RFID tags and smart labels

RFID Technology and Smart Labels: Enhanced by GM Technology.

The adoption of RFID technology continues to expand across industries, from logistics and healthcare to retail and manufacturing, demonstrating its capacity to drive operational efficiency, improve traceability, and transform traditional processes.

RFID tags and smart labels revolutionize identification and tracking by using integrated circuits, antennas, and substrates. At the core is the RFID inlay, which encodes essential data for wireless transmission and identification.

GM enhances this ecosystem by offering custom RFID tag and smart label finishing solutions tailored to specific application needs. From high-quality converting, laminating, and die-cutting to custom printing and encoding services, GM ensures your RFID components are not only functional but production-ready. Their expertise in precision label finishing and RFID integration bridges the gap between raw tag manufacturing and end-use implementation, accelerating deployment and maximizing ROI.

1. LR250+ RFID

LR250+ RFID – Compact RFID Label Inspection

The LR250+ is a space-saving, table-top system for inspecting, encoding, and verifying RFID labels—whether blank or printed.

Role: Tabletop system for inspecting, encoding, and verifying RFID labels.
Relevance to RFID: Designed to handle both blank and printed labels, the LR250+ enables quality control, tag testing, and inline encoding/verification before or after label application.
Why it matters: Its compact design fits perfectly in labs or production lines, offering flexible support across a wide range of RFID use cases while ensuring every tag is validated and production-ready.

2. RD350 RFID

RD350 RFID – Versatile RFID Converting

Role: Multifunctional RFID converting and label handling platform.
Relevance to RFID: Combines wet inlay application (top or bottom), multilane encoding, slitting, and label mixing in a single, space-efficient unit. Also supports top-side label application for greater versatility.
Why it matters: The RD350 RFID is ideal for operations needing all-in-one RFID production, particularly with the optional Easy Turret for dual spindle rewinding—enhancing speed and output in complex label environments.

3. RFID Module

RFID Module – Smart Integration for DC350Flex

This compact RFID module adds powerful functionality to any DC350Flex line, supporting advanced label construction and RFID processing.

Role: Add-on module for advanced RFID label construction.
Relevance to RFID: Enables delam/relam, in-process RFID or specialty label insertion, and precise web alignment—all within any DC350Flex finishing line.
Why it matters: This compact yet powerful module allows converters to retrofit RFID capability into existing platforms, enabling high-precision, custom label builds with RFID functionality without the need for entirely new equipment.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

RFID transforms supply chain management with real-time tracking, efficiency, and improved visibility. It streamlines inventory management, providing instant and accurate information for a responsive and agile approach. RFID optimizes goods flow, reduces costs, and enhances adaptability to dynamic market demands, ushering in a new era of supply chain efficiency and agility.

Healthcare

RFID is important in healthcare for tracking assets, identifying patients, and managing inventory. RFID tags on medical equipment ensure quick location, and wristbands improve patient ID accuracy, reducing treatment errors. This technology streamlines inventory, offering real-time insights to prevent shortages and optimize resource use, enhancing overall efficiency and care quality.

Retail and Inventory

Management

Retailers leverage RFID for revolutionary inventory control. Tagging products enables real-time insights, tracking merchandise, automating replenishment, minimizing stockouts, and optimizing sales. RFID transforms retail inventory management with immediate visibility and efficient tracking from the stockroom to the sales floor. Automation prevents overstocking, creating an organized shopping environment. As retailers embrace RFID, further innovation in serving consumer needs is anticipated.

Manufacturing
and Production

RFID boosts manufacturing efficiency with real-time tracking of raw materials and work-in-progress items, supporting quality control and timely production updates. It streamlines workflows, allowing quick adaptations to changes in demand. Beyond operational control, RFID benefits inventory management and order fulfillment, optimizing production efficiency. As manufacturing evolves, RFID integration drives innovation, ensuring agile and responsive processes to market demands.

Transport Industry

Lost luggage frustrates travelers and burdens airports with time and financial costs. RFID technology decreases incidents by outfitting bags with RFID tags, and streamlining distribution. In logistics, RFID enhances efficiency with real-time tracking and identification of freight. Periodic scanning of RFID labels provides updated status information, contributing to a transparent and accountable transportation process.

Libraries/ Documents

RFID transforms libraries and document management with precise tracking. RFID tags act as digital fingerprints, streamlining tracking, authentication, and user-friendly accessibility. Unique identifiers speed up inventory management, reduce errors, and play a crucial role in document authentication. RFID-enabled systems revolutionize book loans and returns, providing real-time registration and updates on availability, and enhancing user experience. Additionally, RFID allows users to remotely check item availability, saving time and improving resource utilization.

Inventory Management

RFID revolutionizes inventory management with real-time tracking and automated precision. Unique RFID tags eliminate duplicates and errors, providing instant access to product information and transparent inventory visibility. Continuous stock updates allow prompt responses to changes in demand, optimizing levels. The automated nature of RFID saves time and costs, reducing errors and enhancing overall productivity. RFID adoption signifies a shift towards more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective business operations. Evolving solutions further enhance efficiency as technology advances.

Event Management

RFID transforms event management with smart ticketing and access control, redefining efficiency and security standards. RFID-enabled tickets offer swift, contactless entry, improving attendee experience and crowd flow. Access control is strengthened with RFID-enabled wristbands, ensuring a secure and organized event space. RFID provides valuable data for analyzing crowd dynamics and event engagement, driving innovation for efficient, secure, and tailored experiences.