RFID Markets and Applications

RFID technology can be effectively applied to an extremely wide range of applications. Below are some examples of current and projected RFID system applications:

Track&Trace

Security

Asset Management

Transport

Logistics and tracking of goods (SCM - supply chain management)

Rental systems

Residential garbage disposal

Package delivery services

Airline baggage identification and tracing

Identification of reusable packaging and pallets

Identification of persons and vehicles

Access control

EAS (electronic article surveillance)

Counterfeit prevention for luxury items

Anti-theft immobilizers for cars

Cashless payments (credit/debit cards)

Registration of files and documents

Libraries

Warehousing systems and inventories

Animal identification

Tickets for public transportation and large-scale events, cinemas, theaters, etc.

Ski passes

Automatic road toll collection

Pilot projects focusing on other future-oriented applications of RFID technology have been successfully launched. Companies such as ExypnoTech that offer new, cost-effective production technologies are doing their part to cultivate additional applications and markets.

The RFID pilot projects of today will soon result in real system solutions for tomorrow, creating high-volume demand for RFID components.