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Metalcraft introduces enhanced windshield tag

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Iowa-based Metalcraft, a specialist in property identification solutions, has launched a series of five RFID labels with expanded memory capabilities, including a windshield tag with a 512-bit memory.


Metalcraft’s new RFID Windshield Tag features a 512-bit memory incorporated in a passive KSW Windshield RFID inlay. The 4-inch by 1-inch adhesive label provides a read range over 18 feet and does not require a foam standoff. Metalcraft also uses a windshield-compatible adhesive protects against the harmful UV rays.

The four other new RFID products from Metalcraft also incorporate 512-bit, passive, Gen 2 inlays from producers including KSW, Alien, and Avery Dennison. All of the expanded memory products use standard Metalcraft constructions which encapsulate the inlay between thin layers of polypropylene, with a bar code and human readable information included on the non-adhesive side. The encapsulation process protects the inlay and reduces the effects of electrostatic discharge. [end] 

Collis announced the launch of a complete terminal test suite for the U.S. and Canadian markets, the Collis Merchant Test Suite.

The software modules comprising the Collis Merchant Test Suite – Collis Brand Test Tool and Collis Card Simulator – are combined to offer an all-in-one EMV contact and contactless solution for merchants, processors and acquirers that are involved in the development, testing and deployment of acceptance devices.

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HID Global announced an expanded portfolio of RFID asset tracking solutions designed to meet the demands of industries including logistics, automation and manufacturing, medical and health care, returnable transport items and waste management.

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DAILY RFID has launched a new ultra-high frequency RFID tag designed for installation on any glass surface including a car windshield for applications in automated vehicle identification.

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HID Global unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of RFID tags, with the announcement of the IronTag 176 ultra-high frequency (UHF) transponder.

This durable tag is suited for tracking a variety of metal parts and equipment. Originally designed for tracking aircraft parts during assembly and maintenance, the IronTag endures the harsh conditions of manufacturing and processing as well as vehicle and equipment operation.

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In an effort to increase the security of the current EMV chip and PIN, SmartMetric has created an EMV card enhanced with biometrics.

The SmartMetric Chip & Biometric EMV Card incorporates fingerprints to activate the card. It’s designed to increase the security of standard EMV chip and PIN cards, which SmartMetric claims are still vulnerable to fraud attacks, even though they are safer than a magnetic stripe card.

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Metalcraft introduced its latest RFID windshield tag, a new KSW Microtec WindSpeed RFID inlay coupled with the Impinj Monza 4 RFID tag chip family for improved vehicle applications.

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