RFID technology in laundries

Solutions

Improve the efficiency of
processes with RFID

Operation

Use of RFID in the laundry
laundry cycle.

1 Collection of dirty linen from the customer

1

Installation of the RFID tag

My client and I agree on the laundry.

Uses of RFID Validation of the collection of dirty linen with the customer Transmission of data to production Identification of the carts collected from the customer

Our products UHF RFID roll/trolley tags UHF mobile readers

2 Entry of the dirty linen in the laundry

2

Entry of the dirty linen in the laundry

I know how many and which linens are returned to me each day.

Uses of RFID Fast detection of incoming linen Transmission of data to production Identification of the carts recovered from the customer

Our products UHF RFID roll/trolley tags
UHF RFID gantries
UHF RFID booth
UHF RFID mobile readers

3 Sorting of dirty laundry in relation to the washing program

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Sorting of dirty laundry in relation to the washing program

I identify how many times my laundry has already been washed.

Uses of RFID Sorting of laundry according to the washing program Possibility to mix customers' laundry to optimize the filling of the machines

Our products Intelligent sorting system with table top antenna or Reader

4 Washing

4

Washing

I am notified that a red towel is in the middle of my white laundry.

Uses of RFID Washing according to linen specifications, for all customers Detection of laundry not conforming to the washing program

Our products RFID tags UHF laundry to be thermofixed or sewn, resistant to industrial washing programs Alert system with :
- UHF RFID detection antennas embedded in the washing machine
- UHF RFID detection antennas fixed in front of the washing machine
- Mobile readers

5 Drying

5

Drying

I optimize the filling of my machines to reduce my energy costs.

Uses of RFID Drying according to laundry specifications for all customers Detection of non-compliant laundry for the drying program Counting the number of washes

Our products RFID tags UHF laundry to be thermofixed or sewn, resistant to industrial washing programs Alert system with :
- UHF RFID detection antennas embedded in the machine
- UHF RFID detection antennas fixed in front of the machine
- Mobile readers

6 Ironing

6

Ironing and folding

I charge for damaged linen.

Uses of RFID Notification of damaged linen in the system

Our products Fixed or mobile detection systems

6 Folding

6

Ironing and folding

I charge for damaged linen.

Uses of RFID Notification of damaged linen in the system

Our products Fixed or mobile detection systems

7 Packaging and sorting

8

Sorting and packaging

I prepare my customers' deliveries quickly and without error.

Uses of RFID Sorting of linen according to the customer Checking the contents of linen packages

Our products Intelligent sorting system with table top antenna or Reader UHF RFID tunnel Barcode printer: visual information on what is in the package

8 Delivery of clean linen

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Delivery of clean linen to the customer

I know where my laundry and carts are. My client and I agree on the billing.

Uses of RFID Validation of the delivery in the presence of the customer Real time invoicing Inventory of linen in stock at the customer's premises

Our products UHF mobile readers

1

Installation of the RFID tag

Uses of RFID

Validation of dirty linen collection with customer Data transmission to production Identification of carts collected from customer

Our products

UHF RFID roll/trolley tags UHF mobile readers

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2

Entry of dirty linen in the laundry

Uses of RFID

Fast detection of incoming linen Data transmission to production Identification of carts recovered from the customer

Our products

UHF RFID roll/trolley tags UHF RFID gantries UHF RFID cabin UHF RFID mobile readers

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3

Sorting of dirty laundry in relation to the washing program

Uses of RFID

Sorting of laundry according to the washing program Possibility to mix the customers' laundry to optimize the filling of the machines

Our products

Intelligent sorting system with table antenna or Reader mobile

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4

Washing

Uses of RFID

Laundry washed according to specifications for all customers Detection of laundry that does not conform to the wash program

Our products

RFID UHF laundry tags to be heat-set or sewn, resistant to industrial washing programs Alert system with :
- UHF RFID detection antennas embedded in the washing machine
- UHF RFID detection antennas fixed in front of the washing machine
- Mobile readers

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5

Drying

Uses of RFID

Drying according to laundry specifications for all customers Detection of non-conforming laundry for the drying program Counting the number of washes

Our products

RFID UHF laundry tags to be heat-set or sewn, resistant to industrial washing programs Alert system with :
- UHF RFID detection antennas embedded in the machine
- UHF RFID detection antennas fixed in front of the machine
- Mobile readers

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6

Ironing and folding

Uses of RFID

Notification of damaged linen in the system

Our products

Fixed or mobile detection systems

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7

Sorting and packaging

Uses of RFID

Sorting of linen according to the customer Checking the contents of the linen packages

Our products

Intelligent sorting system with table antenna or Reader UHF RFID tunnel Bar code printer: visual information on what is in the package

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8

Delivery of clean linen to the customer

Uses of RFID

Validation of the delivery in the presence of the customer Invoicing in real time Inventory of the linen in stock at the customer's

Our products

UHF mobile readers

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About us

AXEM Technology
RFID expert

As the industry leader in RFID [radio frequency identification] technology, AXEM is the ideal partner for optimizing your industrial processes and ensuring traceability of laundry linen.

Working with the AXEM teams means benefiting from a : 

  • Cutting-edge expertise with over 20 years' experience in RFID
  • 100% French solution. Expertise, design, production and after-sales service! 
  • Unbeatable quality with high-performance, reliable and durable RFID solutions
  • Close collaboration with our experts for a customized solution and team integration within your structure. 
Presentation of a UHF RFID textile tag.

Procedure

How is the RFID tag attached to the textile?

1

Marking of the linen

Placement of the RFID tag on the garment, at the linen manufacturer or directly from the laundry.

  • sewing
  • heat-sealing
2

Identification of the linen

Assigning the garment identifier in ERP [Enterprise Resource Planning]. Textile product traceability is now assured with a UHF RFID tag that respects different fabrics.

Applications

Ensuring linen traceability with RFID technology

AXEM Technology provides you with an identification system tailored to different market players. The professional, specialized and industrial laundry sector particularly appreciates the efficiency of RFID technology. It's a real innovation for optimizing laundry traceability.

Ideal for workwear, flat linen, sheets and bed linen. Respect washing conditions and times, while automating data processing for greater efficiency. The UHF RFID Tag is the perfect answer to the need forautomation and precision in linen management for nursing homes, medical centers, hospitals, private clinics, health centers, etc.

Get real flexibility with real-time traceability thanks to RFID tags. Tracking the progress of cleaning and sterilization of cleanroom garments and textiles has never been easier!

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Axem's RFID technology is thought, designed and created in France.

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UHF RFID tags resistant to more than 200 industrial washing cycles.

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UHF RFID TAG A truly innovative identification system.

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Clean room compatible, our RFID chips are 100% polyester.

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Identification system adapted to the sterilization of clothes and linen.

Our offer

RFID solutions

A real growth lever for your company, the RFID chip is the central element of this identification technology. To offer you a truly customized service, AXEM Technology, provides you with all the RFID equipment you need: RFID antennas, industrial RFID readers, UHF RFID mobile terminals, NFC, barcodes... 

Find out how RFID adds real value to your business, and how it can help you boost productivity, profitability and competitiveness.

Download our offer now and discover all the possibilities that RFID can offer your company. 

Case studies

RFID at Neutipuro: optimizing process efficiency

Discover in this video how RFID identification of linen improves the operational efficiency of an industrial laundry.
Neutripuro has adopted RFID in its operations :

  • Identifying each garment with an RFID tag,
  • Installation of RFID reading systems at entrance and exit,
  • the supply of UHF mobile terminals to employees.

Neutripuro was convinced that RFID was the solution to their traceability needs. Although they had already tested the technology,AXEM Technology 's RFID products gave them the most accurate results, and convinced them to deploy RFID alongside their internal management software.

RFID at Association Notre Dame: management and traceability

With the aim of achieving compliance with the RABC [Risk Analysis Biocontamination Control] method, the Association Notre Dame initiated a project to upgrade its laundry by integrating RFID. Teams fromAXEM Technology and Storkcom set up an RFID [Radio Frequency Identification] traceability system for the flat linen and personal clothing of its residents, to ensure efficient management of linen processing.

FAQ

Our RFID experts answer your questions at

  • Adopting RFID in a laundry meansautomating linen traceability, making all operations more efficient and optimizing all industrial laundry processes.

  • The linen is identified by an RFID tag specifically designed for the textile, enabling it to be tracked throughout the washing cycle, from its entry into the laundry to its dispatch to the customer, via various reading points such as RFID gantries, RFID reading booths or mobile RFID readers.

  • Equipping linen with an RFID chip enables outgoing and incoming linen to be tracked, providing real-time visibility of linen flows. Thanks to RFID, inventory times are considerably reduced. RFID also makes it possible to keep track of the number of washes each item has undergone, and thus to anticipate end-of-life and restocking.

  • Installing an intelligent sorting system with an RFID table-top antenna or a Reader mobile RFID unit provides instant, error-free visibility of garment type, and saves a considerable amount of time in sorting dirty laundry compared with the washing program.

  • Any garment can be identified by an RFID tag at any time. Our AX'Lin RFID tags withstand 200 wash cycles.

  • Garments can be identified at any stage of the wash cycle, either by a fixed detection system such as an RFID portal or RFID reading table, or by mobile RFID readers. AXEM Technology can help you implement your RFID reading points to ensure reliable and efficient garment identification.

  • RFID enables precise traceability of linen delivered to the customer and linen returned to the laundry. Thanks to the database in which the information is stored, the laundry is able to locate a linen item in real time.

  • Our AX'Lin RFID tags are designed and manufactured to last the lifetime of a garment. They are resistant to 200 industrial washing cycles.

  • Our RFID tags are designed to withstand autoclave sterilization processes and Gamma rays.

  • RFID tags in hospitals enable theidentification and traceability of linen: patient and medical staff gowns and flat linen. As MRI is an examination based on the use of electromagnetic fields, it is important to check that RFID tags, made up of electronics, are compatible with exposure to waves. Our RFID tags are MR conditional, i.e. they can be used in hospitals and in MRI without risk to patient health or diagnostic reliability.

  • There's no minimum company size. RFID allows you to make a quick profit. Investment in a reading system will vary according to the size of the laundry.
  • It is estimated that RFID will be cost-effective for loads of 10 tonnes or more per week.

Yes, RFID makes it possible to associate batches of linen with each customer in the laundry database, thus preventing a batch of linen from being delivered to the wrong customer.

  • The use of RFID makes it possible toautomate operations such as inventory-taking, which were originally carried out manually. By reducing human intervention in certain tasks, it also helps reduce errors. It guarantees optimal inventory management: thanks to real-time visibility of stock levels, the risk of linen shortages is minimized, and linen replenishment for your own stock or that of your customers can be easily anticipated. Analysis of the data collected helps drive continuous improvement.

Implementing RFID represents a significant investment, but the return on investment is guaranteed within a year.

The use of data thanks to RFID makes it possible to reduce errors, particularly in linen deliveries, toanticipate customers'linen replenishment needs, to ensure reliable and automatic invoicing, to offer personalized services to customers...

Yes, RFID makes it possible to automatically invoice a customer for linen delivered.

This is not necessary. If you'd like us to help you integrate our RFID equipment into your laundry, Contact us : we'll put you in touch with our nearest integrator partner.

  • This will depend on the laundry traceability points you wish to implement. There is no such thing as a "standard route". AXEM Technology can help you implement your RFID reading points to guarantee reliable and efficient garment identification. For example, to validate the collection of soiled linen with the customer, a mobile reading system is preferred. For sorting dirty linen, a tabletop Reader solution would be more appropriate.
  • It's a passive technology, so there's no risk. Our RFID laundry tags are certified to European standards, guaranteeing total user safety.

We work with a network of trusted partners who work on our customers' premises. Contact us so that we can put you in touch with the partner nearest you.

There are several ways of attaching an RFID tag. The tag can be sewn or heat-bonded directly to the garment. The latter method is particularly fast: it takes around 14 seconds per RFID tag. Garment manufacturers can also integrate the tag directly into the garment.

Yes, it's entirely possible to create API connections between the RFID database and existing software. For example, when linen is dispatched to the customer's premises, it is possible to link the identifiers of the linen delivered to the invoice, and thus work in total transparency with customers.

  •  An RFID chip contains a random identifier similar to a barcode. No personal data is stored on the chip.

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