SATO Asia Pacific, a global leader in barcode printing, labelling and EPC/RFID solutions, announced RFID Gen 2 interoperability with its CL408e/CL412e RFID-enabled thermal barcode printers.
It is the latest development in SATO`s continuing commitment to provide reliable and innovative RFID products based on customers` demand. "We are very excited about this new development," says Warren Scott, National Sales Manager at BCA Barcode Alliance, distributors of SATO barcode printers in southern Africa. "BCA is on top of the new developments in RFID requirements and we are able to advice our clients on the benefits of adopting RFID labels," says Scott.
The SATO CL408e and CL412e printers offer the latest in UHF RFID multi-protocol technology by supporting Class 1 and Class 0+, as well as ISO 18000 standards, which have been widely adopted throughout Europe.
SATO`s RFID module can also support worldwide frequency bands for use around the globe.
The industrial tabletop CLe Series RFID printers deliver high-speed, high performance label throughput, as well as proven reliability and rugged design, making them ideal for any industrial, desktop application.
Stephen Hull, RFID product manager of SATO America, commented: "SATO has been working diligently to complement its RFID offerings with Gen 2 capable printers. To do so, we have worked closely with Gen 2 inlay manufactures to create a truly interoperable RFID printer. With these efforts and strong alliances, SATO hopes to make adoption of Gen 2 as seamless as possible for all of its customers."
The CL408e/CL412e RFID Gen 2 ready printers will be commercially available when Gen 2 tags become readily available and firmware is complete. For more information, please contact BCA Barcode Alliance on 0860 BARCODE (2272633).
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BCA Barcode Alliance provides specialised equipment for product tracking and traceablity, including barcode labelling and printing. We have been SA`s premier label and print solutions provider for over 20 years, in alliance with the world`s leading brands in thermal transfer printer technology, consumables and accessories.
Our portfolio offers a complete product selection including SATO printers, ARMOR ribbons, VIP labels and a range of accessories. This is complemented by outstanding service, the cornerstone of our success, including comprehensive operator training. Our national representation ensures we are well positioned to provide the best solution for all our clients` variable information printing needs.
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SATO is a pioneer in the automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) industry, and the inventor of the world`s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionised the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) and Labelling concept - a total barcoding and labelling solutions approach providing high quality barcode and RFID printers, scanners/handheld terminals, label design software and consumables.
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