RTLS – digital transformation is the way forward
Why is RTLS needed?
Manufacturers are facing three megatrends which are imposing changes upon the way they work:
- Globalisation – Forcing manufacturers to lower their costs.
- Increased customer demand – Manufacturers must produce goods on demand and provide a highly efficient delivery service.
- Disruptions to global supply chains – Systems are needed to give greater flexibility and reaction speeds.
Digital transformation is the only way forward.
Manufacturing processes are always complex. They rely on several different elements, always leaving room for error.
RTLS (real-time locating system) by Siemens, is a scalable locating system, designed specifically for industrial applications.
By implementing technologies that deliver real-time visibility into key components, tools, parts, vehicles, and other essential factory items, companies can monitor processes and be alerted immediately and automatically if things go wrong. This enables manufacturers to deal with issues far more quickly and effectively.
RTLS creates a digital twin of the operation. The information is then combined with software analytics, artificial intelligence and other systems that enable companies to achieve efficiencies previously considered impossible.
RTLS gives you visibility and transparency. It can locate all necessary people, parts, materials and tools and ensure they are in the right place at the right time.
Contact us to find out more about this technology.
How do biometric fingerprint readers work?
Are you familiar with unlocking a phone using fingerprint identification? We’ve seen an increase in fingerprint scanning technology, with rapid growth predicted over the next few years. It’s not surprising, due to their 10/10 accuracy and speed.
Human fingerprints are all unique, which is why these fingerprint scanning devices are an accurate and secure method of authentication. They can be used in industries including law enforcement, hospitality, healthcare and more!
How do biometric fingerprint readers work?
These devices work by capturing the pattern of a human fingerprint. The information is then processed using the device’s analysis/matching software. The fingerprint will be compared to the list of registered prints on file, granting access to the external device when a match is made.
The readers can also be used to create a database of new prints, for example when scanning suspect’s prints in the law enforcement industry. This is a great way to securely capture personal data that can then be loaded into another system.
The HID DigitalPersona 4500 Fingerprint Reader is a compact USB peripheral, perfect for individual desk top users or multiple users in shared environments. The fingerprint reader uses optical scanning technology to achieve excellent image quality, a large capture area and superior reliability. The silicone coating allows it to make readings accurately, regardless of the placement angle of the finger.
Simply place the finger on the reader window. The reader will automatically capture and encrypt the fingerprint image before sending it to the DigitalPersona Finger Jet biometric engine for verification. A red flash will indicate that the image has been captured.
Key features:
- Small form factor
- Excellent image quality
- Fast image capture
- Encrypted fingerprint data
- Compatible with DigitalPersona Biometric SDKs
Types of scanners
Optical Reader
An optical reader makes a photocopy of the fingerprint, usually using an image sensor or light-sensitive microchip.
Capacitive Reader
Instead of light, these scanners use electricity, in a similar way to a touchscreen, to read the print pattern. Most smartphones use this type of fingerprint reader.
Ultrasonic Reader
These readers use sound waves. The hardware sends ultrasonic pulses to measure how much bounces back, which will outline the print pattern.
The HID DigitalPersona 4500 is an optical reader, using illuminated light to create a photocopy of the finger to match with the database.
Benefits of an optical reader
- High accuracy
- Long-term stability
- Easy to use
- Non-intrusive
- Smaller storage space needed which reduces database memory use
If you’re interested in improving your authentication methods, chat to us today.
Discover the BreadCrumb for you
Rajant Corporation‘s Wireless BreadCrumb nodes are easy to install and create an industrial wireless network using Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh. They work alongside InstaMesh technology to enable voice, video and data communications, operating over a common mesh infrastructure.
Use the chart below to compare the features and functionality of these BreadCrumbs.
Find out more here – https://www.cmitechnology.com/rajant-corporation/wireless-breadcrumbs/
Rajant BreadCrumb – Hawk Series
The Hawk BreadCrumb is part of Rajant Corporation‘s new series of industrial-grade, high-performance platforms, infused with patented InstaMesh networking software.
The Hawk offers multiple concurrent transceivers, providing high reliability and flexibility, which in turn causes fewer congestion and interference problems.
Rajant’s best seller – the BreadCrumb ME4
The BreadCrumb ME4, affectionately known as the workhorse, is one of Rajant’s best selling products. It is a portable wireless mesh network node, containing 2×2 MIMO transceivers and up to four external antenna ports. The solution enables high speed and low latency for mobility and provides Ethernet and Wi-Fi access point interfaces to enable data, voice and video applications.
Rajant’s patented InstaMesh networking software enables the ME4 to adapt to constantly moving elements. InstaMesh is an advanced protocol, that enables complete network mobility, robust fault tolerance and high throughput.
The ME4 is lightweight and portable, whilst remaining rugged and environmentally sealed. It has several mounting options, making it perfect for extreme environmental conditions.
The ME4 offers high bandwidth and multi-frequency access, your network becomes fully portable without sacrificing efficiency or speed.
Download our spec sheet here – https://www.cmitechnology.com/rajant-corporation/breadcrumb-me-series/
New partnership – Siemens
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Siemens, the world’s leading supplier of identification systems! CMi will be distributing SIMATIC Real Time Location Systems across EMEA.
SIMATIC RTLS is a key component in the digital infrastructure of the factory of the future. It is a scalable locating system, designed specifically for intelligent systems such as mobile robots, AGV’s and state of the art automation software. To optimise workflow, it is vital to be able to locate industrial applications. The system locates all relevant objects with accuracy, in real-time and to the nearest centimetre, whilst making the positioning details available to higher level systems.
SIMATIC RTLS thus makes a precise digital twin of all processes possible – from delivery to further processes and final assembly. The relevant objects are fitted with a transponder, which picks up signals from higher-level systems that calculate its position and provide information to the automation systems and manufacturing units.
The system allows your traditional workflow to be more dynamic, by implementing your digitalisation strategy, which will accelerate your business transformation in production and logistics.
