How AIDC solution is needed for Modern Factory?

In today's increasingly intense competition, the factories are under pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency and competitiveness. However, many operations still rely on manual process, paper records and delayed reporting.

AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) is the smart technologies that transform manual operations into real-time, data driven process.

Related technologies include barcode systems, mobile computers, industrial printers, RFID systems, and inventory software/ERP integration.

Barcode System: Suitable for factories that want to start systematically controlling inventory and not huge number of SKUs.

• Reduces errors from data entry
• Increases the speed of receiving and issuing
• Low investment, quick return on investment.

RFID System: Suitable for organizations that require high accuracy and have a large number of SKUs. There is a budget available for investment. 

• Read multiple data points simultaneously
• No need to directly see tags
• Reduce inventory counting time from days to hours or minutes
• Provides height accuracy

Technologies used

Barcode system: Barcode printer ZT411 ZT600, Barcode reader DS3608 DS3678 DS4608 DS4678, Handheld Mobile computer MC3300 MC3400 MC3450 MC9400 MC9450 TC21 TC26 TC22 TC27 TC53 TC58

RFID system: RFID printer ZT411 ZT600, RFID readers RFD40 RFD90 MC3300 FX9600

Benefits of of AIDC solutions

Real-time inventory visibility 

• Instant stock updates, no stock discrepancies
• Eliminate manual stock counting
• Reduce human error
• Accurate tracking 

Smart Production Tracking

• Full traceability from raw materials to finished goods
• Monitor production status to have better production control
• Improve OEE performance
• Technologies used: RFID Tags, Barcode labels, MES integration

Asset & Tool Management

• Locate equipment quickly
• Prevent loss
• Improve asset utilization
• Lower downtime and higher productivity
• Technologies used: RFID tags, RFID Fixed reader, Handheld reader

Quality Control and Traceability

• Track batch/lot serial number
• Fast recall management
• Compliance with industry standards
• Data for analysis

Are you ready?
Factories that adopt AIDC move from reactiove management to proactive data-driven decision-making, which is the key to becoming a true Smart Factory