Mold tag A5910 Hasco’s mold tags use radio-frequency-identification (RFID) technology can be attached to Hasco injection molding tool components to store information about them. Customers using a near-field-communication-capable mobile phone equipped with the Hasco app can read the mold tags’ RFID tags.
What’s new? The mold tags.
Benefits Contact tracing of parts made using the components that carry mold tags. While QR codes or bar codes can be copied, mold tags provide forgery-proof certification for the mold components that bear them. Mold tags also offer information such as order reference or maximum mold size to ensure proper installation. Customers also can access a safety datasheet, CAD data and relevant information about spare parts.
Hasco America Inc., Fletcher, N.C., 828-650-2600, www.hasco.com
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.