02.24.15
Smartrac has launched two new RFID inlays for the retail industry, both based on the Impinj Monza R6 chip.
According to the company, the new design offers faster writing speed, greater backscatter strength, parallel encoding capabilities and increased read- and write-sensitivity.
The first new product is the Belt inlay, which operates in a compact form factor. The inlay is delivered with an improved, smaller antenna compared to the previous Belt design, enabling retailers, brand owners and all participants in the value chain to maximize the benefits of RFID technology. The product has passed all of the most significant ARC tests at Auburn University’s RFID Research Center.
The second new product, the Smartrac MiniWeb inlay, comes with an antenna design size of 42x16mm. This Europe-focused product allows customers to meet high-performance requirements for new end-use applications and tight performance distribution. The inlay has passed ARC category K requirements for ETSI retail performance, as defined by the Auburn RFID Research Center.
“With the Belt and the MiniWeb powered by Monza R6, Smartrac leads the way with performance and quality levels that support mainstream adoption of Item Intelligence in retail" says Larry Arnstein, vice president of Business Development at Impinj. "The Belt complements xArray to truly enable always-on solutions while the MiniWeb is perfect for today's applications that require high-performance in small form factors that brand owners love."
According to Torsten Strauch, SVP Segment Retail at Smartrac, “RFID is a key enabling technology, as it can provide item-level visibility for almost any product. Merchandise visibility is the basis for new processes and applications being introduced in retail to optimize overall performance but also to enhance the shopping experience. With these two new RFID inlays we offer enhanced, high-performance solutions to retailers and beyond.”
According to the company, the new design offers faster writing speed, greater backscatter strength, parallel encoding capabilities and increased read- and write-sensitivity.
The first new product is the Belt inlay, which operates in a compact form factor. The inlay is delivered with an improved, smaller antenna compared to the previous Belt design, enabling retailers, brand owners and all participants in the value chain to maximize the benefits of RFID technology. The product has passed all of the most significant ARC tests at Auburn University’s RFID Research Center.
The second new product, the Smartrac MiniWeb inlay, comes with an antenna design size of 42x16mm. This Europe-focused product allows customers to meet high-performance requirements for new end-use applications and tight performance distribution. The inlay has passed ARC category K requirements for ETSI retail performance, as defined by the Auburn RFID Research Center.
“With the Belt and the MiniWeb powered by Monza R6, Smartrac leads the way with performance and quality levels that support mainstream adoption of Item Intelligence in retail" says Larry Arnstein, vice president of Business Development at Impinj. "The Belt complements xArray to truly enable always-on solutions while the MiniWeb is perfect for today's applications that require high-performance in small form factors that brand owners love."
According to Torsten Strauch, SVP Segment Retail at Smartrac, “RFID is a key enabling technology, as it can provide item-level visibility for almost any product. Merchandise visibility is the basis for new processes and applications being introduced in retail to optimize overall performance but also to enhance the shopping experience. With these two new RFID inlays we offer enhanced, high-performance solutions to retailers and beyond.”