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Label Printing ➝

Modernized label printing tools to help your operations keep up with ever changing demands and regulations – all in one powerful software package.

Asset Tracking ➝

Asset tracking software for monitoring equipment and assets. Optimize usage, locate tools faster, and improve efficiency with our RFID applications.

MarkMagic ➝

Relied on by thousands of customers worldwide, MarkMagic solves barcoding, labeling and forms design and printing challenges. Modernize the way you manage and print your documents with MarkMagic.​ Design and print your forms, labels, barcodes, and RFID tags from one powerful software package.

Why MarkMagic?

MarkMagic is the chosen enterprise barcode label and form printing engine for major WMS products, ERP systems, 3PLs, and teams around the world.

EdgeMicro ➝

A simple RFID starter solution that solves common issues in logistical and inventory management. Ideal for lower scale needs, smaller environments, or proof of concept RFID projects. Deploy RFID into your supply chain without big investments or customizations.

RFID Starter Solution

EdgeMicro is easy to use, easy to implement, and brings immediate results to your operation without heavy investments in time, effor, and capital.

Edgefinity IoT ➝

Edgefinity IoT is an RFID software application built for organizations looking to gain visibility across large industrial environments. Whether you need to track large amounts of inventory, locate misplaced equipment, or ensure the safety of your employees, Edgefinity IoT lets you quickly deploy advanced, industrial strength tracking capabilities.

Enterprise RFID

Edgefinity IoT is an application that combines RFID with tracking technology and gives users the ability to track assets, locate inventory, and monitor employees.

Hardware ➝

For the warehouse, retail floor, in transit, and beyond - We offer the latest hardware products that work with our software applications from brands such as Alien, Brother, Zebra, Bixolon, SATO, Xerafy, and many others.

RFID Tunnel

CYBRA’s RFID tunnel is a 99.99% accurate carton validation solution for conveyor belts. Built for distributors looking to improve shipping accuracy.

[2024 RFID Integration Guide]

Have you been handed an RFID tag mandate from one of your retail partners? This ebook is a complete guide that will help manufacturers, and distributors reap great benefits from deploying RFID into your operations.

About CYBRA

CYBRA specializes in RFID technology, real time tracking systems, and enterprise barcode label software solutions.

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Active RFID Tags VS. Passive RFID Tags

If you are a novice to RFID technology, perhaps you’ve been a little confused over the differences between active and passive RFID tags. The difference is actually simple, but that difference makes the two kinds of tags very different when applying them to businesses and industries.

RFID is automated identification technology. RFID tags contain electronically stored information, which can be looked up simply by scanning the tag with a RFID tag reader. But, you probably already knew that! What you may not know is that there are some RFID tags that can give you information. That’s right – there are some RFID tags that can communication information outwardly to other machines. This is commonly used to locate high value items, or items that may get easily lost. The tag can act as a homing beacon.

Active RFID tags are battery powered, so they can give a very strong signal back, allowing readers to identify the tag easily even at large distances, without the need to draw power from a reader. And, since they are battery powered, active RFID tags can use additional sensors in order to identify its surrounding’s temperature, motion speed, etc. Active RFID definitely is a great innovation for situations where tags can’t wait to be scanned.

Now, you may think active RFID tags sound way better than passive, right? But, consider the fact that every time an active RFID tag chirps out information, they utilize a certain amount of battery power. Every RFID battery has a capacity of how many times they can scan or communicate. Eventually the battery will need to get replaced.

Passive, on the other hand does not use a battery at all. They only require the power from a reader in order for their information to be read. Their read range is not as strong as an active RFID tag, too.

There is a third kind of tag known as semi-passive. These are battery operated, but do not offer an active transmitter. So, semi-passive tags still rely on activation from scanners, like passive tags. However, their battery is used in order to power other applications with the tag such as sensors.

 

Examples:

Active: EZ Pass tags on your car.

Passive: Tags on a package of Hanes undershirts.

Semi-Passive: Tags placed in a grocery store’s stockroom meant to observe temperature.