TracTech Systems was a proud exhibitor at the 11th annual Centurion Jewelry Show in Scottsdale, Arizona. TracTech’s president, Keven Peck, won first place at the official golf outing in “Closest to the Pin”.

TracTech was a hit with Industry insiders and executives, many of whom had their first chance to see TracTech’s revolutionary technology in person. For more information on the TracTech conference schedule, visit http://www.tractechsystems.com/news/tractech-adds-new-shows-for-spring-2012.

TracTech Systems is proud to announce that it will be a featured exhibitor at the InStore Smart Jewelry Show, an honor that signifies the company’s position as an industry game-changer. The Smart Jewelry Show will be held April 21-23 in Chicago and will provide jewelry manufacturers, retailers and other industry professionals with an opportunity to forge new relationships and learn about innovative advances in the field.

How useful are radio frequency identification devices for promoting security? While their use by the jewelry industry speaks volumes about how valuable they are, some suggest the true measure of the value of these devices is the fact that they are trusted to ensure human safety. Increasingly, RFID devices are being employed in the context of airport security. Tech-savvy security management teams are using RFID tags on personnel, equipment and luggage in hopes of reducing the incidence of lost luggage and ensuring that restricted areas and equipment are accessed only by authorized personnel. Additionally, some airlines are monitoring passenger whereabouts for their safety and the safety of others.

RFID-equipped employee badges and uniforms allow airports and airlines to monitor who is accessing what equipment and areas in real-time and can help these organizations track their locations to coordinate emergency responses. And while still in test phase in places such as Nice, France,  the IATA , International Air Transport Association, has produced a white paper which points out that  passenger safety can be protected with RFID tags in wristbands or badges acting as tickets that must be kept with passengers at all times. These RFID tickets can also promote increased efficiency by allowing airports to better coordinate the flow of boarding and security traffic. This will allow airports to handle larger crowds at a much faster pace than current passengers are accustomed to.

Finally, tagging passenger and crew luggage with RFID devices can help eliminate incidences of lost or stolen baggage. Additionally, RFID scanners can detect which bags should and should not be in certain locations and loaded on to specific planes, improving passenger safety.

Because RFID devices are inexpensive and can be equipped with tamper-detection technology, using these tags and readers can help airports and airlines save money and maintain value for travelers while improving service.

Tim Murphy, Former Modern Jeweler Publisher Joins Trac Tech

New York  -  Trac Tech has brought on well-known jewelry Publisher, Tim Murphy, as Vice President.  He brings over 25 years’ experience in sales and marketing.

Murphy will be driving sales and strategy for Trac Tech, designer of RFID (radio frequency) inventory tracking system tags since 2003; reducing hours to minutes and increasing accuracy in every department.  Companies such as GN Diamond, and MK Diamond and many others are now using RFID to lower inventory costs and streamline their businesses.

Trac Tech is an 8 year old company.  CEO Keven Peck and CIO Meir Strobel are jewelry industry veterans who have worked to perfect   RFID for the jewelry industry, and can provide expert consultation and service based on their deep experience in every phase of the business.

“RFID use is set to explode in the jewelry business. One of the last high value product industries to adopt the technology, industry leaders are very quickly realizing savings and more importantly, the ability of RFID to make them more competitive. Our experience is that companies using Trac Tech RFID pay for the entire system in 6 months ”  says Murphy.

For a short demonstration of the Trac Tech system, visit www.tractechsystems.com/benefits.  To discuss the systems application for your company,  contact Tim Murphy at 914-882-7698 or email at tim.murphy@tractechsystems.com

New York, NY – TracTech Systems, the leading producer of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) diamond and jewelry inventory management technology, has collaborated with IT service and jewelry software specialist Diaspark to enhance the inventory management capabilities of Diasparks industry leading software. By leveraging the jewelry-specific software produced by Diaspark (www.diaspark.com), TracTech Systems will be able to provide innovative, effective solutions for businesses of all sizes.

“The Diaspark software perfectly complements the capabilities of TracTech Systems and offers business owners unparalleled inventory control capabilities,” explained Meir Strobel, TracTech Systems Vice President. “Using Diaspark’s software allows you to harness the true power and potential of our RFID technology.”

The Diaspark software integrates with TracTech Systems RFID tags and readers, allowing the production of customized inventory and sales sheets, staff performance tracking records and shipping reports. Both TracTech and Diaspark’s products are designed specifically for jewelry and diamond inventory management and offer options that cannot be found elsewhere.

“TracTech Systems integrates seamlessly with Diaspark to put you in control of both your inventory and your sales team,” Strobel noted. “Using these two tools is like having an eye on every piece of jewelry in your inventory at all times.

TracTech Systems is the pinnacle of inventory management in the jewelry and diamond sector. TracTech Systems RFID tags and readers scan hundreds of items in seconds, and allow users to assess inventory efficiently and accurately, even through sealed boxes. Adding the Diaspark software package to this system dynamically links inventory, sales and shipping for complete security and control of valuable inventory.

About TracTech Systems

TracTech Systems is the leader in RFID inventory management thanks to its revolutionary system of RFID tags and readers. TracTech Systems eliminates human error and identifies large batches of items instantly, so there is no need to count inventory by hand. This technology has been featured in publications such as the MJSA Journal and InStore Magazine. Click here to learn more

The days of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology being the future are over. Thanks to the seemingly limitless capabilities of RFID tags and readers, RFID technology is now the present and the future.

In just a matter of years, major international corporations have realized the existing power and unlimited potential of RFID technology. The reason is simple – RFID equipment is efficient and effective, allowing companies to perform a plethora of tasks while using one piece of technology. RFID helps companies such as Wal-Mart with not just inventory management, shipping and receiving, but loss prevention as well.

In August, Wal-Mart announced that a massive number of clothing sold at the retailer’s locations would carry RFID tags. The tags not only keep tabs on whether or not the clothing leaves the store without payment, but can also help Wal-Mart decide what to stock in the future. And because of Wal-Mart’s behemoth market share, other industries are following suit. Among the groups on the cutting edge are diamond wholesalers and dealers, where managing valuable inventory is of the utmost importance.

But don’t think the adoption of RFID tags in major corporations is limited to just the sales floor; wholesalers use RFID technology to track shipments of every product to and from distributors.

And while the massive scope of RFID implementation in some companies can be overwhelming, you don’t have to be a multinational corporation to embrace RFID technology and its benefits. TracTech Systems prides itself on client interaction, and can show you how our RFID technology can improve your business, no matter what the size.

TracTech Systems makes inventory management simple – you can know what’s in your shipments without opening the box thanks to efficient read speeds through a variety of packaging materials. Loss prevention is a breeze as well, with accurate inventory scanning available at the touch of a button. TracTech is also specially designed to integrate with a variety of software platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV and LogicMate.

If you have any questions, please call us at (212) 682-4172. TracTech’s RFID specialists are standing by to show you how our technology can be the all-in-one solution for your business. We’d be more than happy to stop by for a demo, so you can see TracTech Systems at work where you work.

Radio frequency identification, or RFID, technology, is still in its infancy, with new, innovative uses emerging seemingly every day. While the predecessors of RFID technology can be traced back to transponders invented in the early 1900s and used to identify aircraft during World War II, the dawn of modern RFID devices did not occur until 1969.

That year found inventor Mario Cardullo conceiving a radio transponder equipped with changeable memory. The passive device had a wide variety of uses in the field of transportation; appropriate, as Cardullo was inspired to design the device after speaking with an IBM engineer who was frustrated with a train identification system that used reflected beams of light. Cardullo realized that using radio frequencies could solve many of the problems associated with light transmission, such as dirty reflectors rendering the system inoperable. (1)

Even at this early stage, the potential applications for RFID technology were widely realized, at least by Cardullo. The inventor’s original business plan included suggestions for automatic tolls, vehicle monitoring and electronic license plates. Other potential uses included applications in the fields of banking, security and health care.

Some of Cardullo’s original ideas have been implemented only recently; users of EZ Pass and its brethren appreciate the use of RFID tags that enable them to pass through tolls without change. RFID tags are also being used in innovative systems that link credit card information to RFID tags and readers, so you can purchase items with your cell phone. RFID tracking can even be used for shopping loyalty programs, so you can give your key chain a rest.

In the realm of RFID tracking and technology, the only limit is the imagination. Innovative uses are just an epiphany away, and RFID technology is powerful enough to change your life in ways you might not have even realized were possible.

Sources:

• Cardullo, Mario. Genesis of the Versatile RFID Tag.
  RFID Journal.

NEW YORK – TracTech Systems (www.tractechsystems.com), the leading producer of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) diamond and jewelry inventory management technology, has completed a new RFID tag that will improve upon its existing business hardware. The new tag integrates with all TracTech Systems models and offers new advantages for wholesalers and small businesses alike.

“The new RFID diamond tag has been engineered to conform to the majority of diamond papers and provide even quicker read speeds,” explained TracTech Systems Sr. Vice President Meir Strobel. “These enhanced tags bring the latest in RFID technology to TracTech Systems users.”

The introduction of the improved smaller RFID tags is a result of TracTech Systems’ commitment to diamond and jewelry industry professionals. The company engages in dialogue with clients and industry leaders to enhance the features offered by the TracTech Systems inventory management technology.

“One of the most popular features of TracTech is that it allows users to scan parcel papers through sealed boxes,” said Strobel. “These new RFID tags offer quicker read speeds through most materials, improving the efficiency of tracking as well as loss prevention tasks.”

In addition to the increased speed, the new RFID tags are designed to align seamlessly with the majority of diamond papers used in the jewelry industry. This enhancement makes adopting TracTech Systems simply and easy.

ABOUT TRACTECH SYSTEMS

TracTech Systems is the leader in RFID inventory management thanks to its revolutionary system of RFID tags and readers. TracTech Systems eliminates human error and identifies large batches of inventory instantly, so there is no need to count inventory by hand. TracTech Systems can accurately scan hundreds of diamond and jewelry pieces in seconds and can report detailed history of individual items. TracTech Systems is compatible with a number of software packages, including LogicMate, Diaspark and Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This technology has been featured in publications such as the MJSA Journal and Instore Magazine.

According to GN Diamond, this direct diamond dealer is the fastest growing diamond company in America. And with business moving at such a rapid rate, GN Diamond needed technology that could keep up. The solution: TracTech Systems.

“This technology is fantastic,” said Theresa Ligato at GN Diamond. “All you have to do is put your items in boxes and TracTech reads them and assigns information, quick and easy.”

Theresa explained that since integrating TracTech Systems into the daily operations at GN Diamond, efficiency has dramatically increased.

“I used to do everything by hand,” Theresa said. “This has been great for shows, and we’ve been implementing it more and more…every month we’ve been doing something different with it.”

One aspect Theresa found particularly helpful was the fact that TracTech Systems doesn’t just offer inventory numbers, but provides information about each piece. Thanks to the RFID tags, TracTech can tell the story of every item in your inventory.

“You can add the weight of the item, stock number, customer name – all very accurately and quickly,” explained Theresa. “I can even insert customer names and print receipts using my current software.”

The RFID tags also help to prevent losses and keep even the largest roster of clients manageable.

“This is very helpful for returning items that are on memo,” said Theresa. “You used to have to write it down – now you can use the RFID for returns and do 10 customers at once.”

Theresa noted that GN Diamond was very pleased with the amount of customization and versatility TracTech Systems offered.

“We’re very happy with it” she said. “We’re planning on implementing it for our jewelry inventory next.”

Theresa expects TracTech Systems to perform exceptionally in this field as well.

“With TracTech, I can do inventory every day” Theresa said. “The more you use it, the better it gets.”

New York, NY August 2nd 2010 – TracTech Systems, the leading producer of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) diamond and jewelry inventory management technology, has announced a partnership with jewelry software manufacturer LogicMate. In addition to enhancing the abilities of TracTech’s inventory management system, LogicMate provides customized networking, design, programming and hosting services. This alliance finds two leading service providers of the retail and wholesale jewelry industry collaborating to expand their offerings.

“Working with LogicMate is a significant step forward in TracTech’s efforts to revolutionize inventory management in the diamond and jewelry industry,” explained TracTech Systems CEO Keven Peck. “Our companies are a perfect match because we both focus on providing innovative business solutions.”

LogicMate is a trusted name in business technology and has focused on software for jewelers and diamond sellers since 1989. LogicMate’s programs align with the inventory management equipment manufactured by TracTech Systems. The collaboration will allow retailers and wholesalers to not only precisely manage inventory, but also create customized sales reports and product catalogs.

“LogicMate is a company that combines cutting-edge innovation with decades of experience,” said Peck. “We felt this alliance would enable both of our companies to enhance each other’s success and improve the solutions we offer.”

The alliance of TracTech Systems and LogicMate will enable the firms to offer comprehensive software and programming services to jewelry and diamond retailers and wholesalers. With TracTech Systems based in New York and LogicMate based in California, the companies will be able to relate to clients from a variety of sectors and markets and draw upon their combined experiences to provide unmatched customer service.

ABOUT TRACTECH SYSTEMS

TracTech Systems is the leader in RFID inventory management thanks to its revolutionary system of RFID tags and readers. TracTech Systems eliminates human error and identifies large batches of items instantly, so there is no need to count inventory by hand. TracTech Systems can accurately scan hundreds of diamond and jewelry pieces in seconds and can create custom sales reports. TracTech Systems is compatible with a number of software packages, including LogicMate, DiaSpark and Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This technology has been featured in publications such as the MJSA Journal and Instore Magazine.