RFID and mobile data capture
RFID warehouse tracking & mobile data capture
Read many tags in one sweep, without a line of sight to each label. The Raptool Client gives your apps access to RFID readers next to barcode scanners, the camera and label printers, online and offline.
- RFID next to barcodes
- Zebra Technologies partner
- Works online and offline
- Connects to your ERP
What it does
Count a shelf, not every item
Scanning one barcode at a time works. RFID changes that. A reader picks up many tags in one sweep by radio, so your team covers a shelf or a pallet in far less time.
Raptool WMS supports RFID through the Raptool Client, and reads RFID tags from up to 15 m.
- Read many tags in one sweep
- No line of sight to each label
- Less handling, less walking
- Use RFID next to barcodes
Where it helps
RFID where speed matters
Add RFID where it pays off and keep barcodes everywhere else.
Stock counts
Raptool WMS handles stock counts with mobile scanning, and RFID lets you count stock more often.
Receiving at the dock
Check a whole delivery as it arrives and compare it with what you expected.
Store inventory
Walk the store with a handheld reader instead of scanning every item.
RFID store inventory →
Mobile data capture
Capture data at the source
RFID is one way to capture data. The same Raptool app can scan barcodes, read RFID tags, take photos and print labels, so your team records everything once, where the work happens. No paper notes and no retyping.
- Barcode scanning with built-in scanners or the camera
- RFID reading with the device you hold
- Photos and scans inside your app
- Label and receipt printing on the spot
Supported devices
RFID readers and mobile computers
The Raptool Client runs natively on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac and gives your apps access to RFID readers. Raptool is a Zebra Technologies partner and also works with Honeywell, Datalogic and Newland devices.
RFID handheld readersRead many tags at once while you walk the aisle.
Zebra handheldsPurpose-built devices we recommend for the warehouse floor.
Barcode scannersKeep scanning barcodes where RFID is not needed.
Phones and tabletsScan with the camera on any Android or iOS device.
Raptool apps
Apps that use RFID and scanning
Warehouse (WMS)
Stock counts and receiving with RFID next to barcodes, from one web app and any phone or rugged scanner.
Raptool WMS →Visitor management
Weighing up RFID visitor badges against QR? See where RFID pays off.
RFID visitor management →Build your own
Use RFID readers, barcode scanners, the camera and printers from your own screens in Raptool Designer.
Raptool Designer →AI Development Framework
Describe the app you want in plain words, and Raptool builds it.
AI framework →How it works
From tag to stock level
Tag what you track
Each item, carton or pallet carries an RFID tag. Keep barcodes where they work well.
Read with the device you hold
The Raptool app on the handheld reader picks up many tags in one sweep, online or offline.
Update your systems
Counts and receipts update Raptool WMS, and the Integration Server connects to ERPs such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Fortnox and Visma.
From the blog
More on RFID and data capture
Why RFID belongs in your warehouse
How RFID speeds up stock counts and receiving.
RFID inventory in retail
How RFID stock counts work in stores.
Warehouse systems and hardware
Every system and device a modern warehouse needs.
Rugged scanner or smartphone?
How to choose devices for warehouse and field work.
Why barcode scanning beats paper
Scanning cuts errors and updates stock as you work.
Offline mode
Keep scanning when Wi-Fi drops.
FAQ
RFID tracking: common questions
What is RFID warehouse tracking?
Each item, carton or pallet carries an RFID tag that a reader picks up by radio. A handheld reader picks up many tags in one sweep, without a line of sight to each label, so staff can cover a shelf or a pallet in far less time than scanning one barcode at a time.
Do we have to replace our barcodes?
No. Raptool WMS supports RFID through the Raptool Client, so your team can use it next to barcodes. Many stores and warehouses use RFID where speed matters and barcodes everywhere else.
Which RFID readers does Raptool support?
The Raptool Client gives your apps access to RFID readers. Raptool is a Zebra Technologies partner and also works with Honeywell, Datalogic and Newland devices on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac. Contact us to check a specific reader.
What is mobile data capture?
Mobile data capture means your team records data once, at the source, on a mobile device: scanning barcodes, reading RFID tags and taking photos instead of writing on paper and typing it in later. Raptool apps capture with the scanner, camera and RFID reader and work online and offline.
Is RFID right for every item and every site?
No. RFID is not for every item or every site. It is a strong tool where speed and accuracy matter, such as frequent stock counts and checking deliveries at the dock. Read why RFID belongs in your warehouse.
Find out where RFID fits
Tell us how you count and receive today, and we will show you where RFID fits in your warehouse or stores. Or call us on +46 8-410 808 88.