Identify

Identify Podcast

Welcome to the “Identify Podcast,” hosted by Justin Starbird and powered by Feig Electronics. Listen as Justin talks to experts from the Feig Electronics Team about topics related to RFID technology, trends, contactless identification, and innovation in this fast moving space. FEIG Electronics is a leading global supplier of RFID & barcode systems, unattended payment terminals, gate and barrier control systems as well as induction loop detectors. With more than 50 years of industry experience, FEIG delivers RFID readers and antennas for all standard operating frequencies to be used in several authentication and identification solutions. Success happens when performance, simplicity, and value meet. Feig Electronics is an innovative leader for intelligent electronic system solutions always striving for improvement. This attention to detail inspires new products and the development of partnerships. The Identify Podcast brings together the stories of the people that make that happen.

  1. Rails in Action: RFID Use Cases and Real Experiences

    04/08/2025

    Rails in Action: RFID Use Cases and Real Experiences

    In this episode of the Identify Podcast, host Justin Starbird welcomes Olaf Wilmsmeier, an expert in railway industry applications from FEIG Electronics, to explore the real-world applications of RFID technology in the rail sector. Building on previous discussions about the fundamentals of RFID in railway settings and the specific demands placed on readers and antennas, Olaf shares fascinating use cases and practical experiences. Discover how RFID can play a crucial role in reducing the noise generated by streetcars and simultaneously protect the wear and tear on both the vehicles and the tracks through precisely triggered lubrication systems. Olaf explains the benefits of utilizing RFID for accurate train positioning, particularly in complex environments such as tunnels and dense urban areas, presenting a reliable and cost-effective alternative to GPS for applications like the automated control of pantographs on electric trains. Furthermore, Justin and Olaf discuss how RFID technology can be integrated with traditional signaling systems to improve efficiency and offer a budget-friendly way to modernize existing infrastructure. They also explore how RFID can be implemented along the tracks to identify passing trains and their components, leading to significant gains in efficiency within maintenance operations. Tune in for an insightful discussion that uncovers the tangible advantages and exciting potential of RFID in today's railway industry.

    22 min

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Welcome to the “Identify Podcast,” hosted by Justin Starbird and powered by Feig Electronics. Listen as Justin talks to experts from the Feig Electronics Team about topics related to RFID technology, trends, contactless identification, and innovation in this fast moving space. FEIG Electronics is a leading global supplier of RFID & barcode systems, unattended payment terminals, gate and barrier control systems as well as induction loop detectors. With more than 50 years of industry experience, FEIG delivers RFID readers and antennas for all standard operating frequencies to be used in several authentication and identification solutions. Success happens when performance, simplicity, and value meet. Feig Electronics is an innovative leader for intelligent electronic system solutions always striving for improvement. This attention to detail inspires new products and the development of partnerships. The Identify Podcast brings together the stories of the people that make that happen.