Concrete Railroad Ties in the Digital Age

Pelle N. Duong

CRIS LSI

Digital Technology

IPEG

Overview• CXT RFID Tie– What is it?– Its value– Implementation

• Nice photo of concrete tie

RFID

Product Life Cycle

Need/opportunity Concept Development

Product Design / Mfg. Process Design

Inbound logistics & Production

Outbound LogisticsMaintenance

Disposal

Installation

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iPAD

Data Capture

iPad screen shots

Summary• CXT RFID makes the railroads’

job easier• Increase communication• Proven technology

Thank you

Questions? Questions?