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May 3, 2023

Zebra Passive UHF RFID Webinar – With Guests from Zebra Technologies

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Welcome to the Introduction to Zebra Passive UHF RFID & Keys to Success Webinar rundown. The concept is to help build knowledge around the options available with Zebra’s UHF Passive RFID and how to successfully use them for businesses. This webinar highlights the challenges businesses face, and solutions to those challenges.

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In this webinar, Bob Conti, President of Imprint Enterprises, and Keith Bossé, Senior Sales Engineer from Zebra Technologies discuss UHF Passive RFID technologies that are both useful and interesting. RFID started back in WW2 when people were using radar to detect airplanes. Keith provides an interesting brief on how the concept was discovered and used during the war.

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Read on for some of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Introduction to Zebra Passive UHF RFID & Keys to Success Webinar to watch it now.

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Differences between Barcodes and RFID

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RFID uses signals sent to and from the tags that are with the products, which contain all the product information stored within the tag. A passive tag wakes up when pinged by the signal while an active tag is actively sending information before being pinged by the signal.

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RFID systems differ from barcode systems. Keith provides details as to the many benefits of using RFID as compared to using barcodes:

- - Scanning capabilities
  - Line-of-Sight differences
  - Barcode data vs tag data
  - Location tracking
  - And more

RFID Project Planning

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Success in transferring to an RFID deployment system stems from building realistic expectations. A key to successful implementation of an RFID system is to ultimately eliminate unnecessary steps. This is why it is important to let the experts help you create a realistic project plan.

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Keith describes the anatomy of a successful RFID Project:

- - Realistic expectations
  - Wholistic vision
  - Use case
  - Finding ROI
  - Site survey and equipment selection
  - Software and professional services

RFID Use Cases

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RFID can be used in almost any industry. There are similarities and differences between each industry and it’s important to understand the pain points for the business that is considering RFID.

Keith addresses the following industries, describing some of the benefits for these industries:

- - Retail
  - Healthcare
  - Manufacturing
  - Transportation & Logistics

RFID Hardware

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Zebra’s Passive RFID Hardware is some of the best in the industry. The type of equipment a business will need will depend upon the use case, the environment, and what the business wants to accomplish. Keith provides an overview of Passive RFID solutions, going into detail about the differences in antennas and read zones:

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- - Zebra MC3300 RFID Series Mobile Computer
  - Zebra DS9900 Series 1D/2D Hybrid Scanner
  - Zebra RFD8500 Handheld RFID/1D/2D Sled
  - Zebra RFD 90 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled
  - Zebra RFD 40 UHF RFID Sled
  - Fixed RFID Reader FX9600
  - Fixed RFID Reader FX7500
  - Transition RFID Portal
  - Wall-Mount RFID Portal
  - Fixed RFID Tunnel
  - Integrated RFID Table
  - Zebra ATR7000 RTLS Reader

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RFID Software Solutions

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Software provides the ability to encode data into RFID tags, print RFID tags, and ensure the data is accurate.

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- - Zebra Designer PRO3
  - ZEBRA 123RFID Mobile
    - - Included on the MC3300, TC52ax, and RFD8500
      - Downloadable from Zebra website
  - Fixed Reader web browser interfacing

Webinar Wrap-Up

Without accurate and good tag encoding, systems will not work properly. The types of tags needed are going to depend on the use case, the placement of the tag, the type of tag material, and availability.

Bob and Keith complete the webinar by answering the following questions:

- - How many retailers are actively mandating RFID?
  - How can we ensure RFID compliance throughout a supply chain?
  - Is it better to perform a use case tag survey in a business facility?
  - Do fixed or handheld readers have better read rates?
  - Where are Zebra RFID tags made?
  - What is Imprint’s favorite or most challenging use case?

Watch the Webinar Replay

With today’s on-demand economy, RFID technology is an excellent option to keep up with speedy order fulfillment and fast deliveries. RFID technology has been enhanced over the past several years to be easier to design, integrate, and deploy in most industries.

Zebra Technologies is the global leader in providing top-quality products that range from just starting out to advanced equipment. From fast, simple solutions to planning long-term sustainability, the specialists at Imprint Enterprises can help you understand what you need.

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Watch the webinar Introduction to Zebra Passive UHF RFID & Keys to Success Webinar. The experts are there to help you understand the basics. If you have questions, you can always Contact Imprint Enterprises today.

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