FlexiRay Showcases RFID Antennas, Brand-New Reader and Latest Gate at LogiMAT 2026
FlexiRay will be in Stuttgart for LogiMAT 2026, taking place from March 24 to 26, 2026 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre.
The company is using the event to spotlight three developments aimed at space-constrained and performance-critical UHF RFID deployments: its signature ultra-slim FlexiRay antennas, the new FlexiRay Super Compact R4 Reader, and a newly presented modular RFID gate concept.
FlexiRay, a Barco company, has focused on UHF RFID technology and practical RFID integration since 2005. Its positioning is clear: in many real installations, especially indoors, standard antennas become a limiting factor because their mechanical design and radiation characteristics are often not optimized for narrow passages, controlled read zones, furniture integration, or other space-constrained environments.
FlexiRay’s answer has been to develop ultra-thin UHF RFID antennas with modular length, supported by matching reader hardware and portal systems.
Three highlights for LogiMAT 2026
At this year’s show, FlexiRay is presenting three core building blocks of its portfolio.
Ultra-slim UHF RFID FlexiRay antennas
The first is the company’s established family of ultra-slim UHF RFID FlexiRay antennas. These antennas are designed for discreet integration into furniture, walls, gates, and equipment while still creating clearly defined reading zones. According to the company’s Think WIoT supplier profile, this approach helps address a common RFID problem: when the antenna becomes the bottleneck, even a well-planned system can underperform.
New FlexiRay Super Compact R4 Reader
The second highlight is the new FlexiRay Super Compact R4 Reader. While FlexiRay is widely known for antennas, its broader strategy goes beyond individual components. The company also develops matching UHF RFID reading hardware, including compact multi-port readers, so integrators can align antenna behavior and reader performance within one coherent deployment concept. In that context, the new compact reader fits naturally into FlexiRay’s component-to-solution approach.
Latest modular RFID gate design
The third highlight is FlexiRay’s latest modular RFID gate design. Portal and gate installations are among the environments where slim form factor, controlled read zones, and simple installation matter most. FlexiRay already positions its ready-to-install RFID portal systems as part of a portfolio built to simplify implementation, reduce commissioning risk, and improve read reliability in complex interior projects. The modular gate presented at LogiMAT 2026 expands that positioning further.
Why this matters for intralogistics and industrial RFID
LogiMAT is one of Europe’s key trade fairs for intralogistics solutions and process management, making it a fitting stage for RFID technologies focused on material flow, passage control, and automated identification.
This is precisely where FlexiRay’s portfolio is strongest. Its products are commonly used in entrances and passages, doorways and narrow corridors, conveyor belts and production flow points, and smart cabinets and smart shelving. These are not generic RFID environments. They are installations where mechanical constraints, aesthetics, radiation control, and read reliability often determine whether a project succeeds.
A defining aspect of FlexiRay’s proposition is that it does not treat the antenna as an afterthought. Instead, the company emphasizes the interaction between antenna geometry, reading zone control, integration constraints, and matching reader hardware. That is especially relevant in intralogistics and industrial settings, where uncontrolled reads, dead spots, or oversized hardware can quickly compromise performance.
From antennas to complete reading solutions
Think WIoT currently describes FlexiRay as a supplier of ultra-thin UHF RFID antennas and reading solutions, not merely as a hardware vendor with isolated components. The portfolio includes slim antennas, more rugged antenna formats for harsher conditions, matching UHF RFID readers, and portal systems designed for complete deployment concepts.
That broader portfolio direction is also reflected in a statement from Managing Director Miroslav Jakšík, who describes FlexiRay antennas and portals as combining a slim profile, strong technical performance, and flexible integration, adding that a single FlexiRay antenna can replace two standard antennas and a costly stand while delivering a better radiation pattern.
For visitors to LogiMAT 2026, this means FlexiRay is not only showcasing individual products, but a design philosophy centered on precision, modularity, compactness, and integration-ready RFID hardware. In environments where standard components are too bulky or too imprecise, that can make a measurable difference.
Meeting FlexiRay in Stuttgart
Companies planning RFID projects for narrow passages, portals, conveyor points, shelving, cabinets, or other constrained interior installations can connect with FlexiRay during the show. Miroslav Jakšík invites interested visitors to book a meeting in advance.
With its combination of ultra-slim antennas, compact reader technology, and modular gate design, FlexiRay is bringing a focused message to Stuttgart: RFID hardware does not need to be bulky to be powerful, and system performance often starts with the right physical design.