Solution

Managing artworks within a museum—whether for display, placement, or transportation—becomes more secure with RFID technology. Managers can instantly know the location of each piece and whether its movement has been authorized. With active RFID tags assigned to staff members, their working positions can also be monitored, ensuring the safety of all collected artworks.

Successful cases: National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in Taichung, Hong Kong Art Storage Company.

Enhanced inventory efficiency:
RFID technology enables fast, non-contact inventory checks. Traditionally, art inventory required scanning barcodes or recording items manually—time-consuming and prone to human error. RFID allows simultaneous reading of multiple tags, significantly reducing inventory time and improving accuracy.

Real-time tracking and monitoring:
RFID tags provide real-time location information for artworks, allowing managers to track the movement of each piece at all times. This is especially critical during transportation, exhibition changes, or storage operations, helping to prevent loss or theft.

Strengthened security:
RFID technology can be integrated with anti-counterfeiting and tamper-proof mechanisms. Tags may be embedded in the artwork itself or its protective casing, and linked to alarm systems. If an artwork is moved without authorization or a tag is tampered with, the system immediately triggers an alert, effectively deterring unlawful activity.

Automated data management:
RFID systems automatically collect and update information such as check-in/out records and exhibition history. This reduces manual data entry, ensures accuracy and completeness, and provides a reliable basis for provenance tracking and collection management.

Artwork protection:
RFID is a non-contact technology, meaning tags can be read without directly touching the artwork. This is especially important for fragile or historic pieces, avoiding damage from frequent handling or movement, and offering stronger protection for valuable collections.