Güdel Group's Tire Use RFID To Tracking System Gains Traction

 RFID to Tracking System

Güdel Group manufactures high-precision machine components, automation systems and reusable transport items (RTIs) used by manufacturers in the automotive and tire industries. The Swiss-based company recently began offering an RFID-enabled solution to help companies automate tire manufacturing. The solution features trays fitted with RFID tags provided by Schreiner ProTech.

Prior to being vulcanized, tires are sticky and soft, and are called green. "The stickiness complicates the handling," says Stefan Güdel, the company's tire trays project manager. "Due to its softness, a green tire has to be handled very carefully to avoid any damages and avoid quality issues."