1. RFID Applications to the Optimization of Discrete Manufacturing Process IFSP – Federal Institute of Science Education and Technology São Paulo – Brazil by: Cesar da Costa

2. Proposal This paper presents a study how radio- frequency identification (RFID) technology can contribute to the optimization of production process.

3. Initial Considerations Process manufacturing. Discrete Manufacturing Process. RFID applications into manufacturing plants.

4. IT I NFRASTRUCTURES IN M ANUFACTURING P LANT

5. RFID T ECHNOLOGY : AN O VERVIEW

6.  Frequency;  Signals;  Readers and antennas. W IRELESS C OMMUNICATION

7. C ASE S TUDY : P RODUCTION P ROCESS FOR COOLERS The reference model for production captures typical activities on the plant floor and the corresponding data management issues. The model focuses on activities that may be affected by introduction of RFID.

8. Production process for coolers.

9. Electronic Traceability Stations An electronic traceability station consists of RFID reader, HMI (Human Machine Interface), PLC and proprietary software. In Device Layer (IT infrastructure), production data is recorded by programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

10. Prototype electronic traceability station

11. B ARRIERS TO I MPLEMENTATION OF RFID  Undoubtedly, there are a number of technical challenges to consider when implementing a technology-based project such as RFID.

12. B ARRIERS TO I MPLEMENTATION OF RFID  Defining the requirements of the system, not in terms of hardware, but in terms of how the process should work, is an implementation issue that may not get the attention that it deserves until after the technology is in place.

13. C ONCLUSION  The automation of object identification processes through RFID can help to increase the efficiency by reducing scan times and manual work, reduce errors due to manual data entry and analysis, and improve product tracking and tracing.

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15. - Phd completed in UNESP-Brazil. - Professional Master Studies in Universidade de Taubate (2005). - Specialization in FASP (2003). - Graduation in Electric Engineering in FRNL-Brazil (1980). - Graduation in Electronic Engineering in CEFET-Brazil (1975). - Automation Specialist I and II (GE FANUC -USA - 1995). - Govern Employee, Titular Professor - IFSP. Short Biography – Prof. Dr. Cesar da Costa