Schober USA, Inc.

Cincinnati-based Schober USA unveiled its RFID-CP—an ideal solution for medium and small label runs using preprinted, heavy-label stock. The new technology inserts UHF and HF inlays under die-cut blank or preprinted labels and validates the finished product. Control and monitoring is accomplished through the new pendant station which houses an industrial PC. Additional features of the cost-effective RFID solution include a new tag dispenser with web tension relief, strategically placed start/stop buttons, greater information gathering capabilities and optional static discharge protection. The proven technology works with transponders in accordance with ISO specifications, in widths from 20 mm to 80 mm and lengths from 20

Schober GmbH, located in Eberdingen, Germany—and with North American headquarters in Cincinnati—has redesigned its RFID tag inserter. The enhanced machine is an economical solution for the production of smart labels used in applications such as automatic product recognition and inventory management, as well as tags and tickets used for mass transportation, entrance and access authorization, security identification and monitoring. For more information, visit www.schoberusa.com.

RFID continues to wow industry professionals with its seemingly endless capabilities. As a result, more companies are incorporating this technology into their business practices. In fact, a study conducted by IDTechEx revealed that as of 2007, 3.752 billion RFID tags have been sold over the last 60 years. Furthermore, sales jumped an astonishing 8 percent—from 19 percent to 27 percent—between 2005 and 2006. While RFID technology is not something companies can find success in overnight, Mark Davenport, president of Nashville, Tennessee-based Mid South Graphics, noted end-users can find positive results by investing a little patience and creativity in their business model. “Most of the

Schober USA, Cincinnati, introduced its third generation RFID tag inserter. The new technology inserts UHF and HF inlays under die-cut blank or pre-printed labels and validates the finished product. Control and monitoring is accomplished through the new pendant station which houses an industrial PC. A cost-effective RFID solution, the product includes a new tag dispenser with web tension relief; strategically placed start/stop buttons; greater information-gathering capabilities; and optional static discharge protection. This proven technology works with transponders in accordance with ISO specifications, in widths from 10 mm to 160 mm. Pre-printed labels with widths from 20 mm to 200 mm can be

Schober USA, Cincinnati, introduced its second generation RFID machine. The machine is able to read HF and UHF tags, and it has a new tag dispenser with web tensioning, strategically placed start/stop buttons and greater information-gathering capabilities. An optional static discharge protection package completes the new features. As a cost-effective RFID solution, RFID transponders are placed under pre-printed labels. On-board RFID readers ensure the readability of each RFID tag before and after integration. The new technology works with transponders in accordance with ISO specifications in widths ranging from 10 mm to 160 mm. In addition, pre-printed labels with widths of 20 mm to 200

the future often conjures up images of a Jetson-like universe complete with robots and spaceship vehicles that fold into suitcases. While this lifestyle is light-years away, great strides are in fact being made to take us to a society where washing machines instruct their owners to remove a silk garment accidentally tossed in with the wool sweaters. And, perhaps in 20 years, refrigerators might even print out our grocery lists. To think, these are just some of the ideas that radio frequency identification (RFID) experts are currently working on to make a reality. In its recent study, “RFID Forecasts, Players & Opportunities 2006-2016,” IDTechEx