Your automotive assembly line isn’t a library. It’s loud, greasy, and hot enough to melt plastic. Most RFID readers? They’ll give up faster than a vegan at a BBQ joint. Let’s cut through the marketing fluff and find readers that actually survive bumper-to-bumper production.
1. What Automotive Lines Actually Need from RFID
Forget “cutting-edge”—focus on these three specs:
Heat Resistance: Must handle 140°F+ (common near paint shops).
Vibration Proof: 10–50Hz shaking from machinery kills cheap readers.
Read Speed: Scan 200+ RFID tags/minute without missing a beat.
Why It Matters: A single missed tag on a transmission = $50K recall.
Automotive RFID isn’t about flashy tech—it’s about readers that eat heat, vibration, and oil spills for breakfast. Test like a mad scientist, demand 99.9% scan accuracy, and if a sales rep says “maintenance-free,” throw a lug nut at them.
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