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Product Guide 2015 by „RFID im Blick“ | www.rfid-im-blick.com Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Product Guide 2015 RFID | NFC | Smart Cards by Heading for Success with the Right Product RFID READERS AND ANTENNAS SYSTEM INTEGRATION SOFTWARE SENSORS NFC TRANSPONDERS SMART LABELS AND INLAYS SMART CARDS NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION CARD READERS AND TERMINALS SMART CARDS CARD AND LABEL PRINTERS APPLICATORS AND LABELLING SYSTEMS MACHINES AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY www.rfid-im-blick.com | www.rfid-kongress.com Published by 1 RFID solutIons woRlDwIDe For All Areas of the Automation Industry Balluff GmbH, with its 2,750 employees, can draw on 30 years of experience in the area of industrial RFID. One particular specialty is industrial-proven LF, HF and UHF solutions for extremely rough environments. In addition to a broad product line of data carriers, evaluation units, antennae and mobile readers, the company also offers complete traceability solutions ncluding the corresponding software. Systems and Service | Industrial Networking and Connectivity | Industrial Identification | Object Detection | Linear Position Sensing and Measurement | Condition Monitoring and Fluid Sensors | Accessories www.balluff.com Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Product Guide 2015 RFID | NFC | Smart Cards by PRODUCT GUIDE 2015 RFID NFC Published by SMART CARDS 5 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Heading for Success with the Right Product Dear readers, since May 2014, the editorial team has been working on this compendium entitled „Product Guide 2015 | RFID | NFC | Smart Cards“. The result is a book with more than 85 company presentations, 23 articles and 133 product entries. Result: A complex view on the entire RFID, NFC and Smart Card industry. Benefit: Each project manager can use the „Product Guide 2015 | RFID | NFC | Smart Cards“ as a reference guide to find the right product. Of course, I am very glad that the „Product Guide 2015 | RFID | NFC | Smart Cards“, published in the 2nd edition, has become more voluminous and comprehensive compared to last year. I take that as a very good signal for the future of the RFID and NFC technology. The topics of the future „automation, security, transparency and cost efficiency“ are at the top of responsible decision makers‘ agenda. Therefore, the development of RFID and NFC technology is very dynamic. At this point the „RFID im Blick“ editorial team would like to thank all interview partners and authors who actively contributed to this publication. We wish you a informative read. 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RFID 5(7$,/ NFC +($/7+ RFID Smart Cards NFC RFID & Sensors &RPSDQ\ $SSOLFDWLRQ*XLGH_SXEOLVKHGE\Å5),'LP%OLFN´ Company and Application Guide 2015 RFID | NFC | Smart Cards Deadline ,1'8675< '$,/[email protected] Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Content Software and Middleware Trusted Communication Mastering the future challenges for m2m solutions achelos to Lead Work Package in a Funded Project for Intelligent Living 26 Kathrin Asmuth, achelos Goods Inventory and Asset Tracking “Locating and Identification“ Out-of-the-box The combination of RFID and RTLS is the key 28 to success for transport and logistics Dr. Wilfried Weiss, Avus Services The middleware in RFID-applications The Way from the Middle to the Target WS-Consulting deploys an innovative middleware 30 to gain additional values in RFID-solutions Walter Seibel, WS-Consulting Published by 17 18 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Content Product Guide 2015 by „RFID im Blick“ | www.rfid-im-blick.com Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 1 Product Guide 2015 RFID | NFC | Smart Cards 38 by Heading for Success with the Right Product RFID READERS AND ANTENNAS SENSORS TRANSPONDERS SMART LABELS AND INLAYS SMART CARDS NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION CARD READERS AND TERMINALS SMART CARDS 64 84 90 SYSTEM INTEGRATION SOFTWARE NFC Software and Middleware System Integration RFID Readers and Antennas Transponders Sonsors Smart Labels and Inlays Smart Cards NFC Card Readers and Terminals Card and Labels Printers | Applicators and Labelling Systems 22 32 CARD AND LABEL PRINTERS APPLICATORS AND LABELLING SYSTEMS 106 120 128 134 MACHINES AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY Product Guide 2015.indd 1 Machines and Processing Systems for RFID Tags, Labels and Cards 146 www.rfid-im-blick.com | www.rfid-kongress.com 28.10.2014 00:05:12 System Integration Car Rental Service RFID in the Car Key of Car Rental Service Sixt 36 Sixt has implemented a UHF RFID solution in ten countries, accelerating the car rental process of more than 150,000 verhicles annually Antti Virkkunen, Vilant Systems AG Full-Service Logistics Provider From Load Carriers up to Tracking Everything under Control 38 Katharina Wilms, Gustav Wilms Supply Chain Technologies Published by For the wood composite manufacturer Wilms, it was a logical choice to also become a RFIDsolution provider and system integrator Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ RFID Readers UHF readers for short to medium distances Personalized Access Control, Optimized Inventory UHF-readers by deister electronic combine process automation and secure access control in industry, logistics, and hospital management. 42 Martin Hartwigsen, deister electronic GmbH Smart Antenna- and Reader technology Integrated Solutions through Smart Antenna- and Reader technology 100% identification with Kathrein RFID © KRAI Systems 44 Thomas Brunner, Kathrein RFID Ubiquitous Real-Time Visibility A STAR has risen: real-time location of passive RFID tags in buildings MOJIX launched a new era of RFID, which can already be used productively 46 Roelof Koopmans, MOJIX Inc. Published by 19 20 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Content Transponders Trusted Tag Services A simple tap enables secure, precise authentication 68 HID Trusted Tag Services for secure Near Field Communications (NFC) applications Mark Robinton, HID Global Miniature solution Minimum Size – Maximum Performance 70 Neosid creates new application fields with miniaturized RFID transponders, thus providing components for Industry 4.0 Yilmaz Benzer, Neosid Pemetzrieder Flexible RFID Tags “50 Percent Are Special Developments“ 72 Flexible Tags – the new robust alternative to RFID labels Pim van Loosbroek, The Tag Factory Sensors UHF temperature logging technology Sensor Tags and UHF RFID readers for a new era in Logistics and Industry 88 David Pallassini, CAEN RFID Published by Temperature Logger Tags, in combination with high-performance UHF RFID technology, create new appraoches toSupply Chain Visibility Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Labels and Inlays Smart Labels for Special Applications Innovative Solutions According to Customer Needs With high quality components and individual label development Inotec brings complex customer projects into practice 94 Marcus Muschke and Christoph Reill, Inotec Customized Product Labeling Just-in-time RFID Identification RFID labels printed on a daily basis support the industrial manufacture of custom-specific products 96 Marc Wegener, mw4solution Smart Cards One Time Password and Store Value Cards Evolutionary Leap for Smart Display Cards E-Paper Displays with Dot Matrix and Color Display Extend the Range of Applications for Smart Display Cards 110 Yiwen Jin, B-Id Secure Authentication for Payment Applications Security Must Remain in the Wallet Additional Input Options Can Make Smart Card Authentication for Payment Applications 112 More Secure Dierk Früchtenicht, PAV Published by 21 22 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Content NFC Production Monitoring and -controlling Using NFC to be on the Pulse of the Production Line 124 With NFC-transponders by AEG ID, ASYS developed an innovative system to control and monitor production lines Simon Arch, AEG Identifikationssysteme GmbH Card Readers and Terminals RFID on the consumer market Contactless payment reaches new levels and gains speed in 2015! 132 RFID Card Readers for Retail, Public Transport and Access Control Are Catching Up as well as Solutions for Document Tracking Andreas Löw, FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH Card and Labels Printers | Print and Apply Systems RFID Printer as Part of the Global Solution Strategy RFID Inside the Printer Is State of the Art 138 Thomas Nitschke, Toshiba Tec Europe With high reliability and innovative features, RFID-capable printers are increasingly common in logistics and production RFID Printers: Internet of Things Solutions Nowadays RFID Printers Are Plug and Play Capable 140 Sven Biermann, Zebra Technologies Published by Printer systems that are easy to integrate and meet all the requirements for the use of RFID in retail, industry, and healthcare Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Machines and Processing Systems for RFID Tags, Labels and Cards High-speed Converting Machines Fast, reliable and precise Machine manufacturer bielomatik develops innovations for high volumeRFID label, ticket and Smart Card production 152 Jürgen Rexer, bielomatik Leuze Card Production Maximum Precision and highest Quality ‘made in Germany‘ Machines for ID-documents and RFID-products from MELZER maschinenbau rely on flexibility 154 and efficiency through modularity Dirk Melzer, MELZER maschinenbau Lamination Plates for Cards Security has no boundaries VTT develops and produces high-end lamination plates with innovative security features for the 156 production of cards worldwide. Jan Köther, VTT Verschleißteiltechnik GmbH Published by 23 24 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Software and Middleware Articles written by Published by 25 26 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Trusted Communication Mastering the future challenges for m2m solutions achelos to Lead Work Package in a Funded Project for Intelligent Living Kathrin Asmuth Managing Partner of achelos “Trusted communication between discrete devices and components is fundamental for user acceptance of the convenience of m2m solutions. To verify this security, achelos has developed a manufacturer-independent test management tool suite. Qumate.World can be used for automated testing of both components and the overall process. With the new virtual.card.kit achelos provides smart card simulation for high-performance development and test environments. achelos is an expert in security and prevention and is involved in the new regional innovation initiative called ‘KogniHome’.” An intelligent home for life A networked home that promotes a healthy and secure environment for families, individuals and older people is the idea of ‘KogniHome’. 14 German project partners from industry, research, and service providers including social and health services are investigating how to realise ‘intelligent’ and ‘trustworthy’ technical systems that will help and support people in their daily lives. Although primarily a technological development, the participants are also focusing on the ethical, societal, and legal aspects. The project budget is about 11.3 million Euros until July 2017, with 8 million euros coming from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). achelos heads sub-project “Development and Implementation of a Security Token” What makes ‘KogniHome’ so special is that the home can benefit its users throughout their lives, learning from their requirements and abilities. The technologies are integrated invisibly into the home environment. This requires a uniform security standard to ensure authenticated and trusted communication between different devices and components virtual.card.kit for a broad spectrum of industries The virtual.card.kit has a convenient Ethernet interface for direct connection to the simulation Published by The achelos virtual.card.kit simulates various types of chip cards in development and test environments. Manufacturers of chip cards, components and software can use virtual.card.kit to test chip card applications on a logical and physical level. The product package includes both hardware and software components and is a flexible tool suitable for numerous applications across a broad spectrum of industries. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ from a broad spectrum of manufacturers. To ensure secure communication, it is essential that communication partners identify and authenticate each other before exchanging content. The aim of the sub-project is to develop a security token for the identification and authentication process, and for key management between household devices and components. The development of processes and protocols which also work securely and efficiently on components with very limited resources, presents a particular challenge. “achelos is leading this sub-project and taking care of the efficient implementation of hardware including the development of a key management system”, says Kathrin Asmuth. Bielefeld University and the University of Paderborn are helping with the specification of the system architecture including building a prototype and developing the required analytical processes. “Your digital kitchen is calling” The inhabitants will be able to communicate with the networked home using normal speech and gestures as well as with a digital person in form of an avatar. To take care of the health of its inhabitants, the home, for example, discretely points out virtual.card.kit a lack of exercise or poor posture and gives advice. A digital kitchen assists inhabitants by helping them with their cooking, proposing different recipes and even alerting them before meals on the stove start burning. An intelligent door can welcome visitors and let the inhabitants know of appointments, or remind them to pick up their keys before leaving the house. A prototype of such a home will be set up in a building belonging to the v. Bodelschwinghschen Foundation Bethel in Bielefeld (Germany). achelos provides end-to-end-security for your business: achelos is a manufacturer-independent software development company. We deliver innovative technical solutions covering concept, specification, development, and testing for microprocessor chips, security chips, and embedded systems in security-critical application fields. As a cross-industry expert, achelos specialises in electronic ID systems, electronic health cards, digital tachographs and driving licenses, cardbased payments, the digital signature card, and public key infrastructures in smart metering. A key focus is security and prevention. achelos produces test concepts for assessment of conformity to technical specifications and guidelines of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), and prepares evaluations and certifications according to security standards such as Common Criteria or FIPS. The quality assurance system Qumate.World, developed by achelos, is a powerful test-management tool suite for verifiable end-to-end security. With the new virtual.card.kit achelos provides a smart card simulation for high-performance development and test environments. Our enthusiasm and expertise help us transform ideas into innovative technical solutions in order to create a secure environment for electronic identities. achelos primarily works for customers in the following industries: • Companies and service providers in: • eHealth • ePayment • Mobile Communication • eEnergy • eTransport/eMobility/connected car • eIdentity • Smart card and terminal manufacturers • Personalisation companies • System integrators and testing companies The team consists of about 50 respected experts in chip-card technology who have already designed, developed, and managed numerous projects on a worldwide scale. www.achelos.com www.qumate-world.com Published by 27 28 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Goods Inventory and Asset Tracking “Locating and Identification“ Out-of-the-box The combination of RFID and RTLS is the key to success for transport and logistics Dr. Wilfried Weiss Managing Director Avus Services In logistics, it is important to identify objects and to know where the identification takes place, and, last but not least, what happens next to the object. The more transport processes take place within and between the companies, the more often the flow of information is broken, or errors in the manual input lead to information losses at the incoming and outgoing goods department. An out-of-the-box solution, based on RFID and RTLS, helps solve these problems very quickly. The Trend for Out-of-the-Box Solutions Simple implementation, rapid effect: the more solutions we develop for individual sectors and customers, the faster and more cost-efficient the processes we can offer for other customers. Solutions for complex individual projects flow into standard solutions, increasing this trend. The successful transfer of individual solutions to modern standard solutions has proven to be particularly successful in many of industries. These include catering for instance, particularly staff canteens. Due to our proximity to the German vehicle inspection company Dekra, RFID solutions for transport companies play an important role: customers such as Zapf, SLC, or Koch International from Cargoline use our standard solutions. An RFID system is installed on a truck that sends its data to the Avus server via mobile communication. The customer is then able to monitor this information on a web portal. In the production environment we accompany process automation at furniture manufacturers. We help companies to make their production leaner by providing information at the right place. In the RAN project we have also implemented some projects in the automotive environment. Optimized Commissioning at the Grey Iron Foundry M. Busch Iron foundry and mechanical processing are the core competencies of the company M. Busch, located in Bestwig and Meschede-Wehrstapel in North RhineWestphalia. Before transport, produced goods are temporarily stored in indoor or outdoor warehouses. Every year there are about one million movements of pallets containing raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods that are located at different places. Before the RFID solution was introduced, it could happen that one or more pallets was not placed on the predetermined place, but on some other free spot. The immediate result was a discrepancy between the IT system and reality. As a conse- Published by RFID reader on the forklift, transponder in the floor: Transparent goods movements at the iron casting manufacturer M. Busch quence, M. Busch had to deal with long search times and an inadequate overview of the actual inventory. Manual bookings were very time-consuming. Thanks to the automatic detection, these problems could be solved completely. Inventory Data tracking improved by 40 Percent By means of RFID technology, storage and retrieval processes were automatized and faultless processes inside the plant were established. Recommendations of project partners Psion and Feig Electronic had M. Busch turn to Avus Services for support and development of the solution. At both company locations (Bestwig and Meschede-Wehrstapel) 15 forklifts are in operation in total. In Bestwig more than 1,200 HF transponders are integrated into the floor, to identify locations. Using an antenna developed by Avus Services, located at the bottom of the lift, we were able to increase the read range from 22 to 30 centimeters to achieve a read rate of one hundred percent. The transparency of goods movements was significantly improved thanks to RFID. The error rate was lowered to a great extent. The inventory accuracy rose from 70 to more than 98 percent, even if the forklift driver selects a place that differs from the WMS proposal. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ In which Type of Industry has RFID had a major and rapid Effect? Shipping Control Inventory of Goods and Assets Which goods were loaded to the truck? We face this question regularly and, independent of the industry type, it is often the source of a problem. Most of our customers have their internal logistics already well organized. At the end of the internal process, workers place the goods close to the ramp and have to rely on subsequently loading to the right vehicle. At almost every company there is a break in the flow of information at the outgoing goods. The only thing that helps here is automatic detection of the shipment, since the flood of information, of which goods are loaded to which truck, is too complex for manual documentation. As the answer, we offer out-of-thebox-solutions to solve the problem in almost no time. Individual customers already demand that RFID transponders are integrated into the furniture when they make their order. This transponder stores the inventory number the customer provides. At delivery the customer can easily detect the furniture via handheld readers, receive it, and make the inventory, all based on RFID technology. Often goods have to be moved inside the building. RFID facilitates the detection of changes and simplifies the inventory. We receive most requests from big companies with many movable objects. These companies are not only furniture stores, but also banks, insurances, and energy suppliers. About Avus Services In 2005, the IT security service provider Avus Services, headquartered in Stuttgart with subsidiaries in Konstanz and Bremen, extended its business into the integration of RFID solutions. This field has, in combination with the fundamental premise of security, been permanently expanded. Today the company creates flexible solutions based on RFID technology and Real Time Locating Systems. The focus of development and implementation is always on the customer‘s economy. At the beginning of a project, Avus Services evaluates with the customer how much benefit a RFID solution can deliver. Only if the business case is positive, a feasibility study will be proposed. The focus of that feasibility study is that the data quality meets the requirements of the proposed solution. For the technical realization of industry solutions, Avus Services concentrates on the HF and UHF band as well as RTLS technologies: what is detected and where? Answering these questions means a major leap for the transparency of stock data and process efficiency. Against this background, Avus Services implements indoor and outdoor locating systems that can be integrated into SAP or other ERP, PPS or WMS, if required. The implementation is then, as far as possible, based on standard components. www.avus-services.de Published by 29 30 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ The middleware in RFID-applications The Way from the Middle to the Target WS-Consulting deploys an innovative middleware to gain additional values in RFID-solutions Walter Seibel CEO WS-Consulting Middleware is the ‘’heart’ of numerous RFID-applications and makes a decisive contribution to the success of comprehensive solutions. In order to cover all demands, from companies to RFIDsystems in their various processes, the middleware in use must be made efficiently flexible. Connectivity, supported standards and customized options, as well as the ability to be integrated in existing hardware environments are of high importance. Additional innovative features of the ”WS-RFIDGate” solution, developed by WS-Consulting, create the space for additional values in the processes of logistics, maintenance and numerous other sectors. The central contact body Middleware is the central aggregation point of all connected RFID-capture devices such as RFIDgates or RFID-handheld readers in an RFID-whole system. Having captured and read out an RFIDtransponder, the RFID-device sends this information straight to the middleware. In the middleware, all captured data is analyzed and processed according to pre-defined criteria and logic. The data is then sent according to customer’s requirements, filtered or unfiltered to a superordinate system, which processes it further. The system type – ERPsystem or backend is irrelevant there. The middleware is therefore the central contact body for all data captured by RFID-transponders before they are passed on in a specifically defined design, ac- The middleware is the central element of an RFID-application. At cording to the requirements. this point, Data collected for further use are made available. No ‘information one-way’ The acquisition and transmission of information in an RFID-system can normally be characterized as one-way: RFID-readers capture data and send the corresponding information to the middleware which processes the data and then passes it on to a superordinate system. But, this one-way data is not of rigid construct, in fact, the middleware can, if required in this application, access article master data saved in the ERP- or backend system, and can be included in the capturing and interpreting process. Take this for example: If some EPC-numbers of many transponders in the issuing of goods are read, the transponders should be assigned to a specific delivery note which comes from the ERP. This data could be given to the middleware from the backend. Another possibility is the assignment of article data to the captured numbers. Therefore, the Published by system of goods issued does not only get the EPC visualized, but also the actual item description such as ‘t-shirt, size 38, red’. So, the one-way flow of information turns two-directional – thus benefiting the companies using that system. Integration customizing included In the basic version without additional configuration, WS-RFIDGate already supports various stationary and mobile RFID-readers produced by FEIG ELECTRONIC, Nordic ID, and tagItron. WSConsulting offers a peculiar service which includes integration through middleware configuration. If the customer already has got RFID-hardware, the middleware configuration will be done by WS-Consulting without additional cost. The time required for the installation is manageable and comparable Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ for almost all RFID-devices available on the market and in applications. The adaption of the middleware itself is of course part of the license, and follows the customers’ individual requirements in the respective processes. Globally applicable in logistics The middleware designed by WS-Consulting is compliant with EPCIS. Therefore, data can be stored in an EPCIS-database. EPC supports multiple coding systems or schemes such as GTIN (Serialized Global Trade Item Number), SSCC (Serial Shipping Container), GLN (Global Location Number), or GRAI (Global Returnable Asset Identifier), as well as the EPC Tag Data Translation (TDT) standard. Therefore, it can be deployed in various logistic applications such as incoming and outgoing goods, the commissioning or certain production-related logistic processes. Servicing applications also benefit from the flexibility and functionality of WS-RFIDGate, for example RFID-based time recording or documentation of hygiene examinations in the food industry. The potential of WS-RFIDGate in logistical applications is becoming more apparent; for example, take into consideration the case of RFID in the warehouse logistics optimization project at the vinyl mail order ‘Vinyl Digital’. Due to the growing demand for vinyl discs, the company is building a new warehouse where RFID-technology along with WS-RFIDGate is a part of the capacity expansion. No need to worry about big data The middleware’s data that is able to flow is unlimited, and only depends on the hardware and network infrastructure in use. The number of connected RFID end devices is also not decisive In logistics and warehousing, RFID technology has many advantages for numerous process. A middleware provides more value adding data editing. for the functionality of the middleware because with WS-RFIDGate in use, there will not be any difference if 10 or 100 RFID-readers are connected. New feature: direction detection The latest version of WS-RFIDGate features an optional function for direction detection that can be chosen and activated. For example, the direction of an incoming tagged object can be tracked with 100 percent accuracy. This function was exclusively developed together with the hardware manufacturer tagItron, and is tuned to their specifically for their direction detection developed antennas. Also, antennas of other hardware manufacturers are also supported without any problems. The WS-RFIDGate solution featuring the direction detection designed in co-operation with tagItron is already in use at Phoenix Contact, for the tracking of containers in the production. About WS-Consulting The company WS-Consulting is a service provider for comprehensive solutions in the field of automatic identification. The focus of WS-Consulting lies on the development of customerspecific solutions to accelerate and optimize processes with mobile and stationary data capture. Therefore, WS-Consulting uses inter alia AutoID-technology like RFID and barcode. In co-operation with hardware companies Nordic ID, Idtronic, Bressner, tagItron, and Handheld, the service provider also realizes ambitious RFID/AutoID projects. WS-Consulting assists companies in the project environment – beginning with planning and implementation until the final roll-out. The in-house-designed middleware ‘WS-RFIDGate’, which supports all com- mon interfaces and output formats is deployed in various projects realized by WS-Consulting, in co-operation with hardware- and integration partners. Apart from the versatile and flexible usable middleware, the company’s core competence is to create mobile and stationary data acquisition applications. These applications could be used for the stocktaking of incoming and outgoing goods, as well as commissioning or maintenance activities. www.ws-ct.de Published by 31 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 32 Software Profile Software www.achelos.com www.avus-services.de www.nofilis.com www.ws-ct.de Software Published by achelos is an independent software development company, delivering innovative technical solutions whenever security is paramount. Specifying, developing and testing microprocessor and security chips, or embedded systems, across a diverse range of applications, wherever security is required. Our team consists of respected experts in chip card technology and quality management. avus Services, system integrator for automatic identification and locating solutions, offers consulting, feasibility studies, implementation of hardware, customer specific software and out-of-the-box applications. The prime focus is in transport and logistics, in fully automated processes where identification is combined with real time locating systems. noFilis is revolutionizing the way of working with AutoID and RTLS technologies since 2004 and became a recognized innovator and leader in the AutoID software market. The CrossTalk product is one of the leading device management, data capturing and Tracking&Tracing visualization technologies. With the help of a very strong partner ecosystem and highly motivated AutoID and IT specialists, noFilis has become a global player. WS-Consulting is a service provider of complete solutions in the field of automatic identification. We focus on the development of custom solutions to optimize and accelerate processes by means of mobile data acquisition. Therefore we count on AIDC technologies such as RFID and barcode. Characteristics Chip card projects Cross-industry expertise in security and prevention Software development/–integration Quality management Qumate.World Testmanagement Tool Suite Middleware application between RFID Hardware and ERP Systems RFID and RTLS “Find instead of search” Web platform for mobile data collection Local real-time procesPatensing intelligence ted tag movement detection and unwanted tag filtering Track & Trace application framework Broad EPC and ISO RFID standards compliance RFID inventory Supports several ERP-systems Flexible RFID middleware Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution virtual.card.kit Locating and Identification noFilis Crosstalk WS-RFIDGate (RFID-Middleware) The virtual.card.kit simulates various types of chip cards in development and test environments. Test the logical and physical components of your chip card application with the virtual.card.kit. The product package consists of hardware and software components and is a flexible tool suitable for numerous applications across a broad spectrum of industries. The ID solutions of avus Services encompass: data capture with handheld scanners or RFID gates, indoor and outdoor locating (RTLS) and data transmission by telemetry (GPRS). The core of the business activities is the avus web platform with a lot of configuration options where the locating informations are provided to customers requirements. The noFilis CrossTalk Product Suite consists of three major components: the CrossTalk AutoID Edgeware for the integration of stationary AutoID read points, CrossTalk Mobile for mobile scenarios (on-/offline) and the CrossTalk Application Center for real-time Tracking & Tracing and RTLS applications. CrossTalk supports a mix of technologies from major RFID, RTLS and Barcode providers. The CrossTalk AppCenter provides many pre-configured visual track & trace applications. WS-RFIDGate (RFID-Middleware) aggregates event data from RFID reads – using stationary readers or mobile devices. The resulting data can be integrated seamlessly with ERP. Features are: EPC bulk detection, distinction based on read points/read devices, alert function (generation of events). The following hardware is supported: FEIG ELECTRONIC OBID i-scan® UHF, Sirit INfinity 610 UHF, Nordic ID Sampo, Nordic ID Stix, Nordic ID Morphic, Nordic ID Merlin Applications The virtual.card.kit: Developing/testing of components and applications Simulates physical/logical chip card processes Provides interfaces to manipulate card behaviour on runtime Swap body, truck trailers, container management Gate solutions Identification of locations Shipping control Inventory of goods pabis for business catering Automotive Manufacturing Retail Oil and Gas Healthcare Postal Automation technology Process control Asset management Supply chain management Inventory Receipt of goods/Outgoing goods Warehouse management Tracking Published by Software 33 34 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ System Integration Articles written by Published by 35 36 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Car Rental Service RFID in the Car Key of Car Rental Service Sixt Sixt has implemented a UHF RFID solution in ten countries, accelerating the car rental process of more than 150,000 verhicles annually Antti Virkkunen Country Manager, Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland Vilant Systems AG From three minutes down to twenty seconds – the average time taken by the car rental service provider Sixt to find car keys without or with the UHF RFID solution, implemented by Vilant Systems. As the benefits for the customer are clearly aparent, Sixt decided to have Vilant Systems integrate the solution for key tracking and documentation purposes. About 200 counters and 200 safes for automatic key return were equipped with RFID-readers. The implementation plus pilot phase took only six months. The Car Rental Service Sixt The internationally active company is found at 2,151 rental locations worldwide. About half of those stations are corporate stations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Great Britain, Benelux, and the US, and the other half of the stations are operated in a franchise system. The introduction of UHF technology falls in line with other innovations – the company was the first car rental service with its own website. The option of making bookings via smartphone or tablet was also first developed and established by Sixt. The Challenge The service cyle of a rental car is characterized by a high degree of complexity, which must impeed the hundreds of customers that visit a rental station every day as little as possible. At a busy airport, more than 600 vehicles are rented daily. In order to keep an overview of the status of the vehicle and to track the rental and return process, it is necessary to track the vehicle keys. The Solution Some years ago, Sixt integrated a solution based on HF-technology for this purpose. However, the solution did not provide the required added value, which is why Sixt decided to roll out a solution based on the Gen2 standard. All key fobs for rental cars get a UHF RFID label. RFID readers with four antennas each were integrated into the rental counters of about 100 of the corporate subsidiaries with the highest turnover – in most cases at airports or in large stations. This solution accelerates the localization of the key and thus streamlines the rental process. For the second important step in the rental process, Sixt uses USBbased RFID desktop readers in order to document the return of the vehicles and to generate the completionmessage after the vehicle is cleaned and refuelled. Published by For return documentation at locations without staff or outside of office hours, the company equipped 200 ‚Key Return Safes‘ with RFID readers. Solution Key Data • • • • • Around 200 counters and 200 safes for automatic key return in ten countries provide real time information on the time of key return 70 RFID label printers in registration centres and rental offices write and print the UHF RFID tags More than 150,000 UHF RFID tagged key fobs every year Integration into the Sixt ERP system for automatic updates on the vehicle status and key position, as well as Vilant Device Manager that controls all RFID readers worldwide. Vilant Engine enables autonomous „smart“ RFID readers The rollout was completed within six months – with a preceding a pilot phase of two months – which speaks for the high degree of standardization, modularity, and quality of the solution with Vilant Systems RFID components. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Looking Behind the Scenes What is the difference between the HF and UHF solution? The modularity of UHF smart shelf systems nowadays provides a more comprehensive range and flexibility on the component level compared to HF. The major difference between the technologies, however, is that intelligent shelves need to be based on intelligent RFID readers that are network-capable, which usually only applies to UHF readers. Manual HF antenna adaptations are no longer necessary for UHF, once the basic algorithms of the system are developed and tested on the level of the control software. Furthermore, the costs of UHF transponders, and also of the other hardware, are lower than the costs of HF technology. Another important advantage is the higher read rate that allows interesting variants for process extension in the application at Sixt. Is there a „killer application“ in your sector? Supply chain tracking and also the tracking of reusable containers are two „killer applications“ in the field of UHF technology for Vilant. According to different studies, both application scenarios have a global growth of 20 percent annually. Even though there are industry- and applicationspecific differences within these fields, all of them can be served with the same range of UHF RFID components. What other industries can the solution be transferred to? The Sixt solution is basically a normal, ‚intelligent‘ RFID smart shelf solution, compiled according to the construction kit principle. In the application for Sixt, the UHF antennas had to be quite small to fit into the drawers. However, the principle is simple: based on RFID labels, the intelligent shelf allows for a permanent inventory of the key stock in real time without manual intervention. This principle is of interest to fashion retailers or tool stocks, for instance. It is the decisions that are based on the collected information that make the difference. Finding the key within 20 seconds - before the UHF solution was implemented, the search procedure took up to three minutes About Vilant Systems Founded in 2002, Vilant Systems is one of Europe’s leading providers of asset tracking and supply chain RFID systems. Vilant has implemented RFID solutions on more than 1000 customer sites worldwide. We identify our customers’ bottlenecks and offer turn key solutions that automate their processes, resulting in more efficient operations. Our customers include ABB, Nokia, SCA Paper, Von Roll and Volvo among others. Vilant’s products include its own RFID software and hardware, third party RFID hardware sup- plied by a trusted partner network, and services such as installation, integration, consultation, and 24/7 support. Vilant’s headquarters are situated in Finland with offices in Switzerland and Sweden. www.vilant.com Published by 37 38 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Full-Service Logistics Provider From Load Carriers up to Tracking Everything under Control For the wood composite manufacturer Wilms, it was a logical choice to also become a RFID-solution provider and system integrator Katharina Wilms Henning Natenhorst Managing Director Project Manager Gustav Wilms Supply Chain Technologies Being a user as well as a developer makes providers of RFID-solutions ideal project partners. The benefits are obvious: practical experiences flow continuously and directly into the solution optimization process. Since the beginning of pallet manufacturing 60 years ago, the family company Wilms grew into a highly sought all-in provider of RFID-based logistics systems – from the first self-wound coil for internal pallet tracking to end-to-end UHF-tracking solutions. The acquisition of Felix Schoeller Supply Chain Technologies’ (FST) RFID-division was the final step of development into an all-in provider of RFID-based logistic systems. What critical development steps did this diversely positioned company take? How is the stability of customer-specific RFID-systems before the go-live date ensured? 120 years of development: A wood composite manufacturer turning into a system integrator The RFID service range of Wilms Supply Chain Technologies is based on more than 20 years of experience and development work as a system integrator. RFID-system integration is, however, only one branch that grew from the company tree – which started as a wood composite manufacturer – that has more than 120 year old roots. „In 1893, the company was founded as a saw mill by Gustav Wilms, and ever since has remained family owned. In the 1960s we started the production of wooden pallets, followed by round pallets for the paper industry 20 years later,“ says Katharina Wilms. „Some of these reusable pallets circulate globally and are returned to us for processing and repairs. In the middle of the 1990s, custo- Automatic detection of load carriers in the loading process mers started to demand a more transparent cycle of reusable pallets for the paper industry to get these companies. In 2006, Wilms, together with an overview of their whereabouts. This was the the then newly-founded FST, entered the UHFbeginning of RFID-activity in our company.“ frequency range. „We acted as a service provider and producer in the background while FST did RFID-hard- and software developed in-house the analysis of tags and the conceptualization. „At that time, only LF-technology existed. There This cooperation evolved RFID-technology into a were no antennas at the ramps, so we had to mainstay of our company.“ In March 2014, Wilms wind the coils ourselves and use them for pal- acquired the RFID-division of FST and so became let tracking,“ Katharina Wilms says about the an all-in provider of RFID-based intra-logistics beginning of RFID-implementation. „At first, the systems. tracking only happened internally. But soon, we connected our customers with that system and started in-house software programming to display pallet tracking more clearly.“ Today, this software is known as ‚Transponder Logistik System (Tralosy)‘. More and more customers became part of our RFID-pallet supply network and we were willing to provide the technology for Published by Development project with Hörmann: RFID-based loading bridge One of the recent projects that demonstrates the innovative drive of Wilms Supply Chain Technologies is a RFID-based loading bridge developed in cooperation with Hörmann. „Hörmann already worked on solutions to combine ramp and loa- Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ ding technology with RFID-technology. Together we pushed the development work forward to design a marketable solution which has been available for almost a year now,“ explains Henning Natenhorst. The RFID-based loading bridge has an integrated antenna so that the hardware will not be damaged by forklifts and gates. The automatic capture of load carriers during loading or shipping allows a transparent flow of goods. „The loading bridge was already installed at a first customer project in April. We expect to get a positive market response because the optimization potentials for distribution processes are enormous.“ Target sectors: wood composite, paper, foil, beverage, laundry The paper, foil, and beverage industries, as well as the laundry sector, are other target sectors of Wilms Supply Chain Technologies besides the wood composite industry. Henning Natenhorst: „We see potential for optimization everywhere where returnable load carriers are being moved. Within the wood composite industry we address manufacturers and processors of particleboards and furniture manufacturers, among other things. All wood composite products come under consideration. For the paper and foil industries, where long sheets are wound onto a cardboard or metal core, we designed an industry solution that can easily be rolled out. Within the beverage industry, the tracking of bundles, barrels, crates, or event material is of paramount importance to enhance the transparency of the cycle between supplier and customer. Whereas in the laundry sector, we focus on the tracking and identification of laundry within the transfer processes of laundries and their customers.“ Philosophy and range of services: Concept creation, integration, and maintenance „Customer consulting, including feasibility studies and profitability analyses, is the foundation of sustainably profitable RFID-systems. Therefore, we create a concept and present different options for processes optimization to our customer. If there is no off-the-shelf-solution we create it specifically for the customer. There is always a way to make load carriers smarter,“ knows Henning Natenhorst from his experience as a project leader. „We develop new process steps if individual applications are needed within the production line. This is followed by project management, realization and integration, including switch cabinet building, software programming and integration at the customer’s site. As RFID-systems are not always completed at the time of installation, the follow-up care includes service, maintenance and a 24/7 hotline.“ Logistic-Process-Center: Practicability on the test bench Wilms’ in-house test center, the Logistics-Process-Center, gives the company the opportunity to build and test hardware and software functions under practical conditions in a 2 500 m² wide area. Thus all sources of error can be ruled out and solutions can be smoothly integrated into customer process without causing delays or production downtimes. „Two RFID-based loading bridges are preinstalled in the test center. On top of that, two truck gates simulate whether cargo load can be read optimally. We can also test the tracking of beverage crates or the identification of pallets when passing a certain point,“ explains Henning Natenhorst. Moreover, the identification of objects over long distances was successfully tested in projects for block storage scanners. „The hall has got enough space to reproduce customer’s whole production lines.“ About Wilms Supply Chain Technologies Identification, information, and integration from a single source: we are a system integrator with high logistics, RFID, and IT competence. Based on our 20 years of project experience, we develop systems that combine the flow of material and information of our customers to bring efficiency and transparency to business processes. With our Transponder-Logistics-System (Tralosy) we have solved many logistics issues in a system-specific manner. Tralosy allows to integrate logistics concepts, such as Kanban or JIT, efficiently into your company. As a system provider, we accompany our customers from their initial idea to the installed solution and beyond. Customer consulting including feasibility and profitability analysis is a basic element of sustainably profitable RFID systems. For this reason, we develop a concept and present different solutions to the customer to optimize their processes. If there is no ap- propriate solution off-the- shelf, we develop a tailored solution. There is always a way to make load carriers intelligent. We develop new process steps if special applications are required within the assembly lines. Then comes project management, implementation, and integration, including control cabinet construction, software programming and integration into the customer‘s system. However, RFID systems are not always finished once they are set up. This is why our follow-up care includes service, maintenance, and a 24/7 hotline. www.wilms-sct.com Published by 39 40 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ RFID Readers and Antennas Articles written by Published by 41 42 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ UHF readers for short to medium distances Personalized Access Control, Optimized Inventory UHF-readers by deister electronic combine process automation and secure access control in industry, logistics, and hospital management. Martin Hartwigsen Manager Sales & Marketing − Ident & Automation, deister electronic GmbH UHF-readers were initially designed for identification between long distances, while HF-readers were meant for shorter distances, however, this idea is now obsolete. UHF-readers become more and more relevant for short- and mid-range applications. For industrial process automation, access control of personalized data-referenced stock issue and consumption accounting, or comfortable access control in buildings like hospitals: flexible, rugged RFID read/write systems by deister electronic allow for the quick and reliable identification of people and objects in shortto long-range reading distances. Compact UHF Reader TSU 100 for Guided Short Range Identification of Industrial Applications deister electronic developed their UHF-reader TSU 100 technology specifically for managed processes in logistics, transport or industry, where short distance transponders require clearly defined reading fields. The reader also offers comfortable access control, as well as asset and inventory management in hospitals and in manufacturing companies. The TSU 100 is a compact UHF reader for the identification of people and objects from short to medium distances. With its integrated antenna, it reliably detects UHF transponders. New filter functions and an “auto-tune mode” ensure that the TSU 100 can be installed quickly and easily. The robust housing can withstand even the rugged conditions in industry and the environment. This allows the TSU 100 to provide valid results all the time. Readily visible LEDs and an integral beeper indicate positive identification to the user. For portal applications, up to four TSU 100 writer/readers can be connected to a DCU control unit. In the DCU, transponder data can be filtered and, where appropriate, linked to other events. Only the desired information is sent on to the host system. UHF-Reader TSU 100 of deister electronic electronic. A person will not need to take out their transponder card on every occasion, since he or she will automatically be recognized in the reading area. This is Deister’s understanding of comfortable access control. For example, the priority circuit of lifts in hospitals can be controlled with UHF-reading units instead of manual keys. When a doctor and an emergency or intensive care patient are on their way to the lift, the elevator will already be waiting. This saves crucial seconds – seconds that could save lives. Comfortable Access Control in Hospitals and in Buildings Where are my assets? Until now, access control UHF-readers were mainly employed in outdoor or parking lot applications, which will now be rendered obsolete. The UHFreader TSU 100 manufactured by deister electronic is designed for comfortable entry- and access control for buildings. „Often, it will used to know whether a person is in a certain area, for example, to open a door in time“, explains Martin Hartwigsen, Manager Sales & Marketing − Ident & Automation, at deister Published by „‘Hospitals are also looking for effective solutions to optimize the management of their inventory,“ notes Martin Hartwigsen. „We sense a growing demand from clinics to locate blood pumps and wheelchairs to assure their availability where needed. Those devices are not only time-critical; shrinkage of highvalue assets represents a significant cost factor. Also, in this application field, the TSU 100 is an effective alternative to active RFID-systems for the optimiza- Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ intended withdrawal or distribution of medication. Possible applications are for medicine cabinets or consignment stocks, both having a control reader integrated. Due to the personalization of access, only authorized employees can withdraw medication or important medical devices. The cabinet’s doors will only open after successful authentication at the identification terminal. Therefore, the equipment is protected from ‘accidental’ access. Tools and C-Part Articles with RFID Management System The cabinet management system also provides a more detailed overview of the inventory in manufacturing plants. Possible applications include tool dispenser closets or c-parts management. „It appears to lead to more careful handling of high-value tools, measuring instruments, and drill heads when those items are stored in a locked cabinet,“ says Martin Hartwigsen. The RFID-cabinet could stock KLTs for c-Parts too. At the moment of extraction, the loss of a KLT will be registered. This leads to an order process in the shop to bring about the restocking of that item. The consignment cabinet manufactured by deister is designed for secure storage and tracking of items such as tools and consumables. tion of inventory management. By defining reading fields in certain rooms and corridors, the equipment can more easily be located. This leads to a reduction of search time for misplaced and missing devices and therefore reduces costs.“ Safety fist! Medical aids and medicine cabinets The secure control of access to high value medical gear and medication is also of importance to the clinic. The experts of deister electronic developed a UHF-based management system to prevent the non- „The RFID- consignment cabinets provide the employees continuous access to occupational safety gear, for example to tools or consumables, but at the same time prevent an ‘accidental’ extraction. Automatically registering what was taken by a certain employee along with the time and date of return, the system will also be able to check stock, explains Martin Hartwigsen. On top of that, extraction operations can be linked to user histories which will automatically be assigned to the respective cost center. The UHF-inventory system allows for a detailed billing of expenses and consumptions. This results in greater transparency as well as cost control through optimization of stocks and automated processes. About deister electronic deister electronic chamber, founded in 1977, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of future-oriented RFID technology. Contactfree data transmission via RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a suitably reliable ID technology for logistics, trade, and industry. Among other things, it is used to simplify and optimize production processes. The area of security and safety includes modern solutions for pedestrian and vehicle access control, park management, guard control, and the reliable, continuously logged management of keys and valuables. System integrators and end customers can take ad- vantage of custom solutions from deister electronic to achieve better transparency in all process contexts. Their product line includes hardware and software solutions for all internationally established frequency ranges. www.deister.com Published by 43 44 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Antenna- and Reader technology Integrated Solutions through Smart Antenna- and Reader technology 100% identification with Kathrein RFID © KRAI Systems Thomas Brunner Kathrein RFID In order to adapt a reading system to different environments, it is necessary to deploy smart antenna systems. Kathrein RFID, producer of UHF components, brings together its own smart antenna and reader technology in integrated solutions, and thereby pro- vides adjusted configuration software. Under the premise that the reader and antenna form an inseparable symbiosis, Kathrein RFID sees itself as a system provider of RFID-UHF identification solutions. The company develops and manufactures 100% of their readers and antennas, including software and electronics, in Germany. Antennas with built-in intelligence „New products are massively based on integration,“ explains Thomas Brunner. „The electronics will become more and more integrated into the antenna. The antenna used to be a passive product, having the purpose of emitting or receiving without any of its own intelligence. When you look at our new © KRAI-products, they are all equipped with their own microcontroller. That means that every antenna has its own software and its own microcontroller, which interacts with the reader. In my opinion, a system in which it is possible to adjust the antenna’s physical properties, the reading zones, and the capture of the reading zones with smart software is a true novelty. © KRAI technology leads into a new age Future RFID solutions do not only have to reliably identify items, but also to check and update additional information such as the direction, position and status of the product. Using smart antenna systems, properties of reading antennas can be adjusted statically or dynamically by software. Now, the spatial position of the transponder can be captured and tracked through switchable antenna fields with the Kathrein RFID © KRAI CSB Switch Beam antenna. „The capture of the movement and the precise location of indi- Published by vidual transponders meet this current trend and also add unexpected value to logistic and industrial applications,“ explains Thomas Brunner. Switch Beam antenna with spatial position recognition With the new CSB Switch Beam antenna in the RFID-UHF range, Kathrein RFID introduced a phased array system to the market that can cover three different segments: the antenna, controlled by software, can automatically switch and locate the spatial position of the transponder. Capturing the movements of the individual transponders allows for easy detection of direction history. The phase evaluation, also integrated, makes easy direction detection possible. „Thus, a powerful and highly-selective identification system is formed. Until a few years ago, it was impossible to imagine offering such features in a conventional RFID-system,“ explains Brunner. Quick analysis of good flows in intra-logistics and retail The fields of use are mainly applications in logistics environments, as well as livestock management and retail. In the area of eKanban, deploying the Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ new © KRAI Smart Shelf antennas, smart RFIDsystems are being used in live operation. The goal is exact detection of the transponders. „The old systems had a problem relating to tagged goods in the input and output area, and the reader software could not distinguish between these items. It is about determining the transponder’s position. The retailer wants to know simply and correctly: ‚Where are the goods?‘ or ‚Where is the transponder?‘. We must move away from tasks like ‚an antenna needs to be positioned‘ and ‚a reader must be installed‘,“ explains the RFID-specialist. User-friendly configuration „The latest version of the configuration software Reader Start V2.52 developed by Kathrein RFID with its feature Tag Analyser also creates new opportunities and easier methods for automatic or semi-automatic adaption of the system to the condition of the environment“ says Thomas Brunner. He stresses that all software applications are standard products and require no individual programming: „Our AutoID systems have smart antennas, which also can be used to optimize the process in complex applications, but the integration and configuration is easier and more user-friendly than ever before.“ Targeted Branches Targeted branches include industrial automation, intra-logistics, vehicle identification, and the retail and fashion industries. Kathrein’s RFIDsystems are laid out for global use. Particularly in the automotive-supplier environment, AutoID-Solutions must be usable on various different sites. The automotive branch of Bosch successfully runs Kathrein RFID-systems and software from Nofilis on almost all continents. In addition to this, Kathrein RFID in co-operation with Enso Detego equipped the fashion vendor Marc O’Polo with RFID-hardware. About Kathrein RFID As the leading manufacturer of professional RFID UHF systems, Kathrein has applied the comprehensive know-how gained in the following fields: • Industrial Automation • Intra-logistics • Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) • Retail for quick and efficient development of OEMspecific RFID antennas and reader solutions. A 3-D field simulation enables calculation and optimization of complex antenna alignments with their respective tags. Thus, it is possible to make a precise prediction of the system’s capability. Time-consuming and, at times unsuccessful testing is therefore unnecessary. The field simulation is simplifying the development of customized products to a high degree. www.kathrein-rfid.de Published by 45 46 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Ubiquitous Real-Time Visibility A STAR has risen: real-time location of passive RFID tags in buildings MOJIX launched a new era of RFID, which can already be used productively Roelof Koopmans General Manager Europa MOJIX Inc. MOJIX started 10 years ago developing a breakthrough innovation in RFID based on former experience of the founding team with NASA. MOJIX launched the company in 2008, and its headquarters are based in Los Angeles, USA. In essence the MOJIX STAR system can read passive tags at 200 meters! This is qauntum leap for RFID! This MOJIX STAR-3000 system allows to cover large areas and provide real-time location data of each single RFID tag. This is worldwide a unique and patented technology. The STAR provides for high reading accuracy as well as an accurate location positioning of tagged objects. The System is a STAR The eNodes Built on deep space communication technology designed to detect very weak radio signals, the EPC Gen2-compliant MOJIX STAR-3000 receiver can read the signal from a passive RFID tag from as far as 200 meters away. This unique architecture also allows a true Real Time Location tracking of passive RFID tags based on the global EPC standard, which are much cheaper than active RFID/RTLS tags. Exciter nodes (eNodes) with up to 16 antennas provide the energy to excite any passive EPC Gen 2 tags, that enter, stay or exit the coverage area. Up to 500 fixed eNodes are supported by a single MOJIX STAR-3000 receiver unit. A MOJIX eNode excites all passive RFID tags within its designated interrogation space, through MOJIX antennas with a typical excite range of 10 meter and an excitation area of 250 square meter. Three key components The Master Controller A Master Controller manages the entire system of multiple STAR receivers, and also processes the raw data into standard Application Layer Events (ALE) – compatible data for use by enterprise systems as well as to manage system-based alerts via standard network management applications. The STAR system in the field From Oil & Gas up to Fashion One centralized MOJIX STAR 3000 receiver detects all tags in a large space. Focus on warehouse logistics: Oil rig construction The STAR Receiver BP, a British multinational oil and gas company, uses the MOJIX STAR system as part of a global track and trace solution for the construction of the Clair Ridge oil platform in South Korea. To gain control over the shipping from over 150 vendors throughout the entire supply chain as well as to ensure compliance with budgets and timelines, BP contracted MOJIX to implement a comprehensive track and trace system. The whole system is based on RFID and GPS as well as MOJIX Crosstalk Software. The system was specifically developed for BP by MOJIX in cooperation with BP‘s partners. A STAR receiver functions as a single point, phased array receiver utilizing adaptive beam forming and steering, and managing up to 500 exciter antennas. The STAR manages the eNodes (the second key MOJIX component) with connected antennas to interrogate the covered zones. The STAR receiver controls the wide area network of eNodes, and reads all tags excited by eNodes, and processes all tag data to the MOJIX Master Controller. It can be configured to operate across the entire UHF frequency band (868MHz to 928 MHz). Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 47 It is completely integrated into the suppliers‘ and the transport companies‘ backend systems and thus enables full visibility of single items either in warehouses or in transit. Compressors, pumps, electric components, casings or small parts packed in containers are equipped with both passive RFID and GPS transponders for transport, so that their current location can be tracked any time. Full coverage even in large warehouses The MOJIX STAR 3000 system is used in both European distribution centers, and in warehouses in South Korean production facilities. EPC Gen 2 RFID transponders on all parts and components combined with the MOJIX software for visualization enables visibility of all materials with an accuracy of one meter within warehouses. One single STAR receiver per warehouse and distribution center can control more than 500 antennas. As a consequence BP can achieve full coverage even in large warehouses with only one system. In a web based application MOJIX centralizes the active GPS transponder data, as well as the passive UHF transponder data, enabling around the clock information and insight into the global flow of materials. Focus on Tracking of RTIs Since the first pilot in 2009, REWE Group, the third largest retail group in Europe, has expanded its MOJIX STAR implementation to 21 REWE Distribution Centers in Germany. MOJIX provides REWE with the STAR System, allowing REWE to have ubiquitous real-time visibility of its returnable transport items (RTIs) into its supply chain. REWE initially integrated MOJIX‘s passive RTLS to optimize their pool of returnable transport assets. MOJIX‘ STAR technology was deployed to track transport assets specifically refrigerated food containers at distribution centers. The STAR system enables REWE to track each con- The Mojix STAR system supports the tracking on global supply routes of parts to build the rig. Thus BP has the full view over all process steps at any time. tainer individually and determine when and where every single container appears, significantly improving its overall management process. Focus on Retail: Automatic Inventory in Real Time The passive RFID technology by MOJIX allows retail companies to assess permanent inventory in real time in their stores and warehouses. Thanks to transparent stock control without the need for one employee to walk across the sales area with a RFID handheld, a whole range of added values can be generated. The MOJIX system not only saves working time and manual processes, it also enables completely new business models. Based on real time inventory, a retailer can deliver items that are ordered online from a store closest to the customer. This allows better fulfillment, and also click and collect services. Thus, also the dispatch of articles, ordered online, can be realized significantly faster. About MOJIX MOJIX, Inc. was founded in 2004 with the vision to apply the company’s deep space communications know-how to achieve a quantum leap in RFID reliability, reach, and scalability. The MOJIX STAR systemTM sets a new level for read accuracy of passive RFID, enabling unprecedented levels of performance, hence enabling hands-free tracking of goods and assets throughout supply chains and enterprises. The leaps in functionality delivered by the MOJIX STAR system enable organizations to advance far beyond conventional passive RFID readers, and achieve the maximum economical potential of RFID. A single reader can be deployed to read and locate RFID tags across an entire re- tail store or a massive warehouse, with a single data-collection, not suffering from line-of-sight issues, and delivering highly reliable data. And the system can scale well and cost-effectively to accommodate increases in coverage areas or different applications. www.MOJIX.com Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 48 Readers and Antennas Technology Readers, Controllers and Antennas for Industrial Applications powerlineECCO+ www.panmobil.com A firm Barcode/RFID Reader/Writer which is still comfortably to handle even with the thickest working gloves. Its big battery ensures the completion of a long working shift with no need to recharge the battery. Four transparent freely programmable buttons and its changeable front cover for individual inscription makes it unique. It is perfect for the requirements of industry, logistics, retail, medicine and mobile business. BIS U UHF system www.balluff.de High-performance UHF controller for industrial production environment, ETSI approval (868 MHz), connection options for up to four UHF antennas. Provides a read range of more than seven meters, depending on application environment. Push-pull connectors for interface and power supply correspond to the specification of the German automotive industry (AIDA). BIS VM HF system www.balluff.de A new 13.56 MHz controller device offers up to 8 times faster read/write speed than standard ISO 15693, thanks to innovative technology design. Data can be processed in a very short time. In combination with new high-memory data carriers (up to 128 kB), they provide outstanding performance. RFID Reader UF80 4x www.brooks-rfid.com Readers and Antennas Published by This UHF Reader of the UF80 series is designed to be operated in an industrial environment. The Reader UF80 4x is characterized by a rugged and highly durable housing as well as 4 antenna connectors. The reader is thus a cost-effective and versatile RFID system. The device is of read/write design and complies with the standard ISO 18000-6C. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution powerlineECCO+ BIS U UHF system The special Apple Crypto Chip in the PANMOBIL devices authenticates you for the professional assignment with an iPad, iPod and iPhone. In addition to the steady Bluetooth connection it also enables a bidirectional data transmission. Therefore RFID Tags cannot only be captured by LF, HF and UHF but can also be written with information by any app. The controller was purpose-built for use in industrial production lines where fast object detection is required even over large distances. Profinet Interface facilitates integration into state-of-theart PLC-based automation systems. The configuration was designed particularly for reliable, selective detection of data carriers. Automated assembly of engines, gearboxes and other vehicle components demands speed, data integrity and transparency. The new identification system provides fast data transfer between reader and data carrier in real-time. Cycle times can be reduced and productivity increases. BIS VM HF system RFID Reader UF80 4x The RFID reader UF80 4x communicates with passive transponders in the ETSI frequency range. Captured data is sent to the host system via an Ethernet or RS232 interface. Power can also be supplied via the Ethernet interface (PoE). The device is equipped with several LEDs for status indication and 4 DIP switches which are used for setting the test mode. Applications Industry Mobile Data Collection powerlineECCO+ captures all standard 1D/2D Barcodes and RFID technologies. With its resistant IP64 ABS Housing he is also ready for outdoor use. Industrial production Machine and plant engineering The latest controller in UHF BIS U family: BIS U-6028-048-104-06-ST22. With Profinet interface and industrial push-pull connectors. Automotive industry Powertrain assembly The new generation of the 13.56 MHz family: Read/write head BIS VM-3xx-401-S4 with BIS V controller. Also compatible with ISO 15693 data carriers, at a reduced data rate. Production Lot tracking Order tracking Readers and Antennas Published by 49 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 50 Readers and Antennas Technology LF/HF: RFID-System ConIdent Readers, Controllers and Antennas for Industrial Applications www.contrinex.de The high-frequency system (13.56 MHz) complies with ISO/IEC 15693 and the low-frequency system uses 125 kHz technology. All read/write modules are mounted in threaded metal housings with IP67 protection. The sensing face is either made of PBTP or, in the case of the LF-RFID system, also available as part of a stainless-steel housing (V2A or V4A). Ha-VIS UHF Long Range Reader RF-R500 The UHF long range reader Ha-VIS RF-R500 achieves read ranges of more than 16 m. It supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and up to 4 antennas. More features: up top 4 W of radio power, numerous interfaces (Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485) and 5 general purpose inputs / outputs (GPIOs). Profibus / Profinet: optional via gateway www.harting-rfid.com Ha-VIS UHF Mid Range Reader RF-R200 www.harting-rfid.com The UHF mid range reader Ha-VIS RF-R200 achieves read ranges of up to 2 m with an external antenna (internal antenna max. 0.2 m). Up to three external antennas are possible. The reader supports 0.5 W radio power and Power over Ethernet (PoE). More interfaces are available: Ethernet, USB, RS232 UHF: Intermec 70 Series RFID www.honeywell.com Readers and Antennas Published by The fully integrated UHF RFID reader with no visible external antenna provides advanced RFID read performance in a compact, ultra-rugged design. It is fully compatible with printers, application software, communications, peripherals, and accessories, thus integrating and enabling a comprehensive enterprise business solution. Exceptional battery life to eliminate downtime. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution ContriNet RF-R500 The high-frequency system is very userfriendly. Up to 31 read/write modules can be operated in one network. The low-frequency system allows reading or writing through a metal wall. Its full-metal read/write modules easily withstand even the toughest environments and temperatures up to 180°C (2.000h). RFID allows the automatic identification of objects in challenging industrial environments. The technology minimizes errors and allows the optimization of logistic processes, for example. The tracking and tracing of tools and maintenance management of railway cars can be simplified and accelerated. This leads to reduction of costs. Typical applications are the identification of tools, production material and logistics. The information on the transponder can easily be changed and updated. RF-R200 UHF: Intermec 70 Series RFID Applications Automation Logistics ContriNet – the fieldbus for custom-made Contrinex RFID systems. A single interface is sufficient for a ContriNet length of up to 200 meters and 31 HF read/write modules. Industry Maintenance management of railway cars The Ha-VIS RF-R500-c and RF-R500-p are two very powerful long range reader approved according to ETSI, FCC, IC, CCC and Gost-R. Production Tool identification Identification of prodcution goods The reader Ha-VIS RF-R200 is a mid range reader approved according to ETSI, FCC, IC. Today‘s mobile worker is in a race against time and needs to get the job done right – right now. Spotty wireless coverage, weather extremes, damaged barcodes, dimly lit trucks, and heavy device wear and tear are the reality of their day. When it comes to accomplishing routine data-collection tasks with greater effi ciency and accuracy, RFID mobile computers are the answer. Mobile Work Force Field Services The Intermec 70 Series RFID is the next-generation family of ultra-rugged mobile computers that add passive UHF reading to the already impressive feature set of 70 Series devices. Readers and Antennas Published by 51 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 52 Readers and Antennas Technology LF-/HF: RFID evaluation unit DTE100 The RFID evaluation unit is used for the connection of RFID antennas, sensors or actuators. An integrated web server simplifies set-up, diagnostics and monitoring. Different antenna designs (rectangular, M12, M30) are available for flush and non-flush installation. The connection is made via M12 connection cables of up to 20 meters. Readers, Controllers and Antennas for Industrial Applications www.ifm.com UHF: Indy RS500 RFID reader SiP www.impinj.com The Indy RS500 RFID reader SiP (system in package) is a completely integrated reader solution in a small surface mount package that enables fast time-to-market with low development risk. Building on the market-leading Indy reader chip technology, the Indy RS500 SiP only needs three connections (DC power, UART and an antenna) to start reading tags. iID®INDUSTRY0906 www.microsensys.de As HF or UHF versions these INDUSTRY0906 readers have with an integrated antenna or allow you to connect up to two external antennas. Communication with a HOST is possible via the integrated interfaces USB, PCAN, I2C or Ethernet. Three LEDs indicate the current status of the outward of the reader with a size of approximately 95 x 60 x 28 millimeters. RFID Retrofit Solution for Semiconductor Factories www.rr-ortner.com Readers and Antennas Published by As specialists in cleanroom production environments, we provide the complete RFID solution, from the consultation to the start-up of the system incl. • Retrofitting of product carriers with RFID tags • Integration of RFID hardware into machines & storage places • Software integration & MES connection Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution RFID evaluation unit DTE100 The data can be stored directly at the product as an „electronic route card“. So the workpiece carrier is clearly assigned to the product. This allows intelligent networking of decentralised information carriers and information producers. The wide range of interfaces, e.g. TCT/IP, makes flexible integration possible. The Indy RS500 serves several markets including retail, authentication of consumables, industrial automation, security, and logistics. The Indy RS500 SiP’s small form factor enables a diverse range of applications that need a low-cost embedded UHF Gen2 RFID reader. Indy RS500 RFID reader SiP iID®INDUSTRY0906 RFID as enabler for automation The INDUSTRY0906 readers support use in harsh environments. For applications such as industrial automation, product control, tool management, trce and tracking, or general product labeling as well as for integration into existing processes these readers devices are ideal with their increased IP protection class and the practical mounting options. Our RFID solutions • locate material and products at any time • identify material in storage and transport systems, as well as on process equipment in real time • ensure that the correct batch is processed • always follow the goal of enabling an automation solution in mature factories in order to make production processes more efficient Applications Electronics industry Assembly technology Simple, low price and flexible: RFID for machine control. Wide range of interfaces. New: the TCP/IP variant. Electronics Authentication The Indy RS500 is a surface mount package designed to work as a SMT (surface mount technology) component in a standard PCB manufacturing process. Industrial Automation Process Control Small size, large variance: the variety of the Reader family INDUSTRY0906 makes the robust RFID system component to a reliable partner for any industrial application. RFID shelves (AWIC/ARIC) RFID trolley Smart Load Port / Slim Load Port RFID as enabler for automation Readers and Antennas Published by 53 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 54 Readers and Antennas Technology HF: SIMATIC RF300 Industrial Applications For mid-level performance demands, SIMATIC RF300 can be operated with ISO 15693 transponders. For maximum requirements with regard to speed, data volume and diagnostics functionality, the RF300 mode with own transponders is available. Communication modules and function blocks enable an easy integration into the application. www.siemens.com/rf300 UHF: BL ident read/write heads Document Tracking Kanban Mailbox www.turck.de/rfid The BL ident read/write heads in the UHF frequency range of 865 ... 928 MHz are used where greater distances - up to several meters - must be bridged to the data carrier. The data carriers are supplied passively with power via the electromagnetic field of the read/write head. The radio protocol ISO 18000-6 C / EPCglobal guarantees investment security and flexibility. RFID Kanban Mailbox The RFID kanban mailbox provides automatic transfer of ordering data for a smooth subsequent delivery of materials. It is primarily designed for applications with no access to a local network for data transfer, which require an autonomous solution instead. The mailbox functions with GSM and is offered as a turn-key solution. www.brooks-rfid.com HF Long Range Reader Device SLRM1000 www.freaquent.com Readers and Antennas Published by This new HF reader system was designed to fully utilize the advantages of the ISO18000-3 mode3 standard and to support ISO15693. It provides 16 antenna outputs driven with up to 8 Watt to be used with single loop antennas as well as high sophisticated multi-axis antennas. State of the art connectivity such as Ethernet, USB and RS232 and 8 general purpose IO´s are featured. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ HF: SIMATIC RF300 BL ident read/write heads RFID Kanban Mailbox SLRM1000 Solution Applications The high-performance RFID system increases the productivity through shortened cycle times resulting from the fastest possible data acquisition. Highly flexible and powerful, the system enables the efficient manufacturing of configurable products. Various system versions are available to meet any performance requirement. Production and Material Flow Control In the automotive industry the UHF technology enables cost-, process- and quality-optimized production. The seamless detection of each and every bumper in the entire process leads to a significant reduction in process times and costs. Other benefits include access by middleware to ERP and WMS systems as well as the avoidance of incorrect bar code scans. Whenever a kanban card is inserted, a stopping mechanism holds the card briefly and compares it with the data in the control system. If the card is recognized, the stopper releases it. It falls into the mailbox and data are forwarded to the ordering system. The mailbox is lockable and can be opened and emptied by the service staff using a password. With tag rates of 450 tags/s it is the first HF RFID-system that shows an impressive speed known from UHF systems. It was optimized to read a huge amount of stacked transponders within the shortest time possible. It is therefore predestinated to be used in document tracking, smart shelves and jewelry. Its compact form factor gives SIMATIC RF340R a great advantage for applications in assembly lines. Suppliers Identification of automotive components Turck UHF RFID read/write head TN865Q175L200-H1147 identifies the bumpers by its data carrier. Production & Warehouse Kanban Process C-Parts Management external Supplier Kanban Document Tracking Jewelry Smart Shelves Logistics The SLRM1000 together with its single loop, 2D and 3D antennas is ETSI, CE and FCC certified and available as reader device or evaluation kit Readers and Antennas Published by 55 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 56 Readers and Antennas Technology LF: HLG Databoy2 Series Readers and Antennas for Logistics Applications www.assion.eu The IP65 protective case allows operation in every environment and is perfectly suitable for outdoor application. The modularity of the Databoy2 readers allow individual adjustment to specific customer requirements. Standard equipment: LF 125 kHz Reader, 1D/2D Barcode, GPS, Bluetooth and USB interface, 1MB data memory and opt. customized foil keyboards. UHF version coming soon. Nordic ID Merlin UHF CD The Merlin UHF CD reads UHF tags according to EU (865-868 MHz) and US Standard (902-928 MHz) over a range of five meters. The QVGA touch screen has a resolution of 320x240 pixels enabling intuitive user guidance. It includes Wi-Fi, 3G UMTS / HSDPA for fast data transfer and the rugged enclosure is protection class IP54. www.bressner.de UHF-RFID-Lesegerät UDL 100 www.deister.com The UDL 100 supports the transponder protocols ISO 180006 C EPC Class1 Gen2 at an operating temperature of -25 to + 60 ° C. Due to anti-collision, it allows the identification of several transponders in the reading field at the same time. The UDL 100 has an integrated antenna inside a rugged IP67 aluminum / ABS housing. The adaptation to existing software systems is possible. UHF: RFID read/write unit DTE800/900 The read/write unit provides four antenna connections and digital IOs. Communication and parameter setting are carried out via EtherNet/IP or TCP/IP. ifm ultra low, low, mid range and wide range antennas are available for different applications and ranges - all with the industrially compatible protection IP 65/IP 67. www.ifm.com Readers and Antennas Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution HLG Databoy2 LF Series The new mobile readers of the Databoy2 series are distinguished by a simple operation, excellent performance, rugged and handy design. Application fields of the devices are e.g. waste management, service and maintenance or tool identification. Thanks to various software functions the user is able to capture and combine RFID or Barcode IDs as well as to enter parameters like quantity, weight and status. UHF RFID shortens and simplifies extensive inventory processes considerably. Long-range reading provides reliable detection of tagged mobile goods on the shelves. Order picking is done reliably in the warehouse regardless of the local Wi-Fi network. Goods registration without breaking the supply chain: Specially developed for use on the fork lift truck and mounted between the forks of the truck, the reader identifies the storage location up to the top level. The direct mounting on the truck ensures safe operation in warehouse logistics in difficult environmental conditions. In conjunction with the LINERECORDER software the industrial RFID UHF system provides transparency up to ERP/ SAP. This increases considerably the degree of automation. DTE 800/900 Intralogistics Waste Management Maintenance The Databoy2 devices are configurable with different software applications and thereby flexibly integrated into various business processes. Inventory Picking 532 MHz processor and 256 MB DDR DRAM enable accelerated computing processes even for complex applications. Nordic ID Merlin UHF CD UDL 100 Applications Warehousing Handling For the identification of goods in tagged floor and shelf storage areas: The design of UDL 100 allows the use of UHF technology even when space is critical. Intralogistics Conveyor technology UHF system platform with different frequency ranges and interfaces: DTE800/810 for Europe and DTE900/910 for the USA. Readers and Antennas Published by 57 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 58 Readers and Antennas Technology KanBan System Kathrein UHF RFID shelf KanBan system is designed for selective reading of the item containers. No false readings and shipments can be made due to the precise read range. The system is ideal for “Just in sequence” deliveries and suitable for ESD containers. Readers and Antennas for Logistics Applications www.kathrein-rfid.de MOJIX STAR-3000 www.mojix.com A STAR receiver functions as a single point, phased array receiver utilizing adaptive beam forming and steering, and managing up to 500 exciter antennas. It manages the eNodes with connected antennas to interrogate the covered zones. The STAR receiver controls the wide area network of eNodes, and reads all tags excited by eNodes, and processes all tag data to the MOJIX MasterController. UHF, HF, LF: Mobile Computer Workabout Pro 4 www.motorolasolutions.com Thanks to its modular design, Motorola‘s mobile computer Workabout Pro 4 can be adapted to various requirements. The flexible design enables enterprises to upgrade all functionalities to the latest technological standard without sending back the devices. They can choose the data capture and RFID technology as well as camera and voice modules which meet their requirements. UHF: Long Range Reader SIL-9200-MUX4 www.stt-rfid.com Readers and Antennas Published by A simple and fast software integration of the read / write device is supported by means of the proven “smart read“ functionality. An application-specific individual and independent reading mode can be developed. The output power can be set so that standard-compliant reading ranges of up to 12m can be achieved. The UHF Long Range Reader is available as ETSI version (865-868 MHz) used for the European market as well in FCC version (902-928 MHz) for the North American market. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution KanBan System MOJIX STAR-3000 Workabout Pro 4 SIL-9200-MUX4 Customized antenna array with 12 radiating elements for beam forming and selective reading is powered by © KRAI Gen2 reader. Utilizing a special mechanical design enables an easy installation in the existing shelf systems (PoE enabled). Embedded Linux OS allows customised solution to run in the reader. The EPC Gen2-compliant MOJIX STAR3000 receiver can read the signal from a passive RFID tag as far as 200 meters away. This unique architecture also allows a true real-time location tracking of passive RFID tags based on the global EPC standard, which are much cheaper than active RFID/RTLS tags. Mobile workers in sectors such as transport and logistics, warehousing, manufacturing as well as field service require flexible devices that can be adapted to their specific requirements in a modular way. Various voice and data capture functionalities increase their efficiency and productivity. Fast and easy upgrades enable users to minimize their total cost of ownership and maximize the lifecycle of their devices. The SIL-9200-MUX4 offers new opportunities in optimizing business processes, e.g. in container management, in the monitoring of manufacturing processes or in the incoming / outgoing inspection of goods, as well as in access control systems. The unique identification and parts tracking in real time reduces process times and costs. The data base allows a better inventory control. Applications Storage Systems The UHF RFID KanBan System ensures no false readings and shipments due to the precise read range. Distribution Retail Automotive Manufacturing Oil & Gas Transport & Logistics Mobile Data Capture The Workabout Pro 4 is the only mobile computer with modules for capturing low frequency, high frequency and UHF RFID tags. Part Tracking Intra Logistic The integrated 4-channel multiplexer in the SIL-9200-MUX4 manages a connection of up to 4 UHF antennas to the device. Readers and Antennas Published by 59 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 60 Readers and Antennas Readers, Controllers and Solutions for Access Control Applications and Company Security Technology HF: AE1356i Multitag Reader www.assion.eu The AE1356i Reader with integrated antenna identifies transponders according to ISO 15693 and ISO 14443-A with an operating frequency of 13.56 MHz. With its anti-collision function the AE1356i is able to read several transponders simultaneous. Available versions: Desktop (IP54), Sealed (IP67) or OEM module. Due to its various communication interfaces the AE1356i is easy to integrate in existing systems. Supplied incl. SDK and application software. UHF reader TSU 200 www.deister.com The active UHF read / write head TSU 200 supports the standards ISO 18000-6C and EPC global Gen 2. The antenna is integrated in a robust IP67 aluminum / ABS housing. UHF transponders can be identified also in the high temperature ranges. M12 connectors ensure reliability even when exposed to high bending stresses during automation. The reader is easily installed thanks to new filter functions and “Auto Tune Mode“. BLUEBOX UHF CX Controller www.idtronic-rfid.com The Controller CX series supports ISO 18000-6C EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and is designed for global use (865 – 928 MHz). Transmit Power of maximum 30dBm can be adjusted by software. The Controllers communicate via standard interfaces Ethernet or RS232/ES485 with a host. Connection is established through M12 or RJ45 connectors. A Real Time Clock is optional available. LF/HF: Key Management www.kemas.de Readers and Antennas Published by Access authorizations and transactions of keys can be controlled and documented electronically with a key management solution. Benefits are, amongst other things, a flexible authorization management for internal and external users or user groups, continuous monitoring of the keys within their depots by means of RFID, an electronic logbook in realtime for the verification of removals and returns as well as system operation around the clock. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution AE1356i Multitag Reader The compact AE1356i Multitag Reader ensures accurate data capture and security, e.g. for applications like access control systems on construction sites, car sharing and fleet management. Furthermore, the card-sized reader/writer is also used for the automatic production control, parts identification or the tracking and tracing of documents. TSU 200 UHF readers allow the identification of vehicles and objects at medium to long distances. The smart antenna concept allows the identification of UHF transponders, even if unfavorably positioned. With 868 MHz technology vehicles, objects and pallets can be identified simultaneously as a bulk. BLUEBOX UHF CX Controller Key management The BLUEBOX RFID Controllers & Antennas are well suited for industrial and enterprise applications, where reliable, robust and high-performance systems are needed. All components are designed as a powerful combination for easy and cost efficient system integration. The robust Controller CX series is rated IP67, and therefore suitable for various outdoor applications. In order to identify users and to countercheck authorizations, RFID cards and readers from KEMAS as well as from customers, who already have a technological infrastructure (e.g. access control and HR systems), are integrated into the terminals. RFID transponders enable the identification and monitoring of keys and other resources at the terminal as well as within the depots. Applications Industry Access Control Process Control Compact and rugged stationary reader with integrated antenna, 3 LEDs and buzzer for diagnosis of reader operation, various interfaces, excellent performance, customized solutions. Parking Management Access Control Vehicle and Object Identification UHF reader TSU 200 are applied in industry, manufacturing and logistics, as well as in parking and access control applications. Industry Park Automation The Controller CX offers a wide set of configurations. It is obtainable with integrated or up to 2 antenna ports. Read distances of up to 8m are possible. Company security Key management RFID technology for the identification of persons and objects is the basis of KEMAS solutions. It allows a verifiable and unambiguous assignment of all transactions. Readers and Antennas Published by 61 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 62 Readers and Antennas Technology UHF: Overhead 2.0 Readers and Antennas for Retail Applications www.checkpointsystems.com This solution offers high read accuracy and data integrity through Wirama Radar™, a unique combination of patented hardware and software. Retailers can confidently place tagged items at the front of the store without concern for stray reads causing false alarms. In addition, this compact solution covers high ceilings and wide retail store entrances. UHF Long Range Reader ID ISC.LRU1002 The UHF Long Range Reader with an output of up to 2 W is a cost-effective alternative to high performance readers. The sensitive receiver ensures a homogeneous identification area and a reading range of up to eight meters. A total of 16 diagnosis LEDs provides simple analysis and signaling of operating states. www.feig.de EAS System An invisible overhead EAS solution is based on conventional UHF RFID transponders. The system ensures an open entrance area. It is able to replace completely the existing EAS systems. www.kathrein-rfid.de !D Gate www.nedap-retail.de Readers and Antennas Published by The !D Gate is an open pedestal system that is mounted on the floor. The integrated RFID reader (reader and antenna are included) supports processes like goods receipt, transition from stock room to sales floor and anti-theft (EAS). Depending on the role, the optimum RFID parameters are chosen automatically. When used as an antitheft system, it is possible to integrate 8.2 MHz RF technology and metal detection. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution Overhead 2.0 D ISC.LRU1002 Solution to improve merchandise availability: This integrated RFID-based solution delivers real-time inventory and loss prevention. As a result, Overhead 2.0 helps retailers to enhance the customer shopping experience by improving merchandise availability. The antenna is mounted on the ceiling – visible or invisible. RFID is one of the key technologies for implementing Industry 4.0, characterized by the internet of things and the independent communication between machine and product. UHF Long Range Readers for example enable unique identification and delivery of automotive components to the right manufacturing sector, to produce exactly this car the customer composed and ordered, individually. © KRAI Circular switch beam (CSB) antenna for direction detection is powered by © KRAI Gen2 reader. The system records the transponder behavior and determines their direction. If an item is stolen the EAS triggers an alarm. Apparel retailers Inventory and loss prevention Overhead 2.0 is engineered as a standalone exit door solution in new and remodeled stores, or with traditional EAS systems in existing stores as part of a retailer’s RFID adoption strategy. Industry Process Control Automation The ID ISC.LRU1002 offers three hardware interfaces (Ethernet, RS232 and USB) and supports transponders according to EPC class 1 Gen2 and ISO18000-6-C. Retail Fashion Shop EAS System The UHF RFID EAS System is able to replace completely the existing EAS systems. Kathrein RFID © KRAI Gen2 reader RFID is the basis for in-store product availability. With RFID-based electronic article surveillance and stock management, retailers can permanently reduce losses. More transparent stock data and optimal product availability help retailers to increase sales. !D Gate Applications Retail Electronic article surveillance Article identification Optionally, the !D Gate can be equipped with infra-red beam sensors to count customers or find the direction of goods between the stock room and the sales floor. Readers and Antennas Published by 63 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 64 Readers and Antennas Technology UHF: RAKO RFID DG 400i Desk Reader Retail Applications The Rako RFID DG 400i Desk Reader is a perfect standalone deactivator for RFID EAS solution. It is in addition a solution for store starter kits as well for integration. Suitable at all strategic read points, where a dedicated read field is essential. It is available as Power over Ethernet or USB version. www.rako-security-label.com UHF: RAKO RFID HoverGuard 600 Slim Industrial Reader www.rako-security-label.com The new HG 600 Slim RAKO comes with better performance, modern design and lower costs on the demand of the market. The HG 600 Slim summarizes EAS und RFID in one system. Auto calibration functionality enables „Plug and Play“ installation. Web based configuration and optional integrated people counting using IP cameras are only some advantages of the system. LF, HF: ARE i2 The stationary read/write unit ARE i2 is available in low or high frequency version. It can be equipped with an internal antenna or operate with a big variety of external antennas that fit the application perfect. Antenna multiplexer or upgrade kits for Ethernet interfacing are just two examples for available add-on’s. www.aegid.de Maintenance UHF qIDmini R1170i www.caenrfid.com Readers and Antennas Published by The qIDmini (Model R1170I) handheld reader is compliant with UHF RFID ISO 18000-6C/EPC C1G2 standards. It has an integrated antenna suited for short to medium range applications and, thanks to the Bluetooth communication interface, it is a UHF RFID add-on for any Bluetooth enabled host such as a PC, a smartphone, a PDA or a tablet. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution On, in or under table installation possible. RFID for EAS is a safe investment in future technology. It allows a step by step introduction of RFID into your store. Reduction of cueing and loss at your POS are only two of the benefits. RFID DG 400i Desk Reader RFID for EAS solution, starter kits or complete integration – the RAKO RFID HoverGuard 600 Slim supports all processes from production up to the store exit, This enables track and trace at all critical location within the supply chain. Applications Textile retail Electronic article surveillance Dedicated beam at 17mW to 2W adjustable power level USB or Power over Ethernet Integrated Linux allows Stand-Alone use for EAS Deactivation Textile retail Store Exit Supply chain Best possible detection with better design. 2W ERP with optional up to 3 external antennas are achieved by optimized antenna beam of the HoverGuard 600 Slim and the Fitting Guard. HoverGuard 600 Slim ARE i2 Because of its small outline dimensions, a variety of interfaces and the simple integration into machine controls, the ARE i2 is the perfect match for your automation. The reader can be engineered into the electric cabinet and the antennas with their drag-chain suitable cables can be placed right at the position where the tag needs to be read. UHF qIDmini R1170i Mobile workers in plants and industrial environments benefit from little equipment to carry along for repair and control operations. Hands free working becomes possible with the option of putting the small size reader into the pocket. In both quiet and loud environments users get a clear readfeedback through LCD display, buzzer or vibrator signal. Production equipment Industrial automation Service & Inventory Tool Management Pharma AEG ID offers one stop shop solutions including readers and transponders directly from the manufacturer. Maintenance Mobile Equipment Control The reader is compatible with Windows XP/7, Windows CE/ Mobile, Android, iPhone and iPad and can operate using a USB cable or Bluetooth Readers and Antennas Published by 65 66 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Transponders Articles written by Published by 67 68 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Trusted Tag Services A simple tap enables secure, precise authentication HID Trusted Tag Services for secure Near Field Communications (NFC) applications The Trusted Tag Story: • • • • Frictionless – No app to download Simple tap to interact Secure – Every tap is trusted Works with any NFC compliant device Mark Robinton Manager Technology & Strategic Innovation, HID Global HID Trusted Tag® Services combine HID Global’s patented Near Field Communication (NFC) tag technology and cloud-based authentication platform to enable secure, frictionless transactions with any NFC enabled handset. to know the URL that points to the server. This allows deeper insight into the consumer’s use of promotional, educational or informational materials, and ensures the physical presence of a person at a particular trusted tag at the time of the tap. Empowering the Internet of Things Trusted Tag Services help achieve the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling authentication, brand protection, loyalty, sweepstakes, and a wide variety of additional IoT applications. HID Trusted Tag Services can facilitate frictionless transactions with the tap of an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet, creating more engaging and powerful IoT applications. Trusted Tag ISO Card, one of several form factors Innovative Trusted Tag Services merge the convenience of standard NFC labels that provide a constant URL when read, with the security of solutions that utilize cryptography. The benefit of merging these two options is a single, innovative and easy-to-use solution that provides a secure authentication environment which is not possible with today’s standard NFC labels, static tags or QR codes. When a person taps a fixed tag, it allows trustworthy pinpoint positioning, thus enabling “proof of presence”. A unique cryptographic code generated at the moment of each tap authenticates one individual as present in front of a physical tag, at an exact point in time. Each encrypted tap can only be used once, and is impossible to clone. Tap into more trusted promotions HID trusted tags come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, allowing establishment of a secure checkpoint in any location. Choose from small form factors that embed discreetly into nearly any object, or high-visibility form factors imprinted with promotional messages. HID Global trusted tags embedded into digital outof-home media displays and point-of-sale materials can enhance consumer engagement while removing fraud from loyalty programs and sweepstakes promotions. Individual consumers receive immediate feedback on their actions, and promoters will confidently reward only authorized participants. Trusted tags make promotions more efficient and effective, reducing costs, licensing fees and related marketing expense. HID Trusted Tag Services enables the customer’s web applications to distinguish between an actual tap of a tag and someone who just happens Trusted tag data changes on every tap, blocking any attempt to share, clone or manipulate it, unlike QR codes or traditional NFC tags. Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Tamper-proof trusted tags inside a home or in a patient wristband allow the caregiver to record arrival with a gentle tap of their smartphone. Another tap will record their departure. In contrast to GPS-based systems, HID Trusted Tag Services can precisely define which home, apartment or patient was visited. HID Trusted Tag Services delivers: • HID Trusted Tag Services supports caregivers billing. In addition, due to the capability of distinguishing physical tag taps from shared URLs, advanced analytics can be leveraged to refine active marketing campaigns and enhance effectiveness. Tap into more trusted care delivery Home healthcare providers are improving efficiency and reliability with Electronic Visitor Verification (EVV) applications, ensuring patients receive their prescribed attention and providing more accurate caregiver service records. HID Trusted Tag Services enables trustworthy and convenient EVV, accurately documenting the physical arrival and departure of caregivers in a patient’s home. • • • • Secure transactions – Encrypted data changes on every tap, blocking attempts to share, clone or manipulate tags or URLs. Enhanced accuracy – Real-time access to precise data, and reliable audit trails. Easy integration – Tags readable with smartphones and standard NFC readers. Frictionless operation – Simply tap to interact, no app to download. Immediate deployment – No specialized applications, modifications or software development required. HID Trusted Tag® Each HID Trusted Tag is designed for easy integration and frictionless operation in a wide variety of applications. The Trusted Tag technology can be embedded into virtually any RFID tag form factor. If the perfect tag for your application is not available, HID Global can create a custom tag solution to fit your requirements for dimensions, programming and materials. About HID Global HID Global is the trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, with over 2 billion transponders in the field for e-ID, industry and logistics, and animal identification. Recognized for robust quality, innovative designs, and industry leadership, HID Global is the supplier of choice for OEMs, systems integrators, application developers, and providers. They serve a variety of markets, including waste management, returnable transport items, logistics, asset tracking, automation, livestock and pet identification, laundry, and medicine. The HID Identification Technology business unit (formerly Sokymat) designs and delivers a full range of RFID system components including tags, antennas and readers in frequencies ranging from low and high frequency, NFC to UHF. With headquarters in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 2,100 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. Core competencies Low frequency, high frequency, NFC and UHF technology expertise | Broad range of robust RFID tags | Custom tag development and customization options | European designed and engineered | Global production and support; ISO 9001:2008 certified facilities www.hidglobal.com. Published by 69 70 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Miniature solution for processes in surgery and machine tools Minimum Size – Maximum Performance Neosid creates new application fields with miniaturized RFID transponders, thus providing components for Industry 4.0 Yilmaz Benzer Sales Manager Neosid Pemetzrieder It remains a huge challenge to insert RFID transponders within objects which are exposed to quick and rapid temperature changes of up to 275 degree Celsius, along with the threat of chemicals, oils and coolants exposure, as well as massive mechanical stress. If these transponders have a diameter that exceeds four millimeters, and need to be mounted flush into a metal surface, the work must be completed by specialist companies. The basis: Ferrite and a fully automated production In developing the miniaturized RFID transponder, Neosid made use of its long-standing expertise in the handling and processing of ferrite. The use of ferrite as a core allows for the optimal positioning of the chip within the transponder. Ferrite’s special physical properties were used to design an antenna with a less twisted style than a conventional transponder. This antenna still has enormous reading range in a metal environment, even though the size has been reduced as far as physically possible. Ferrite acts as a multiplier for inductance. The special ferrite shape is the basis for fully automated transponder production. Manually manufacturing transponders such as the NeoTAG Inlay and the NeoTAG Plug (featuring customized housing) are time-consuming, and carry the risk of variations in quality. In order to prevent this, every single NeoTAG passes three 100-percent frequency checks during the fully automated manufacturing process. Small but extremely robust The small NeoTAGs (just four millimeter in diameter including the housing) withstand even the most challenging conditions. Although the transponder is of very small size, it still reaches a comparably long reading range, even amongst metal surroundings. The complete integration of NeoTags into metal and the optimal set up of the carrier frequency allows optimal reading results and ranges. NeoTAGs are able to resist temperatures of up to 275 degree Celsius for 15 minutes without any damage. Neither vibrations nor extreme stress when dropped can affect the NeoTAGs. The tags have proven their ruggedness, for example, in tests where the NeoTAGs were dropped a hundred times from a height of two meters Published by The complete integration of NeoTags into metal allows the object identification even in challenging environments. onto a concrete surface, or, when exposed to high temperature for a significant period of time. 30 of the tested tags maintained the functionality even after five days at a constant 150 degree Celsius. Additionally, the tags are characterized by their impermeability to substances such as chemicals, oils, and other aggressive materials like coolants or pit water. The transponders of the NeoTAG series are HF-RFID transponders which use the 13.56 MHz (HF)-frequency. Therefore, having the app installed on your device allows you to access the information filed on the transponder on any NFC-enabled smartphone. This would substantially reduce the required capital when investing into an RFID-solution. Proven in Medical Engineering RFID-technology offers a huge potential for process optimization in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments. Due to the physical characteristics (smallest dimensions but high ruggedness Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ and high reading range within metal) NeoTAGs are ideal for the labeling of surgical instruments. The requirements of the technology in a medical surrounding are very high, especially regarding RFID-transponders. Transponders used for labeling surgical instruments must be as small as possible in order to be utilized with filigree instruments; they must also provide sufficient reading range in a metal surface. The major requirements for RFID-transponders in surgical instruments is resistance against the numerous and frequent autoclaving processes, and the sterilization of the instrument at high temperatures over a long period, without loss of functionality. The first tests, in which medical engineering companies implemented NeoTAGS within instruments, demonstrated the quality of their In the purification and sterilization of surgical instruments mini RFID transperformance. ponder can support and optimize processes. Industry 4.0 – The brain within the Tool In industrial production, RFID is regarded as one of the enablers of industry 4.0. Transponders can be utilized, for example, in tools for the adaption of products. The RFID-transponder may operate as a brain directly within the tool. This creates the possibility of linking production orders with tools, the exact and automated compliance of constant maintenance, and ensures the supposed tools can be installed into the correct machines during a tool change. At the same time, the environment of machine tools creates high basic requirements for the quality of transponders: if the transponders are not mounted flush they might get shorn off. This would make an identification impossible and the shorn off transponder could damage the machine. Therefore, NeoTAGs are ideal as they are robust enough to be hammered into a small drill hole. In the working process, the resilience to chemicals and changes in temperature is ensured. Therefore, NeoTAGs provide solutions for challenges that were not solvable before and create an exciting starting point for further projects in the context of Industry 4.0. Neosid – Expertise in Components Neosid develops, produces and provides ferritecomponents, filters and adjustable coil kits, helical filters, chokes, fixed inductors, transformers, components for radio interference suppression, wideband transformers, RFID-antenna technology, and RFID-transponders. Specializing in customized developments, Neosid can follow customer requests and produce special models. The Neosid ferrite materials allow for the best performance of applications in the LF- and HFrange. Neosid also offers special selective helical antennas for UHF-applications. With the small HF-transponder, 2.6 by 2.4 millimeters as an inlay and 4 by 3.6 millimeters as a plug, Neosid redefined reliable RFID-technology. The surprisingly small NeoTAG-transponders retain their functionality even in the toughest of environments, and have a remarkable reading range – even in metal surroundings. www.neosid.de/com/NeoTag/ Published by 71 72 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Flexible RFID Tags „50 Percent Are Special Developments“ Flexible Tags – the new robust alternative to RFID labels Pim van Loosbroek CEO/Owner The Tag Factory For us it is important that customers receive products that work 100 percent of the time. Quality and reliability are our first priority. Customers usually come to us because they can not realize the solution they want with standard products. As a result, 50 percent of our commercial operations are based on special solutions for OEM, which means that the tags are individually developed together with the customer. There is a particular demand for on-metal tags and flexible transponders as robust alternatives to RFID labels. Controlled Performance: One Metal is Not Just Like Another Whether applied to wooden material, water, or metal – what matters is the exact way in which tag performance is adjusted for the objects that are to be marked. This starts with tag development: the R&D department at The Tag Factory has a tuning device that is able to adjust the distance for the specific surface with millimeter precision. This is particularly important for metal as every kind of metal is different. Deviations range between 30 and 40 percent. The read distance on aluminium, for instance, is only five to eight meters, whereas twelve meters can be achieved on iron. Thus, it is necessary to adjust the performance accurately according to the material – whether it is steel, iron, or aluminium. Tested Quality According to European Standard During the production process, the tag function is checked with a testing device to ensure it performs well. Furthermore, it can be determined whether the performance on metal is constant, and whether the tags function within a range of ten percent. When a customer asks for 100 percent security, it is also standard procedure to completely test a part of the tag in the final check. The customer thus gets 100 percent tested quality – according to the European standard. Where Standard Labels Reach Their Limits The opportunities for tag application reach their limits especially in harsh environments. Particularly in the oil and gas industry, one of The Tag Factory‘s most important markets, the tags cannot simply be stuck to a surface. There is a need for alternatives here. For these special requirements, a ceramic transponder was developed. Ceramic Published by Toll road applications are a market with potential has the advantage that it can be mounted on or in metal, and resists temperatures of up to 250 degrees Celsius. This is a crucial condition in autoclaving processes, for instance. The smallest ceramic tag we developed measures 5 x 5 x 3 millimeters, making it suitable for the identification of surgery instruments, for instance. Another special development for harsh environments is flexible tags: robust, yet flexible like a label. Windshield Label Tag for Toll Road Applications Toll road applications are a market with potential for rapid growth. The Tag Factory has already received a certificate from Automotive India for the supply of a toll road tag. There is also a demand for so-called label tags in small-scale parking applications. The windshield tag, which was specifically developed for parking applications, is one of the latest developments from The Tag Factory. Just like a label, the flexible tag can be stuck to the windshield inside the car and works effectively with a read range of more than ten meters. Thanks to global frequency adjustment it can be used in toll road applications and for vehicle identification worldwide. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 73 Flexible Use in Waste Management An interesting market for flexible tags is waste logistics. In cooperation with our solution partner RFIT Hungary, we have been supplying hundred of thousands of flexible UHF tags nationwide in Hungary to label all containers for waste management. Another solution with high quantities starts in 2014. Flexible tags can be mounted on curved surfaceswhich is a major advantageas the robust construction ensures a long service life. Further, the tag can be affixed via two drilling holes – using nails in this case. We have made the material even more flexible so the tags stay safely in their position. Even operators of open pool systems can benefit from RFID tagged pallets. different pallet manufacturers and pool operators in 2013 alone. The pallet transponder was specifically developed for EPAL and is approved for the tagging of pallets from the European pool operator. A pallet tag can be an alternative to a smart label. If the pallet is already equipped with an RFID transponder by default, adhesive labels can be omitted. Proof of Concept: Functioning UHF Tags From the Very Beginning Flexible UHF tags are ideally suitable for waste container labelling. Alternative for Pallet Logistics It is not only in closed pool systems that pallet transponders are highly demanded. Operators of open pool systems can benefit from RFID tagged pallets too. This is demonstrated through the number of pallet transponders that are sold to many manufacturers worldwide. The Tag Factory has supplied more than 500,000 RFID transponders for pallet identification to For all special developments The Tag Factory creates a proof of concept for which housing material, frequency, and dimensions of the tags are composed to custom specifications. It is not unusual that RFID inlays are mounted in the course of an RFID pilot project, and the customers are disappointed when the actual tag does not provide the expected performance after integration. We proceed differently: our philosophy is to create a working custom specific tag at the very beginning. For the equivalent of 1,100 Euros we create a proof of concept including ten UHF tags. This way, the customer gets working tags for real-world use at a low cost. About The Tag Factory THE TAG FACTORY (part of the PVL Group; members of AIM & GS1) is a manufacturer of RFID tags, based in New Delhi, India, with sales offices in Europe. TTF started in 2008 and currently has more than 200 fulltime employees. Our vision is to achieve global leadership in providing value-added high-quality RFID tags to our customers. This enables advanced business and a new level of efficiency, by combining technology, process focus, and a commitment to long-term customer relationships. We are an ISO 9001:2000 certified company and have the capability to design and manufacture (customized) tags in various frequencies (LF, HF, & UHF) as per ISO standards. TTF also offers a wide range of ATEX certified tags in LF, HF, and UHF. Our ATEX certified tags have been declared as safe to operate in hazardous environments. Besides product development and enhancement, our R&D team is also focusing on long-read-range products with high performance. Our products are used in applications such as asset management, tracking & tracing, laundry identification, animal identification, pallet identification, rental business, railroad, toll road, waste management, roll containers, and metal and non-metal containers. www.tagfactory.com Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 74 Transponders Design Tags for Industrial Applications | Asset-Tags www.balluff.de www.hidglobal.com www.winckel.de www.turck.com Transponders Published by “High memory“ data carrier, based on an RFID-ASIC developed in-house. With a storage capacity of up to 128 kBytes (8 kB, 32 kB, 64 kB, 128 kB), these tags offer currently the largest user memory range on the market. Easy screw-on mounting on pallets or parts — directly on metal! In addition to the BIS M-153 (dimensions: 80 x 40 x 22 millimeters), more compact designs are also available. InLine Tag™ Plate transponders are extremely thin, highly durable transponders for the labelling of industrial containers, machines or other equipment, typically used in industrial contexts in addition to or instead of identification plates. They offer a large labelling area with space for the required information and can be attached to both metallic and non-metallic surfaces. AssetTags are suitable to label assets such as reusable transport containers. They are characterized by their very good adhesive strength even on challenging surfaces. Special environmental requirements such as temperature variations or washing procedures are taken into account. In addition to the standard dimensions of 110 x 25 millimeters there are flexible options regarding dimensions and printing. Turck offers a wide variety of data carriers that are optimally designed for industrial applications. These include HF or UHF solutions for extreme operating conditions such as protection classes up to IP69K or extended temperature ranges up to 230 degrees Celsius. The user can store up to 8 Kbytes and also select the type of data carrier: EEPROM (105 writing cycles) or FRAM (up to 107 writing cycles). Technical Data Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF Active UHF Active UHF HF LF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Technology BIS M-153-1x/A BIS M-153-1x/A Maintenance-free, passive tags with FRAM technology and a high degree of protection (IP68/x9K), thanks to rugged components. Depending on the system application, the read/write speed is up to 8x faster than ISO Standard 15693. Due to this high data rate, companies can reduce their cycle times in assembly lines and increase output rates. InLine Tag Plate InLine Tag Plate The sturdy polycarbonate casing is built to take the rigors of industrial handling and can withstand mechanical impacts and high-pressure cleaning (IP69K) as well as the effects of weather, cleaning agents and variations in temperature. A large surface area for optional laser engraving accommodates abrasionproof attachment of bar-codes, QR codes, logos and text. identytag AssetTag identytag AssetTag The special durability is achieved by processing high quality plastic materials and coatings, protecting the inlay including antenna and transponder from mechanical stress. Correctly adhered, the adhesive joints resist chemicals, humidity and water. They resist permanent temperature exposure of -40 up to +95 degrees Celsius and temperatures of 150 degrees Celsius for up to one hour. Data carrier for extreme application conditions High-temperature data carrier for BL ident system High-temperature data carriers, for example, are typically used in painting lines and must be tested under real operating conditions before release. They can also be used in sterilizers and autoclaves. The material (PPS) withstands the temperatures even at high pressures, such as those found in autoclaves (e. g. tested at 200 degrees Celsius and 16 bar for ten hours a day over 22 days). Applications Assembly line Handling systems Workpiece carrier systems Powertrain assembly Industrial container management Labelling of transport or office containers Electronic identification plates Asset labelling Labelling of reusable transport containers Nameplates at machines and labels Inventory labelling Mechanical Engineering Automotive industry Food industry Logistics Process industry Transponders Published by 75 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 76 Transponders Special Designs Design ID-LABEL® GMBH www.id-label.de Keg Tag Special Designs www.microsensys.de ID-INCAP-RFID are pre-printed, adhesive-free labels for the inmould process. The special feature of these labels is the contactless connection between the chip module and the antenna, that makes it indestructible. The antenna is printed by screenprint process with silver conductive ink. At the moment, there is a standard antenna design but this can be changed regarding the requirements of the customer needs. Customized label size is possible. The RFID transponders of the Security iID®-K series are available in different designs. The mic3®-chip transponder with a size of just 2.0 x 3.0 x 0.5 mm is the basic module for more robust variations in lenticular packaging with a diameter of 4.5 mm, 6.7 mm, 7.0 mm or 14mm, suitable for metal environment or as a self-adhesive label. Dependent upon the characterizing object, a right design is available. Tube-shaped transponder allows the indestructible and subsequent or initial placement of wood or plastic products provided with a hole. Transponders Published by Active UHF Active UHF Active UHF www.rako-security-label.com www.hidglobal.com Technical Data Keg tags are specifically designed for the identification of cylindrical transport containers such as beer kegs or gas bottles. Keg tags are usually spot-welded or glued to the containers. The InLine Tag™ Ultra product family offers equally durable options for flat containers. Active UHF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Technology ID-INCAP-RFID ID-INCAP-RFID The used material is a high compressed polyolefin substrate with a protected RFID module (Monza 5) and a printed antenna. A varnish with UV filters gives the labels a protection against sun radiation and the possibility for a static charge to hold the labels in the form. The anti-graffiti coating allows an easier separating from the injection mould as well as easy removing from any over-stickered labels. iID-K 64kbit Security Transponder mic3 64kbit iID K The 64 kbit EEPROM memory is divided into up to 16 segments for user data. Access to certain areas is password-protected. The EEPROM memory resists about 100,000 writing cycles and ensures a data retention up to 10 years. The highsecurity and cryptography features of iID®-K transponders are optimized for parts tagging, for example in aviation, but are also very practical in anti-counterfeiting. Tube Transponder Specific modifications allow the use in different fields So like screw anchors the can be used in wooden or plastic pallets or in crates for bottles. Applications Tracking within the supply chain Integration into plastic-parts Comply with cleanroom specification Fresh goods and meat logistic Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Part tagging with unique security features Product management and traceability Bottle crates Pallets Furniture Plastic packaging RFID XtremePro Tag Keg Tag Keg Tag Product Family One important advantage that RFID technology offers for keg tracking is its robustness. Keg tags were developed to withstand the demanding cleaning and sterilization processes required in the beverage industry. A plastic casing protects the transponder against liquids, aggressive chemicals and variations in temperature as well as against the effects of rough handling in the field. Lifecycle management of cylindrical or other metal transport containers, such as beverage kegs, drums, gas cylinders Transponders Published by 77 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 78 Transponders On-metal Tags On-metal Tags Design www.b-id.eu www.deister.com “UHF On Metal Tags“ made of FR4 are characterized by their extreme stability, heat resistance as well as excellent performance. These transponders can be attached on metal directly by sticking, screwing or riveting. In addition to a variety of standard sizes, custom design, frequency tuning and antenna design for better performance is also possible. UDC 160 - Best on metal! With its rugged impact-resistant housing, the UDC 160 (protection class IP67) is especially designed for the use in closed circuits with multiple usage. The design of the transponder allows easy mounting on a variety of goods carriers. The on-metal transponder can be attached with glue or screws onto shelves, wired baskets, containers, vehicles or trains. The transponder is a OnMetal hard tag with a size of 41 x 11 x 5 mm. It can be mounted using the included clip holder by screwing, bolting, or gluing. On-metal Tags www.harting-rfid.com www.honeywell.com Transponders Published by Technical Data Active UHF HF Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF The IT67 is designed to provide both edge and normal performance for enhanced portal and forklift RFID applications. The tag has a length of 68.58 mm (2.320″), and a height of 61.64 mm (2.427″). Rugged multi-mounting options ease the installation. The IT67 tag can be attached using screws, rivets, double-sided adhesive strips, or a variety of other methods. Passive Active UHF HF LF LF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Technology UHF On Metal Tags UHF On Metal Tags FR4 is a glass fiber-epoxy mixture, which is also used for computer boards. High temperature applications of 200°C over 20 hours are proved without any problems with Copper / polyamide inlays in connection of FR4 housings. Available are UHF frequencies for the U.S. market (902 ~ 928MHz) and the EU market (865.6 ~ 867,6MHz). On-Metal tag UDC 160 UDC 160 The UDC 160 is a special on metal transponder for UHF applications. It offers large read / write ranges. The passive metal UHF transponder corresponds to the EPC Class 1 Gen 2 protocol. Frequencies are: 865-868 MHz (EU) or 902-928 MHz (USA), 96-bit EPC User Memory. OnMetal-Tag Ha-VIS RFID VT Serie OnMetal-Tag The ultrasonically sealed, chemical resistant housing of the VT series offers protection class IP 69K and is extremely robust. This gurantees long life times under hard conditions. 5000 cycles of testing from 0°C to 210 °C. Up to 5 m of read range on metal is possible with 2 W ERP. IT67 Enterprise Lateral Transmitting (LT) Tag IT67 Enterprise Lateral Transmitting (LT) Tag Honeywell’s rugged IT67 Enterprise LT Tag is a passive UHF RFID tag designed for superior performance on metal surfaces. With a range of up to 26ft and a rugged encapsulation,the IT67 is suitable for harsh environments. The tag is EPC Global Gen 2/ISO 18000-6c compliant meeting global standards. Optimal operation frequencies: 860 MHz to 960 MHz . Applications Automotive industry Healthcare sector Machine engineering Paint shop Warehousing, logistics, production automation, AVI l abeling, e.g. of rolling and wire mesh containers in the supply chain vehicle and container identification pallet tagging Asset tracking Container management Maintenance management Extrem harsh conditions Automotive containers Large metal containers Postal roll cages Metal drums Transponders Published by 79 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 80 Transponders High-temperature Tags Miniature Tags Disc Tag Design www.aegid.de www.neosid.de www.contrinex.de ww.tagitron.de Transponders Published by Disc-Transponder (coin form factor) define a disc-shaped design with a diameter from 13mm up to 50mm. On the basis of its compact and robust design, these tags are suitable for harsh environments with limited space to be mounted on and into metal. Miniaturized transponders are used primarily where space for the mounting of tags is limited. Due to their minimal space requirements, the tags can be inserted into a small hole and therefore protected from various external hazards. They can be used for the identification of very small metallic or non-metallic objects. With the new version of the NeoTAG, “long” reading distances of up to 220 millimeters are possible. All-metal and high-temperature tags are specialties of this system. The extremely durable all-metal tags of the LF range are available in smooth (Ø10..26) or threaded (M16..30) versions for embeddable mounting. M30 tags are also available with a mounting hole. Smooth HF tags (Ø9...50) are designed for non-embeddable mounting. Sizes Ø30 and Ø50 feature a fixing hole. The HF range also includes special tags for embeddable mounting in metal. The high temperature transponders meet the high requirements pursuant to IP 68 as far as temperature, ruggedness and ambient conditions are concerned. The transponders can be designed with different structural shapes according to individual customer demands. The TIHT frame / Xpi offers various design, shape, printing, chip technology and mounting options for the RFID data carriers. All frames are available with integrated HF or UHF technology. Technical Data Active UHF Active Passive HF Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF Active UHF LF HF LF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Technology Disc transponders Being resistant to mechanical and harmful influences, such as chemicals, this transponder is used for a variety of applications. The Transponders can handle temperature ranges from -40°C up to +200°C. Disc transponders Miniaturized transponder NeoTAG NeoTAG The extremely small transponder, at just 2.6 × 2.6 × 2.4 millimeters, is also available in a version with housing (NeoTAG plug). Available with the NXP chip Icode Slix or EM4237, the tags accord to the ISO 15693 standard. This ferrite core tag is durable and suitable for a temperature range of -50 to +275 degrees Celsius (for a period of 15 minutes). NeoTAGs are available in both HF and LF. RFID-System ConIdent LF tags are available in PBTP or stainless steel (V2A and V4A). The V4A tags with protection rating IP69K are food safe and can be used between –40 and +125°C. Synthetic RTP-0502-022 HF tags with protection rating IP67 withstand temperatures up to 85°C. IP69K tags withstand temperatures up to 180°C (nylon) or even 250°C (LCP). Xpi High Temperature Transponder High Temperature Tag Xpi 116_10 The Xpi Tag is suitable for high temperature applications of up to 350 degrees Celsius. The high temperature transponder consists of a composite material with ceramic inlay that was especially designed for applications of even up to 500 degrees. The transponder is available with the chipsets of NXP, Impinj or Infineon. Applications Industrial automation High temperature apTool manageplications ment Pharma Service & Inventory Keg & Container ID Metallic environments Tool management Labelling of medical instruments Sterilization processes Documentation of maintenance Cleaning Food Chemical General identification High-temperature applications Automotive Die casting Medical Transponders Published by 81 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 82 Transponders ePaper Tag Active Tags Data Bolts Data Bolts Design www.balluff.de www.siemens.com/rfid www.rfid-ela.eu www.Omni-ID.com Transponders Published by UHF “data bolt“, specially developed for automated use in applications in which read range of up to one meter is required when mounted directly on metal. The data carrier corresponds to EPC Gen 2 Class 1 Standard and is particularly suited for production systems in the automotive industry, where consistency of data acquisition is required in the entire production chain. The rugged transponders MDS D117 as well as MDS D127 convince with their small, compact form factor. While the transponder MDS D117, with dimensions of 4.0 x 5.0 mm, is suitable for being glued flush into metal, the transponder MDS D127 with M6 screw thread can be screwed flush into metal. For the processing of these transponders, readers with integrated antennas as well external antennas (in correspondingly small M8 and M12 form factors) are available. The active RFID tag is characterized by its compact anti-hanging shape. Its construction form keeps the transponder from being removed or scratched off easily. The waterproof tag complies with protection class IP68 (durably waterproof) and is available with a housing of 36 mm diameter and 10 mm thickness. For fixation the tag, with a housing weight of 11 grams, has two holes of 3 mm diameter each. The View 10 is the first tag designed specifically as a “build book” replacement for large capital goods manufacturing. It features a paper-size (10 inch), low profile and lightweight display and combines advanced RFID, infrared and WiFi communications technologies to drive real-time intelligence to operators at the point of assembly while also returning advanced analytics to plant management. Technical Data Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF Active UHF HF LF LF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Technology BIS U-142-07/CA-M8 BIS U-142-07/CA-M8 Maintenance-free, passive UHF tags with 512-bit user memory. Depending on system and application environment, the typical read range is one meter, the write range about 30 centimeters. Data bolts are available for EU (865-868 MHz) as well as for US (902-928 MHz) region. Extremely rugged tag thanks to the use of steel housing. HF Transponders SIMATIC RF MDS D117 / MDS D127 The passive, maintenance-free HF transponders are based on the ISO standard 15693 and can be operated with the RFID systems SIMATIC RF200 and SIMATIC RF300 (ISO mode). Both transponders possess a user memory of 112 bytes and are made of high-quality materials (PPS). Thanks to their high degree of protection of IP68/IPx9K, they are suitable for applications in demanding industrial environments. COIN ID COIN ID Coin ID is a 433-MHz active RFID tag with a read range up to 80 m in the open field. The tag provides a user-definable tag identifier (RW). Operating temperature: -30°C to +70°C; automomous operation up to 10 years (depending on transmission cycle). Complies with standards EN 301 489 – 3: 2002 V1.4.1; EN 300 220 – 2007 : V2.1.2; CE Mark ; RoHS certified. E-Paper-Tag View 10 View 10 On-board IR and RFID allows efficient tracking and triggering through the process while integrated Wi-Fi leverages open wireless infrastructure. Built tough for the plant floor, the Omni-ID View 10 features best-inclass drop and vibration ratings and an IP65 seal rating. Buttons allow page and document management and operator feedback from the floor. Applications Traceability in automotive industry Powertrain assembly Tracking of Workpiece carrier Small Assembly Lines Metallic, small Workpieces Workpiece Carrier or Container Personal safety on construction site Workplace safety near construction equipment Automatic inventory in logistics Animal tracking Automatic stopwatch swim challenge in the sea Work instructions Repair manuals Manifests and pick lists Reports and forms Productivity graphs & reports Transponders Published by 83 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 84 Transponders Design Tags for Flexible Items and Textiles www.hidglobal.com www.rako-security-label.com Tag Chip www.textrace.com www.impinj.com Transponders Published by The flexible SlimFlex™ tags were designed for the labelling of curved, uneven surfaces or flexible items. They are available in a variety of special forms for fastening on pipes, helmets, pallets, laundry etc., and as seal tags with integrated cable ties for easy attachment to and sealing of industrial containers. The optional dual tag combines all advantages of conventional EAS with fast inventory and replenishment by RFID. Therefor the RAKO RFID Guard Tag Pro hard tag is the starting solution for textile stores. Step by step realization of RFID with visual protection of the goods. With small dimension and optional different colors available. The brand label is sewn onto the garment, bag or accessory early on and stays with it throughout its life cycle. The woven RFID brand label cannot fall off and deters unauthorised removal. Integrate RFID and the label will provide added value from garment manufacturing through logistics to sales and after-sales management. Additional tags or labels for theft protection and identification are unnecessary. With a suite of new technologies, including automatic performance adjustments, self-diagnostics, and durable constructions, Monza R6 is the latest generation of UHF passive tag chips. The R6 provides retailers with the ability to tag diverse items, ensure accurate product info, improve retail and supply chain efficiency, and decrease tag costs. Technical Data Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF Active UHF Active UHF HF LF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Technology SlimFlex Seal Tag SlimFlex Seal Tag Tags with waterproof and flexible casings made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) can also be fastened to wood or plastics using (integrated) cable ties, industrial adhesives or predrilled holes. The tags withstand the effects of weather, cleaning agents and variations in temperature. Optional laser engraving permits abrasion-proof creation of bar-codes, QR codes, logos and text. RAKO RFID Guard Tag Pro The RFID EAS Tag in plastic case (ABS) has an integrated RFID label. As DUAL version it can be optional combined with RF or AM labels. The RFID tag is EPC programmed and is conform to EPC Gen2 Class1 Standard. Applications Industrial container management Identification of tools, textiles, plants and pipes Logistics and product cycle management Retail EAS Replenishment Loss prevention Increases turn over Guard Tag Pro Woven RFID Brand Label Woven RFID Brand Label The woven RFID brand label has the look and the feel of a conventional woven brand label and at the same time survives textile finishing processes such as enzyme washing and stone wash. The antenna is interwoven in the label and connected to an RFID chip module. The label covers the globally used UHF frequencies and meets ISO/IEC 180006C and the EPCglobal Class1 Gen2 standard. Monza R6 RFID Tag Chip Monza R6 The Monza R6 enables retailers to achieve high performance and data integrity. Integra technology offers a suite of diagnostics for consistently accurate data delivery, AutoTune technology automatically adjusts tag performance for best possible readability, and Enduro technology delivers an improved method for constructing high quality tags. Fashion industry Source tagging Brand protection and authentication Customer interaction Electronic article surveillance Inventory accuracy Return handling Retail environments High-volume applications in retail stores and supply chains Inventory-taking Transponders Published by 85 86 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Sensors Article written by Published by 87 88 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ UHF temperature logging technology Sensor Tags and UHF RFID readers for a new era in Logistics and Industry Temperature Logger Tags, in combination with high-performance UHF RFID technology, create new appraoches toSupply Chain Visibility David Pallassini, Sales manager, CAEN RFID Combining sensor technology with RFID along the supply chain brings a range of versatile benefits. RFID enabled sensors using UHF RFID technology can create a new era of cold chain management solutions. Further, UHF RFID technology is rapidly expanding its application field from simple operations to advanced operations along the supply chain for a wide range of vertical markets. The most promising fields in which RFID can provide a quick ROI include industrial manufacturing, logistics, fashion, and many more. CAEN RFID can provide support with a wide range of products and the development of solutions for the end user. Temperature Logger Tags The easy2log© product family is the ideal portfolio of RFID enabled loggers for temperature-sensitive products, which could be damaged when exposed to improper temperature ranges during shipment and storage. Particularly appropriate for food and pharmaceuticals, the easy2log© RFID loggers are also well suited for chemicals and special industrial products. Easy2log© products allow recording of a complete history of the temperature exposure of your perishables, thus allowing a complete control of the cold chain and prediction of the remaining shelf life. Easy2log© products enable a new era of cold chain management solutions. Track & Trace solutions based on EPCGlobal UHF RFID standards can be combined with environmental monitoring and shelf life prediction capabilities. Easy2log© tags can be read and configured using a standard EPCGlobal compliant RFID reader without the need for special commands or devices. Tests performed demonstrate that combined RFID and sensor technology applied to the cold chain results in an optimization of quality, an increase in supply chain management efficiency, as well as increased savings due to less waste production. Quark up The Quark-Up, OEM reader of the easy2read© family, is the world‘s smallest (25 x 25 x 6 mm3) UHF multiregional reader for low power, high performances UHF RFID applications. With programmable output power in 18 steps from 10dBm to 27dBm, the reader detect tags at a distance of more than 3m. Due to its low power consumption, the module is specifically designed to be easily integrated into battery powered devices. The module allows fast reading and use in dense reader and dense tag environments for top-class rated performance. The R1270 complies with and can operate Published by Easy2log© products enable a new era of cold chain management solutions. Track & trace solutions based on EPCGlobal UHF RFID standards can be combined with environmental monitoring and shelf life prediction capabilities. in both European and US regulatory environments, and due to its multiregional capabilities, it is ideal for integration in devices requiring compliance to different geographical regions. ION The ION is the top-of-the-range portal reader of the easy2read© family. CAEN RFID has carefully designed this device taking into account customer requests and on-site experience of RFID installations. The result is not just an UHF reader, but a unique combination of outstanding RFID reading performance, computing power, and communication capabilities. Based on an embedded HW architecture (x86) and standard operating system (Linux), the ION eases the development of custom software and solutions. The on-board computing power and connectivity remove the need for an external PC and related cabling. This results in deployment and Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ operations cost savings, thus reducing the total cost of ownership of installed devices. The ION is best suited for complex AIDC scenarios, where information can be collected and fed directly to the reader from multiple sources such as Smart Card readers, Barcode readers, GPS, and other in-field sensors. All data can be handled locally through data buffering, filtering, and aggregation, in order to directly provide decision-making data to higher level business intelligence processes. The same data can also trigger local actuators and screen displays for infield real-time processes in a standalone mode. The presence of an on board optional integrated GPRS modem, together with its compact and versatile form factor, allow use in any worldwide installation requiring RFID usage in remote areas. As a result of all the above, the ION allows solution providers to customize the reader to each application, thus creating their own specialized devices. qID The qID is a mobile UHF RFID multiregional reader with integrated antenna for short to medium range applications. The reader contains an internal rechargeable battery and can operate both in wired mode, using a USB cable, or in wireless mode, through the Bluetooth® interface. Thanks to the Bluetooth® communication interface, the R1240I is a perfect add-on for any Bluetooth® enabled host such as a PC, smartphone, PDA or tablet for UHF RFID readings. The reader is compatible with Windows, Android and iOS operating systems. The reader can also operate in batch mode, allowing the storage of up to 500,000 EPC codes in the internal memory if communication links are not available. It can also run scripts which are stored internally and activate when the trigger button is pushed. An optional 1D/2D barcode imager enables the qID to CAEN RFID Easy2Read© Family covers high performance products which differ in form factor, read distance and applications. All products share the same communication protocol, so designs are scalable on different product lines. read most barcode standards, so the qID is the perfect identification device in a mixed barcode/RFID labels environment. Designed for mobile operators in indoor or outdoor areas, the qID is ideal for inventory management, field sales mobility, service and maintenance applications. qIDmini The qIDmini is the new UHF RFID mobile reader of the easy2read© family, characterized by a very compact and ergonomic form factor, ideal for mobile workers. The reader can be paired to any Bluetooth® enabled device, including iPad and iPhone, and supports the HID profile for native keyboard emulation. An embedded LCD displays information locally, and a buzzer and a vibrating element are available for silenced operations. When paired to a smartphone or a tablet, the qIDmini is a low cost alternative to more expensive handheld devices. About CAEN RFID CAEN RFID is a leading company in the AIDC market, focusing its activities on UHF RFID products. CAEN RFID has developed its easy2read© and easy2log© product lines according to the EPC GEN2 (ISO18000-6C) standard. Our team of engineers designs state-of-the-art devices and provides continuous support and feedback to customers. This provides our customers with a better understanding of RFID and our products, enabling their use in a more efficient and high-performance way. The quality of our products, the consultancy service at the time of purchase, and the after-sales support are among our top priority objectives. CAEN RFID was founded in 2006 as a privateowned Italian company, but its activities began in 2003 as a division of CAEN SpA. It was the first European company to design, produce and market an UHF RFID reader. It is partner in the most important associations, including EPCglobal and ETSI. The Management, Technical and Commercial teams are young, dynamic and greatly experienced with everyday RFID applications. All our staff have been previously involved in CAEN SpA, world leader in electronic instrumentation for Nuclear and Particle Physics. CAEN electronics is always at the forefront of technology and has become a de facto standard in most important physics labs around the world. In 2012, CAEN RFID obtained the ISO9001:2008 Quality Certification. This award has driven CAEN RFID to supply products and services of great quality to our customers, who we consider our greatest asset. www.caenrfid.com Published by 89 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 90 Sensors Design Sensor Transponders and Logger Tags www.caenrfid.com www.caenrfid.com www.zissel.com www.microsensys.de Sensors Published by CAEN RFID‘s technology enables realtime temperature monitoring using RFID smart sensor tags. CAENs Temperature Logger Tags offers the ability for customers to proactively respond to shipment problems in transit (down to package level) and improved customer satisfaction with a low cost service (comparing with good value). The CAEN RFID easy2log© products family is the ideal portfolio of RFID enabled loggers for temperature-sensitive products that may be damaged when exposed to improper temperature ranges during shipment and storage. Especially indicated for food and pharmaceuticals, the easy2log© RFID loggers are well suited also for chemicals and special industrial products. Our In-metal tags themselves have a metal housing. One of its most robust fastening methods, welding and reliable function in indentations (beads) makes them ideal for the harshest environments and for applications where RFID must just work safely. The high preadjustable sensitivity ensures read ranges from 15 m (UHF) and 25 cm (HF). The photo shows a model for reinforced concrete. The tag is attached to the steel reinforcement and is cast in concrete. Based on the proven design of the D14TAG RFID transponder, a small, robust lens with a diameter of 14 millimeters, microsensys has a broad portfolio of passive transponders with diverse sensor functions. The new TELID®251 enables contactless measurement of output signals of externally connected sensor elements, which are connected via the four gold-plated contact pads on the backside of the component. Technical Data Active UHF Active UHF Active UHF Active UHF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Specific Features CAEN RFID easy2log© RT0005 CAEN RFID easy2log© RT0005 A low cost, semi-passive UHF Logger tag that allows to monitor temperature sensitive products. The combination of the high resolution sensor, the large memory size and the standard RFID interface (EPCGlobal C1G2 and ISO18000-6C) permits realization of effective track and trace solutions for the cold-chain. CAEN RFID easy2log© RT0005ET CAEN RFID easy2log© RT0005ET The RT0005ET is a low cost, semi-passive UHF temperature logger tag (EPC C1G2) with external probe that allows to monitor temperature sensitive products. The tag can be configured to store temperature samples in intervals from 1 second to 18 hours in the internal memory that can contain up to 3,958 samples. The user can define up to 16 temperature ranges with independent threshold alarms for a very accurate control of the temperature excursions. In-Metal tags In-Metal-Tag mit Sensorik The available housing versions of most different size and shape (eg, 0.9 mm thick label to 110 g of solid steel, round or square) to fit the diverse carriers (metal, liquids, concrete, wood, people). The internal temperature sensor triggers in 1000 steps. The presence sensor detects metals, liquids, and people. TELID®251 passiv HF ADC Transponder TELID 251 The integrated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) allows the potential-free measurement of input voltages with high resolution with low power requirements. With the TELID®251 the measurement of ohmic resistances of the resistive sensor elements is possible. Thus, the component can be applied for a plurality of yet-to-be-measured physical quantities. Applications Cold chain monitoring of: Chemical/pharmaceutical products Fresh food Seafood Meat and poultry Milk based products Frozen food Supply Chain FMCG Pharma Cold Chain Track & Trace of perishable food and pharmaceuticals Monitoring of shelf life prediction Supervision of installation and hardening of concrete components Pulk-detection of barrels, wire mesh box, small containers Container with varying or liquid contents vehicle parts very useful for wireless sensor communication in industry and maintenance solutions Objective evaluation of physical states Unique identification of monitored objects Published by Sensors 91 92 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Labels and Inlays Articles written by Published by 93 94 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Labels for Special Applications Innovative Solutions According to Customer Needs With high quality components and individual label development Inotec brings complex customer projects into practice Marcus Muschke Senior Sales Inotec Christoph Reill Mountable on curved surfaces, stickable, printable, small, and cost-effective – the requirements for labels are complex. In the core sectors of container management, automotive industry, warehouse logistics, and asset management, label manufacturer Inotec continuously drives label development to provide reliable and innovative solutions, and also for difficult applications. Not only as a supplier, but also as a consultant for labeling, the company uses a down-to-earth approach to show its customers which solution can be economically realized. International Sales Director Inotec 30 Percent RFID Applications About 70 percent of the projects realized by Inotec use barcode technology, while 30 percent are already based on RFID. During recent years, there has been a marked increase in the share of RFID in the market, increasing the runover generated by RFID. It is not necessarily the case that one market shrinks in favor of another, but rather that a new market has been established. Meanwhile, the quantities of labels used in RFID projects range in the millions. The fact that RFID has become a highly demanded technology in Inotec‘s portfolio is due to the company policy to continuously invest into new machines for an innovative and efficient production. Good standing in the market, however, is also based on close cooperation with reliable partners. Most of all, reliable products are what we provide to gain and keep our customers‘ trust. Pallets and Containers In 2014, Inotec is realizing one of Europe‘s biggest projects for RFID container labeling with 16 million labels at the Swiss retail company Migros. In the field of container management, we receive many requests with very different requirements Latest Products Container Label Inotec has developed the container label as an answer to concrete market requirements. Very strong adhesion and optimized haptics provide simple handling and precise application. In the standard format of 103 x 20 millimeters, the label is suitable for all standard transport containers. Published by Flip Tag The Flip Tag is precoded and printed but can also be delivered as blank label. The cost-efficient label is perforated lengthwise. One side serves as adhesive surface, while the non-adhesive side contains the label and can optionally be flipped open. Thus, reliable identification on-metal is also possible. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ for high quality and standard labels. For example, for fish crate labeling and for applications under extreme environmental conditions, Inotec offers labels that are easily applicable, shockproof, resistant against UV irradiation and sea water, and that cling very strongly to the surface. In order to ensure reliable container identification in the application, Inotec tests the practical suitability on site, together with a system partner. Automotive In the automotive industry, Inotec recognizes a clear trend towards RFID-based process control and intralogistics. In a current project for an automotive supplier, construction parts are to be labeled to be tracked via RFID and to be identifiable through the packaging. The application poses three distinct challenges to the label: firstly, the room to apply the label is very limited. Secondly, the construction parts are made of metal and require on-metal tags. Thirdly, the application surface is not flat, but rounded. Thus since a hard tag was out of the question and a paper label did not provide sufficient functionality, Inotec developed a special solution together with the customer. The flexible on-metal label can be printed via thermal transfer and allows for read ranges of up to one and a half meters. The implementation of the RFID-based identification resulted in personnel and time savings. Intralogistics Standard labels produced in Germany have a strong market in Europe. The standard labels, for instance, are based on polyester film that is adhered to pallets and cartons. Alternatively, paper About Inotec Inotec, with headquarters/production in Neumünster and subsidiaries in France, Great Britain, Netherlands, and the Czech Republic, and partners in Poland, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, and South Africa, is a producer of high-quality barcode and RFID data carrier/labels and provider of the most versatile hard tags and complete RFID solutions: • Container and pallet labeling – washable and scratch resistant • Parts and inventory labeling • “On-metal” solutions – even with the largest chip memory (aerospace and automotive industry) • RFID inmould labels (PP, PE, ABS) • High temperature labels (up to 230 °C) labels with permanent adhesives can be applied. Many customers also place particular emphasis on the option of printing the labels on their own. A large joinery was looking for an identification solution for window construction parts. Inotec developed an RFID-based solution for the process requirements of up-to-date data to be written to the inlays. However, dust was one of the most important factors to be taken into account in the environment. The complete solution we realized comprised several printers that were correspondingly equipped with a cover and dust protection for this industry. Furthermore, we prepared the solution with appropriate software. For one year, the solution has been in operation flawlessly. The customer prints about 250,000 labels per year. Inventory Identification and Asset Management For stocktaking, the label characteristics depend upon the goods which are to be identified. Due to their resistance, woven textile labels are suitable for the permanent identification of rental textiles, such as for hospitals or hotels. Hard tags are specifically developed for the inventory of high quality indoor assets, such as mobile phones or notebooks. In outdoor areas, labels need to resist extreme weather conditions like rain or UV radiation. For Inotec, the development of customspecific solutions is part of everyday business. This concerns not only inventory, but all fields in which RFID is applied. Often customers ask for a „simple“ label and only become aware of the special requirements over the course of the project. Every year we bring about 20 to 30 large projects with a high degree of innovation to practice. • Medical and pharmaceutical applications (blood bag labels, extreme temperature resistance from -80 °C to +300 °C, radiationresistant) • Logistics applications (standard blank 2x4“ and 4x6“) RFID specialty products for applications in concrete, in the ground, at high speed, for container labeling, for cable labeling in harsh environmental conditions, liquid container labeling, etc. www.inotag-rfid.de Published by 95 96 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Customized Product Labeling Just-in-time RFID Identification RFID labels printed on a daily basis support the industrial manufacture of custom-specific products Marc Wegener Managing Director mw4solution „The topic of RFID is now increasingly discussed in the furniture industry“, says Marc Wegener, Managing Director of the system house mw4solution. He adds: „Particularly in the case of manufacturers of high quality furniture that may be custom designed, integration of suppliers into their processes is increasing, in order to increase the transparency throughout the whole supply chain.“ Yet it is not only in the furniture industry that RFID solutions for item level identification are in demand. The number of requests is also rising among the automotive, environmental and food industries. Mr. Wegener, what specific requirements does the furniture industry have for RFID labeling? - What are the similarities and differences regarding the demand for RFID solutions in comparison to other industries? The furniture industry, similarly to the automotive industry, thrives on the optimal interaction of supplier companies and manufacturers. Whether cars, wall units, or kitchens – the orders of end customers are often individualised, according to their wishes. The way in which furniture manufacturer orders components from suppliers is also equally specific. When, for instance, a shipment with many different worktops and finishing panels arrives at the manufacturer‘s interim storage, registration is either a matter of trust or a manually laborious task to scan the individual EAN codes. There are different requirements for the tags‘ and labels‘ material characteristics. For a furniture manufacturer, for instance, it is important that the labels can be removed easily and without leaving any residue on the high quality fronts. For this purpose, we use special adhesives that meet the manufacturers‘ requirements. What objectives do you plan to pursue in 2014? Do you plan to expand your production? We are very busy. For sure we are going to expand our production capacities so that we can meet the requirements and wishes of our customers with increasing quantity in the future - yet with caution. Our strength is the overall concept – consulting, planning, and implementing coherent RFID Published by systems in companies. Thanks to our production, our customers can be sure that they get their RFID labels quickly and reliably. This is our ultimate corporate goal. What specific tasks do you face as manufacturers and suppliers? In order to meet the requirements of the task, we often recommend our customers carry out a field test on site. This is how we discover difficulties in the planning phase and are able to design solutions at an early stage. For instance, the shape of metal wagons can interfere with the tags‘ radio reception. The result might be that the tags are not detected. Meanwhile, in the field of built-in devices, on-metal tags are most effective when mounted directly on From Logistics to Production Marc Wegener, Managing Director at mw4solution, outlines the path of the use of RFID from logistics to production: „In practice, reliability and low error rate are crucial aspects of elaborate RFID systems. Cross-company implementation, of course, takes a certain time and will not be put into operation overnight. Users usually have the first productive experiences in internal logistics. Afterwards the systems are extended to partner companies. The target markets are as versatile as the RFID industry itself.“ Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ the product, particularly due to their added value for service and warranty purposes. Together with one of our customers we have found a cost-efficient solution for labels that remain on the goods or packaging. Do suppliers meet the demands of the manufacturers without difficulties? From the technological point of view, the topic of RFID has arrived in production. Manufacturers include the label specifications in the specification sheet for procurement. In addition to form, materials, and adhesives, this also includes the use of printers as well as the order of when and where the labels are to be applied. Since 2013, mw4solution has been producing RFID labels on its own. How significant was it for the company to add a production facility? Looking back, the decision to produce RFID labels ourselves was definitely the right one. Our customers come from very different industries with correspondingly individual requirements for RFID labels. One manufacturer needs large shipping labels, for instance, another one needs small labels with additional EAN code printing. Further requirements include perforation between the labels, or that labels are strongly adhesive or easily removable without any residue. Thanks to our own production opportunities, we are able to react quickly and to realize and test special requests promptly. Label Print on a Daily Basis Nowadays, high quality furniture is manufactured as individually as cars – customers compose their cupboards and kitchens according to their wishes. A small lot size is always a challenge for production, in order to make sure that the required individual parts are available in production just in time. RFID is one solution, says Marc Wegener: „On a daily basis, manufacturers transfer all data concerning the required parts to their suppliers. On site, an RFID label is then printed according to the specifications provided by the manufacturer and the individual parts are marked. Thus, efficient production becomes possible.“ Reader „The furniture industry, similarly to the automotive industry, thrives on the optimal interaction of supplier companies and manufacturers.“ About mw4solution mw4solution provides holistic, neutral consulting on all questions about barcode and RFID applications. From solution development to implementation, all services and components are offered from a single source. In close cooperation with the customer, mw4solution realizes product labeling exactly according to their needs. Even highly complex processes and structures are improved and designed in a future-oriented way. Added value is provided by longstanding experience with barcode and RFID technology, as well as a highly skilled network of specialists. Vendor-independent hardware and software supply ensures that the most suitable product is selected. Whether providing standard or tailored solutions, mw4solution works together with renowned companies and identifies the best priceperformance ratio in the market. System components and consumables are perfectly coordinated so that they exactly meet the individual application requirements. These include RFID readers and gates, RFID printers, handheld readers, consumables such as data carriers and RFID labels, as well as barcode devices and accessories. mw4solution works closely together with hardware partners and also provides hardware from other suppliers. Those suppliers are always determined to best match the specific requirements. www.mw4solution.de Published by 97 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 98 Smart Labels and Inlays Smart Labels Design www.inotec.de Smart Labels www.mw4solution.de Smart Labels www.tageos.com ww.tagitron.de Smart Labels Published by „inotag Smart Label” covers all applications and requirements from the industry, logistics & storage, pharmacy & medicine industry. Wash resistant, scratch proof surface, adhesive for heat and low temperature application (-80° to +230°). Individual size, printed or blanco; “on metal” application; all types encoded; security features and inlays for all requirements from all suppliers. RFID data carriers are used as labels, goods tags, logistical blank forms, pallet labels, baggage tags, etc. RFID labels are provided in various qualities and formats – on reels, sheets or as continuous material. Also, the number of labels per reel, the maximum outside diameter, and the roll core can be individually chosen according to the application and the printer. Tageos offers a range of UHF RFID labels specially designed for apparel labeling needs. The product range includes labels of various sizes to suit all retailers’ needs: EOS-210 (45x30mm), EOS-300 (54x34mm), EOS-400 (74x21mm), EOS-500 (100x26mm). Tageos‘ labels are certified for the tagging of various garment categories by the EECC. A Tageos RFID label is 100% paper-based, with no plastic inlay. The antenna and chip are assembled directly on the printable paper layer. Its cost is intrinsically reduced. The PROtag Gen2 RFID tag is available in the versions Dry Inlet, Wet Inlet and as a label. In order to identify articles of clothing, the inlay can also be designed as a hang-tag; or for measuring the timing of runners at sporting events it can be manufactured as a timing label. The inlay can be provided with various dimensions and chipsets of NXP, Impinj or Alien. Technical Data Active UHF Active UHF Passive HF Passive HF Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF LF HF LF LF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Specific Features From Paper to Inmould Labels INOTAG Diomaster 250 PC HUW Special RFID inmould material; PE; PC; Vinyl; Paper – combined with application specific adhesives for harsh environment or low cost solutions complete the inotag Smart Label portfolio. Inlays matched for the application are 100% tested in our own Laboratory. 100% product control by customer requirements. All types of RFID hard tags. RFID Labels RFID Labels Every field of RFID use has special demands for the transponder, its characteristics and carrier materials. Fluids and metal impose additional requirements. mw4solution supplies trade, logistics and industry with aligned hard and software solutions. Furthermore the company produces and supplies individual RFID transponders and labels in small and large quantities. UHF RFID labels for retail apparel sector UHF RFID labels Tageos labels have form factors suitable for the majority of garment categories and are available as adhesive labels or hangtags. Equipped with RFID chips from Impinj, NXP and Alien, they offer high performances and readability. The leading vendors of RFID printers Zebra, Toshiba, Printronix and Sato all certify Tageos’ tags. PROtag Label PROtag Label With the help of tagItron-protected technology, PROtag Gen2 RFID labels are especially suitable for use under extremely difficult and changing conditions all over the world. PROtag labels are available in the versions Smart Label, MOM Label (Mount On Metal) as well as in special secondary packagings for special applications. Applications Crate management & logistics Industry & automotive Inventory & retail management RFID-inmould application “On metal” and “liquid” application Logistics Trade Industry Retail Fashion Apparel labeling Store inventory Supply chain logistics Automated identification Loss prevention Measuring the timing of runners at sporting events Beverages logistics Fashion Smart Labels Published by 99 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 100 Smart Labels and Inlays Inlays Inlays Smart Labels Smart Labels Design www.deister.com www.smart-TEC.com The textile softtag UST 2080 was developed for permanent labeling of textiles. Together with specific UHF readers the „textile“ transponder performing as brand label, care label or laundry label is the basis for an effective lifecycle management at an individual unit level. The transponder chip used, corresponds to the international ISO 18000-6 standard C and can be used worldwide. smart-LABEL opens up unprecedented opportunities in the area of data and information management to companies within the industrial, service-provision and retail industries. The RFID chip is integrated into a thin, self-adhesive label and can be delivered on rolls or on sheets. smart-LABELs are available with printing or blank, made from paper or foil, with customer-specific shapes and formats and varying security features. www.rfid.averydennison.com AD-160u7 is designed to meet the demands of several difficult-to-tag applications. It is especially advantageous on high dielectrics (liquids, creams, glass) and in applications where physical labelling space is limited. Use of the latest chip and antenna technology delivers excellent performance in the EU frequency band. www.smartrac-group.com The “BLOCK” is particularly suitable for the tracking of paper documents and available as dry and wet inlay. Using an air interface protocol of ISO 18000-3 Mode 3, it operates at 13.56 MHz. The identification rate can be up to 800 tags/s in a single reader’s field of view. The “BLOCK” has a compact form with an antenna size of 48 X 48 mm for close stacking. Smart Labels Published by Technical Data Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF Active UHF HF LF LF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Specific Features UST 2080 – The textile softtag UST 2080 Except of the tiny chip module, the softtag UST 2080 is very flexible and made out of textile materials. It can withstand high temperatures, various chemical cleaning methods and extreme stresses in the press and roller ironers. The UST 2080 can be integrated in the hem of the textile („source tagging“) during production. smart-LABEL smart-LABEL smart-LABELs are produced at our production site in Mindelheim in accordance with customer-specific requirements. Materials, design, printing, frequency, chip technology, security features, encoding and adhesive properties are adapted and developed on a project basis. AD-160u7 AD-160u7 AD-160u7 features NXP´s Gen2 UCODE 7 Chip. Its small dimensions (60 x 4 mm) and strong performance are applicable to several difficult-to-tag retail categories including cosmetics. This extremely narrow form factor also lends itself to other non retail applications such as wristbands, windshields, DVDs and work-in-process tracking. BLOCK RFID-tag „BLOCK“ The tag features an NXP ICode ILT-M chip providing 240-bit EPC memory and 32-bit password to transition into the secured state. Two key benefits: Excellent performance in document and item identification; very efficient for fast inventory with multiple tags in the field. In this case, the “BLOCK” offers performance approaching UHF EPC Class 1 Gen 2. 101 Applications Detecting large numbers of tagged textiles within reading field Identification of textiles in laundries, hospitals or hotels throughout the supply chain Container and panel labelling Authenticity protection Electronic delivery slips Kanban systems Trade Logistics /Supply Chain Inventory Loss prevention Library and Media Management Document Tracking Pharma and Healthcare Gaming Smart Labels Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 102 Smart Labels and Inlays Special Solutions Design www.herpa-print.de Special Solutions www.inotec.de Special Solutions www.schreiner-logidata.com www.oryx.net Smart Labels Published by Specific custom-built solutions are required especially in challenging environments such as in the automotive industry, on difficult surfaces or where resistance against brake fluids and oil is critical. Further, the labels have to withstand peak temperatures of 280°C or pressures of up to 600 bar without any damage. Following criteria in the Research and Development laboratory of inotec were determining for a RFID on metal solution: Fixation on different metallic surfaces, environmental conditions and application fields, the reading range/frequency, the shape/type of the objects to be labelled requires flexible labels, the economic life-time and efficiency of the tags as well as, costeffective purchasing Conventional RFID labels applied to metal and ESD materials provide rather poor reading results. For these special application fields Schreiner LogiData has developed the ((rfid))-DistaFerr Labels. For instance the ((rfid))-DistaFerr ESD which offers a large reading range of up to 2 meters, in spite of the substrate’s conductive material with a high graphite content and even in labels with small dimensions. You can imprint and program the label at your facilities with your thermal transfer printer. The 90x13 mm size cable markers are flexible in their applications. Additional special sizes are available upon request. The RFID labels are available for thermal transfer printing, on reels with white title blocks. They are fastened to cables like flags. Technical Data Active UHF Active UHF Active UHF Active UHF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Specific Features Special „pressure tested“ labels Spezial-Etiketten RFID labels are documenting every single production step in the cockpit manufacturingat BMW. The inlays are packed in special foils, in order to resist forces exceeding standard specifications by far and they are coated at BMW with die cast. A new pressure test module included into the end control machine is testing the completed label for “breaks” or defective tags. inotag Flex on metal inotag Flex on metal The inotag Flex on metal is a very flexible RFID label with a thin inlay suitable for direct application on metal. The label’s surface resists even to harsh environmental conditions. The adhesive is optimised for metallic surfaces and compensates irregularities, vibrations and mechanical interactions. The readability is up to 3 metres. The label is UHF EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (Impinj, Monza 4E) compatible. RFID labels for ESD materials RFID labels for ESD materials Chip, antenna and labels are optimally suited for effective reading on ESD. The label‘s flexible structure allows for its use on components as well as containers or production carriers made of ESD plastics. The special materials used for the ((rfid))-DistaFerr ESD label make it resistant to aggressive substances and let it withstand weathering and cleaning. UHF Cable Markers UHF Cable Markers One area of application for the specially designed RFID cable markers for fiber optics cables is the automotive industries. Labeling materials are distinguished by their high degree of weather and moisture resistance. Integrated UHF inlays extend reading distance to an approximate one-meter-radius. 103 Applications Automotive industry Pharma industry Quality Assurance and retraceability Process control in logistics and industrial manufacturing Industrial on metal applications, Metal containers, Pipes and tubes Electronics Automotive Electronics Production Industry Automotive Industry Aviation Medical Equipment Jewelry Industry Smart Labels Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 104 Smart Labels and Inlays Special Solutions Design www.gera-ident.com Special Solutions www.rako-security-label.com Special Solutions www.thetagfactory.com www.thetagfactory.com Smart Labels Published by For RFID labels, GERA-IDENT can process most common and special papers, foils as well as composites and inlays according to customer request. Shape and design are developed individually, depending on customer and application demands. The labels may be perforated or contain punch outs. Customized printing and encoding is also possible. The KLT RFID Tag is a transponder specially for mounting on transport boxes. Customised printing and number ranges are standard. The 90 x 30 millimeter format or other sizes are available. The surface of the tag is equipped with a film after printing that protects the imprint against weathering. Technical Data Active UHF Active UHF The Pallet tag is developed, approved, and used by EPAL with dimensions of 120x17x3 mm. Under normal conditions it can be read from up to 10-12 meters (33-40 ft) when attached to plastic or wooden pallets. The Pallet tag can also be used for plastic and other non-material applications like crates, bins, and other logistics carriers. It can be attached by screws with the help of two holes or adhesive tape for easy attachment. The rugged construction ensures high durability and the housing complies with IP67. The Bend-IT UHF RFID tag with Global Frequency is especially designed for applications using assets with different form factors. It is fl exible for easy and quick attachment with two screws or optional adhesive backing. Direct application on corrugated boxes and curved parts made of plastic and wood is easy. The Bend-IT has a reading performance up to 8-10 meters. The housing complies with IP68 and perfect in harsh environments like seawater, snow and ice. Dimensions: 125.5x30x3mm Active UHF Active UHF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Specific Features GP-T 7041 UHF-label GP-T 7041 UHF-Label GP-T 7041 by GERA-IDENT contains a sturdy plastic film, UHF inlay and a very strong, resilient adhesive. Antenna size and geometry depend on application and label dimensions. The labels can be customized and printed on customer request. They easily withstand temperatures above 130°C and have been qualified for several container cleaning systems. RAKO RFID KLT Tag RFID KLT Tag The customer can choose the print (logo, barcode, plain text) themselves. Colour prints (logos) are also possible. Single or pairwise programmed, Rako guarantees 100 percent quality-tested labels. The special adhesive ensures excellent adhesion and durability on plastic crates. Other adhesives for difficult substrates complete the program. Pallet Tag Pallet Tag The Pallet tag is a passive frequency-independent UHF tag with an operating frequency of 860 to 960 MHz, featuring an Impinj Monza4QT EPC Class 1 Gen 2 chip. The Pallet tag is available with laser engraved GRAI barcode conforming to Global GS1 Standards. The housing consists of polycarbonate. The operating temperature ranges from -20 to +85 degrees Celsius. Bend-IT tag Bend-IT tag The Bend-IT tag features an Alien Higgs 3 EPC Class 1 Gen 2 chip with 96 bits extendable up to 480 bits operating at a frequency of 860 to 960 MHz. Data rentention is at least ten years. Other IC types are available on request. The operating temperature ranges from -20 to +85 degrees Celsius. The housing is made of engineering plastic colored in black. 105 Applications Process control Intra-logistics Container management Kanban applications logistics applications Marking of small load carriers (SLC) made of plastics Logistics and Intralogistics Pallet and asset tracking Factory Automation Automotive Waste Management IT Asset Management Outdoor applications Rental applications Smart Labels Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 106 Smart Labels and Inlays On-Metal Labels Design This RFID label offers a solution for retailers, who use item level tagging on non-apparel items such as metal or liquid. www.rfid.averydennison.com On-Metal Labels www.schreiner-logidata.com Windshield Tag www.winckel.de www.deister.com Smart Labels Published by Technical Data Active UHF In industrial and manufacturing facilities a large variety of metallic products need to withstand paint baths and drying procedures at high temperatures. The ((rfid))-DistaFerr HighTemp label has been designed to tolerate the physical characteristics of metal and diverse heat applications. It therefore provides reliable identification in these rough environments. The label is particularly suitable for painting processes as it retains its shape even when subjected to heat. Due to the flexible construction the ultra thin printable OnMetalLabel can be printed and initialized by commercially available printers. Flawless function is provided on all metals and fluids. Because of the special construction, the label provides the robustness to meet the high requirements in rough industrial environments. Windshield transponder for quick and reliable vehicle detection and authorization for fleet and parking management. Easy and fast installation, maintenance free and cost effective. TPU 3080 and TPU 3090 are easily attached to the inside of the windshield and can be read with any UHF reader of the deister electronic product family, for example with TSU 25. Active UHF Active UHF Active UHF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Material | Specific Features AD-451m5 At just 44.4 x 19 mm, Avery Dennison AD-451m5 was developed in order to meet the special needs of RFID tagging of metallic items in a retail environment, and to enable straight forward printing and programming with standard RFID thermal printers at the same time. 107 Applications Retail RFID tagging for metallic items and liquids such as, housewares, fragranInventory ces, cosmetics and asset management AD-451m5 ((rfid))-DistaFerr HighTemp Label RFID-Label für hohe Temperaturen The ((rfid))-DistaFerr HighTemp can withstand temperatures of up to 230°C during several cycles. It is readable without contact and also works without visual connection. It offers long reading ranges on metal of up to 2.5 meters, even in high-temperature processes and applications where the label is painted over. RFID hard tags, the label can be both programmed and printed by thermal transfer on-site and from the reel. OnMetalLabel OnMetalLabel Equipped with the latest chip generation, the OnMetalLabel achieves excellent RFID performance on all metals and at fluids. Secure adhesion is possible on all cleaned, stainless metals. Two standard formats can be selected. The label resists weather and temperature, as well as most chemicals and solvents. Windshield transponder Windshield transponder TPU 3080 and TPU 3090 are passive UHF transponders according to standard EPC Class1 Gen2. These versatile transponders were developed for vehicle identification and are used for parking or other long range applications. Various safety features are included in order to ensure data integrity and to prevent copying the transponder data. Mechanical engineering Engine construction Automotive industries Metal-processing industries Labelling of ESD reusable transport containers Asset tracking in IT, offices and hospitals Logistics including metal products and packaging Identification of vehicles, buses, trains, trams container tracking, logistics access control traffic management Smart Labels Published by 108 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Cards Articles written by Published by 109 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 110 Smart Cards: One Time Password (OTP) and Store Value Cards Evolutionary Leap for Smart Display Cards E-Paper Displays with Dot Matrix and Color Display Extend the Range of Applications for Smart Display Cards Yiwen Jin Managing Director B-Id B-Id now works at full speed on the development of further innovative functions that will enter the next development stage over the course of the next year. „Currently, we are testing the service life of a Smart Card battery that can be recharged via NFC interface. This battery could be used to power functions, such as displays or sensors which require internal energy supply.“ Revolutionary Colored E-paper Display „OTP cards that are currently available on the market either use a flexible LCD or E-paper display,“ reports Yiwen Jin on the technical status of Smart Display Cards. Flexible LCDs have two significant weaknesses: firstly, they may leak when damaged, and secondly, they require a permanent energy supply for operation. This is not the Smart Display Cards Applications at a glance • • • • • • • OTP (One Time Password) Card Prepaid Card Credit / Debit Card Mileage Card Membership Card Transportation Card Badge Published by Revolutionary developments of RFID Smart Display Card technology are nearly ready for the market. E-paper displays with dot matrix and color display will provide entirely new options to display information, reports Yiwen Jin, Managing Director B-Id, in an interview with RFID im Blick. The company has already achieved great progress in the developments of Smart Display Cards and offers all ISO card types with the One Time Password (OTP) function for online banking applications, for example. case for e-paper displays. However, the display options are limited by a segment display. „This is why we are currently working on a dot matrix display that enables the flexible depiction of not only numbers, but also Roman, Arabian, or Chinese characters. Moreover, we are working hard on presenting cards with colored e-paper displays this year. The new display types could open entirely new fields of applications, providing information for maintenance and control on machines, for instance.“ Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 111 Charging Battery via NFC „B-Id is also working on a NFC interface for the supply of power. From the developer perspective, NFC has two advantages: after production, programs in the IC of the OTP card used to be unchangeable. Nowadays, a change is possible due to the contactless NFC interface,“ says Yiwen Jin. „NFC can also be used as a charging interface. Currently, B-Id tests rechargeable batteries for quality and reliability. The test period will probably continue until the end of the year. In parallel, the company is testing another innovative technology in a project for the Asian market. „Using finger print sensors on the contactbased health insurance card, the user identifies themselves at a terminal. The card matches the fingerprint with a stored print. The technology is already finished and demonstration models are available.“ Applications for OTP and Store Value Cards: Europe falls behind USA and Asia When it comes to the use of store value cards with display and OTP, a clear global scale can be seen. „The US already started using OTP cards last year, and have taken the lead in the number of projects, followed by Asia. Europe is falling behind in this comparison. In general, all providers are still waiting for a breakthrough.“ The lack of a breakthrough before now was due to the pricing, according to Yiwen Jin. „The most expensive display card elements are the MCU chip and the display driver IC. For low margins of up to 10,000 pieces, the price of a Display Card is about ten Euros, for instance, in contrast with one Euro for a card without display. This is why everybody is waiting for big mass applications. At a volume of one million pieces the price would go down to five Euros. The first projects for access, transport, or ticketing have already been realized.“ About the B-Id B-Id GmbH & Co. KG is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID hardware with focus on the European market. As a OEM/ ODM partner, B-Id has been energetically involved in developing transponders for industrial applications and projects. RFID hardware in a wide variety of materials, features and designs have been developed and realized. Whether as screw, cable tie or glass tag, whether for metal, heat or chemical environment, whether in UHF, HF or LF - we will find the ideal solution. Another product field of B-Id is ISO cards. The cards can be delivered not only for 125kHz (LF), 13.56MHz(HF) and 868MHz (UHF), but also for combinations of these frequencies. Standard products like key fobs, tokens, wristbands, prelams for manufacturing contactless cards, readers and writers are, of course, available in diverse technologies. Convince yourself of our products` capabilities, quality and know-how. We are there to find the solutions to all your requirements. www.b-id.de Published by 112 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Secure Authentication for Payment Applications Security Must Remain in the Wallet Additional Input Options Can Make Smart Card Authentication for Payment Applications More Secure Dierk Früchtenicht Head of Development PAV The card including all the stored data, however, remains in the user‘s wallet. New input options on the card serve as additional security mechanisms for authentication and can push forward the spread of POS applications, especially those that are NFC-based. As a card manufacturer, PAV is continuously working on the improvement of the user-friendliness and, most of all, the security of payment applications. POS-Terminals Are Prone to Attacks „The smartcard is, both historically and still today, the most secure device for authentication and provides optimal protection of user data in the payment sector. At the same time, users put more trust in it than into the smartphone,“ knows Dierk Früchtenicht, Head of Development, PAV Card. „Since as recently as the NSA eavesdropping scandal it has become clear that smartphones are not tap-proof and do not provide a sufficient level of security. Current attack scenarios clearly show that highly developed security solutions have top priority for data-critical applications.“ „Junctions such as POS terminals, are a particularly critical target of attacks on infrastructure,“ reports Dierk Früchtenicht. „In 2013, the Dexter virus and the Nemanja Trojan were the most “The card remains the most secure medium in the long famous examples. term – this is also the customer‘s opinion. I do not think The Nemanja Trojan that open NFC payment for smartphones will be realized in alone was found in the near future.“ boot networks in 36 countries. Besides POS terminals, smartphones are also targets of form factor. A card is about 0.8 millimeters thick. attacks, since almost all of the systems use simi- Contactless cards consist of up to nine layers. lar software. Even at a high security level, the The remaining 250 micometers hardly provided potential of attacks remains. It is not sufficient enough room for a big number of electronic comto ensure secure communication only through ponents, says Früchtenicht. infrastructure security. If, however, the controlled input function is shifted to the card, this „The components also have to resist the producmeans a gain in security. Hackers can no more tion conditions like heat and pressure, and pass compromise the whole transaction chain.“ the repetitive bending test. Cards with active sensors and even with screens that display moving Extension of Input Options on the Card Is a Must pictures already exist, however only as proto„Extending the input options on the card is thus types. Components, such as displays, are expennot only useful, but also a must in the future.“ sive electronic elements and they often require According to Früchtenicht, one challenge is the an active energy supply for operation.“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 113 selves in a definite way. „We are focusing on the aspect of long term reliability of micro jointing technology. High quality cards have to work reliably for at least five years. The second aspect is that we, as card manufacturer, of course focus on integrating micro controllers of the highest security standard.“ Die Casting for Electronic Structures Basic Condition: User-friendly and Reliable „An input option thus needs to be user-friendly and easy to integrate, which means it has to require only one electonic component and cost little, in the end,“ Früchtenicht sums up the requirements for electronics integration. An interesting approach PAV is currently taking within a project, is gesture recognition. With an individually determined pattern, card holders can identify them- The aspect of security, however, is not the only topic in development and research: one subject of research are printed antennas, however, these still have some weaknesses in comparison to classic wire-embedding technology in terms of price and robustness. Furthermore, PAV works on new material and processing technologies, together with research institutes, such as the institute for polymer technology (IPT) in Wismar: „Together we are doing research to develop a die casting method for antenna production. For this purpose, a polymer is injected that forms a conductive structure, thanks to additives. As a result, conducting paths could be integrated in the die casting process, so that, at the end of the process, only the chip module has to be added,“ Früchtenicht reports. He adds: „Transfering this procedure to card technology is only a goal at the moment, however, we are on the way towards achieving it.“ About PAV As a family business PAV is one of the leading manufacturers for smart cards and RFID solutions for global players. Consequently, you find our products (almost) everywhere. In a hotel, when travelling, in stadiums, in the supermarket, in your mailbox and even in your wallet. This involves extra heat resistant and tamper proof ID cards for the police department of Abu Dhabi, contactless company cards or contactless cards for access control at airports for instance. Also, PAV provides help to many companies in developing and producing first samples. In producing your cards we work closely with the RFID market leaders. All cards are produced in our fully-automated German based production facility, which satisfies all ambitious security requirements. Moreover, PAV is a professional partner for companies and institutions in the area of crossmedia communication. At our headquarters in Luetjensee near Hamburg our 250 employees bring innovative and progressive solutions forward to grow in the future. www.pav.de Published by 114 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Cards Profile www.bartsch.de www.b-id-com www.cardag.de www.cardag.de Smart Cards Published by BARTSCH International GmbH is a privately owned company and was founded in 1954. BARTSCH has evolved from a provider of direct marketing and traditional print products to a RFID specialist. By investing in new, specially developed RFID machines and production methods, BARTSCH is a longtime professional partner in the AutoID-segment for many international clients in the productive industry and the aviation sector. BARTSCH has been an IATA Strategic Partner for 20 years. B-Id GmbH & Co. KG is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID hardware. A new product is ISO cards with integrated displays. These cards can be used as One-Time Password (OTP, with battery) or storedvalue card (SVC, without battery). The latest generation of such cards has an embedded fingerprint sensor for applications with highest security requirements. Cardag Deutschland GmbH is specialized in the development, design, manufacturing and sales of high quality and long lasting contactless and contact smart cards. The cards can be as diverse as the ideas of our customers and thus meet the most demanding security applications. Our highly automated in-house production guarantees high flexibility and reliability in production process and lead time. Cardag Deutschland GmbH specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and sales of high quality and long lasting contactless and contact smart cards. The cards can be as diverse as the ideas of our customers and thus meet the most demanding security applications. Our highly automated in-house production guarantees high flexibility and reliability in production process and lead time. Technical Data Active UHF Active Passive HF Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF LF HF LF LF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Product Features Personalized RFID cards Bartsch Thin plastic card Fingerabdruck-Karten Contactless cards module production Applications Magnetic stripe, chip or RFID - BARTSCH personalizes cards with optical and electronic features in a flexible time frame. In addition, industry specific RFID products are created. These include Baggage Tags, the BARTSCH Smart Paper, tickets, security documents and thin plastic cards from our own production specially certified for the food industry. Carsharing Aviation Automotive Manufacturing Industry Food industry Access , Loyalty Fingerprint Cards Access control with highest security requirements Financial sector Healthcare Function of fingerprint cards can only be activated by card holder‘s fingerprint, so misuse of the card by third parties is impossible. Creating and maintaining a database is not necessary because the fingerprint data is saved on card. A simple integration into an existing system is possible without expensive maintenance and integration costs of fingerprint readers. The worldwide demand for secure solutions is steadily rising and especially critical in the field of contactless transfer of data. The significance of a unique, uncopyable identification of people and / or media is undeniable. Cardag Deutschland takes this challenge by introducing new products and solutions. The secure production area certified by BSI / EAL4+ is used for the production of Legic® CIC-solutions. Existing Legic® systems for physical identification can be value added for secure logical identification. Cardag use its proven production technology based on copper wired antennas and unusual contactless modules for the production of high end UHF cards. Those cards have been developed according to the requirements of our customers such as long life time, temperature stability, stable transmission performance and varieties of types. This production technology allows combined cards as well as combinations of UHF and HF or the adding of a contact chip module. 115 Company staff cards for combined logical and physical access, especially to high security areas or signing of secure documents.. Company staff cards Access to buildings / parking lots Monitoring of disabled persons Long Range Location Published by Smart Cards 116 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Cards Profile www.certgate.com www.exceet-card-group.com www.fiscard.de www.fiscard.de Smart Cards Published by certgate is the innovator for mobile IT security. The company sees itself as a crossplatform supplier of high-quality security solutions for mobile terminal devices. certgate was the first in the world to provide microSD cards for use in smartphones, tablets and PCs with the full functional scope of a processor chip card and cryptographic functions. We manage and automate your complex processes thanks to M2M solutions - from benefits analysis to hardware selection to systems operation. Additionally, we advise you on matters of information security, certification and compliance, and offer customized services to safeguard your business processes. Since 1979, the Fis Organisation GmbH has been one of the leading companies in the identification systems and security industry. The main competence of Fis is the production and distribution of RFID and NFC transponders, tags, labels and cards in all versions and frequencies. The product range extends from single Legic, Mifare and 4102 cards through to “on metal“ multi-hybrid technologies such as UHF, HF and LF in a unique medium. Technical Data Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF Active UHF HF LF LF Passive HF Since 1979, the Fis Organisation GmbH has been one of the leading companies in the identification systems and security industry. The main competence of Fis is the production and distribution of RFID and NFC transponders, tags, labels and cards in all versions and frequencies. The product range extends from single Legic, Mifare and 4102 cards through to “on metal“ multi-hybrid technologies such as UHF, HF and LF in a unique medium. LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Product Features cgCard cgCard is a smartcard in a microSD format. The NXP-processor supports all cryptographic standard functions. It works in all smartphones and tablets with a microSD-slot. cgToken however is the universal wireless smartcard reader with Bluetooth and NFC for mobile devices without SD-slot. In combination with Bluetooth-capable terminal devices, it can be configured quickly over the air. cgCard VFB Dual-Interface-Karte Fankarte 5500 VALID FROM 07/12 UNTIL END 07/13 Dauerkarte 2012/2013 • Vollzahler Kd.Nr. 12345678 • RES-10-1234567 BLOCK 46e REIHE 12 • PLATZ 25 Dauerkarte gilt als Versicherungsausweis und ist VVS-berechtigt (Klasse2). Es gelten die ATGB des VfB Stuttgart 1893 e.V. VFB Dual-Interface-Karte The VFB dual interface card can not only be used at Mastercard contactless terminals worldwide, but also as a non-contact access card for the VFB Arena. Season ticket holders can find a visual personalization regarding their category (e.g. seat). Entrance to the stadium is contactless. In addition, the smart card can be used as a prepaid card. Multi-Hybrid-Cards Multi-Hybrid-Cards Global players know the problem: Each location has a different access-control system. Fiscard provides multi-hybrid-cards with 3 to 5 different technologies to enable one single card, for the whole company. For example: UHF and Mifare DESfire and em4012, plus PKI-Chip and 2 Mag-strips, in only one card. The only limit is given by the laws of physics. Protective Sleeve for Cards Fivefold protecting sleeve The card‘s loss or destruction results in dramatic consequences for the card owner. The fivefold protecting sleeve prevents unauthorized reading of the RFID data, mechanical damage,deformation caused by heat, and scratching or soiling of the surface. The personal user benefit results from additional card slots, designed for the user‘s own personal ID and banking cards, so that all important cards can be managed centrally. 117 Applications payment loyalty logical access physical access Access Banking Loyalty Transportation Access control Employee ID Card ID Check Time and attendance Security for Corporate IDs Personal ID, Banking Card, Access Control Cards Published by Smart Cards 118 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Cards Profile www.hidglobal.com www.mada.de www.pav.de www.plasticard.de Smart Cards Published by HID Global is a leading vendor of secure identity solutions with millions of customers around the world. The company name stands for quality and innovation. Markets include physical and logical access control, including strong authentication and credential management, card printing and personalization, highly secure government ID and identification technologies used in animal ID and industry and logistics applications. Since more than 30 years, MADA stands for quality and competence in the field of contactless identification systems. We develop and produce identification media and the corresponding systems with different types of technologies for worldwide leading companies. Our strength is the customer-oriented and made-to-order production of ID-cards, high-quality key-fobs and long-lasting watchstrap transponders as well as encoding and implementation. PAV is one of the leading manufacturers for smart cards and RFID solutions for global players. Consequently you find our products (almost) everywhere. In the hotel, on travel, in stadiums, in the supermarket, in your mailbox and with a high probability in your wallet. This involves extra heat resistant and temper proof ID cards, contactless company cards or contactless cards for the access control at airports for instance. Plasticard ZFT specializes in the production of contact and contactless chip cards. In addition, their customers benefit from diverse additional services relating to cards such as coding, personalization, letter shop, and application-specific software. Major focus is given to small to medium quantity card runs in high-end quality. Plasticard ZFT has an extensive background in the field of hybrid cards with multiple data carriers. Technical Data Active UHF Active UHF Active Passive HF Passive HF LF Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF LF HF LF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Product Features Contactless ISO card and reader Contactless ISO card and reader HID Global’s ID solutions for physical access control include the most comprehensive product range of powerful, versatile and secure readers and contact or contactless credentials. NFC, Bluetooth and biometric solutions as well as prelaminates and overlays for card manufacturers complete the product portfolio. Multiband Hybrid Cards Multiband Hybrid Cards MADA meets the growing combination media requirements with the development of especially adapted antennas, which result - in case combination of two RFID modules - in the specified resonance frequency. Consequently, a perfect utilization of the RFID combination media will be achieved. All our cards can be equipped with contact chips, either as smart card or in combination with a common RFID technology. German blood donor card German blood donor card The blood donor services commissioned PAV to produce the new blood donor cards, which also included personalising and encoding the cards as well as the card mailing. Cryptographic chip protocols ensure that the data are kept secure. A file system allows different applications to be configured freely and strictly separately from each other in respect of size, access rights management, security levels and password management. l types of data storage on one card Smart Card In the ID Card World there is a multitude of historically grown storage and reading technologies for card data. It became a necessity to ensure that different types of systems would recognize one card instead of multiple different ones. Plasticard ZFT allows all types of data storage on one card - including infrared and inductive code, magnetic stripe, contact chip, RFID chip and the highly advanced dual-interface solution. 119 Applications Access control ID systems Visitor management Identity on Demand™ service Company staff cards & Visitor badges Access control cards ID systems IT access Time and attendance Health Care PersonalID Security Access Control Industry Identification and security IT-access Time and attendance with access POS Customer loyalty Healthcare and wellness Published by Smart Cards 120 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Cards Profile www.smartrac-group.com www.sokymat.com www.swisspostsolutions.de www.youcard.com Smart Cards Published by Smartrac is the global leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of RFID technology and offers products and services used in a wide range of applications such as access control, animal identification, automated fare collection, contactless payment systems, electronic product identification, industry, libraries and media management, and many more. Sokymat is a renowned industry-leading manufacturer of RFID transponders for contactless cards. The patented direct bonding technique enables the mass production of reliable and yet cost-effective components. Sokymat provides a comprehensive product range, from protective overlays, to prelaminates, to personalized identity cards optionally supporting multiple RFID technologies and containing optical features. Swiss Post Solutions (SPS) is a leading outsourcing provider and part of the Swiss Post Group. 6,800 employees support business clients in the areas of insurance, banking, telecommunications, media, retail, energy supply and travel & transportation with their digital transformation. SPS‘s strengths include comprehensive solutions for value cards, loyalty cards, payment- and fuel cards, IT/access cards and in addition gift card management. YouCard Kartensysteme GmbH is your specialist for professional and economical plastic card printing, personalization and chip card encoding. We support you with: • High-value and affordable cards, card printers and card readers • Customized all-in-one card solutions • Customer friendly service and superb quality You can always rely on our comprehensive experience in card, badge and auto-ID business! Technical Data Active UHF Active Passive HF Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF LF HF LF LF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Product Features Prelam Smartrac PRELAM PRELAM is ideal for making preprinted cards with many security features using standard production processes. LF PRELAM incorporates an air wound coil, whilst HF PRELAM is based on Smartrac’s patented wire embedding technology. The multi-layered construction is available in PVC, PC, PET-G, or Teslin. Benefits include highest durability and performance. Prelaminates Prelaminates Prelaminates by Sokymat are available for card manufacturers with different RFID technologies and materials including dual-interface variants for payment cards. Furthermore, Sokymat provides modern technologies in the field of contactless or contact-based cards, as well as optical security technologies and produces customized solutions. eTickets eTickets Transport and Access Cards, as VDV (((eTicket Germany with MIFARE® Classic and DESFire®, MIFARE® and other industry standards; CIPURSE. EMV Dual Interface Cards and EMV Operating System JACOS® | Top of the line EMV compliant Production and Personalization, combined with BPO services for Processing of application forms, archiving, card and PIN mailing and hybrid invoice production in paper and secure mail. High-Value RFID Solutions All (RFID-) Smart Cards We offer you many RFID based all-in-one solutions for your access control, time tracking, ticketing or visitor management as well as high-definition printed key fobs, lanyards and plastic cards with your customized design. Professional card readers and card printers are available with best prices and superb support. 121 Applications Access Control Leisure Timing and Attendance Choice of materials and technologies Dual-interface NFC and UHF products Custom solutions Public Transport Banking & Payment Access Loyalty Access control Staff and visitor badges Time tracking Loyalty Events & ticketing Member cards Education Published by Smart Cards 122 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ NFC Article written by Published by 123 124 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Production Monitoring and Control Using NFC to be on the Pulse of the Production Line With NFC-transponders by AEG ID, ASYS developed an innovative system to control and monitor production lines Simon Arch Marketing & Sales Director AEG Identifikationssysteme GmbH Efficient manufacturing that can be comfortably managed, and that leads to high availability of the whole machine system – that was the goal of machine building company ASYS when designing a new mobile system for the control and monitoring of whole production lines. Specifically, AEG ID developed NFC-Transponders, which are a key element of the solution “ASYS PULSE”. At the same time, transponders must meet not only the high requirements of the design, but also applicationspecific and technological requirements. Mobile control for an efficient fabrication The ASYS Group develops and produces handling-, process-, and special purpose machines for the electronics and solar industries. Companies that make use of ASYS’ machines are dependent on high plant availability, due to the fact that these machines produce at an extremely high rate. Sometimes, 20 process steps in one line are done in only 10 seconds. In the past, an employee was notified with optic and acoustic signals if a failure occurred or there was no more material being supplied. In order to react quickly so as to prevent a longer down time of the machinery, numerous employees had the task of permanently supervising all of the production steps. In the eyes of ASYS, this method had potential for optimizing. Therefore, the concept of developing a mobile assistance system for the control and monitoring of production lines via tablet was born. The system makes all relevant information of all modules in one line clearly and graphically available, so that production employees can quickly react to standstills and plan routine tasks proactively. Industry 4.0 communication via NFC-transponder In order to identify individual production modules quickly, easily, and above all reliably, ASYS equipped every ASYS Pulse production line module with an RFID transponder. Since tablets are used for the display and control of the production line, the usage of NFC-technology suggested itself. The NFC-transponder applied directly to the module has multiple purposes: on one hand, necessary information such as machine type, serial number, software version and log files can be saved directly onto the module, therefore, the transponder takes the role of an electronic type plate. On the other Published by With NFC, the efficiency of complex production lines can be significantly increased. hand, the transponder makes the identification by the employee possible. As soon as a transponder is identified by the tablet’s reader, error and status messages can be sent to a pre-defined email address with only a few clicks. Regarding industry 4.0 concepts, a new communication between men and machine is formed via NFC and tablet. Efficient manufacturing is made possible Apart from the additional benefits of all machine module data being available directly at the production line, for example for maintenance and servicing processes, the focus of ASYS PULSE lies on increasing efficiency of the production lines. Without a mobile control and monitoring system, multiple signal systems are required to point error and status messages out to production employees. However, using ASYS PULSE, employees can work more flexibly and efficiently, and companies can save equipment at the production line. Before, various elements generating signals and touchscreens were needed for controlling, but now, using the mobile system, only the statutory start-stop and the emergency-stop button are required. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 125 of the machine modules will be prevented even if employees touch the transponder with the tablet. Due to that fact that AEG ID develops and produces all transponders in-house, the customers are free in their choice of shape and graphical design of the NFC- or NFC-transponders. Therefore, with the NFC 3D logo transponder, all requirements of function and design can be met, even in the shortest time possible. Less than one week after the first consultations, AEG ID delivered test samples to ASYS, which were quickly approved and subsequent production began. All data at a glance: The NFC transponders from AEG ID enable the fast and reliable identification of individual modules. High-value NFC-transponders for high-end production lines Apart from technological features, such as NFC-transponders having to have a comparatively high reading ranges of between five to ten centimeters and having to be applicable to metal, the requirements for NFC transponders for this application include the design and the selection of the surface material. These requirements had functional as well as nonfunctional reasons: on one hand, NFC-transponders should fit optically to the high-value machine modules from ASYS. The idea was that the label should have the shape of a button on a tablet to create a visual link to apps on mobile devices. Due to its raised superstructure, the 3D logo transponder protects the tablet because the contact to the metal or the edges Flexible NFC-solution for the global use The 3D logo transponders are not only available in HF and LF version, but also in with both technologies even in small batch sizes.The process’s reliable reading range with a handheld reader is about five centimeters. AEG ID can produce transponders that are applicable to metal objects, as well as those that are applicable to non-metal objects. Therefore, 3D logo transponders are the base of solutions for usage in various manufacturing companies, such as the pharmaceutical or automotive industries. The ASYS-solution was brought to market in May 2014 and numerous customers of ASYS are already using it on their production sites. The flexibility of the solutions was additionally increased by the fact that machines from third-party manufactures can be integrated without problems. About AEG ID AEG ID, a leading global supplier of RFID technology, designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of tags and readers for a broad range of markets and applications. AEG ID has vast experience in this industry as it has been developing and producing its RFID devices since 1989. AEG ID now has the capability to produce customized transponders and readers to meet the specifications of virtually any low, high, and ultrahigh frequency RFID project. AEG ID targets three main market segments: animal identification, industry & logistics, and access control. By providing a range of transponders in various shapes and packaging materials (plastic and glass), as well as fixed and handheld readers, they can specifically cater for each market segment. Applications range from industrial automation, production control, keg identification, waste handling and logistics, to access control, animal identification, sports timing, and event management. AEG ID currently employs 110 people at its headquarters in Ulm, Germany and its production plant in Vrchlabi, Czech Republic. AEG ID has the capacity to produce 50 million transponders a year and operates worldwide through a network of regional and local sales & service partners. www.aegid.de Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 126 NFC Design The AEG ID 3D logo transponder fits perfectly NFC applications and is available as standard or on-metal version. The tranpsonder comes with a sticky back to be attached easily on the product to be identified. NFC Chips, Transponders and Data Loggers The RFID NFC Tag fits perfect to the modern generation of smart phone users. The tag is available in customized form factors and also as on metal version. Optional is printing and programming possible. www.rako-security-label.com www.triovacos.de NFC Published by Active UHF www.aegid.de www.samsung.com/ semiconductor Technical Data Samsung Electronics‘ new near field communication (NFC) chip with Embedded Flash, the S3FWRN5, features high radio frequency (RF) performance and small package size. The S3FWRN5‘s RF performance doubles the range in both reader and card emulation modes, when compared to that of its predecessor, the S3FNRN3. The NST-MS10 is a data logger to be used intuitively in multi-purpose applications. Collected data is transmitted wirelessly via the NFC interface of the data logger to NFC enabled mobile devices for further processing and visualization using dedicated application software. These data can be distributed worldwide by using the already existing infrastructure of the mobile telecommunication networks. Active Passive HF Passive UHF HF Active Passive UHF Active UHF LF HF LF LF Passive HF LF Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Features | Technology 3D Logo Transponder The AEG ID 3D Logo transponders are available with LF, HF or a combination of both frequencies. The shape, size and design can be defined by the customer and is available already in small batches. 3D Logo Transponder Applications Service & Inventory Industrial automation Production equipment Tool management Pharma 3D Logo Transponders from AEG ID combine function and design RAKO RFID NFC Tag The user can program the Rako RFID NFC Tag with their Smartphone. The Tapme NFC Tags are readable and writable with every NFC smart phone. The Chip is reprogrammable up to 100.000 times and readable with no limit. Tapme NFC Tags NFC Chip S3FWRN5 Samsung’s S3FWRN5 is the industry’s smallest stand-alone NFC IC with a mere package size of 2.4mm x 2.4mm from a 45nm e-Flash process, consuming 25% less power by adopting low power sensing (LPS). The e-Flash portion can be safely modified through firmware updates and it enables mobile device makers to reduce the development time in comparison to solutions based on read-only memory (ROM). NST-MS10 NST-MS10 127 The NST-MS10 includes three sensor elements for the measurement of temperature, humidity and shock. The housing of the transponder meets the requirements of protection class IP54. Its modular design allows for customer specific adaption with regard to sensor elements, housing and form factor. Disposable variants are available as well. Activation of Smartphone profiles Loading play lists Programming your clock Start navigation Enable/Disable WLAN/ Buetooth Mobile Devices Application as a standalone NFC IC or NFC System-in-Package (SiP) with embedded secure element (eSE) Logistics Service and maintenance Facility management Published by NFC Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 128 NFC Profile | Solution NFC Solutions www.comprion.com www.exceet-card-group.com www.legic.com COMPRION is the worldwide leading manufacturer of test solutions for terminals and smart cards covering contact-based and contactless technologies. Our standardization activities enable us to integrate the latest standards into our products. As COMPRION systems are renowned for precise measurement capabilities, the company serves all top handset, card, chipset manufacturers, MNOs and test houses. We manage and automate your complex processes thanks to M2M solutions - from benefits analysis to hardware selection to systems operation. Additionally, we advise you on matters of information security, certification and compliance, and offer customized services to safeguard your business processes. LEGIC is an international network of over 250 companies and experts for contactless people identification. Our holistic offering includes transponder chips, reader chips, software and services, consulting for end users and support to our licensees. We are driven by the vision to enhance a secure and simpler life for people and organisations. Reader HF: cVEND plug Technical Data Our NFC portfolio covers simulators and monitoring tools for Analog layer Protocol layer Transport layer Application layer Active UHF Passive HF LF Swiss company Investment protection Scalable security Unique Master-Token System-Control (MTSC) cVEND plug is a module for secure contactless payment and ticketing in moving vehicles of public transport systems. It supports fare collection by check-in / check-out and was designed for credit cards and public transport tickets. cVEND plug enables flush integration into validators and on board computers of buses and trains. www.feig.de Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Features | Technology NFC Forum Analog Test Solution UT³ Platform is the core of our highly precise NFC Forum Analog Test Solution supporting conformance test cases for contactless interfaces. Its capabilities stretch from RF analog to digital and application level testing. UT³ Platform can emulate either the poller or the listener side or simply trace NFC data exchange. Token eMIS Token eMIS can be equated with a “virtual identity“, offering definitions for personalized access and authentication profiles via a multifunctional token. It is equipped with the latest contactless technologies (RFID/ NFC, Bluetooth) and compatible with all devices. eMIS acts independently of operating system (iOS, Android, Windows), making it an efficient, holistic, cross-sector solution. LEGIC IDConnect is a secure end-to-end service for the creation and instant deployment of ID cards on mobile phones. LEGIC IDConnect Its independent features include advant, mifare, NFC and BLE as well as its openness in respect of Mobile Network Operators, SIM suppliers, TSM vendors and wallet providers makes IDConnect simple to integrate into existing installations. Beside cVEND plug, cVEND box is available for integration in metallic environments like kiosk systems and vending machines. cVEND plug and cVEND box can be ordered in 2 variants: as a flexible platform for customer applications or as a secure contactless reader with credit card and ticketing support. cVEND plug Applications NFC Forum Analog Test Solution NFC Forum approved RF, digital, LLCP, SNEP Automated by robot Suited for 24/7 usage Examination of identifi cations and authentications Building access Access control to pc data transactions Data collection Access control Time & attendance Cashless payment e-ticketing Parking Leisure Payment systems Secure contactless payment & ticketing for vehicle applications: cVEND plug. Published by 129 130 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Card Readers and Terminals Article written by Published by 131 132 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ RFID on the consumer market Contactless payment reaches new levels and gains speed in 2015! RFID Card Readers for Retail, Public Transport and Access Control Are Catching Up as well as Solutions for Document Tracking Andreas Löw Marketing and Communication FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH RFID technology is increasingly firmly established in consumers‘ everyday lives. In particular, the continuously growing contactless payment system girogo, initiated by Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft, opens up a host of new application areas. In all applications – but especially in contactless payment solutions and in the field of document tracking– security is a crucial success factor. By producing secure and certified reading devices for the market, reader manufacturers like FEIG ELECTRONIC contribute significantly to the dissemination and up-take of RFID on the consumer market. Contactless payment ready for breakthrough Contactless payment systems in Germany are ready for a breakthrough. Girogo, the contactless payment system by the Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft enables cardholders to pay amounts of up to 20 Euros quickly and safely without entering a PIN, ‚on the fly‘. In April 2012, girogo was launched by the German Banking Industry Committee as a pilot project in Hanover, Brunswick and Wolfsburg. Initially, bank institutes and savings banks in the pilot region had distributed 1.3 million debit cards with the girogo function to their customers. The prospects for a national rollout with a volume of 48 million clients in all financial institutions and Sparkassen organized in associations are excellent and will be reached by the End of 2014. With OBID myAXXESS® addOn girogo FEIG ELECTRONIC offers a card reader designed for contactless payment with girogo cards at „Unattended Payment Terminals“. These are Self Service Terminals allowing the buyer to carry out payment procedures autonomously. OBID myAXXESS® flatOne – the EMVCo Level 1 certified reader by FEIG ELECTRONIC supports all common contactless credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover) as well as contactless Giro and debit cards (girogo). The device reads all contactless smart cards according to ISO14443-A and -B and also supports NFC applications. at vending machines for coffee or snacks. Importantly for cigarette machine operators, age verification can be done using the girogo card, due to the fact that the cardholder‘s date of birth is stored on the card chip and can be read by such machines. RFID conquers public passenger transport In the field of public transport, RFID technology has become indispensable and is applied for safe use of the public personal transport (ÖPV) all over Europe by many transport associations. FEIG ELECTRONIC offers more than a dozen different ISO14443 reader modules which have been installed by numerous clients in high quantities in different ticket machines, as well as buses or subways and city trains. Increasing demand for encryption mechanisms Within this field of application there is a particular demand for readers with integrated SAM socket, which is recommended by the VDV core application, the e-ticketing standard of the Association of German Transport Companies. SAM is a ‚Secure Access Module‘ which performs encryption and authentication procedures and serves as secure memory for cryptographic keys. If a ticket machine is used by cardholders of different traffic associations, for instance, SAMs are required to initially authenticate the respective card and afterwards to decrypt the data which are read from the card. girogo includes age verification The next generation of contactless payment readers Advantages of girogo for clients and traders arethat clients particularly save time. Traders also have lower cash handling costs and can achieve higher turnover as a higher number of transactions can be carried out within the same period of time, such as In addition to the contactless debit card girogo, RFID based credit cards are increasingly entering circulation as well. Both card types make ticket purchasing at machines, even in vehicles, easier, safer and more secure. Particularly for this Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ A special feature of the RFID access control terminal ID MAX50.10 is that the host communication of up to 9 000 users is managed in stand alone operation in case of a breakdown. purpose FEIG ELECTRONIC has developed several contactless payment and ticketing devices. OBID myAXXESS flatOne for example is an EMVCo Level 1 certified contactless payment reader which can be installed flush-mounted in metal machines. It supports all common contactless credit and debit cards, as well as NFC applications. With IK10 it provides a high protection class against vandalism. cVEND is a new product line of secure contactless payment and ticketing devices for vehicle applications and stationary ticketing. Variants are available for flush integration into validators inside of busses and trains or for installation into metallic ticketing and vending machines. Access control terminal for IP based networks Feig Electonic further offers numerous products for access control which are naturally also used within the company itself. The company installed an in-house-produced intelligent access control terminal with RFID smart card reader for IP based networks in a new building. A special feature of this RFID access control terminal ID MAX50.10 is that, in case of a breakdown, the host communication of up to 9 000 users is managed in a stand-alone operation. Thus FEIG ELECTRONIC itself benefits from its RFID solution‘s main advantages: flexibility and efficiency. Intelligent tracking and control of documents RFID technology specialist SMARTRAC, document tracking specialist RFIDTraxx and reader manufacturer FEIG ELECTRONIC have jointly developed an RFID system for comprehensive document management. The big advantages are capacity and speed: data transfer is twice as fast as conventional devices. Interference is no problem: the FEIG ELECTRONIC reader can read more than two hundred tagged documents in a stack in this application. Excellent anti-collision and high speed bulk reading are achieved through the use of the most innovative technologies available on the market. The system is a unique, affordable combination not equalled by other RFID technologies, many of which suffer from tag coupling or shadowing which can make documents invisible to the reader. The system includes a FEIG ELECTRONIC HF Long Range Reader ID ISC.LR1002 and an antenna supporting the EPC Class-1 HF, ISO 18000-3 Mode3 as well as the AssetTraxx software. These components have the ability to detect labels independent of their stack height. About FEIG ELECTRONIC FEIG ELECTRONIC has been developing and manufacturing RFID systems since 1991. As an OEM supplier for system integrators and resellers, Feig offers readers and antennas for operating frequencies 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz and UHF (860-960 MHz). These readers are used for production control in industry, for access control or inspection of incoming goods. They optimize processes in libraries, The HF Long Range Reader ID ISC.LR1002 has an optimal costperformance ratio and is available as a module or housing version. It is suitable for several applications in retail, industry and logistics. 133 hospitals and logistics centers. In short, Feig offers suitable hardware for almost every application. The latest RFID reader family OBID myAXXESS® provides readers to identify electronic ID cards and contactless payment readers for intelligent payment systems. These readers are EMVCo Level 1 certified and flush mountable in vending and ticket machines made of metal. The readers support all major contactless credit cards and debit cards, the most commonly used contactless smart cards according to ISO14443-A and B, as well as NFC applications. Worldwide sales of Feig products are guaranteed by the US subsidiary Feig Electronics Inc. and several international distribution partners. www.feig.de Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 134 Card Readers and Terminals Solution HF: cVEND plug cVEND plug is a module for secure contactless payment and ticketing in moving vehicles of public transport systems. It supports fare collection by check-in / check-out and was designed for credit cards and public transport tickets. cVEND plug enables flush integration into validators and on board computers of buses and trains. www.feig.de Card Readers and Terminals HF: ID CPR40.30 ID CPR40.30 is an ISO14443 Desktop Reader for ePayment (closed payment systems), ticketing and loyalty card systems. The reader with a design-awarded housing provides an USB interface and supports NFC applications. Furthermore a variant with two integrated SAM sockets is available. www.feig.de Tiny Blue reader www.pcp-europe.com PCP offers Tiny Blue, a mag stripe, chip + PIN, certified mPOS reader. The smallest mPOS device on the market to accept payments on the go. Tiny Blue can be branded with your company logo. Additional customization & functionality can be added quickly using our SDK. Receipt printing is not an issue, when using our mobile BT-printer. The printer is compatible with Android, iOS and Windows. Advanced Data Terminal 1200 – ADT 1200 www.primion.eu Combines elements of both classical industrial design and contemporary consumer design, to create a multi-function terminal for time recording and access control. The modular concept is optionally expandable through a biometrics module, a backup power supply and a camera to deliver the highest levels of flexibility. The attractive app design facilitates customised screen layouts in line with individual customer wishes. The cutting-edge software architecture offers maximum user data security in compliance with current data protection requirements. Card Readers and Terminals Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Features cVEND plug ID CPR40.30 Tiny Blue reader Advanced Data Terminal 1200 – ADT 1200 135 Applications Beside cVEND plug, cVEND box is available for integration in metallic environments like kiosk systems and vending machines. cVEND plug and cVEND box can be ordered in 2 variants: as a flexible platform for customer applications or as a secure contactless reader with credit card and ticketing support. Payment systems Secure contactless payment & ticketing for vehicle applications: cVEND plug. Beside the Desktop Reader, FEIG ELECTRONIC offers a huge number of ISO14443 Reader Modules for integration into handheld devices and terminals. With a great variety of interfaces and power supply variations, the modules meet numerous requirements especially of public transport applications. Here, modules with 4 SAM sockets are available, too. Tiny Blue reader: SC- and Mag-reader, PIN-pad & display Fully certified – CE, FCC, EMV L1, EMV L2, PCI-PTS/SRED | Supports online & offline payment schemes | Works with the latest Android and iOS devices Tiny Blue SDK: Easy to implement | Based on standard open protocols | Platform specific | Available for Android & iOS in Q4, 2014 and Windows in Q2, 2015 Performance characteristics: TI ARM A8 1GHz Processor | 7” VGA 5:3 Touch Display | 1 GB Main memory | 2 GB Flash – expandable | 1 x Relay output / 3 x Inputs | 1 x NXP SAM AV2 on board | 1 Watt speaker | 10 - 30 VDC / 115..240 VAC | Up to 4 RS485 external readers | Braille option | Optional microphone and camera | | HTTP/HTTPS Host communication | Intelligent, database-based memory model | PoE 802.11 ePayment (closed payment systems) ticketing and loyalty card systems public transport Design-awarded Desktop Reader for several applications: ID CPR40.30 mobile POS mobile Payment Card Payments White Label Solutions http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=tFiDGprmGdE Multi-frequency reader 125 KHz and 13.56 MHz with CC EAL5+ Key memory (Hitag, Indala, EM, Mifare Classic, Mifare DESFire EV1, Legic prime, Legic advant) Card Readers and Terminals Published by 136 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Card and Labels Printers | Print and Apply Systems Articles written by Published by 137 138 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ RFID Printer as Part of the Global Solution Strategy RFID Inside the Printer Is State of the Art With high reliability and innovative features, RFID-capable printers are increasingly common in logistics and production „RFID inside the printer is standard, yet simultaneously a subject of innovation at Toshiba,“ Thomas Nitschke, Sales Director AutoID, points out. „Users need to be able to rely 100 percent on an RFID printer. Otherwise, complete RFID projects might fail. We achieve this level of trust not by experimentation, but by supplying reliable solutions,“ Michael Becker, Managing Director, Toshiba Tec agrees. Michael Becker Thomas Nitschke Managing Director & COO Sales Director AutoID, Toshiba Tec Europe, Toshiba Tec Germany Retail Information Systems Imaging Systems RFID Printers Step out of the Shadow „In general, RFID is important for Toshiba as it is an absolute innovative topic. Of course, we have also experienced difficulties in the past when it was not easy to bring RFID printers to the market. However, it was never a question for Toshiba to take RFID out of the portfolio,“ Thomas Nitschke emphasizes and adds: „Now it is beneficial for our customers that we have always seen potential in the technology. With its own RFID module that was consistently further developed, Toshiba can produce RFID printers that are unique in terms of the combination of features, independent of suppliers. „The in-house solution furthermore had the advantage that Toshiba could react quickly and flexibly to market developments and requirements by adapting the module,“ he continues. Reliable Technology Creates Trust If difficulties arise with an RFID printer, the project could quickly finish before it even began, Thomas Nitschke reports: „In the past, projects were stymied because RFID printers damaged the chips, the wrong labels were written, or the change of consumables led to problems. That way, no trust in the technology could be created.“ Toshiba tackled the different challenges at an early stage and integrated many features into the proprietary module. „By now, RFID has become standard and is no longer a field of experiments. RFID, just like a dispenser module, can be optionally added. Customers who decide to buy a printer without RFID at first can retrofit an RFID module without difficulty, if their processes change later on.“ Published by High Speed Encoding and Extended Void Printing RFID printers need to make economical use of consumables and energy. Yet at the same time, they must enable the fastest possible printing, to be applicable in a process-optimized way for the requested high label quantities. „We integrated Short Pitch RFID Encoding Technology, ‚SPRiNT‘ for short, into the Toshiba RFID module. This function allows for the detection of RFID transponders over very short distances of 20 millimeters. Thanks to a special shielding we ensure that only the transponder which is written is that which is supposed to be,“ Thomas Nitschke describes the feature and adds: „Another function is the extended Void Printing, where a customer-defined value for transponder response characteristics is stored in the printer. This function not only enables simple marking of non-functional transponders, it also ensures that the working transponders are suitable for the individual application in terms of performance.“ Concentrated Know-how Gained in Practice Toshiba has taken advantage of the feedback from customer projects in many ways to continuously promote the development of RFID technology inside the printer. „Nowadays customers do not notice whether a printer just prints or also encodes a transponder at the same time. There is virtually no stop during processing. The performance times of the current BX series are 75 percent higher than the preceding series,“ Nitschke reports. Labels with a different height could also be handled without problems, says the Sales Director: „Furthermore, customers can take advantage of the integrated saving Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 139 automation for color ribbons and lift the print head with pinpoint accuracy. If, for instance, a label with a higher construction enters the print area, the print head is lifted and the transponder remains undamaged. This way, the material is handled carefully.“ Global Activities Under One Roof In June 2014, Toshiba Tec presented a new brand message for its Printing Solutions Unit: ‚Together Information‘. In this regard, Managing Director Michael Becker explains, „‘Together Information‘ is not about a strategic alignment. In fact, this new brand message forms a common connection between all activities of the Printing Solutions Unit. Thereby, the new brand messages reflects the main aspects of our sales strategy ‚e-CONCEPT‘: We are talking about information of any kind; copied, printed, scanned, as a document, or digital. At the same time, it is an invitation to exchange information provided from people for people. It is not only that Toshiba provides its customers with information within the framework of ‚e-CONCEPT‘, it is also the customers who provide us with important information on their existing system landscape, workflows, and individual applications. With ‚Together Information‘ these contents are globally mediated.“ Focus on the future Toshiba Tec positions itself as a holistic solution provider. The company works on promoting crosschannel integration of products and services, as well as the provision of holistic solutions for its customers. „Due to our portfolio, we are capable Toshiba Tec positions itself as holistic solution provider and works on promoting cross-channel integration of products and services. of providing the customer‘s complete system landscape with our products, from barcode printers and multifunctional systems to software solutions for document management,“ Michael Becker summarizes. With regard to the future, he adds: „As Mr. Nitschke already explained, we are constantly working on the further development of our products. We want to increase our market share and continue to extend sales together with our existing partners. In general, it is our aim to further penetrate the market with the Toshiba brand.“ About Toshiba TEC Europe, Retail Information Toshiba Tec is a holistic service provider. It is our declared aim to offer high quality, reliable, and customer-friendly products and solutions at a good price/performance ratio. We work on cross-channel integration of products and services in order to provide holistic solutions for our customers. Thanks to our portfolio, we are capable of supplying the whole system landscape with our products, from barcode printers and multifunctional systems to software solutions for document management. In the field of RFID, we put our many years of experience in the development and production of RFID readers and writers, read/write modules, and RFID printers. With European locations in Brussels, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Sweden, we always keep high customer proximity. According to our guiding principle „Customer and Quality have the highest priority“, our production centers, which have been awarded with the ISO9002 seal for quality, follow the highest standards for planning, design, production, shipping and services. According to our international standard for environmentally friendly management systems, our production centers are ISO14001 certified. www.toshiba.de Published by 140 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ RFID Printers: Internet of Things Solutions Nowadays RFID Printers Are Plug and Play Capable Printer systems that are easy to integrate and meet all the requirements for the use of RFID in retail, industry, and healthcare Sven Biermann Territory Manager – DACH Zebra Technologies Simple integration of RFID modules, easy to handle printing systems, and sinking tag prices, have raised expectations regarding increased implementations. The request for RFID solutions is expected to increase significantly in the sectors of healthcare, transport and logistics, as well as document management in the field of government. An important reason for this development is that nowadays, RFID printers can be used via plug and play. Operation and integration have become easy and flexible. Recently, Zebra took over the enterprise business of Motorola Solutions. Zebra is now able to offer one-stop solutions from a single source. Does Zebra position itself as RFID solution provider? Absolutely. As a consequence of the acquisition of Motorola Solutions enterprise business, Zebra is now able to provide customers with solutions from a single source. At the same time, our solutions are implemented on site by our partner network. Our core business will clearly remain printer hardware, while the software that is provided by our partner network gains in significance. RFID is a very important business field, in which we have been noticing an enormous enhancement during the last three to four years. We are hoping for further double-digit growth. We have many years behind us with lots of pilot projects. For some years, these pilot projects have been transferred to applications in which RFID is a unique proposition. It is used because the technology pays off. We see a growth market particularly in the field of healthcare. The industrial sector is catching up very quickly too, especially in Germany. What do you think are the reasons for this development? I see two major factors: on the one hand, tag prices have dropped to an economic level, which is why RFID is now highly attractive for open loop applications. This way, a pilot quickly becomes a real application. On the other hand, the technology has become much easier to integrate. As a printer manufacturer we contributed to this development: in the worst case, a service technician used to integrate the RFID module and then had to install other software. Today, the end customer can integrate the RFID module themselves, after which the printer detects the RFID Published by module and there is no need for further changes to the system. The integrability has significantly improved. This is what we have been focusing on with regard to printer development. Could you say whether RFID printer integration is plug and play today? Yes, our strongest product in terms of sales volumes - the current ZT series - can be extended by an RFID module without difficulty. The integrability of RFID has become much easier today. Meanwhile, the assumption that it takes a lot of know-how to use the technology effectively has vanished. Of course, know-how is still necessary, but the understanding of „RFID capable“ as it was some years ago is worlds away from today‘s understanding. The retrofitting option is still mostly used in industry, since the end customer has investment security and is able to subsequently retrofit the device to become an RFID printer. By contrast, the new ZD500R is a pure RFID construction that was drafted to be an RFID printer. Hence you can say that RFID technology is plug and play. What criteria have played a special role in the development of the latest RFID printer generation? If, due to the technical specifications, smaller UHF labels are to be printed with very little tag distance, this has to be taken into account in the printer design. There must be a smaller distance between the RFID reader and the print head. The ZD500R was tailored to these requirements: the device can operate with a minimal distance of Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 141 16 millimeters. In order to be encoded, the label must have a height of only 16 millimeters. Another requirement profile is a compact solution for limited space: especially in retail, management, the restaurant industry, or in healthcare applications such as printing wristbands for visitors or patients, large printers are often not desired. Which different UHF RFID encoding functions and inlays are supported by default? The printer supports UHF EPC Gen2, and encodes and verifies the chip. In case of a malfunction, the tag is disposed of. It is important that we consider carefully how to simplify the RFID setup. For this purpose, we have developed an adaptive encoding technology that simplifies the inlay position adjustment. This is an important enhancement: the printer adjusts itself for the different inlay positions. Even if a proprietary inlay position is predetermined by the manufacturer, the printer can still process all labels. For end customers this means no limitations when it comes to selecting the labels. What new and further developments of products within the RFID printer family are you working on, especially in the segment of UHF? We already cover about 90 percent of all applications that are conceivable with our complete portfolio: mobile printers, desktop printers, a very small and compact device that is now also available as an industry version. Other products include plastic card printers for UHF card encoding. We are very well positioned in this segment at the moment. Yet if there is an appropriate market research indication, we are going to vertica- Zatar is a cloud-based platform for mobile networking and administration that connects the devices to the internet. lize our product range. Healthcare is a clearly identified growth market. We take account of the special requirements in this field with a dedicated desktop printer. Are there going to be other exciting RFID developments? We expect that the demand for Internet-of-Things solutions is going to increase further. We are dedicated to pushing ahead the fusion of printers and the operating system Link-OS, in order to bring RFID printers to the cloud. Cloud-capability is already a constituent of the operating system. Furthermore, the cloud platform Zatar not only allows the management of a great number of printers, independent of the location and to monitor their status, but also active intervention. This combination opens up new options for administration, as well as new payment and business models, such as „Pay per Label“ or „Pay per Roll“, instead of buying a printer. About Zebra Technologies Zebra Technologies stands for holistic and innovative solutions in the AIDC and printing environment. They help companies to improve transparency and efficiency throughout the entire value chain. Whether in industry, logistics and transportation, healthcare, or trade, the networking of devices and mobile management becomes more and more important. The cloudbased platform Zatar and operating system Link-OS move Zebra’s printers to the cloud and make Internet of Things-applications very easy – even for users with little technical knowledge. Powerful and compact RFID printers like the ZD500R with UHF technology, mobile bar code printers, industrial, card and wristband printers as well as kiosk solutions round off the comprehensive and versatile portfolio of Zebra. Zebra’s modern technologies satisfy customers in an increasingly connected and mobile world. www.zebra.com Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 142 Card and Label Printers Card and Label Printers www.allaboutcards.biz Card and Label Printers www.heydensecurit.de www.maxicard.de www.satoeurope.com/de Card and Label Printers Published by Profile Technical Data All About Cards is your partner for cards and card systems. We are experts in chip cards, RFID cards and tags within printing and encoding. We offer hard- and software for encoding smart cards and RFID cards as well as identity management systems and card printers. Our portfolio contains terminals for RFID cards, chip cards and magnetic stripe cards as well as customized RFID solutions, consulting, support and services. USB/Ethernet/Wi-Fi card feeder for 100 cards colour dye sublimation printing LED-display and status light Heyden-Securit is your professional partner for products around identification and visitor management systems for almost 20 years now. The portfolio includes a great range of card printers, id card and visitor management software as well as extensive encoding options, plastic cards and lanyards in varying types. Maxicard GmbH has been the most successful provider of card printers in Germany for 20 years. In addition to card printers, ID card systems, and plastic cards, the product range also includes print services as well as personalization and plastic card mailing. SATO is a pioneer and leading global provider of integrated automatic identification and data collection solutions that leverage barcode and RFID technologies. SATO manufactures innovative, reliable auto-identification systems and offers complete solutions to businesses by integrating hardware, software, media supplies and maintenance services. Ethernet- and USB-port Wide range of encoding options (magnetic to contactless) Upgradable from single to double-sided printing Printing speed color: 4c/0c approx. 27sec. / Card side Printing speed monochrome: 1c/0c approx. 7sec. / Card side USB, ethernet (optional) Auto-detect function for Plug ‘n‘ Print Durable Design Multiple on-board interfaces as standard User Friendly Operation Label Tension Damper System RFID-ready Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Technology | Features Matica Espresso Matica Espresso The Matica Espresso convinces by its versatility. It prints single or double sided, monochrome or full coloured as needed. Its modularity allows the subsequent installation of encoding options for magnetic stripes and smart cards. Those can be encoded contact-based or contactless. Card printers by Magicard Magicard Rio Pro and Prima 4 Magicard´s Rio Pro and Prima 4 printers provide a lot of encoding options (e.g. Legic, Milfare) for the preparation of RFID-cards. The retransfer ID card printer Prima 4 is especially suitable if high quality in conjunction with long durability is needed. The dye sublimation printer Rio Pro can be arranged with HoloKoteand HoloPatch-security features. 143 Applications industrial companies service companies retail educational institutions time and attendance systems staff identification payment loyalty Smart Card Printers Smart Card-Printers SMART-50S card printers for single-sided printing of plastic cards combine reliable printing technology, various encoding options and high quality printing in a modern housing. The SMART-30S card printer is specifically designed for single page printing on plastic cards in small quantities. All common coding options for transponders, contact chips and magnetic strips are available as an option. Industrial Thermal Printer CL4NX The CL4NX is SATO’s first truly universal printer engineered for the ultimate operator experience, and is skillfully crafted to support new and legacy printing applications across a wide array of verticals that would require a durable and dependable printer for years to come. The CL4NX is designed to be so easy to use and maintain that anyone can feel the difference from the day they start using it. Customer Cards Employee ID Cards Access control Warehouse Transport & Logistics Manufacturing Automation Retail Card and Label Printers Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 144 Card and Label Printers Card and Label Printers Profile www.satoeurope.com/de Card and Label Printers www.toshibatec-eu.de www.zebra.com www.zebra.com Card and Label Printers Published by SATO is a pioneer and leading global provider of integrated automatic identification and data collection solutions that leverage barcode and RFID technologies. SATO manufactures innovative, reliable autoidentification systems and offers complete solutions to businesses by integrating hardware, software, media supplies and maintenance services. TOSHIBA TEC Corporation manages product planning, marketing, sales, service support and distribution of point of sale systems, cash registers, scales, barcode printers, peripherals and software information systems throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As a total solution provider, TOSHIBA TEC Europe offers a complete package from consulting and system design to system installation, operation and maintenance. Technical Data For 24/7 mission critical applications Fast Throughput and Print Speed Standard Emulations Onboard Ease of Operation and Maintenance RFID-ready in 2015 Flexible, user friendly, energy-efficient Print speed up to 355 mm/s Emulation capability Low Total Cost of Ownership A multitude of interfaces on board As a global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra offers technologies that give a virtual voice to an organization‘s assets, people and transactions, enabling organizations to unlock greater business value. The company‘s extensive portfolio of marking and printing technologies, including RFID and real-time location solutions, illuminates mission-critical information to help customers take smarter business actions. Supports RFID tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V1.2/ISO Prints and 18000-6C encodes tags with a minimum pitch of 16 mm (0.6”) Adaptive Encoding Technology simplifies RFID setup As a global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra offers technologies that give a virtual voice to an organization‘s assets, people and transactions, enabling organizations to unlock greater business value. The company‘s extensive portfolio of marking and printing technologies, including RFID and real-time location solutions, illuminates mission-critical information to help customers take smarter business actions. Supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V1.2/ISO 18000-6C Prints and encodes tags with a minimum pitch of 16 mm (0.6”) The integrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Technology | Features Flagship Print Engine S84-ex Print Engine The S84-ex and S86-ex offer significant industry advancements in print quality, exceptional throughput, easy operation, setup and maintenance. The new generation of print engines delivers flexibility and convenience, providing customers with numerous interfaces as well as tool-less maintenance, and optional wireless LAN and Bluetooth allow for greater connectivity in changing operating environments. Industry RFID printer B-EX4T1 RFID-Industriedrucker B-EX4T-1 The direct thermal / thermal transfer printer B-EX4T1 with Toshiba RFID module is optionally available with the Toshiba ribbon save function. Using this function, the print head is lifted when the RFID chip passes and the chip is not damaged during the print. Existing RFID industry printer B-EX4T-1 can be easily upgraded with the RFID module. ZD500R ZD500R – The compact one of Zebra’s RFID printers Small in size but full of features, the ZD500R is Link-OS enabled making it simple to integrate and manage. With automatic calibration, you’ll enjoy lower media cost, less waste and fewer roll changes. Featuring UHF RFID encoding capabilities, it is ideal for numerous applications such as item level exception tagging, in-store tagging of returned goods, specimen tracking and RFID wristbands. ZT400 Series RFID ZT400 Series RFID – The robust ones in Zebra’s RFID portfolio Optimized to accurately and efficiently print and encode labels, the ZT400 Series RFID gives you enhanced tracking capabilities and deeper visibility. Adaptive encoding technology allows for excellent media flexibility and simple RFID calibration. Featuring Zebra’s Link-OS environment, these printers are easy to integrate, manage and maintain from any location around the globe. 145 Applications Food and Beverage Pharmaceutical Health and Beauty Transport & Logistics Retail and Wholesale Transport and logistic Manufacturing Retail Store management Health care Retail Healthcare Manufacturing Government Hospitality Manufacturing Transport & Logistics Retail Healthcare Card and Label Printers Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 146 Applicators and Labelling Systems Profile Competence in marking Applicators and Labelling Systems www.bluhmsysteme.com www.logopak.com www.topex.de Card and Label Printers Published by Do you have something you need marking? Bluhm Systeme has the solution. Alongside inkjet printers, laser markers and labellers, Bluhm also offers RFID solutions: from RFID labels, RFID scanners and RFID label printers, to fully automatic RFID printer-applicator systems. These can program, print and apply RFID labels. For more than 35 years Logopak has been a well-known manufacturer of fully integrated labelling systems in Germany, Hartenholm. Most of the systems are available with futureproof RFID technology. Due to the sturdy modular design they can be retrofitted at any stage. The RFID tagon-demand technology allows labelling on demand, i.e. when and where you need it. As specialists in custom parts marking and innovative manufacturing solutions Topex offers technically advanced, reliable and durable products that meet the highest standards of quality and precision. We are ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified and have made a name for ourselves as a small but innovative company. Technical Data For programming, printing and labelling of smart labels Bad Tag reject unit Online/offline connection Labelling up to 120 pallets/ h and up to 240 pallets with a double-applicator Up to three sides pallet labelling possible Application systems RFID Print- and Labelingsystems RFID Lasermarkingsystems RFID Equipment Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Technology | Features Legi-Air Print, Code & Apply Legi-Air Print, Code & Apply “Print, Code & Apply” systems print and apply tags in an automatic process. Thanks to reliable Festo pneumatics in conjunction with vacuum and pressure measurement, the labels are applied quickly and accurately to the product. The Bad Tag reject unit ensures that only fully defect-free tags are applied. Any others are automatically rejected. Logomatic 920 RFID Tag-on-Demand Logomatic 920 RFID Tag-on-Demand With the intelligent combination of Logomatic labelling systems and innovative transponder technology labells up to DIN A4 and telescope strokes up to 1.200 mm will be possible. With a touchscreen you can operate the on-board-label-product data base. RFID laser application system RFID Lasermarkingsystems The RFID laser application system was specifically developed for the identification marking of car bodies prior to the painting and assembly process. The application process includes: Magazine separation of RFID labels, Handling feed system to the RFID read / write station, marking of the RFID labels using a laser, and supply and application of labels to the vehicles body. As well as, the transfer of the label / fastener composite to the robot. 147 Applications Logistics Automotive Electrics/Electronics Pharmaceuticals/ Medical engineering Other industries Food- and Beverage Industry Automotive Industry Tobacco Industry Mail Order, Logistics Paper Industry Automotive industry Pharmaceutical industry Aviation and Aerospace industry Logistics Card and Label Printers Published by 148 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Machines and Processing Systems for RFID Tags, Labels and Cards Articles written by Published by 149 150 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Smart Cards News Payment by Card Is Increasing Rapidly EMV migration is still continuing and the number of debit and credit cards is increasing all over the world. The main expectations of cardholders are: ease of use, personal data protection, speed and reliability of transactions. Cards are still the main means of payment in the world today. But the finance and payment scene has nonetheless changed significantly to deal with new challenges. Cardholders are becoming increasingly demanding, so retailers, issuers and transaction acquirers must adopt new technologies to satisfy them. The explosion of m-Payment is a major revolution in the sector. Some figures A growing market: payment by card is increasing rapidly, with the volume of transactions rising to nearly 16% for debit cards and over 12% for credit cards • Total number of transactions by card: almost 200 billion worldwide in 2014 • Payment by mobile (m-Payment): increasing by nearly 60% a year Source: World Payment Report 2013. www.cartes.com Global Non-Cash Payments to Grow Global non-cash transactions for 2013 were predicted to total 366 billion, fueled by strong growth in developing markets and the use of credit (up 9.9 percent) and debit cards (up 13.4 percent). With the continued acceleration of electronic (e-) and mobile (m-)payments growth and ongoing regulatory pressures, the payments industry is seeking to find new and innovative ways to support customer demands, according to the 10th annual World Payments Report from Capgemini and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Overall, more than 50 percent of global non-cash payment growth comes from developing countries despite them only making up one quarter (25.5 percent) of the market size at 93 billion transactions. In 2015, m-payments are projected to grow at 60.8 percent while e-payments growth is forecast to decelerate to 15.9 percent annually over the next year, as more people use mobile devices to make payments. www.capgemini.com Global e-passport Market 2012-2016 The analysts forecast the Global e-passport market to grow at a CAGR of 32.5 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing need to comply with government regulations. A major reason for this is that it is mandatory for ICAO member countries and EU countries to implement the e-passport. Another reason for this is the enhanced security provided by Published by the e-passport due to the smart card technology being used. It provides protection against identity fraud, effective border control, and faster immigration inspection. This is having a positive impact on the demand for e-passports as travel documents. www.researchandmarkets.com www.prnewswire.com RFE The RFE encoder has been designed to process both continuous and perforated tickets of differing lengths and widths. E E E E E E E RFID encoding with parallel encoding ability Wide range of supported RFID tags ISO 7811 MagStripe encoding as an option Dual-sided monochrome printing Scanner verification Defective ticket identification Speeds up to 10,000 cards per hour Visit us at , France Cartes in Paris ber 2014 th 4th to 6 Novem 1 C 3 06 Hall 3 booth RFT The RFT is a multifunctional RFID encoder which has been designed to process both paper and plastic ID-1 sized or non-standard sized RFID cards and tickets. E E E E E Parallel RFID encoding with up to 6 antennas Wide range of supported RFID tags Print and scanner verification option Sorting good from bad cards Speed depends on the RFID tag type, the data to be programmed and its encryption Rinas Gerätetechnik GmbH / Aftholderberg / Wiesenstraße 7 / 88634 Herdwangen-Schönach / Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7552 40 588-0 / Fax: +49 (0) 7552 40 588-20 / [email protected] / www.rinas.com 152 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ High-speed Converting Machines Fast, reliable and precise Machine manufacturer bielomatik develops innovations for high volume RFID label, ticket and Smart Card production Jürgen Rexer International Sales Manager RFID bielomatik Leuze bielomatik Leuze is a pioneer in the field of RFID. The machine manufacturer based in Neuffen, Germany, can look back on an almost 70-year corporate history and describe itself as the first machine manufacturer in the world to introduce a continuous processing system for RFID paper labels, tickets and tags. Nowadays, this know-how that was first „made in Germany“ is found in numerous countries worldwide. From tickets used at the Moscow Metro, to garment tags, RFID plays an ever increasing role in supply chain logistics. „We have shaped the beginning of a success story, as RFID-converting experts right from the start,“ says Jürgen Rexer, Sales Manager RFID at bielomatik Leuze. Today bielomatik is one of the marketleading manufacturers of machines for processing RFID products, with a worldwide installed basis. What initially began in the airline sector continued its development in the leisure industry. RFID ski tickets, event tickets, tickets for public transportation, and even garment labels are produced on bielomatik machines, covering all process steps up to and including coding of RFID labels and digital data print. High-speed RFID converting gital print of data matrix or barcodes. „Our strength is high volume paper processing with very high speeds and high reliability. On our high-speed converting machines we can produce up to 15 million tickets per month, in 24-hour operation without breakdowns,“ explains Jürgen Rexer. RFID transponder processing systems at a glance Machine for RFID garment tag production High volume paper processing The core segment of bielomatik RFID consists of converting machines which are capable of manufacturing the whole range of today’s relevant RFID products, using different processes: from reel to reel, from reel to single product such as garment tags, up to folded products. The program includes further process steps from personalization machines for RFID and NFC chip encoding, up to di- Published by • • • • • Multi-layer paper and foil processing equipment (pre-printed and blank) Reel-to-reel converting machines for dry and wet inlays and chip modules (reel to reel) Inspection, encoding and personalization machines for Smart Labels, Tickets and Tag (HF/ UHF) Modular machine concept from entry level to high end with more than 90,000 Smart Labels per hour Reel-to-reel production system for contactless SmartCards Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ RFID tickets for transport and sporting events As an example, contactless tickets for the Moscow Metro are produced on high-speed converting machines by bielomatik. Furthermore, the manufacturer supplies machines to produce tickets for major international sporting events, providing access to stadiums and other additional services for millions of people: „We are excellently positioned to provide our customers with our experience,“ says Rexer. „Currently the fashion industry is one of our biggest growth markets.“ He is convinced that the Internet of Things and Near Field Communication (NFC) also open up further potential for even greater volume increases. Rexer emphasizes that there will be further simplification of processes coming soon in the field of transponder production. Thus bielomatik is actively working on new approaches for an integrated fabrication which will make value chains leaner in the future. „Optimizing processes, making them faster, more exact and more economic – this is the benefit our customers can take advantage of.“ SmartTwo serialization machine bielomatik Leuze - RFID-Pioneer Typical installation of an RFID converting machine in a production environment The strength: Flexibility In order to take these developments into account, bielomatik also continuously works on development in order to add new processes. Just recently the company has developed a totally new machine concept for contactless PVC/PET card production, which changes common procedures to significantly reduce the effort required. What to date was produced in three sub-processes on different machines can now be done in one step on a single machine. Having already been tested by launch customers, the revolutionary concept to produce cards in a reel-to-reel procedure is on the market now. Due to the high degree of modularity in bielomatik’s machine concept, new processes like this can be implemented within a very short time-to-market. bielomatik customers are full of praise for this modularity, because it opens up countless ways to combine materials and process setups. 153 bielomatik engineers, manufactures and markets customer-specific machines and systems for the paper conversion, RFID, and plastic welding industries. Founded in 1946 and with headquarters in Neuffen, Germany, the company has operations within Germany in Neuss, and internationally in Italy, Romania, USA, Brasil, Japan, China and Singapore. Customers can rely on representatives and support offices around the world. In our Neuffen headquarters on the edge of the „Swabian Alb“ in Southern Germany, everything comes together. Next to our 13,000 sqm manufacturing plant, we have located our administration offices, design and sales departments. www.bielomatik.com Published by 154 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Card Production Maximum Precision and highest Quality ‘made in Germany‘ Machines for ID-documents and RFID-products from MELZER maschinenbau rely on flexibility and efficiency through modularity Dirk Melzer Technical Director MELZER maschinenbau is responsible for the world-wide sales of the machines. The graduate engineer for production technology himself took part in their development and installation all over the world. For almost 60 years MELZER has stood for innovative production equipment processes, for high-secure ID-documents and RFID-products. How would you describe the secret of MELZER’s success? Our credo is strong market orientation. We focus on the needs of our customers. We have been consistently following this motto since the early beginning – and will do this in the future. The machine system MELZER invented almost 60 years ago, has steadily expanded and been refined – always with a view to ‘What does the customer need’. When you ask for our secret of success, the answer is flexibility and efficiency through modularity. That’s how I would pinpoint our strengths. Customer-specific machine concepts are the results. There, we can draw from our wide portfolio of modules. We could say: 80 to 90 percent of our machines are ‘standard’, whereas 10 to 20 percent are modified or tailor-made for our customers. Can you give examples for solutions individually developed for a customer? For example, we integrated customer-specific hologram stamping heads for a series of ID-documents in order to be able to emboss holograms inline, without additional expenditures – this was a true novelty. These embossing units had been established at the market through more than 700 of our single card embossing machines for many years. Also, the application of the finest hologram stripes was realized without additional manual working steps. We can also quickly react to market trends. An example of this is the growing demand for garment labels. We designed special cutting mechanisms for our products and integrated them into our patented conversion process. Which ‘specialty’ does excel machine concepts designed by MELZER? We build fully automatic lines with the highest precision for all products. Those are based on an intermittent process. The machine constantly unwinds the material in the conventional rotary Published by For more than 60 years, the company MELZER maschinenbau has been developing and manufacturing fully automatic high-precision machines for the production of ID-documents as well as cards, RFID-inlays, smart labels, tickets, and smart cards. ‘Our strong point is the modularity of our machines. This guarantees costumer-specific system concepts of highest flexibility and efficiency,’ says Dirk Melzer. Being labeled ‘Made in Germany’, all machines are designed and manufactured in the company’s own factory in Schwelm. process, so that the variation at the up- and downward ramping is inevitable. Our machines work in stop-and-go mode: The product will be halted and started again after every step. This method has got many advantages: It guarantees the exact same precision in every step as well as a high efficiency and easy handling for large and small quantities. Also, the testing of the electronics of smart labels beforehand makes our production unique. Only functioning products get into the process. This is only possible in an intermittent process – not at the high web speeds of a rotary process. How important is the criterion web speed?? We often get asked: How fast are your machines? But in my opinion, the crucial question is: How many good products do we have at the end of production? We can justifiably claim to have the fastest machines in all sectors, but we don’t measure them at their web speed. Therefore, in the RFID-sector, we drive on multiple tracks at the same time. Meaning: Quality is of highest importance to us, especially in the ID-card fabrication. We committed ourselves to this quality ethos. What are your goals for 2015? We can already say now: So far, our capacity is fully booked until the middle of next year. We will deliver large machine systems for international projects in the field of ID-documents which are in the construction phase right now. Our focus lies in this segment. We want to penetrate the market for machines for ID-documents such as ID-cards, residence permits, driver’s licenses, or passport data pages more than before. Furthermore, we want to have more companies who can rely on our solutions. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 155 Fully automatic MELZER production line Manufacturing of ID-products Modern ID-documents with integrated RFIDchip demand the highest security level. The fully automated production process offers all benefits regarding accuracy, security, and material handling. This is ensured by the stop-andgo process: If an error occurs at a station, the complete process will be stopped. With respect to production costs of one to four Euros per card, a significant reduction of reject costs is guaranteed. The ROI will further be increased by the reduction of operating staff as well as energy costs. Automatic RFID-converting A big part of MELZER’s portfolio are machines for the production of smart labels, smart tickets, and smart tags – machines for the RFID-converting market. Using the patented production, technology machines designed by Inline Embossing MELZER are able to manufacture up to 60,000 tested products per hour. Executing the intermittent process, every transponder can be tested for more than 50 milliseconds without movement. Machines for the production of inlays Precision is also essential for the inlay production. Whatever type of antenna is required, if etched, plated or wire embedded, the inlay machines from MELZER manufacture inlays for ID-cards, passport covers and various other products on the high-end market. In order to be able to meet the high requirements concerning quality and durability, the modular process control is an integral part. Modular process control is a 100-percent quality control within the intermittent process – step by step and customer-specific adaptable. Therefore, various RFID- and camera modules are integrated inline. The analysis and the process control work automatically. Automation speeds up the process where manual handling was the norm. About MELZER Established in 1956 and located in the Western part of Germany, MELZER is a family-owned company currently in its’ third generation, with around 80 employees. With almost 60 years of experience, MELZER´s machine solutions are based on a modular system. By constant development of existing and new modules in cooperation with MELZER´s customers, the range of products and production possibilities is wide and ensures lifetime flexibility. Starting from simple paper tickets, data carriers and labels in the early years, MELZER managed to develop their product portfolio to currently four busi- ness units. After the launching of the revolutionary lamination technology, the implementation of electronic components in paper and plastic was one of the major milestones in MELZER’s business. Being a well-known supplier of ID-document production solutions worldwide, MELZER is looking forward to new and specialized future projects. www.melzergmbh.com Published by 156 Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Lamination Plates for Cards Security has no boundaries VTT develops and produces high-end lamination plates with innovative security features for the production of cards worldwide. Durability makes VTT’s lamination plates unique The hardness and scratch resistance of VTT’s lamination plates ensures they have an extremely long life. If a plates were to get scratched, it can be repaired by VTT at a reasonable price. Still, today, other competitors on the market sell plates that get scratched after just a few months and cannot be Published by Lamination plate with dams for wrinkle-free hinge production (PU materials and others) Sample passport produced by PWPW Data page Flexible sew-on hinge VTT manufactures tens of thousands of high-end lamination plates per year for several hundreds projects, and so supplies approximately 70 to 80 percent of the state printing offices in the world. Apart from these state-owned enterprises, customers also include manufacturers of bank and credit cards, tickets and access cards, as well as manufacturers of customer and membership cards. Regarding the persistence of the material used and the quality of the security features, VTT is virtually the market leader. The company remains more of a partner than a supplier, since advancements are developed in tandem with the customers. Global partner of state printing offices VTT is able to realize lamination plates with interior as well as raised security features on one plate. Microtexts can be generated and inserted up to a type height of 50 µm. The design and finish of the surface are additional quality characteristics of the plates. Therefore, state printing offices and private companies can create matte as well as glossy finishes in the production of cards. It is possible to realize nearly any design ideas. VTT produces lamination plates which are perfect for integration of RFID, due to having no chip and antenna image transfer. Only the ISO-specifications regarding the thickness of the card must not be exceeded. Due to the aftermath of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11th 2001, the demand for security features on ID-cards rose suddenly. The development of new features has continued since then, particularly regarding the increasing globalization and mobility of civilians. High-tech security in and on the card – also with RFID ‘Cards were ‘insecure’ up until the turn of the millennium Head of Sales VTT Verschleißteiltechnik GmbH Jan Köther ID-documents and security badges must necessarily feature state-of-the-art technology to be as secure as possible from forgery. The basis for the production of a card is the lamination plate. In card production, security features in different gradations are integrated into the card and onto its surface. As worldwide leaders in this sector of technology, VTT develops and manufactures high-end lamination plates for governmental and private companies. Using innovative developments, VTT wants to revolutionize some of the market fields regarding production efficiencies. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 157 Safety Features repaired due to the fact that the materials used are too soft. As a result, these plates would become useless. VTT Fly-Eye Precision for a more efficient card production Using lamination plates designed by VTT, efficient productions are possible since absolute reliability of the quality and the embossing of the ordered plates can be guaranteed. A cassette system can also raise the manufacturing precision of cards and identification documents. This precision is required for the production of high-value identification cards in particular. A steady high quality with no fluctuation leads to less additional working steps. Thus, the efficiency of card production can be increased considerably. The revolution in 2015 Normally, the implementation of security features in a lamination plate is time-consuming, and material- and cost-intensive. In 2015, VTT will present a world first in the field of hologram technology which will make the application of elements similar to holograms considerably easier and more cost-efficient. VTT’s high degree of innovation can also be seen in lamination plates for the production of flexible data pages for ePassports with integrated RFID-transponder, for example, which improves the smooth application into a passport. With continual research and development, the increasing demand for integration of more and more different security features on one card can be met. Many ideas were brought in from the outside and, so far, all requests for new or refined features have been answered positively. It is always about refining and improving. As in design, there are no boundaries for the technology. Only economic considerations are decisive for the feasibility of new ideas. World leader from Lower Saxony VTT Verschleissteiltechnik was established in 1996. The founder, Harry Post, started in developing, manufacturing and selling high-quality wearing parts and components for the reduction of wear. For more than 10 years, VTT has earned an excellent reputation in the field of high tech lamination plates for the production of secure documents such as passports, driving licenses, national IDs, bank cards, smart cards or health insurance cards with integrated security features. In a cost-efficient manner, maximum protection from forgery is achieved by using VTT lamination plates. They can be used for PVC, PC, Teslin, PET-G and other materials. Thanks to new place of headquarter since 2012, VTT triplicated production capacity. 1.800 m² for production and 340 m² for administration are now available. www.vtt.de Hexagonal lenses (called VTT FlyEye) are a recent innovation of VTT. VTT Fly-Eye allows the movement of full-size and partial images. The viewer can see from all sides for a kind of “swimming”-effect. MLI / CLI - Lenses Superficially, these look like flip images, but in detail they are marvels of precision. The MLI (horizontal) and CLI (vertical) consists of multiple parallel lenticular lenses. The MLI / CLI lenses can show multiple images, each becoming visible from a different angle. VTT can create indented or raised MLI and CLI lenses to a tolerance that is more accurate than five µm. Micro lettering To the naked eye it is just a line, but magnified it is a microcosm. With a minimum type height, VTT can produce miniscule micro lettering that can only be read with a magnifying glass. Raised or indented versions are possible. Specialized in irregular intervals, e.g. one time turned, one time mirrored, one time single letter turned. Braille lettering Braille lettering is produced in the same lamination step. No hot stamping is necessary. Typical braille dot height is 140-160 µm (according to ISO standard). Latent images Latent images are a special case for structures. Parallel lines are applied to different parts of a subject at different angles and/or different distances or thicknesses. They are not visible to the naked eye and become apparent only at particular angles and light incidences. Therefore, they are perfect for high quality security cards, such as bank cards or national IDs.. The lines’ different designs, distances and angles influence the visibility. Indented and raised structures VTT can provide an almost unrestricted variety of shapes or profiles. As a result, VTT can integrate security features perfectly into the overall design, which offers a remarkable range of opportunities. Forgery-proof documents A mixture of up to eleven different security and design features developed by VTT improved the security of governmental official documents and insures maximum forgery protection. Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 158 Machines and Processing Systems for RFID Tags, Labels and Cards Machines and Processing Systems for RFID Tags, Labels and Cards wwww.bielomatik.com www.melzergmbh.com www.melzergmbh.com Profile Technical Data Paper processing lines, cross cutters for paper and plastic film, security and banknote paper. Banknote processing systems. Production lines for notebooks and blocks. Book binding machines. RFID converting systems for Smart Labels, Tickets and Tags, RFID personalisation and encoding machines (HF/UHF). Modular machine concept from entry level to high end with more than 90,000 Smart Labels per hour. Solutions for the complete RFID value chain More than 90,000 prod. per hour Width 100/165/250mm High yield Short setup times, easy access Best in class ROI Established in 1956 and located in Western Germany, Melzer offers machinery solutions for the complete range of RFID products like Smart Label and Ticket converting, ID-card and Passport data page production, inlay assembly for high end identification documents and customised solutions. Everything 100% designed and engineered “Made in Germany”. Up to 60,000 tested products/h Web width of 250 mm Maximum 6 parallel inlay tracks Excludes defective RFID inlays before they are attached to the substrate Established in 1956 and located in Western Germany Melzer offers machinery solutions for the complete range of RFID products like Smart Label and Ticket converting, ID-card and Passport data page production, inlay assembly for high end identification documents and customised solutions. Everything 100% designed and engineered “Made in Germany”. Up to 4,500 Polycarbonate Cards/h or 1,500 Passport Data Pages/h Inline process control Fully automated process Inlay manufacturing up to 2,200 units/h Completely modular Card Manufacturing Machinery and RFID Processing Systems Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution | System High-speed RFID converting machine The new SmartTwo serialization system features high speed RFID chip encoding and personalization printing. The bielomatik SpeedLiner is the industry standard for highly reliable production of RFID products like Smart Labels, Tags and Tickets, ensuring lowest cost of ownership. Now also available in a new configuration for reel-to-reel contactless Smart Card production, combining three processes in one machine for increased competitiveness. With up to 60,000 products/h the most advanced RFID label converting line with outstanding performance. Due to the fact that only 100% functional and tested products are suitable for these applications, MELZER´s patented inline selection is a must for cost-efficient production. Even the testing and selection of UHF transponders can be performed reliably in a 6-track stop and go process. The fully automated production process offers all benefits regarding accuracy, security, and material handling. This is ensured by the stop-and-go process: if an error occurs at a station, the complete process will be stopped. With respect to production costs of one to four Euros per card, a significant reduction of reject costs is guaranteed. The ROI will further be increased by the reduction of operating staff as well as energy costs. 159 Processes |Applications Solutions for the entire RFID value chain Industry benchmark for RFID Garment Tags Smart Cards from reels RFID Encoding & Personalization Printing Inline selection 100% RFID quality Encoding and perso-printing For pharma, brand protection, garment and customised solutions Highest flexibility Highest automation level Shortest process time Minimum demand of space, operators & energy Inline efficiency and flexibility Highest yield and quality Card Manufacturing Machinery and RFID Processing Systems Published by Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ 160 Machines and Processing Systems for RFID Tags, Labels and Cards Lamination Plates Machines and Processing Systems for RFID Profile www.rinas.com www.ruhlamat.de www.vtt.de Published by For more than 30 years Rinas has been supplying precision engineered OEM and stand-alone card encoding and analysis solutions to card personalization industries worldwide. During that time, Rinas has developed a rich product portfolio - backed by excellent pre- and post-sales support enabling it to become a one-stop solution provider and the leading authority on encoding solutions and analysis. ruhlamat is an innovative engineering and machine building company with its headquarters located in Germany. Activities are focused on chip card and passport processing technology, e.g. module preparation, card preparation and personalization, inlay/ RFID solutions and special machinery as well as assembly technology. ruhlamat branches and representations throughout the world create an ideal basis for a professional and areaspanning service network. For more than 10 years, VTT has earned an excellent reputation in the field of high-tech lamination plates for the production of secure documents such as passports, driving licenses, national ID’s, passports, bank cards, with integrated security features. In a cost-efficient way, maximum protection from forgery is achieved by using VTT lamination plates. They can be used for PVC, PC, etc. Just by replacing regular plain lamination plates with VTT lamination plates. Technical Data RFID + MagStripe encoding Monochrome printing Scanner verification Defective ticketing identification OEM /standalone solutions Bespoke configurations Fully automatic inlay production (S2S, R2S, R2R) Hole/hinge punching Module Pick & Place Variable configuration with up to 8 wire embedding heads Electrical connection by thermocompression bonding or soldering Inline RFID antenna test Lamination plates for official security documents and the new e-passport VTT Fly-Eye Technology Positioning systems Product Guide 2015 | RFID . NFC . SMART CARDS | by „RFID im Blick“ Solution | System Whether manufacturing public transport tickets or tag labels etc., the RFE encoder processes both continuous and perforated reel-to-reel tickets of differing lengths and widths; all that’s required is a print mark on each ticket for correct positioning. The standard antenna recognizes all commonly available standards: (HF) Mifare®, Legic® as well as (LF) I-Code, Hitag™ and EM. ISO7811 MagStripe encoding of HICO/ LOCO tickets is optional. Transport ticketing Package labeling Stripped label webs Perforated / die-cut tag labels or tickets Reel-to-reel contactless production Volume / batch production WCE machine series: Tailor-made solutions for product development, medium or high volume production of RFID inlays for ePassports, contactless or Dual Interface cards. All concepts allow a combination of automatic punching of modules, module placement, wire embedding and electrical connection of module and antenna. The antenna layout is easily programmable using the special software tool “Easy Create”. Security documents: ePassports, contactless & Dual Interface cards (DIF) Automotive sector: wire embedding and connection applications Medical sector / functional clothing Electronics Flexible sew-on hinge Data page Lamination plate with dams for wrinkle-free hinge production (PU materials and others) Rinas RFE Ticket Encoder Processes |Applications Lamination plate for data page production VTT Passport Lamination Plate Technology for producing the new e-passport. For transit purposes the booklet is a combination of paper and polycarbonate. VTT lamination plates feature unique dams onto the lamination plate for the production of the sew-on hinge of the data page. These dams ensure wrinkle-free hinge production for highly prone PU materials. They provide optimal compound of PU materials and composites with divergent materials properties. e-passport Data page with flexible sew-on hinge Wrinkle-free hinge production Repeatable high quality lamination Published by 161 Imprint ©2014, 2nd Edition Verlag & Freie Medien Bardocwicker Str. 6 · 21335 Lüneburg, Germany Telefon (+49) 4131-789 529 0 · Fax (+49) 4131 789 529 20 www.rfid-im-blick.com · www.rfid-kongress.com Editorial Office: Anja Van Bocxlaer (responsible), Dunja Kandel, Jan Phillip Denkers Translation: Stephan Lukow Copyeditor: Georgina Torbet, Paul Fogarty [email protected] Advertisement: [email protected] Layout and graphic Design: Martina Schwerdtfeger Production: Bonifatius GmbH Karl-Schurz-Straße 26 33100 Paderborn, Germany U2: Balluff GmbH Page 8.9: HID Global SA Page 23: B-ID GmbH & Co. KG Seite 151: Rinas Gerätechnik GmbH U4: Feig Eledtronic GmbH Photo index: advanced PANMOBIL systems GmbH & Co. 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