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The paper discusses innovative passive UHF RFID tags designed for tracking metallic objects, addressing the challenges posed by the presence of metal, water, and plastic. The featured tags, including the Adamas and Portunus tags, offer exceptional performance, remaining reliable regardless of the attached object's composition. Key features include low-cost manufacturing, high-speed assembly, and a rugged structure suitable for demanding environments. These tags are expected to see commercial availability in mid-2007, providing a viable solution for enhancing supply chain management, especially in cardboard applications.
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Passive UHF RFID Tags for Tracking Metallic ObjectsMutharasu Sivakumar, Naaser Mohammed, Supreetha Aroor, Daniel D. Deavours Tagging Metallic Objects – The Challenge The Adamas Tag • Objects near RFID tag affects performance Air-Plastic-Water-Metal Performance max min • Highest performing tag • Performance independent of attached object • Low cost and high speed assembly • Expected commercial availability July 2007 • Planar microstrip antenna technology offers commercially viable solution The Portunus Tag Tracking Metal in Supply Chain • Good performance on metal • Rugged structure for toughest environments • Convenient profile fits numerous applications • Expected commercial availability September 2007 • Cardboard boxes ubiquitous in supply chain • RFID use limited by metals, foils and liquids • Applying new metal tag technology to cardboard • Tag performance independent of contents and humidity