Largest/Best RFID Solution Providers?

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Looking for the names of the largest RFID providers, in terms of everything from start to finish.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

bump

 

[CrazyDe1]

There's no one who has a complete solution: that is, tags, readers, middle ware blah blah blah.

The closest you'll get is accenture or IBM and their services are horrible. Also, what is your application? Read range? Read Rate?

"the shortage of qualified integrators becomes evident in late 2005 as more end users evaluate and adopt RFID" - VDC report

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Can you link me to where you read that? I tried searching Google and didn't find anything.

 

[CrazyDe1]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
Can you link me to where you read that? I tried searching Google and didn't find anything.

It's a 350 page VDC report that's not publicly available. I'd just give you a copy but I don't know if I'm allowed to give it out.

You can buy one for 7k from VDC...

If you want to know anything specific let me know

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: CrazyDe1

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
Can you link me to where you read that? I tried searching Google and didn't find anything.

It's a 350 page VDC report that's not publicly available. I'd just give you a copy but I don't know if I'm allowed to give it out.

You can buy one for 7k from VDC...

If you want to know anything specific let me know

No, that's alright, although I do appreciate you taking the time to reply, thanks :beer:

 

[gopunk]

no idea how much scope they have, but impinj was started by a bunch of profs from my alma mater

 

[GeekDrew]

Out of curiosity, why do you ask, AgaBoogaBoo?

 

[Jassi]

Originally posted by: gopunk
no idea how much scope they have, but impinj was started by a bunch of profs from my alma mater

I was gonna recommend the same company as well 🙂

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
Out of curiosity, why do you ask, AgaBoogaBoo?

Heh, I can't really talk about that 😛

I just wanted to see what AT had to say on this topic, lots of valuable information on this forum :thumbsup:

 

[Krk3561]

GE

Alanco Technologies, Inc

Checkpoint Systems

 

[RU482]

Intermec

 

[GeekDrew]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
Out of curiosity, why do you ask, AgaBoogaBoo?

Heh, I can't really talk about that 😛

I just wanted to see what AT had to say on this topic, lots of valuable information on this forum :thumbsup:

hahaha Fair enough 😉

If you're looking for RFID for security solutions... whatever you do, do NOT go low-bid. I've got BAD experiences with that. 😉

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
Out of curiosity, why do you ask, AgaBoogaBoo?

Heh, I can't really talk about that 😛

I just wanted to see what AT had to say on this topic, lots of valuable information on this forum :thumbsup:

hahaha Fair enough 😉

If you're looking for RFID for security solutions... whatever you do, do NOT go low-bid. I've got BAD experiences with that. 😉

Yeah, this isn't for security but there will definitely be a test run, and quality > quantity 🙂

 

[Ameesh]

well the technology isnt that mature yet, currently walmart is working with some chinese compnaies to drive down the prices to about 5 cents a tag but currently it can be as high as 10x that.

are you going to be deploying the tags to many devices or just a few?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
well the technology isnt that mature yet, currently walmart is working with some chinese compnaies to drive down the prices to about 5 cents a tag but currently it can be as high as 10x that.

are you going to be deploying the tags to many devices or just a few?

Many, and the fact that it isn't mature yet is an issue. I think holding off at the moment with RFID would be the best choice.

 

[CrazyDe1]

Originally posted by: gopunk
no idea how much scope they have, but impinj was started by a bunch of profs from my alma mater

They're a bunch of smart guys...they understand exactly what they're doing. They're also the only ones with Gen 2 tags that are readily available..

 

[CrazyDe1]

Originally posted by: redly1
Intermec

Intermec isn't an integrator. They want to sell end user solutions and handhelds.

 

[CrazyDe1]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
well the technology isnt that mature yet, currently walmart is working with some chinese compnaies to drive down the prices to about 5 cents a tag but currently it can be as high as 10x that.

are you going to be deploying the tags to many devices or just a few?

It depends on if you need UHF. The HF market is very mature and most of the growth in the next year will be at HF not at UHF.

In the majority of cases people read about EPC and 18000-6C(gen2) and immediately ask for it without knowing what their application is or what their requirements are.

Also, a 5 cent tag isn't coming for awhile. It's the classic case of we need huge volumes to get to 5 cents and all the purchasers are waiting until a 5 cent tag to buy.

 

[Analog]

I've used TI's readers and tags and they work pretty good. Get them from Digi-Key.

 

[Engineer]

Omron?

Sorry, but I work in the automation field. That's all I know about! 😉

 

[CrazyDe1]

Originally posted by: Engineer
Omron?

Sorry, but I work in the automation field. That's all I know about! 😉

Omron tags rule...we were able to get 3 or 4 feet more read range with Omron tags in free space.

They're also cheap...they won't deal with you for low volumes though (5000 or less)

 

[Engineer]

HID Corp.

I've used their systems in automated systems in which an operator would use thier ID card to swipe across a machine terminal to gain access to machine setup and function. Worked very well. Had both keyfob (keychain units) and card ID units. They apparantely sell other RFID solutions also.