Auto-ID: Advances in Industrial ID Solutions for Automotive Applications

Tracking parts via RFID in automotive applications is an established technology. Depending on the specifics of the application, different solutions must be utilized. Conveyor-based processes are typically solved using short-range, passive solutions (e.g., 125kHz or 13.56 MHz) while free flow processes require systems with longer range (e.g., 2.45 GHz semi-active or UHF passive solutions).

 

This presentation discusses several examples and also introduces a new RFID controller solution that finally isolates controls engineers from the underlying RFID technology and enables PLC programmers to focus on the manufacturing logic. In addition to enabling manufacturing decisions, RFID also has a positive effect on the parts logistics along the production line.

For the last 9 years Dr. Hornis has been responsible for Intelligent Systems at Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. He has worked with a large number of users on RFID and sensor bus solutions, has managed integration projects at key customers, and was directly involved in the development of a unique 3D Position Measuring System. In 1994, he received his Ph.D. in physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

 

Helge has given well over 20 inter-company training seminars on networked safety and AS-Interface Safety at Work. Additionally, he has conducted a series of training sessions geared towards industrial users of AS-Interface Safety at Work. In addition to his responsibilities at Pepperl+Fuchs, he holds a seat on the board of Directors of AS-Interface USA. AS-Interface USA is the North American arm of AS-International.

 

Helge has published numerous articles in both peer reviewed scientific publications as well as national and international industrial trade publications and presented at both national and international conferences. He is a frequent contributor to staff written articles on topics ranging from safety networking to RFID solutions.