Socket Mobile and 3M Track and Trace Solutions has announced that it jointly launch a Inventory Tracking System. This will be designed to provide a flexible, easy and secure method of tracking, locating and managing assets.

This 3M Asset and Inventory Tracking System solution will be composed of 3M software, 3M RFID or barcode tags and Socket hardware including the Socket SoMo 650 handheld computer and the dual-function Socket CompactFlash RFID Reader-Scan Card 6P.

"The Socket SoMo 650 and CF RFID Reader-Scan card combination is a powerful tool for mobile asset management and satisfies our requirements in terms of a wireless handheld reader for the 3M Asset and Inventory Tracking System," said Tom Mercer, Market Development Supervisor at 3M Track and Trace Solutions.

The system is compatible with both 3M and third-party RFID and barcode tags, giving companies greater flexibility in selecting a solution that meets their needs. In addition, data is backed up automatically in a Tier III data center, where it can be accessed any time and from anywhere.

"The 3M Asset and Inventory Tracking System is geared specifically toward small and medium businesses where maximizing profits and minimizing costs is essential to operating successfully," said Chuck Furedy, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Socket Mobile. "Socket has a long-standing history of providing SMBs with innovative solutions that increase productivity and efficiency, and we're excited to work with 3M as they bring their solution to market."