Feb. 6, 2008 ― DeWalt and Ford's New 'Tool Link' Helps Reduce Jobsite Theft
Power tool manufacturer, DeWALT,
has collaborated with Ford Motor Co. to launch Tool Link, an RFID asset tracking system that lets contractors tag and track
detailed inventory of their tools and equipment stored in the pickup box or
van.
When the vehicle is
running, a pair of RFID antennas, mounted in corrosion and impact-resistant
housings on the inside of the pickup box, scan the box for tagged items on a
pre-programmed inventory list.