Innovation:
At Smurfit-Stone, innovation is not just about new ideas or technologies; it’s also about the people that work with you to share collective experiences, best practices and insights to improve your processes and to manage and grow your business.
RFID Lab
The Smurfit-Stone RFID Packaging Lab offers customers the opportunity to test radio frequency (RF) identification packaging solutions in a simulated environment for initial compliance and development of large-scale implementations. RFID is just one of the solutions that Smurfit-Stone offers for managing your inventory and supply chain needs.
Our RFID experts offer:
- Involvement with the creation of RFID standards
- RFID supplier alliances
- Tag application support
- RFID testing
A 600-fpm variable speed conveyor is an integral part of the RFID Packaging Lab. This conveyor determines the radio frequency, tests product interference, and provides data for case and tag evaluations.
The RFID Packaging Lab offers the following services:
Customized Consultation- Tag placement
- Pallet stacking & read-optimization
- Various brands of readers, antennae, software and tags
- High frequency, ultra high frequency, and electronic product code compliance
Environmental Performance
- UV exposure
- Temperature & humidity variations
- Radio frequency interference
Package Performance
- Drop/impact testing
- Vibration testing
