What Rfid Ready does

RFID Ready is a US-based original equipment manufacturer and developer of automated, sensor-based RFID tracking systems, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Frederick, MD with additional offices in Seattle, WA and Austin, TX. The company designs and sells a full-stack portfolio spanning UHF (860-960 MHz) hardware — handheld readers (RC-108), fixed readers (RC-463), antennas (RC-776 high-gain, SID-A65 small-form-factor), tags, portals/enclosures, components, and the TrakRF IoT Edge Server middleware — alongside a software suite including the TrakRF browser-based app, Notify real-time tracking dashboard, Collector Edge personnel/asset tracking, Key Track facility key tracking, and a TOE web application for pharmaceutical refrigeration excursion logging. RFID Ready integrates with major enterprise platforms (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) plus WMS and CMMS via MQTT, JSON/REST APIs, and MySQL connectors, and is compatible with RFID hardware brands including Impinj, CSL/Coresource, Zebra, SATO, and TSC. Since inception the company has completed 300+ RFID implementations, installed 17,000+ read points, and processed more than 500 million RFID tags.

The company monetizes through three primary revenue streams: one-time hardware sales (readers, antennas, tags, portals, components, edge servers), recurring software subscriptions (TrakRF advanced features, Notify managed services with cloud or on-premises deployment), and professional services including proof-of-concept, pilot, site survey, deployment, and backend integration work. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales target government/DoD, healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain, pharmaceutical, and data center clients, while a self-serve e-commerce store at rfidready.net/store serves SMB and individual buyers with transparently priced kits starting at $1,995. Notable customers include Utah Transit Authority, Nucor Steel, state-operated psychiatric hospitals (KeyPR), a Global Pharmaceutical Processor, a Global Pharmaceutical Dispensing Cabinet Company, a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer (container totes), and a Global Construction Company. The company was recognized as a Top 50 Manufacturer in Frederick County, Maryland in February 2025 and is a resident company of the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI).

Name

Rfid Ready

Legal name

RFID Ready

Website

https://rfidready.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RFID Ready is a US-based OEM of UHF RFID tracking systems founded in 2013, selling handheld and fixed readers, antennas, tags, and software (TrakRF, Notify) to enterprises and government clients across manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, supply chain, and DoD verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RFID Tracking Systems and Hardware

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM), Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)

Keywords

• RFID tracking systems
• UHF RFID hardware
• RFID antennas and tags
• Asset tracking software
• RFID deployment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. RFID Hardware Sales: Sale of RFID readers (handheld and fixed), antennas, tags (paper labels and hard tags), components (cables, connectors, motion sensors, charging stations), portals and enclosures. Hardware products include proprietary RC-series readers and antennas along with resold major brand products.
2. TrakRF Software Subscriptions: Base TrakRF app is free with handheld purchase. Advanced features (Asset and Location Management, Reporting) available via subscription. Integration support for connecting TrakRF with back-end systems via REST API available to subscribers.
3. Professional Services: Consultancy services including Proof of Concept and Pilot Programs, Site Surveys, Testing, Road Mapping, Requirements Documents. RFID Deployment & Support for implementation, installation, and maximum performance. Backend integration services (Assist Mode or Full-Service Mode). Tag commissioning services.
4. Managed Services: Notify App subscription for real-time tracking. Cloud-hosted or server-side on-premises deployment options. Managed data integration with ERP, WMS, CMMS systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RFID Ready designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of UHF RFID hardware (handheld and fixed readers, antennas, tags, components, portals, and an IoT edge server) paired with proprietary software applications (TrakRF browser app, Notify real-time tracking, Collector Edge, Key Track, and TOE). The company delivers real-time tracking of products, assets, and people across manufacturing, healthcare, government/military, supply chain, pharmaceutical, and data center environments, supported by consultancy, deployment, and ERP integration services.

Product overview

RFID Ready is an OEM and developer of automated sensor-based tracking systems offering a comprehensive RFID hardware and software portfolio. The core product lineup includes handheld and fixed RFID readers (RC-108, RC-463), high-gain and small-form-factor antennas (RC-776, A65), UHF RFID tags in various form factors, and essential components (cables, sensors, charging stations, PoE equipment). The software ecosystem centers on two main applications: TrakRF (browser-based app for scanning/exporting RFID data with free basic tier and paid subscription) and Notify (real-time tracking dashboard with alerts and reporting). Supporting products include IoT Edge Server for middleware processing, pre-configured portal enclosures, and handheld kits with bundled software. RFID Ready also provides consultancy services for deployment planning. The company serves industries including manufacturing, healthcare, government/DoD, supply chain, pharmaceuticals, and data centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrakRF: Browser-based RFID application for scanning, collecting, and exporting tag data without installing software. Included free with handheld devices.
• Notify
• Notify Workspace
• Key Track
• Collector Edge

Products and services

• RC-108 Bluetooth UHF Sled Reader Handheld UHF RFID reader with Bluetooth LE 4.1 pairing for Android phones, iPhones, and tablets. Reads up to 15 meters, IP54 rated, drop tested to 1.2 meters, and reads Passive RFID temperature sensor tags. Includes 2D barcode scanner capability.
• RC-463 GEN2 RFID Reader Next-generation intelligent RFID fixed reader with 800 tags/sec read rate, LLRP/MACH1/Dense Reader Mode, 4 RP Female SMA Antenna Ports, AES256 TLS security, Bluetooth 4.0, Ethernet with PoE+, cloud connectivity, and Open Linux for custom code embedding.
• RC-776 High-Gain Antenna High-performance monostatic UHF antenna with circular polarization for ultra long-range, high-sensitivity tag reading. Industry-leading read range performance, global frequency coverage 860-960 MHz, 100mm VESA Mounting.
• SID-A65 Small Form Factor Antenna Small patch antenna designed for embedded applications in controlled climate environments such as data centers, food processing, vaccine dispensing fridges, and cold chain logistics. Approved for FCC and ETSI frequency ranges. Dimensions: 160mm x 130mm x 9mm.
• UHF RFID Tags Full range of UHF RFID tags including paper labels for retail/logistics applications and hard tags for industrial environments. Supports thermal RFID printer encoding and is compatible with Zebra, SATO, and TSC printers.
• RFID Components Essential RFID hardware components including cables with SMA, TNC, RP-TNC, and N-type connectors; motion sensors using K-band microwave technology; charging stations; and PoE injectors and splitters.
• RC-143 and RC-144 RFID Portals Premium all-in-one equipment cabinets with embedded RFID readers and antennas. The RC-143 is 48-inch with two RC776 antennas; the RC-144 is 58-inch with three RC776 antennas. Plug-and-play functionality with motion sensors; compatible with Impinj and CSL (Coresource) readers.
• TrakRF IoT Edge Server Middleware sensor-based device serving as an application layer between RFID/BLE readers and enterprise applications. Processes data streams, filters redundant tag reads, and facilitates data exchange. Features Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core processor with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and PoE+ support.
• RFID Handheld Kit with TrakRF Complete starter bundle including RC-108 UHF handheld reader, mobile device mount, charging accessories, and TrakRF app. Designed for plug-and-play setup with no software downloads required; sale price $1,995 (originally $2,495).
• UHF RFID Tag Discovery Pack Curated set of 50+ industrial-grade RFID tags for evaluating performance across different environments. Includes on-metal, general-purpose, low-profile, adhesive-backed, and rugged tag samples with barcode/QR code and human-readable IDs. Priced at $44.
• TrakRF App Browser-based RFID application for scanning, collecting, and exporting tag data without installing software. The free basic version includes scan, save, export, barcode/QR scanning, and PDF/Excel/CSV reports; an optional subscription adds Asset and Location Management, Reporting, and REST API back-end integration.
• Notify App Real-time tracking application for products, assets, and people. Supports RFID, BLE, UWB, barcodes, and QR codes. Features a configurable dashboard with alerts, notifications, and reporting in CSV, Excel, XML, or PDF formats. Cloud-hosted or on-premises deployment options.
• Collector Edge System Personnel and asset tracking system using RFID/barcode-enabled badges. Features automated daily reporting including time tracking, supervisor notes, audit history, and personnel segmentation by department and contractor. Used for construction site worker movement tracking at secured sites.
• Key Track Application RFID-based key tracking solution using Tritan tamper-resistant UHF RFID tags on keyrings. Triggers audible alarms if keys pass through exit areas or no-go zones, notifying guards immediately with location and unique ID. Deployed in psychiatric and secure facility environments.
• TOE (Time Out of Environment) Web Application Web application that digitizes pharmaceutical refrigeration excursion tracking by auto-populating batch records and cold storage logs. Includes real-time dashboard visibility, alerts for excessive TOE excursions, RESTful web service interface with hooks for JD Edwards ERP integration, and PDF record certification.
• Consultancy Services Professional services including Proof of Concept and Pilot Programs, Site Surveys, Testing, Road Mapping, and Requirements Documents for RFID deployments. Supports backend integration via Assist Mode or Full-Service Mode and includes tag commissioning services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Asset auditing error rate reduced from 29% (manual) to <0.05%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mokxa TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partner who contributed guest article on generative AI featured on RFID Ready's blog. Represents collaborative content marketing relationship for thought leadership.
• Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)minorOthersRFID Ready is a Resident Company of FITCI, an innovative technology center supporting technology companies in Frederick, MD.
• Notify WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationIndoor people tracking system using Bluetooth beacon technology. RFID Ready's proprietary solution for touchless, automatic personnel tracking with real-time notifications for emergency mustering and zone monitoring.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zebra Technologies: Zebra is a dominant enterprise RFID hardware and printer provider with broad retail, logistics, and healthcare deployments. RFID Ready resells and integrates with Zebra RFID printers and competes for the same enterprise tracking budgets with its RC-series readers and TrakRF software stack.
• GAO RFID: GAO RFID is an RFID hardware specialist and integrator offering readers, tags, antennas, and turnkey tracking solutions. It mirrors RFID Ready's product-led, multi-category catalog approach across handhelds, fixed readers, and integrated software.
• Alien Technology: Alien Technology manufactures UHF RFID tags, inlays, and readers for retail, transportation, and industrial asset tracking. It overlaps directly with RFID Ready in the reader and tag hardware layer used in the same enterprise tracking use cases.
• CSL (Convergence Systems Limited): CSL designs and manufactures UHF RFID readers and reader/antenna modules sold globally to system integrators. RFID Ready integrates CSL readers into its portal enclosures and competes with CSL's fixed-reader offerings for industrial and logistics customers.
• SATO Holdings: SATO is a global manufacturer of barcode and RFID printers used for in-house tag encoding and labeling. RFID Ready supports SATO printers for tag commissioning and competes for the same retail/pharmaceutical printing-and-tracking workloads.
• Impinj: Impinj is a leading UHF RFID reader and RAIN RFID chip/platform provider serving enterprise retail, supply chain, and industrial tracking. RFID Ready embeds Impinj readers in its RC-143/RC-144 portals and competes with Impinj's own reader line at the system level, making it the closest comparable on hardware and use cases.
• Mojix: Mojix provides RFID-based real-time location systems and a software platform for retail, manufacturing, and supply chain visibility. It competes with RFID Ready's Notify + TrakRF stack on the software/data side of fixed-reader enterprise RFID deployments.
• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is one of the largest suppliers of RFID inlays and tags used across retail apparel, supply chain, and industrial applications. RFID Ready sources compatible tags and competes as a system integrator on tag + reader + software solutions for similar verticals.

Broad incumbents

• HID Global: HID Global is a large identity and RFID/access-control player with broad hardware and software offerings for secure facilities, asset tracking, and people identification. RFID Ready's Key Track and Notify Workspace applications compete in adjacent portions of HID's tracking portfolio.
• Honeywell: Honeywell offers industrial mobility, barcode/RFID scanners, and asset-management software as part of a much broader automation portfolio. Its RFID-enabled scanners and Vocollect/voice solutions compete for the same manufacturing, warehouse, and healthcare tracking budgets as RFID Ready.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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