ICEGEIN RFID Solutions, a division of ICEGEIN, developed and deployed RFID Traceability Solutions for an Automotive component manufacturing shop floor at a leading manufacturing services unit in Bangalore, India.

With ICEGEIN's RFID solutions, the manufacturer tracks and records in-process assembly information into the RFID tag as an item progresses along the line. For example, as features are added to an automobile assembly, they could be recorded on the tag. In this case, the tag would keep a current "inventory" of the automobile contents. The tag information could later be read to produce a shipping list and invoice. The tag could also remain with the item for later use by field personnel during service and maintenance.

ICEGEIN's RFID solutions enabled the client to build several products on a single production line. The Assembly line personnel used an RFID reader to verify which processes have been completed. The solution also helped the client to determine which inspections or tests are required and automatically update the central production database. Production planners and inventory control personnel used the RFID tags to automatically update the customer database and finished goods inventory, using an RFID reader and PC, rather than manually creating data entry sheets, which could introduce errors into the system.

Benefits of using ICEGEIN's RFID Systems:

• Maintains current item information on the tag - ideal for managing production of complex or customized products and assemblies
   
• Eliminates the need for separate paperwork on assembly status and content
   
• Automatically notify the central product database when each process has been completed
   
• Real-time tracking of inventory, part kits and sub-assemblies