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Enterprise Mobility & AIDC

RFID Readers, Infrastructure & Asset Intelligence

Handheld and fixed RFID infrastructure for inventory visibility, asset tracking and automated portals.

RFID reader antennas at a loading dock door as a forklift carries tagged pallets

Overview

RFID subdivisions

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) identifies tagged items using radio waves, without line of sight, and can read many tags in a few seconds. It turns inventory counts and asset audits into a walk-through or an automatic event at a doorway.

An RFID deployment is a system: tags, readers, antennas, network, middleware and the business application. Novatelia coordinates the architecture, site readiness and technology partners for each layer.

Applications

  • Inventory cycle counting
  • Dock door portals
  • Asset and tool tracking
  • Returnable container tracking
  • Retail stock accuracy
  • Work-in-progress tracking
  • Handheld readers

    Mobile readers and sleds for inventory counts, item search and audits.

  • Fixed readers

    Network-connected readers for doors, docks, conveyors and controlled zones.

  • Infrastructure

    Antennas, cabling, mounting and network connectivity for fixed read points.

  • Accessories

    Tags, labels, printers, chargers and holsters matched to the application.

  • Applications

    Inventory, asset tracking, tool control, laundry, document and access workflows.

Products

RFID

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Capabilities

What to Look For

  • Bulk reading

    Many tags read in one pass, without scanning each item individually.

  • No line of sight

    Tags read through packaging and in cases where labels are not visible.

  • Event automation

    Fixed read points create movement events automatically as goods pass.

  • Middleware & integration

    Filtering and translating reads into business events for WMS, ERP or asset platforms.

Industry use cases

Where It Is Used

  • Warehousing & logistics

    Pallet and case visibility at docks and in storage.

  • Retail

    Item-level stock accuracy and faster counts.

  • Oil & gas and utilities

    Tool, equipment and inspection asset tracking.

  • Healthcare & hospitality

    Equipment, linen and high-value asset tracking.

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

01

How does RFID asset tracking work?

Each asset carries an RFID tag. Handheld or fixed readers detect tags in range and send the reads through middleware, which filters them into events such as "asset seen at location". The asset platform records location, status and history, so audits become a walk-through instead of a manual check.

02

Which RFID reader is suitable for a warehouse?

Warehouses usually combine handheld UHF readers for counts and searches with fixed UHF readers at dock doors or conveyors for automatic movement events. The choice depends on read range, tag type, materials such as metal and liquids, network availability and mounting points, which are confirmed in a site review.

03

How does RFID integrate with a WMS?

RFID middleware converts raw tag reads into business events and passes them to the WMS or ERP through the system’s interfaces, for example APIs or file exchange. Integration scope depends on the WMS vendor; Novatelia coordinates the RFID layer, the network and the integration partners.

Next step

Plan Your Enterprise Mobility Project

Share the workflow, the quantities and the systems involved. The request goes into the Novatelia RFQ system, where the team reviews it and coordinates suitable options with technology partners.