RFID Companies

Radio frequency identification (RFID) first appeared in tracking and access applications during the 1980s. These wireless AIDC systems allow for non-contact reading and are effective in manufacturing and other hostile environments where bar code labels could not survive. RFID Companies have established itself in a wide range of markets including livestock identification and automated vehicle identification (AVI) systems because of its ability to track moving objects.

Key Attributes and Limitations:

• Growth area of automatic identification and data capture
• New generation, lower cost transponders offering multi-read capabilities
• Read/write electronic storage technology
• Wide range of products satisfying a range of data storage and data transfer needs
• Low to reasonably high (64Kbits) data storage capability
• Wide range of data transfer rates, depending on device and carrier frequency used.  Generally speaking, the higher the carrier frequency the higher the data transfer rates achievable
• Close proximity (inductive systems) to tens of meters (radiating systems), without the need for line-of-sight interrogation, depending upon type of transponders and interrogation hardware
• Robust constructions available, allowing use in reasonably harsh conditions.

There are many RFID Companies, but some of the very best are given below with their contact information:

1. Barcoding, Inc.: Barcoding, Inc. provides wireless and batch automated data capture hardware and software solutions, in addition to bar code label printing solutions, to companies in the manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution industries.

Phone: 888-860-7226

Fax: 410-385-8559

Website: www.barcoding.com

Email: info@barcoding.com

2. BaxTek Solutions:  BaxTek Solutions is a Systems Integrator in the Bar Code & Data Collection Industry with a diverse suite of products including RF terminals, printers, printed rack labels, OSHA signs and repair on scanners, terminals and printers. Imagine the peace of mind you could have by working with a single vendor with the proven track record of recommending, designing, & implementing your critical warehouse & data capture requirements.

Phone: 770-979-8696

Fax: 770-979-4635

Website: www.baxtek.com

Email: customerservice@baxtek.com

3. L D S Corporation, The:  The LDS Corporation develops both character based and graphical based WMS applications. Inventory control, EDI, RF, bar coding and much more, over 600 installed locations. Handles both public warehousing and private warehousing and includes specific modules ie. hazardous material, roll paper and others.

Phone: 913-492-5700

Fax: 913-492-3506

Website: www.ldsinc.com

Email: sales@ldsinc.com

4. Miles technologies, inc. :  Miles Technologies is a national provider of wireless inventory control and warehouse management solutions. For over 20 years, Miles has provided clients with innovative ways to integrate data collection devices, wireless systems, printing, RFID solutions, and software to meet their business objectives. Our partners include Symbol, Intermec, Zebra, IntelliTrack, Seagull Scientific and other industry leaders.

Phone: 800-783-2132

Fax: 847-726-7471

Website: www.milestechinc.com

Email: info@milestechinc.com

5. PEAK Technologies, Inc: PEAK Technologies is an international systems integrator of automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) equipment and systems. Our systems integration specialists and factory-trained technicians are experts in wireless radio frequency network and ERP integration solutions, enterprise printing, bar code scanning, terminal and software technologies.

Phone: 410-312-6046

Fax: 410-309-6219

Website: www.peaktech.com

Email: info@peaktech.com

Some other RFID Companies are:

Axcess International: Formerly Axcess Inc., Carrollton, Tex.-based Axcess International (OTC: AXSI.OB) provides security and asset management systems that locate, identify, track, monitor and protect assets. It has three main lines of business RFID system solutions, Prism Video products (closed circuit television) and LAN (local area network) connects products. Its proprietary, active (battery-powered) RFID systems are used for vehicle access control as well as personnel and automatic asset tracking and protection. More info available at: http://www.axcessinc.com/

Checkpoint Systems: Based in Thorofare, N.J., Checkpoint (NYSE: CKP) is a multinational company that manufactures digital RF electronic article surveillance (EAS) and RFID systems, RF source tagging, and bar-code labeling systems. Applications include automatic identification, retail security, and pricing and promotional labels. Checkpoint has a global network of 30 subsidiaries and provides professional customer service and technical support around the world. More info available at: http://www.checkpointsystems.com/

Escort Memory Systems: Scotts Valley, Calif.-based Escort Memory Systems is a subsidiary of Datalogic S.p.A., which is traded on the Milan Stock Exchange (PNK: DLGCF.PK). Founded in 1985, EMS develops, manufactures and supports RFID installations in companies around the globe. Supply chain customers with applications such as WIP, quality control, warehousing, and have all turned to EMS RFID for inventory management, tracking and data collection systems. EMS uses 13.56 MHz technology and has particular expertise in supply chain and industrial manufacturing applications. More info available at:  http://www.ems-rfid.com/

HEI, Inc.: Minneapolis, Minn.-based HEI (Nasdaq: HEII) specializes in the design, manufacture and testing of ultra-miniature microelectronic devices. It offers turnkey RFID systems, including module assemblies, standard and custom tags, readers and integrated software packages. Its technology can be used for supply chain, manufacturing, inventory control, anti-theft and other applications. More info available at:  http://www.heii.com/

Hypercom Corp.: Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Hypercom (NYSE: HYC) is a global provider of electronic payment solutions that add value at the point-of-sale for consumers, merchants and acquirers. Hypercom's products include secure card payment terminals and Web appliances, networking equipment and software applications for e-commerce, mobile-commerce, smart cards and traditional payment applications. The company provides RFID readers for point of sales transactions. More info available at:  http://www.hypercom.com/

Indala: San Jose, Calif.-based Indala manufactures proximity cards and readers. Its line of FlexPass readers combines intelligent programming technology with interchangeable components, including uniform modules and a range of stylish cover designs. Indala's product portfolio also consists of FlexPass cards, tags and OEM modules. Assa Abloy, one of the world's leading providers of electronic security systems, acquired Indala in November 2001. Assa Abloy is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (PNK: ASAZF.PK). More info available at:  http://www.indala.info/

SAMSys: Based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, SAMSys (SMY:TSX-VEN) provides RFID hardware solutions and RFID integration consulting services. SAMSys offers a selection of readers spanning low frequency, high frequency and UHF, supporting a broad range of protocols. The consulting service focuses on the front-end of the RFID implementation process. For an in-depth look at the company, see SAMSys: A Reader for Every Need. More info available at:  http://www.samsys.com/

Symbol Technologies: Based in Holtsville, N.Y., Symbol Technologies (NYSE: SBL) is a global provider of wireless networking and information systems that allow users of its products to access, capture and transmit information at the point of activity over local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) and the Internet. The company is developing handheld RFID readers that will work with its large installed base of bar-code scanners. More info available at: http://www.symbol.com/

Tegal Corp.: Petaluma, Calif.-based Tegal Corp. (Nasdaq: TGAL) designs, manufactures, markets and services plasma-etch and deposition systems that enable the production of integrated circuits (ICs), memory and related microelectronics devices used in personal computers, wireless voice and data telecommunications, contactless transaction devices, radio frequency identification devices, smart cards, data storage and micro-level actuators. Etching and deposition constitute two of the principal IC and related device production process steps and each must be performed numerous times in the production of such devices. The company doesn't assemble or sell finished RFID transponders. More info available at: http://www.tegal.com/

Texas Instruments: Dallas, Tex.-based Texas Instruments designs and manufactures other semiconductor products including standard logic devices, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), microprocessors, microcontrollers and digital imaging devices. It is also a supplier of radio frequency identification systems that operate at low- and high frequency. It has announced plans to offer UHF products as well. Today, TI has about 22 percent of the market. It is one of the few semiconductor companies that provide finished RFID tags, as well as readers. Its products are based on ISO standards and it plans to produce EPC transponders. For an in-depth report on the company, see TI-RFid Broadens its Spectrum). More info available at: http://www.ti.com/tiris/default.htm

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