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How electronic tags can enhance construction benefits of prefabricated timber: Launch of WoodChat Episode 9

The advantages of prefabricated timber systems in construction are being given a boost by researchers trialing Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking technology to improve on-site processes.

The latest podcast episode of WoodChat focuses on research funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA), which has been testing the value proposition associated with attaching small, computerised tags to timber construction elements manufactured off-site.

Media Release:
mr_WoodChat_RFID_6Jun.pdf

Posted Date: June 7, 2019

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