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HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions announces the latest addition to its already impressive range of readers, the TSL 3166 Bluetooth® Rugged RAIN® RFID UHF Reader, a high-performance reader for efficient inventory management, supply chain tracking, and asset management, even in challenging conditions. TSL 3166 Reader WHAT: Using the latest generation of Impinj silicon, the TSL 3166 Reader is super-fast with read rates of up to 1,200 tags per second, combined with a longer battery life than previous models. The per-tag batch commands capability streamlines memory management, improves efficiency and reduces processing time. Additionally, built-in hardware de-duplication prevents overwhelming the connected host with information. Beyond reading and writing to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and Gen 2V2 tags, the 3166 reader can be configured with high-performance 2D data scanning. This versatility empowers users in various applications to capture comprehensive data with a single device. The reader’s ergonomic design minimises user effort during extended use. Integrated with HID passive sensor  The reader can be merged with HID passive sensor transponders to scan environmental conditions WHY: Maximised efficiency and insights are present in other features as well. During a single inventory scan, field service professionals can perform multiple actions on each tag, including reading data points from multiple memory bank areas, writing new information, or locking the tag for security. For more granular insights, the reader can be integrated with HID passive sensor transponders (and others) to monitor environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, strain, and acceleration. Plus, its rugged design and high resistance to water, dust, and mechanical trauma ensure reliable operation even in the harshest environments. Next-generation RFID Reader HOW: Featuring the latest Impinj E710 core combined with TSL’s powerful electronic design and proprietary ASCII protocol, this reader offers seamless integration with various operating systems. This empowers users to leverage the full potential of HID/TSL's software ecosystem regardless of the existing platform. It features a better rate of tag acquisition in high-density tag environments and 10 times better de-duplication performance. A high-capacity battery with 34% more battery life provides nonstop operation of the reader over the full working day. WHEN: This next-generation RFID Reader will be on display at several HID events this year. Get hands-on interaction with the 3166 readers and HID RFID tags at Modex, March 11–14 in Atlanta, and at LogiMAT, March 20–22 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Founded in 1966, New Zealand Company Skyline Enterprises Ltd is a global leisure operator with five sites in New Zealand, Singapore, and Canada. The company operates an inventory of thousands of luge carts, a purpose-built three-wheeled cart which is gravity-fuelled, with the rider having control over speed and direction using a braking and steering system. The activity is fast-paced, with luge carts typically sustaining high levels of vibration and physical impact. As the carts are used and stored outside, they are also subjected to challenging environmental conditions in the form of wet weather, high levels of humidity and extreme cold. Improved operational efficiency Correctly executed maintenance schedules are essential for regulatory compliance and improved operational efficiency. Knowing when reusable assets are due for maintenance can be a real challenge for organisations, especially when the asset is a luge cart and is used in a range of extreme physical and environmental conditions. To address these challenges, the company launched a project to have all luge carts RFID tagged and tracked by reading stations each time they complete a track circuit, demonstrating a recorded cycle history for each cart. The overall RFID solution incorporates several key components, each addressing the issues of this challenging environment. A SlimLine A8060 linear polarised multi-purpose antenna from Times-7 was chosen specifically for its slim form factor and optimised RF field. Integrated read stations The A8060’s optimised RF field also allowed the antenna to accurately read all tags with ease At only 86 mm wide and 8 mm thick, the antennas were easily mounted into integrated read stations above the luge tracks. The A8060’s optimised RF field also allowed the antenna to accurately read all tags with ease, safely above the fast-moving luge carts below. The use of the Xerafy Cargo Trak versatile on/off metal tag is also critical in the success of this solution. With its long read range and incredible shock resistance, Cargo Trak tags are mounted inside each luge cart, with excellent all-weather performance. Completing the solution was the Speedway Revolution R220 RFID reader from Impinj. Excellent read range Information & Business Systems Manager at Skyline Enterprises, Richard Allen, said, “Times-7 UHF antennas were chosen because of their form factor and optimised RF field, which gave excellent read range. Coupled with super-rugged Xerafy tags, Skyline has deployed a successfully robust and flexible RFID solution for our demanding environment.” “We plan to continue using this winning UHF antenna/tag combination to deploy RFID at all of our luge sites, including our newest site in South Korea. Future projects include tracking our gondola fleet and using RFID to enhance our luge customer experience allowing for real-time photo sharing. Times-7 and Xerafy RFID technology will be involved in these exciting new projects.”

Impinj, Inc., a RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer introduced three next-generation RAIN RFID reader chips that enable IoT device makers to meet the increasing demand for item connectivity in retail, supply chain and logistics, consumer electronics, and many other markets.  The new Impinj E710, E510, and E310 RAIN RFID reader chips are high-performance, low-power systems-on-chips (SoCs) that extend the item connectivity opportunity to hundreds of billions of things worldwide. With industry-leading system integration and easy-to-use development tools, they enable the development of quick-to-market IoT devices that reliably identify, locate, and authenticate connected things. Performance, integration, and ease of use Impinj’s the Indy series, set the reader chip performance benchmark for more than a decade Impinj RAIN RFID products have already connected tens of billions of things worldwide, helping enterprises drive digital transformation, improve consumer experiences, increase operational efficiencies, and better manage inventory and assets. Used by millions of devices, Impinj’s previous generation of reader chips, the Indy series, set the reader chip performance benchmark for more than a decade. The new-generation Impinj E710, E510, and E310 reader chips deliver record-setting performance, integration, and ease of use with:   Up to 2x better receive sensitivity for reliable performance in new and existing solutions.  Up to 80%, smaller RAIN RFID system designs ideal for small, next-generation IoT devices. 50% lower chip power consumption, supporting battery-powered, energy-efficient devices.  Software- and pin-compatible designs for easy performance upgrades and design reuse. "We are thrilled to usher in a new wave of partner innovation with the release of the Impinj E710, E510, and E310 reader chips, which provide unparalleled ease of use, silicon integration, and performance," said Impinj CEO Chris Diorio. "These new reader chips deliver groundbreaking advancements to enable ubiquitous item connectivity. They represent yet another bold step toward Impinj’s vision of a boundless IoT."  Embedded RAIN functionality Impinj E710, E510, and E310 chips enable IoT devices to reliably identify items per second without line-of-sight The Impinj E710, E510, and E310 chips enable IoT devices to reliably identify up to hundreds of items per second including apparel, pallets, parcels, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, and electronics at distances of a few millimeters to many meters, without line-of-sight. The Impinj E710 provides superior performance and supports the monitoring of large item populations. The Impinj E510 is the mid-range option in price and performance and is optimised for battery-powered devices. And the lower-cost Impinj E310 delivers performance-optimised for close-proximity devices. The chips embed into devices, adding RAIN functionality and enabling new solutions, including: Mobile devices, autonomous robots, and fixed and handheld readers for inventory and asset management, to increase speed and accuracy when counting and locating items and provide visibility that drives efficient operations and supply-chain automation.  Point of sale devices, smart shelves, and cabinets for frictionless retail, to monitor goods and deliver fast, touch-free, and intuitive automated checkout. Smart appliances, gaming devices, and security systems for enhanced consumer electronics that connect to everyday items and deliver ultimate service and convenience. Delivering RAIN RFID connectivity Michelin, a longstanding Impinj partner, plans to equip every new passenger car tire with RAIN RFID by 2023 and envisions RAIN RFID delivering advanced connectivity throughout the full tire lifecycle to improve tire management, performance, and safety. "Michelin is convinced that the innovation, in terms of performance and affordability, in the new Impinj reader chips is a key achievement towards tire connectivity with RAIN RFID technology. Performant devices are a key factor of success to foster the tire market adoption,” said Jérôme Barrand, RFID program leader at Michelin. “In the coming years, we expect diverse types of reading points to be deployed across a large range of use cases over the entire tire lifecycle. This will be a key enabler to connected mobility services for our customers.” New IoT devices in development With the new reader chips, developers can quickly design IoT devices With the new reader chips, developers can quickly design IoT devices that meet regulatory requirements in more than 85 countries. More than 20 Impinj OEM device partners worldwide, including Bluebird, CAEN RFID, Chainway, Convergence Systems Limited, Hopeland, JADAK (a Novanta company), MTI, RoyalRay, and SILION TECH, are already developing dozens of products based on the new Impinj reader chips.  "The new, highly integrated RAIN RFID system-on-chip and development kits used across the Impinj E710, E510, and E310 reader chips allow us to reuse design effort across multiple development projects, significantly reducing our time to market," said Albert Yang, general manager at Chainway. "We are pleased today to introduce two new wearable devices, a handheld reader and a printer, built on these new Impinj reader chips."