Hakman cited the cost of the chips and technology issues as chief reasons for the slow-down or delay in RFID implementaion in the mainstream marketplace. And, the situation is not expected to change until costs are reduced and some technical issues are resolved.
Interestingly, Diversified Labeling Solutions has embraced an emerging technology which could help turn the tide. The company obtained a license last year for the production of labels, tags and other products featuring CRIS (Chipless Remote Identification System) analog technology. Diversified Labeling Solutions is one of approximately 15 different licensees of the technology for North America, and thus far, the technology has only been used for covert, anticounterfeiting measures, such as authenticating financial and travel documents. However, Hakman and his team are now working on developing the noncovert readers and software needed for long-range scanning capabilities.
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- Diversified Labeling Solutions