Molex introduced TrackLabel BLE Printable Asset Labels, which provide real-time location tracking data to improve operational efficiency, security and visibility across global supply chains.
“With TrackLabel, Molex leverages decades of expertise in flexible printed-circuit solutions, wireless connectivity, sensors and thin-film batteries to help customers optimize critical logistics and operational workflows,” says Dave Atkinson, VP and GM, industrial solutions, Molex. “The opportunity to provide real-time status updates on the location and condition of critical assets empowers shippers to quickly follow chain-of-custody, ensure product integrity and meet regulatory compliance requirements.”
Key takeaways:
· This smart label platform integrates BLE beacon technology and ultra-thin, flexible material that adheres easily to assets, containers or products for continuous and accurate reporting on in-transit goods to help reduce the risk of loss, theft or misplacement.
· Molex’s TrackLabel combines the thinnest form factor, measuring less than one millimeter thick, with a patent-pending activation mechanism that offers easy implementation. Users simply peel and stick the flexible label on any asset, which then automatically activates the battery from sleep mode for optimal battery utilization.
· The active BLE technology in TrackLabel automatically integrates with existing BLE infrastructure, including gateways or smartphones, to enable reliable connectivity with a 100-meter read range for both short- and long-range asset tracking.
· TrackLabel supports environmental monitoring capabilities to provide valuable data for sensitive or high-value items, making it beneficial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods as well as cold chain monitoring.
· TrackLabel uses a non-lithium-based battery that is disposable and designed for compliance with air-shipment regulations, along with internationally accepted standards for global deployment.
