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Barcode Technologies Ltd and RFID Technologies - newly launched RFID web site - www.rfid-uk.com - UK's leading provider, for over 30 years, of products & solutions in barcode & RFID data capture and AutoID and mobile computing systems with comprehensive range of Barcode & RFID printers, Barcode & RFID scanners as well as Barcode & RFID Handheld Mobile Computers to address all your automatic identification and data capture and critical data management needs to maximise efficiency and profitability for your company.
RFID, Links & Quotes, News, Technology
18 May 2026
RFID UHF Laundry Tags are specialised, durable UHF RFID tags are perfectly designed for linen, laundry and textile enabling full life cycle tracebility and tracking of linens, uniforms, towels, gowns and garments in high-volume environments. These RFID UHF tags are small, flexible or button-style and encapsulated to withstand harsh industrial conditions including high temperatures (up to 95°C+), chemicals, pressure, drying, ironing, and sterilisation and can endure 200–500+ wash cycles.
How They Provide Full Traceability:
Each tag contains a unique Electronic Product Code (EPC) linked to a database record with details like item type, size, owner, purchase date, and history. Unlike barcodes, RFID allows bulk, non-line-of-sight reading—readers can scan hundreds of items per second even inside carts, bags, or compressed bundles.
Typical System Workflow:
Tagging: Tags are attached during manufacturing or retrofitted.
Reading Points: Fixed readers/antennas or handheld scanners at key chokepoints (collection bins, sorting lines, washers, sterilizers, dryers, storage, delivery docks, issue/return stations).
Data Capture: As items pass, the system automatically logs location, movement, wash/sterilization cycles, timestamps, and user/department.
Software Integration: Cloud or on-premise platforms aggregate data for real-time dashboards, alerts (e.g., low stock, overdue replacement), reports, and automation (sorting, billing, inventory).
Key Features Across Sectors:
Statistics of Washing Times: The system counts cycles per item and flags retirement (e.g., after 50–200 washes) to optimize lifespan and prevent failures.
Flow Monitoring: Real-time visibility from dirty collection → laundry → clean storage → use. Detects bottlenecks or diversions.
Automatic Inventory: Bulk scans replace manual counts; prevents over/under-stocking.
Loss Prevention: Reconciliation between sent/received items; shrinkage often drops dramatically (e.g., from 15% to 3%).
Automation: Guides sorting machines, automates billing for laundry providers, and supports contactless processes.
Healthcare-Specific: Tracks sterilisation cycles, logs compliance for audits/infection control (e.g., temperature, chemicals, cycles).
Applications:
Hospitality (Hotels): Bed linens, towels, robes, uniforms — optimises par levels, reduces loss, automates sorting/return.
Healthcare:......
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18 May 2026
Barcode Technologies & RFID Technologies now offer a Iron-On UHF RFID Textile, Linen & Laundry Tag Labels, Thermal Transfer Printable with 2D Barcodes and RFID Encoded for Industrial laundry & Linen applications, printed and encoded by the customer using their own thermal transfer printer. These on-Demand Printable Thermal Transfer UHF RFID Tag labels are supplied on rolls, UHF RFID Tags, Thermal Transfer, Heat-Seal, Size: 70mm x 22mm, Using a Zebra/Toshiba Tec, SATO RFID UHF RFID Printer
Iron-On UHF RFID Tag Labels (also called printable heat-seal laundry RFID labels) are a practical, on-demand solution for industrial laundry, linen management, hotels, hospitals, and uniform tracking. They combine the durability of traditional laundry RFID tags with the flexibility of customer-side printing and encoding.
Key Specifications:
Size: 70mm x 22mm (common standard for this category).
Format: Supplied on rolls for easy feeding into industrial printers.
Printing & Encoding: Thermal transfer printable which supports text, logos, 1D & 2D barcodes like QR or DataMatrix as well as UHF RFID encoding in the same pass.
Attachment: Iron-on / heat-seal application (typically 200–210°C, 0.6–0.8 MPa pressure, 12–20 seconds depending on model).
Printer Compatibility: Designed for RFID-enabled thermal transfer printers such as Zebra (e.g., ZT series with RFID option), SATO, and Toshiba Tec models with UHF RFID modules.
Chip: Often NXP UCODE 9xe or similar high-performance UHF chips (EPC Gen2, 860–960 MHz).
Durability: 200+ industrial wash cycles, resistant to high temperatures, pressure, detergents, drying, ironing, and sterilisation processes.
Main Benefits:
On-Demand Customisation: Print variable data (item ID, size, department, barcode) and encode the unique EPC at the point of use — ideal for variable batches without relying solely on pre-encoded tags.
Dual Identification: Human-readable barcode scan and RFID for bulk reading, providing redundancy if one fails.
Fast Deployment: No need to send items to a specialist for pre-tagging in all cases; apply during production, repair, or inventory setup.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces pre-printed stock waste and supports just-in-time labelling for new linens or uniforms.
Full Traceability: Integrates seamlessly with existing RFID systems for wash cycle counting, flow monitoring, inventory, loss prevention, and compliance (especially in healthcare)....
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18 May 2026
Impinj R700 4-Port UHF RFID Reader Revision 2 (R700v2) is now upgraded 64-bit Dual-core ARM A53 Processor & Expanded CAP Memory - Upgraded Impinj R700 4-Port UHF RFID Reader Revision 2 (R700v2) is now upgraded 64-bit Dual-core ARM A53 Processor & Expanded CAP Memory Powering Next-Gen Autonomous Reading Solutions for greater Performance, Intelligence with built to autonomous, real-time item-tracking solutions. Performance, Intelligence, and the Future of Autonomous RFID Reading.
Future of Autonomous UHF RFID Reading:
As enterprise IoT demands grow more complex using smaller tags, denser inventories, faster throughput as the Impinj R700 4-Port UHF RFID Reader Revision 2 (R700v2)is now upgraded 64-bit Dual-core ARM A53 Processor & Expanded CAP Memory reader at the heart of your solution matters more than ever.
Impinj R700 Series RAIN RFID Readers and discover why it's the industry's go-to platform for building autonomous, real-time item-tracking solutions. Performance, Intelligence, and the Future of Autonomous RFID Reading.
Upgraded Impinj R700 Revision 2 (R700v2) is specifically designed to power next-generation autonomous RFID reading solutions by combining best-in-class tag readability with significantly enhanced edge intelligence.
Key Upgrades in R700 Revision 2 (R700v2):
Processing Power: Dual-core 1 GHz 64-bit ARM A53 processor — 2x the processing power of the original R700.
Memory: Expanded on-reader memory, up to 3x more for customer applications (e.g., 768 MB Customer Application Partition).
Operating System: 64-bit Linux 6.6 (more modern and capable than previous versions).
RFID Performance (unchanged from original R700 for compatibility):
Up to 1,100–1,300+ tags per second.
Excellent receive sensitivity (around -92 to -93 dBm).
Transmit power up to +33 dBm (with PoE+).
4 antenna ports (expandable to 32 with hubs).
R700v2 requires PoE+ (802.3at) and firmware 10.0 or newer. It maintains the same compact form factor, mechanical design, and RF performance as R700v1 for easy drop-in upgrades.
How It Enables Autonomous Enterprise Reading:
The shift to autonomous reading (minimal human intervention) demands powerful on-reader processing for real-time decision-making. The R700v2 delivers this through:
Edge Intelligence: Run complex embedded applications directly on the reader. It turns raw tag data into actionable insights (e.g., filtering, aggregation, alerts) before sending to the cloud,......
