Psion and CAEN RFID Unveil Japan’s First RFID-Enabled Industrial Handheld Computer
Psion’s first version of WORKABOUT PRO based on the Impinj Indy™ R1000 Reader Chip will help drive RFID adoption in Japan
03 February 2010
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada – February 3, 2010 – Psion Teklogix, Inc. (LSE: PON.L), a global provider of mobile computing solutions, today announced the integration of CAEN RFID’s UHF Gen 2 A528J compact reader, compliant with Japanese RFID frequencies, into Psion’s handheld WORKABOUT PRO. The rugged handheld computer, combined with the RFID reader’s operability in Japan,, creates the first RFID-enabled industrial mobile device available in this market.
“In order to increase adoption of RFID, integrating technological innovations such as the WORKABOUT PRO with RFID technology creates new capabilities and applications of the technology, including high density tag reading,” said Pierre Bonnefoy, director of RFID Solutions at Psion Teklogix. “It provides the Japanese market with a mobile computing device that combines the best of leading-edge technologies from CAEN and Impinj.”
Psion Teklogix’ goal is to deliver mobile handheld solutions that seamlessly provide companies with mission-critical data where and how they want it, in real-time. As a world-leader of RFID mobile terminals, Psion Teklogix has strengthened its position by providing global organisations with a technological competitive advantage, all within the small, ergonomically-friendly footprint of the WORKABOUT PRO.
“This is yet another step in the longstanding collaboration set up with Psion,” said Giovanni Grieco, Business Development Manager, Embedded Products at CAEN RFID. “The size and toughness of the WORKABOUT PRO combined with our A528J’s capabilities make this the ideal device for the Japanese RFID market.”
“The WORKABOUT PRO's features, including our Indy™ R1000 reader chip, open the door to new applications for RFID in industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, asset management, finance and aviation,” said Kerry Krause, vice president of marketing at Impinj, Inc. “The solid performance, small size and low power consumption features of the R1000 make it the perfect fit for Psion’s versatile handheld.”
Tad Shimoda, CEO of Sheng Hero Corporation said, "By fusing technology from three companies, in terms of rugged design, high performance, and the RFID reading technology, we have a product built for the Japanese market that comes with a proven track record of use in Europe and the US.
The breadth and depth of Psion’s technology make it the number one provider of mobile computing devices for RFID solutions worldwide. The collaboration between the three companies is the latest example of Psion’s commitment to making mobile workers more engaged and productive, ensuring its customers receive what it calls a ‘Return on Mobility™’.
The Psion WORKABOUT PRO for Japan is available through Psion’s network of distributors, including Sheng Hero Corporation.
About CAEN RFID
CAEN RFID is a leading Italian company in the design and production of RFID UHF readers and tags. A totally in-house expertise on Radio Frequency electronics and related Software, together with its active involvement in the EPC Global, AIM Europe and ETSI work groups have allowed CAEN RFID to provide readers and tags which are in the vanguard of existing technology. For more information, please visit http://www.caen.it/rfid/
About Impinj
Impinj®, Inc. is the world’s leading technical innovator in developing UHF Gen 2 RFID solutions for both item-level and supply-chain tagging. Impinj draws on its technical expertise and industry partnerships to deliver a wide range of products and solutions, comprising high-performance tag chips, readers, reader chips, software, antennas and systems integration. Impinj’s products provide unprecedented performance, integration, and cost effectiveness to a global customer base in applications across numerous vertical markets, including inventory management, asset tracking, authentication, and serialization. For more information, visit www.impinj.com.
About Psion Teklogix, Inc.
Psion Teklogix helps mobile workers get more done, add more value, and delight more customers. Our rugged mobile computers are designed, built and supported to maximize Return on Mobility™. We do this by driving down the total cost of mobility, improving task efficiencies and extending the life of every device. Psion Teklogix’ Return on Mobility™ helps the most progressive field service, logistics, supply chain and transportation companies stay ahead.
Psion Teklogix is the main operating company of Psion Group, a public company on the London Stock Exchange. It is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with corporate offices located in Europe, the United States, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.
About Sheng Hero Corporation
Sheng Hero provides Auto ID systems with wireless communications technology including RFID technology. It offer complete solutions from Handy Terminals, Barcode Scanners, RFID devices, Vehicle Mount Terminals, Wireless Network Systems, Printers, Biometrics devices, RFID tags, Printer labels, Software Developments, and much more. Sheng Hero’s products and services give customers a lower total cost and improve efficiencies. For more information, visit www.shenghero.co.jp/.
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