Until recently, tool-tracking systems, such as identifying tools with human-readable markings or bar codes, relied on the diligence of the worker, so they were prone to breakdowns. Radio frequency ...

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is well equipped for tracking tools on a worksite, whether that involves wrenches on a manufacturing site or generators in a large utility yard.

United Rentals, Inc. URI launched ProBox OnDemand, an automated tool-tracking system that utilizes Bluetooth technology. This system helps ensure workers access the correct tools when and where needed ...