TEKLYNX RFID Label Software

How RFID is Used

RFID tags can be used for a variety of real-world applications such as:

• Short-range presence-based Real-Time Location System (RTLS) of physical objects
• Item level inventory tracking for industries such as retail or cannabis
• Logistics and supply chain management
• IT or internal asset tracking
• Access control for security
• Attendee tracking for tradeshows
• Materials management and tool tracking for industries such as construction
• Serialization and aggregation in pharmaceutical shipment tracking to meet DSCSA labeling requirements
• Touchless interactions (food and retail) reduce the need for human interaction
• Tracing vaccine doses and guarding against expired or counterfeit vaccines

Above is a finished RFID label designed in CODESOFT Enterprise RFID software. The red circle illustrates that the RFID tag can be invisible when printed on a smart label.

Benefits of RFID

There are endless benefits to using RFID tags, including:

• More precise, real-time control of inventory in supply chain
• Elimination of error-prone manual processes
• Increased item security: tagging items allows them to be tracked inside a confined facility or space
• Real-time information flow: as soon as an item changes state (removed from shelf, sold, etc.), the information can be updated across the supply chain
• Higher throughput supply chains: RFID allows many items to be counted simultaneously
• Meet supplier compliance requirements for RFID labels

RFID Tag Type Support

CODESOFT Enterprise RFID, SENTINEL, and TEKLYNX CENTRAL support many tag types available in RFID-capable printers from a variety of manufacturers. Including:

• UHF tags such as RAIN RFID, GS1 Electronic Product Code (EPC), and ISO/IEC 18000-63
• HF-NFC tags such as Tag It, My-d, ISO/IEC 14443, Felica, I-Code, I-Code SLI, and ISO 15693
• Passive RFID labels

Access the TEKLYNX Driver Service Pack (DSP), which includes a full list of TEKLYNX 4,000+ native printer drivers.

RFID Data Format Support

TEKLYNX supports most formats for data encoding on RFID tags, including the GRAI, DoD, SGLN, GDTI, GIAI, SGTIN GID, GSRN, and SGLN and SSCC formats, as well as custom RFID data formats.

Passive RFID label designed in CODESOFT Enterprise RFID label software with the tag highlighted by the red circle.

Want to learn more about RFID labeling with TEKLYNX? Download a free 30-day trial or read our blog post, RFID Labeling Basics: What It Is, How It Works & How to Create.

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The Future of RFID

Contrary to popular belief, RFID is not a new technology. It is constantly and quickly evolving with new applications and capabilities.  As minor changes in RFID standards and tags arise, you can download the latest TEKLYNX printer driver service packs via the TEKLYNX DSP on our website.

As of September 2022, multinational retailer Walmart mandates all its suppliers to have new RFID tags on merchandise in stores. All suppliers of home goods, sporting goods, toys, and electronics for Walmart will need to be tagged with RFID. In the future, there may be plans to extend the RFID requirement to other departments for better results if the mandate is successful. Other large US retail companies including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Belk, and Dillard’s, have also made RFID tagging a requirement for a vast majority of their inventory.

Not only do RFID tags improve inventory accuracy but it gives retail locations and manufacturers the ability to see the locations and status of the items within the supply chain and at stores, in real-time.

CODESOFT helps you create an RFID label that meets all regulations and requirements, including the new Walmart mandate.

TEKLYNX continues to keep track of any changes or updates in standards and practices in RFID and will update the software to meet changing needs.