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Versatile encoder for RFID and Smart Card production with scanner enhancement

A durable stand-alone or OEM drop-in encoder for personalization bureaus wishing to process a variety of ID-1 sized RFID and / or Smart Cards with optionally available scanner units operating in the IR or visible spectrum for data retrieval and automated processing tasks.

TU Munich's RFID Application Centre offers platform for scientific, application-oriented RFID research projects

Connecting scientific research and application-oriented users: The RFID Application Centre (AZM) of the Technical University of Munich offers a platform for joint research projects between users, technology providers, and academic researchers. Founded in 2008 in southern Germany, five institutes of the TU Munich started to combine the innovative potential of current RFID research topics with user inquiries in joint projects. The RFID AZM acts as motivator, consultant, agent, and training partner to encourage project collaborations.

New safety sensors for operator protection

Safety systems for the protection of personnel are this year’s hot topic for Contrinex at SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, stand 7A-406. Highlights include the unveiling of two new series of safety sensors, certified category 4 according to ISO 13849-1. Types are available with magnetic or RFID coding, which not only ensures immunity to mutual interference, but also largely eliminates the risk of tampering.

Whether UHF RFID, HF RFID, or barcode: Identification creates safety

Until now, relying on high-end labelling and identification solutions was the prerogative of the high-cost pharmaceutical industry, other industries are now following suit. For Uwe Wolter and Kurt Hoppen, Bluhm Systeme, the reasons lies in the continuing trend towards the digitisation of all economic sectors.

“Labelling solutions are enabler for the adoption of digital concepts and strategies,” explains Kurt Hoppen. In order to meet this trend and the rising demand, development at Bluhm Systeme is constantly moving forward. In an interview with “RFID im Blick”, Kurt Hoppen and Uwe Wolter report on the deployment of labelling solutions for new processes and the software linking of objects and systems.

Kurt Hoppen, Member of the Executive Board, and Uwe Wolter, Product Manager RFID, Bluhm Systeme, in an interview with “RFID im Blick”

Some Like It Hot

Leveraging the advantages of automated mass manufacturing while customizing the product to client-specific wishes are the hallmarks of so-called Mass Customization. In order to keep track of all processes throughout the various necessary phases of production, RFID systems support product identification. For the use in high temperature environments, Swiss sensor specialist Contrinex offers specialised HF RFID transponders.

By Pierre-Yves Dénervaud, International Product Manager, Contrinex

Fixed RFID hardware and innovative software solutions help realise a truly connected IoT

At NRF 2017, Mojix presented the Turbo Antenna for inventory in fashion retail. The antenna solution enables fashion retailers to solve the so-called static tag challenge that occurs with non-moving UHF RFID tags. Scot Stelter, Vice President, Products US, Mojix, not only points out the benefits of the new antenna for fashion retail, but also talks about other possible application areas, as well as the advantages of fixed RFID hardware, and enabling the IoT.

Company provides tailor-made solutions for healthcare, security, and more

Herpa Tech, Herpa Print's RFID division, provides customised labelling solutions to customers from healthcare, automotive, apparel, security, cosmetics, and others. With a strong focus on healthcare, the company not only offers RFID products but also stick-to-skin applications.

Peter Nilsson, CEO of Herpa Tech, talks about stick-to-skin cannulas and plasters, as well as the company's RFID solutions for pharmaceutical and security applications. Peter Nilsson also takes a look into the future, expecting Herpa Tech to grow by 60 percent in 2017.

Peter Nilsson, CEO, Herpa Tech, in an interview with "RFID & Wireless IoT Global"

Expanded sensor functionality turns RFID transponders into multi-functional devices

With its RFID interface sensor, Neosid expands its portfolio with a new type of product. The innovative RFID tags are able to measure physical properties such as temperature, moisture, pressure, oscillation, or acceleration. Through additional sensor data, the quality of logistics and manufacturing processes can be improved. Matthias Höß and Yilmaz Benzer, Neosid, share their insights into new RFID applications in an interview with “RFID & Wireless IoT Global”.

Matthias Höß, Lead Developer, and Yilmaz Benzer, Sales & Marketing, Neosid, in an interview with “RFID & Wireless IoT Global”

Secure tool identification for 3,000 tools in 1.6 and 2.0 liter motor production

In a pilot project at the Volkswagen engine plant in Salzgitter, one of the flexible production lines is equipped with digital tool coding using BALLUFF RFID to verify the possibility of reducing tool changing times and making tool handling faster, simpler and more reliable.

The decision makers knew that they have laid the foundation for a great deal more valuable information with Tool-ID from BALLUFF.

By John Großpietsch, Freelance Editor for Balluff

Use of RFID increases competitiveness of manufacturing processes

When the smart factory, Industry 4.0 or the Internet of Things are discussed, RFID always comes up. Why is this and is it justified? The goal of the smart factory, Industry 4.0 or the US counterpart, the Internet of Things, is a further increase in productivity in industrial production and logistics. Many approaches are currently being followed. This development will not simply lead to a single ideal solution in future. Rather, a larger number of technologies and measures will arise, taking productivity to another level in terms of various aspects.

By Dr. Klaus Schmitt, Product Manager RFID, Business Unit Systeme, Pepperl+Fuchs