Asset Tag

A physical tracking device attached to assets enabling identification and location tracking. Comes in various form factors (adhesive labels, rugged enclosures, bolt-on mounts) optimized for different conditions. Industrial tags must withstand temperature extremes, moisture, vibration, and physical impacts. Key considerations include technology type, power source, size, environmental rating, and battery life.

Physical device attached to objects, equipment, or vehicles to enable tracking via RTLS. Industrial asset tags vary significantly by technology: UWB tags (20-60g, $50-150, 10-30cm accuracy), BLE tags (10-30g, $15-40, 1-5m accuracy), Wi-Fi tags (30-80g, $30-80, 3-15m accuracy), or RFID tags (5-40g, $2-50, zone-level only). Tag selection depends on requirements: battery life (3 months to 7 years), update rate (0.1-10 Hz), size/weight constraints, environmental rating (IP65-IP67 typical for industrial), mounting method (adhesive, screw mount, magnet), and integrated sensors (accelerometer, temperature, buttons). Asset tags attach to forklifts, tools, work-in-progress containers, pallets, or high-value equipment. Ruggedized industrial tags survive drops from 2 meters, operate in -20°C to +60°C, and resist water, dust, and chemical exposure. For outdoor tracking, GNSS-enabled tags add satellite positioning capability (adding $15-40 to tag cost, increasing power consumption 40-60%), enabling seamless indoor-outdoor tracking when combined with UWB or BLE indoor positioning. Hybrid tags supporting both indoor (UWB or BLE) and outdoor (GNSS) positioning are increasingly available for facilities with significant outdoor operations such as yards, loading areas, and inter-building transport.