital and technological transformation of production plans.
Retail RFID Portal from InfinityID
InfinityID Retail portal allows reading of all labels on the stand or in the boxes
Increasing accuracy while saving time. The metal and radio-absorbent material structure isolates the reading of only the articles within the portal.
Main features:
1. Radio-absorbent material: applied to the metal insulation shield, it prevents the
reflection of radio waves, preventing unwanted readings
2. Antenna protection: shock-absorbing wedges prevent contact of goods with antennas
3. Stand/trolley guide rails: allow goods to remain in the correct position for reading
4. UHF active equipment compartment: the gantry can be equipped with various reader models
5. RFID antenna: configurations from 2 to 8 antennas with amplification up to 120 db
6. LED activity signal: detects the presence of new tags and stops signalling once the scan is complete.
once scanning is complete
7. Graphic interface for management of:
- Expected items
- Unexpected items
- Lost articles
8. Customisation: wide choice of colours and customisation obtainable through
application of PVC films
InifnityID RFID Logistics Portal
Infinity ID Logistic Portal allows the reading of all tags passing through the portal.
Identification operations are instantaneous and accurate and require no user interaction. The portal reads through any type of non-metallic packaging and, thanks to an innovative software filter and a radio-absorbent coating, only allows the reading of articles that pass through the portal. Main features:
- Radio-absorbent material: Applied to the metal isolation shield, it prevents the reflection of radio waves, thus preventing unwanted readings;
- Armoured frame: Designed to be installed in warehouses and truck/mule loading docks;
- Pallet guide rails: Allow goods to remain in the correct position for reading;
- UHF active equipment compartment.
- Radio-absorbent material
- Applied to the metal isolation shield, it prevents the reflection of radio waves, thus preventing
- unwanted readings
- unwanted readings;
- Armoured frame
- Designed to be installed in warehouses and vehicle/vehicle loading docks
Pallet guide rails - Allow goods to remain in the correct position for reading
- UHF active equipment compartment
- The portal can be equipped with different RFID reader models
- RFID antenna
- Configurations of up to 11 antennas with amplification up to 120 db
- LED activity signal
- Detects the presence of new tags by terminating the signal once scanning is complete;
- Graphic interface for management of:
- Expected items
- Unexpected items
- Lost items
- Modular structure
- The modular structure of the portal allows easy assembly. The dimensions vary according to the size of the goods to be detected
InfinityID Self RFID Cashier
Cassa Self
Infinity ID has developed a system capable of handling point-of-sale payment and anti-counterfeiting fully automatically using RFID technology. The till features a special space equipped with antennas for reading RFID tags. When articles are placed in the space, the system detects the codes of interest and allows payment. Once payment has been completed, the system deactivates the anti-shoplifting of the purchased items.
Printing the RFID label and associating the item barcode via RFID.
2. Automatic checkout:
I place the articles in the dedicated space
The system detects the articles
I proceed to payment
The system changes the status of the RFID tag to ‘sold’ and deactivates the anti-shoplifting of the items paid for.
"A system capable of handling point-of-sale payment and anti-counterfeiting in a fully automated way".
Adhesive RFID on metal label
On Metal
RFID on metal are radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that perform a specific function when attached to metal objects. RFID tags on metal can overcome some of the traditional problems RFID tags near metals suffer from, such as detuning and reflection of the RFID signal, which can cause poor tag read range, ghost reading, or no read signal at all.
InfinityID’s RFID tags for metal products are designed to overcome the shielding and compensate for the interference the element creates. The new techniques focus on designing specialised antennas that utilise metal interference and signal reflection for a longer read range than similarly sized tags attached to non-metal objects.
The main focus for in-metal RFID is tool tracking, weapon tracking and quality control of medical devices
Radio frequency solutions for metal applications are now at an incredible level. Unlike rigid RFID on metal labels, this adhesive label allows printing with classic RFID printers. The format is thin, for application even on small parts/semi-finished items. The 60x6mm inlay is shielded by a layer of foam that isolates interference from the metal material. The chip used is NXP U Code 8. The labels are supplied in rolls of 500.
RFID tag ALL IN ONE
RFID labels
Created to meet the logistics needs of the fashion industry, this label has faced challenges in numerous other sectors. The compact format, optimised for the 50×30 mm aluminium inlay, is suitable for both tag applications and larger products. The quality paper backing and permanent adhesive guarantee durability. The Impinj Monza R6 chip gives excellent reading performance. The labels are supplied in reels of 3000 or 1000 labels depending on the type of printer used.
Infinity-ID offers a wide range of labels and TAGs according to each type of application and can be customised as required. They are also designed to work correctly on various surfaces, including metal surfaces. Once the company’s needs have been defined and the best value for money has been considered, the most suitable solution for the specific use is identified, taking into account three criteria: type of articles, application method and characteristics of the environment
Types of RFID tags
Examples of use:
Container labelling;
Driver’s licence control;
Toll and traffic monitoring;
Protection of genuine products.
Woven RFID Labels. The highly flexible, environmentally friendly material offers a delicate design and a modern embroidery look.
Suitable for the B2C and B2B segment;
Merchandising;
Bags and suitcases:
Upholstered furniture;
All types of textiles.
RFID On Metal labels. Engraved, printed and finished just like a traditional metal sign, it also offers digital flexibility with data storage, contactless scanning and seamless integration into existing processes.
Time tracking;
Access control;
Bathrooms;
Payment systems;
Festivals and trade fairs;
Tag Surveillance. Ideal for combining RFID technology with traditional anti-shoplifting solutions.
Laundry Labels. Designed to withstand numerous washings and the typical temperature of an industrial laundry
" Etichetta RFID 54X54mm"
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INFINITY ID SRL
VAT 04370900989
Via Rose di Sotto, 36/G
25126 Brescia | Italy
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