RF Controls, Wachter announce strategic partnership

ST. LOUIS—RF Controls, a global provider of overhead, passive UHF RFID Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), and Wachter, Inc., a nationwide technology solutions integrator, have announced a strategic partnership. 

This partnership enables the turnkey deployment and upgrade of RF Controls’ Bi-Directional Electronically Steerable Phased-Array UHF RFID Smart Antenna systems across enterprise environments.

Through this partnership, Wachter customers gain access to a complete RTLS deployment model - combining RF Controls’ precision location technology with Wachter’s nationwide engineering, installation, and lifecycle support capabilities. The collaboration ensures enterprise clients can seamlessly implement item-level tracking and automation at scale, from pilot deployments to full production rollouts across distributed facilities.

“We’re delighted to be RF Controls’ partner for advanced UHF RFID Smart Antenna Systems deployment,” said Matt Tyler, VP of strategic innovation, Wachter, Inc.

“This collaboration allows Wachter customers to take advantage of real-time item visibility and automation technologies that materially improve productivity and decision-making across their operations.”

Wachter customers deploying RF Controls’ UHF RFID Smart Antenna systems will benefit from:

• True item-level visibility in real time - enabling accurate tracking of assets, inventory, tools, equipment, and materials without handheld scanners or manual processes.
• Hands-free, overhead coverage - reducing infrastructure footprint and minimizing disruption to floor operations, production lines, retail paths, and logistics workflows.
• Passive, battery-free tagging - lowering total cost of ownership compared to active RFID or BLE, with scalable use cases across thousands to millions of tagged items.
• Immediate integration with enterprise platforms - including WMS, MES, ERP, and automation systems to support predictive analytics, accurate replenishment, loss prevention, and digital twin initiatives.
• Nationwide deployment and support - leveraging Wachter’s U.S.-based W-2 workforce for installation, commissioning, validation, and ongoing onsite and remote service.