Track and Trace Solutions

Skip to 3M.com Primary Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Skip to Main Content

Canada [Change]
- English
- -
- français

Canada > Products & Services > Safety & Security > Track and Trace Solutions

Track and Trace Solutions

Leading Solutions

Contact Information

Contact Us

Track and Trace Comprehensive Solutions to Reliably Protect and Manage Your Assets

Track and Trace Solutions

Using RFID, RTLS, GPS and other technologies, 3M provides comprehensive track and trace solutions that deliver customer value by improving asset utilization, safety and security.

Leading Solutions

	File Tracking The 3M RFID Tracking System enables you to easily locate, inventory, and check in/check out files. It's easy to implement and integrate with your existing records management system and often offers a one-year return on investment.
	Library Management 3M RFID Systems for libraries are easy for library patrons and staff to use. 3M security, productivity and information management solutions help increase library productivity by freeing librarians to spend more time helping patrons.
	Locating & Marking 3M Dynatel™ locating and marking products provide solutions for locating, fault finding, accurate marking, and relocation of buried facilities for companies concerned with ensuring safety, restoring outages, minimizing operating costs and efficiently managing assets. Included are simple systems using passive and RFID technology for positive identification of buried facilities and functionality with industry standard GPS/GIS mapping systems

Emerging Markets

	Health Care 3M addresses the needs of hospitals, clinics, and health care organizations by identifying, locating, and managing high value assets. Our solutions help associate valuable data with tracked people, equipment, specimens, and pharmaceuticals resulting in improved patient safety and increased operational efficiencies.
	Aerospace & Defense A visible record of tool and part tracking is essential to remaining competitive in Aerospace markets. From highly customized parts to C-part screws to assembly tools, locating and managing parts and tools ensure maximum operational value through effective inventory management, workflow efficiencies, and reduced part shrinkage. 3M solutions, along with use of Six Sigma methodologies offer aerospace customers data acquisition, measurement and control of their parts and tool management system.
	Government Managing resources in a large, complex and diverse environment can be challenging and critical, especially in times of declining budgets, emergency events and military deployments. The 3M family of solutions is built on multiple technologies to automate the accounting and management of critical resources in demanding environments. Whether it is high value assets, such as people and equipment, specimens, medical records, and pharmaceuticals, 3M solutions provide the visibility and management tools to deliver optimum productivity, safety, security and protection.
	Mining & Mineral Extraction Tracking and tracing of mining personnel is a critical requirement for their safety and health. 3M track and trace solutions enhance worker safety and productivity by quickly locating workers, equipment, and other valuable assets, as well as supporting regulatory compliance. In addition, 3M offers solutions to optimize productivity and energy efficiency in cathode-based mineral extraction processes. Real Solutions For Your Valuable Mining Assets (PDF 551KB) Cathode Tracking Solution (PDF 663KB) Tracking System for Permanent Cathodes and Anodes in Metal Refining Plants (PDF 45KB)
	Oil, Gas & Utilities Personnel safety is business critical in the oil, gas, and utility markets where multiple dangers exist. From tracking personnel to identifying critical machinery and equipment information, 3M can supply a hands-free tracking system. This solution can reduce safety concerns, provide employee comfort, and support automation of hazardous processes.
	Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 3M RTLS Track and Trace Systems, powered by Ekahau, Inc., offer a real time location-based solution to track, manage, and protect valuable assets. Leveraging common 802.11 WLAN infrastructure, RTLS provides seamless integration into your facility. It helps improve operational efficiencies and supports rapid return on investment. RTLS Track and Trace System Brochure (PDF 2678KB) RTLS Inserts (PDF 339KB)

Upcoming Events

RFID Live!
April 16-18, 2008
Las Vegas, NV

Recent News

Chinese 3PL Provider Selects HighJump Warehouse Management System (PDF, 52KB)

Zoom Eyeworks Selects HighJump Warehouse Management System (PDF, 52KB)

3M Showcases Extensive Range of Track and Trace Solutions at RFID Live in Orlando (PDF, 42KB)

3M joins RFID consortium efforts (PDF, 19KB)

Ekahau RTLS added to 3M's Track and Trace Solutions (PDF, 40KB)

Institutions advance RFID technologies in healthcare (PDF, 38KB)

3M track and trace technology emerging in government, health services (PDF, 32KB)

Public Library adopts 3M SelfCheck Systems (PDF, 25KB)

Track and trace solutions to be showcased at RFID World (PDF, 23KB)

Related Links

Aerospace (United States)

Government (United States)

Health Care

Mining

Occupational Health & Environmental Safety