Will RFID tagging become the standard among automakers?
The factory of the future is rich with information—every piece of equipment continuously reporting its status, enabling the entire production line to adjust dynamically on the fly. A key component in this Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the humble radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, particularly for manufacturing execution systems (MES) and supply chain management.
But how far will manufacturers go when it comes to RFID tagging? Are the benefits worth the cost?
To find out, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation have been conducting feasibility studies with Mercedes-Benz Vans at the company’s factory in Ludwigsfelde, near Berlin.