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We Are HID

Guido Kuhrmann
Global Sales Director, Industrial Smart Components
“Trusted identities will emerge as the fundamental building blocks for organizations to create environments that connect people, places and things. The user experience will be redefined by mobile, IoT and cloud technologies and deliver new capabilities for the future.”
“Trusted identities will emerge as the fundamental building blocks for organizations to create environments that connect people, places and things. The user experience will be redefined by mobile, IoT and cloud technologies and deliver new capabilities for the future.”

Guido Kuhrmann
Global Sales Director, Industrial Smart Components
Leading Global Supplier of Identification & Sensing Technologies
HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. Our trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID technology.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID has over 5,000 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand.
Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC and BLE) components and solution enabling cloud-platforms address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.
- Robust RFID tags for professional applications supporting LF, HF/NFC, RAIN RFID (UHF) and BLE. Custom design Services.
- Contactless Access control systems, Credentials, readers and Smartcard printers
- Condition monitoring: Gather wireless status and information on motorised equipment. Industries include: facilities and building management, manufacturing, oil & gas, cold chain (food & beverage, pharmaceuticals)
- Real-time location services: Indoor position of mission critical assets, tools, portable equipment, vehicles and proximity based location using alerts, policies for location aware heat maps
- Access Management: for events and public transport ticketing
- Textile Service: RFID-based Laundry and Uniform management for hospitality and industrial laundries
Pioneer in Securely Connecting the IoT
HID is a pioneer securely connecting manufacturing and facilities equipment, medical devices, inventory, and many other physical assets to local and web-based business applications using identification & sensing technology. We design and deliver a full range of frequency agnostic wireless IoT transponders that are Swiss-engineered and produced in HID ISO-certified manufacturing facilities.
Our robust and high performing, frequency agnostic RFID tag portfolio (LF, HF/NFC/UHF/BLE) is powering numerous industries to simplify inventory management and tracking and to automate operational processes.
HID’s visionary cloud-platforms add security, and collect real-time data to enable IoT applications as part of our commitment to innovation across rapidly growing markets – healthcare, anti-counterfeiting, facilities management, manufacturing and many more.


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News from HID

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HID Acquires Italian Personalization Company IXLA

HID Acquires Italian Personalization Company IXLA

Philippine Government Rolls Out Citizen ID App in Collab with HID

Philippine Government Rolls Out Citizen ID App in Collab with HID

HID Expands its Signature Line of Signo Readers

HID Expands its Signature Line of Signo Readers

University of Dundee Selects HID’s Access Control Solutions

University of Dundee Selects HID’s Access Control Solutions

HID Acquires Sewio Networks

HID Acquires Sewio Networks

HID Modernizes Workspaces with RFID

HID Modernizes Workspaces with RFID

HID Partners with Inner Range

HID Partners with Inner Range

HID Acquires Vizzia Technologies

HID Acquires Vizzia Technologies

New State of Physical Access Control Report from HID

New State of Physical Access Control Report from HID

Nan Fung Group Introduces HID-enabled Employee Badge in Apple Wallet

Nan Fung Group Introduces HID-enabled Employee Badge in Apple Wallet

HID’s RFID ID Tags and InfraMarker’s RFID System Improve Workflow

HID’s RFID ID Tags and InfraMarker’s RFID System Improve Workflow

HID Technology Streamlines Authentication for Erste Group

HID Technology Streamlines Authentication for Erste Group

HID Introduces Mobile Credentials in Google Wallet

HID Introduces Mobile Credentials in Google Wallet

HID Introduces New Rugged, High-Performance RAIN® RFID UHF Reader

HID Introduces New Rugged, High-Performance RAIN® RFID UHF Reader

HID Publishes New State of Security Report

HID Publishes New State of Security Report

HID: New Driver’s License & Smart Tachograph Card Solution in Finland

HID: New Driver’s License & Smart Tachograph Card Solution in Finland

HID Opens New Logistic Center in Shannon, Ireland

HID Opens New Logistic Center in Shannon, Ireland

HID Launches New LinTRAK® RAIN® RFID UHF Tags on the Market

HID Launches New LinTRAK® RAIN® RFID UHF Tags on the Market

HID Collaborates with Plasticard-ZFT

HID Collaborates with Plasticard-ZFT
Products from HID
HID® OMNIKEY® 5022 IP67

Contactless smart card reader for sterile and cleanroom environments
The HID OMNIKEY 5022 IP67 smart card reader blends uncompromising security and impeccable hygienic design to meet the stringent requirements of sterile and cleanroom environments.
Its IP67 rating ensures protection against dust, water, and disinfectants, while its sleek design facilitates effortless cleaning. This hygiene-optimized module is ideal for industries such as medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, biotechnology, aerospace, semiconductors, and university research – where high-level disinfection and cleanliness are vital.
Beyond its exceptional hygiene qualifications, the OMNIKEY 5022 IP67 offers enhanced security and convenience through contactless technology, broad technology support, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. This reader sets a new standard for versatile and meticulous access control within highly regulated environments.
- IP-67 Rated for Clean Room Environments – Ensures minimal particle and chemical contamination, ideal for healthcare, pharmaceuticals and other sterile environments
- Sleek Design for Easy Disinfection – Beveled housing and smooth surface prevents liquids from pooling and facilitates thorough cleaning
- Broad, Interoperable Technology Support – Interoperable with iCLASS®, MIFARE® DESFire®, MIFARE, NFC and FIDO2
- Suited for Compliance-Driven Industries – Supports industry standards including ISO, FDA, USP and GMP
- Sites with disinfection requirements and controlled, hygiene-conscious settings such as medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, biotechnology, aerospace, semiconductors, healthcare, cleanrooms, and university research
Contactless smart card reader for sterile and cleanroom environments
The HID OMNIKEY 5022 IP67 smart card reader blends uncompromising security and impeccable hygienic design to meet the stringent requirements of sterile and cleanroom environments.
Its IP67 rating ensures protection against dust, water, and disinfectants, while its sleek design facilitates effortless cleaning. This hygiene-optimized module is ideal for industries such as medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, biotechnology, aerospace, semiconductors, and university research – where high-level disinfection and cleanliness are vital.
Beyond its exceptional hygiene qualifications, the OMNIKEY 5022 IP67 offers enhanced security and convenience through contactless technology, broad technology support, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. This reader sets a new standard for versatile and meticulous access control within highly regulated environments.
- IP-67 Rated for Clean Room Environments – Ensures minimal particle and chemical contamination, ideal for healthcare, pharmaceuticals and other sterile environments
- Sleek Design for Easy Disinfection – Beveled housing and smooth surface prevents liquids from pooling and facilitates thorough cleaning
- Broad, Interoperable Technology Support – Interoperable with iCLASS®, MIFARE® DESFire®, MIFARE, NFC and FIDO2
- Suited for Compliance-Driven Industries – Supports industry standards including ISO, FDA, USP and GMP
- Sites with disinfection requirements and controlled, hygiene-conscious settings such as medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, biotechnology, aerospace, semiconductors, healthcare, cleanrooms, and university research
HID® OMNIKEY® Secure Element

Use Cases
Technologies
Chip or SIM Form Factors Suited for OEMs
The HID OMNIKEY Secure Element is HID’s next-generation secure element that provides OEM partners with secure, effortless access to participate in the HID ecosystem. Used in a multitude of different devices in various industries, OMNIKEY Secure Element is available as both an embedded chip or a SIM card form factor to enable developers and integrators to simply turn devices into secure endpoints.
- Secure Identity Object (SIO) — Provides a secure, technology-independent and flexible identity data structure based on open credential standards
- OMNIKEY Platform — Multilayer security provides additional data protection while mobile access is enabled via NFC or Bluetooth® Low Energy communication protocols for smartphones and other devices that utilize iCLASS® and Seos® technologies.
- Faster Integration — The Developer Tool Kit (DTK) available from the Developer Center provides resources that facilitate fast and easy integration, and connects to HID’s extensive community for developers
- Field-Upgradeable Firmware — Firmware is field-upgradeable to address evolving market requirements
- Low-Power Consumption — Includes power-saving standby state
- Enterprise
- Education
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- EV charging with EMVco modules, kiosks and vending machines
Chip or SIM Form Factors Suited for OEMs
The HID OMNIKEY Secure Element is HID’s next-generation secure element that provides OEM partners with secure, effortless access to participate in the HID ecosystem. Used in a multitude of different devices in various industries, OMNIKEY Secure Element is available as both an embedded chip or a SIM card form factor to enable developers and integrators to simply turn devices into secure endpoints.
- Secure Identity Object (SIO) — Provides a secure, technology-independent and flexible identity data structure based on open credential standards
- OMNIKEY Platform — Multilayer security provides additional data protection while mobile access is enabled via NFC or Bluetooth® Low Energy communication protocols for smartphones and other devices that utilize iCLASS® and Seos® technologies.
- Faster Integration — The Developer Tool Kit (DTK) available from the Developer Center provides resources that facilitate fast and easy integration, and connects to HID’s extensive community for developers
- Field-Upgradeable Firmware — Firmware is field-upgradeable to address evolving market requirements
- Low-Power Consumption — Includes power-saving standby state
- Enterprise
- Education
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- EV charging with EMVco modules, kiosks and vending machines
HID® OMNIKEY® SE Reader Core

Use Cases
Technologies
Industries
Module for an Ecosystem of Access
The OMNIKEY SE Reader Core represents the future of intelligent physical and logical access for connected environments within the enterprise, education, healthcare industries and more.
It allows integrators to next-level mobile functionality into multiple devices — from doors, elevators, turnstiles and locks to time and attendance, smart lockers, EV charging and more. The OMNIKEY SE Reader Core fortifies integration capabilities and provides partners and customers with a seamless pathway to the expanding universe of convenient, trusted physical and digital access.
- OMNIKEY Platform — Be part of the realm where multilayer security provides additional data protection, and mobile access is enabled via NFC or Bluetooth® Low Energy communication protocols for smartphones and other devices that utilize iCLASS® and Seos® technologies
- Future-Proof — Preserve IT investments with a platform designed to evolve and adapt to new use cases as they come to market
- External Antenna — Allows to bypass mechanical integration constraints and adds flexibility to incorporate broader credential technologies
- Triple Frequency — Able to read high and low frequency credentials including support for HID Mobile Access via Bluetooth® Low Energy (Android and iOS) and NFC (Android), as well as credentials stored in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
- Flexible Reader Options — Select from two reader options (standard with additional connectors or mini with a 30-way connector optimized for small footprints)
- Seamless Upgrade — Easy transition from iCLASS SE Reader Modules without changing the external footprint. You can continue using existing external LF/HF RFID antennas and benefit from integrated Bluetooth® Low Energy hardware eliminating the need for an additional Xtender module
- Enterprise
- Education
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
Module for an Ecosystem of Access
The OMNIKEY SE Reader Core represents the future of intelligent physical and logical access for connected environments within the enterprise, education, healthcare industries and more.
It allows integrators to next-level mobile functionality into multiple devices — from doors, elevators, turnstiles and locks to time and attendance, smart lockers, EV charging and more. The OMNIKEY SE Reader Core fortifies integration capabilities and provides partners and customers with a seamless pathway to the expanding universe of convenient, trusted physical and digital access.
- OMNIKEY Platform — Be part of the realm where multilayer security provides additional data protection, and mobile access is enabled via NFC or Bluetooth® Low Energy communication protocols for smartphones and other devices that utilize iCLASS® and Seos® technologies
- Future-Proof — Preserve IT investments with a platform designed to evolve and adapt to new use cases as they come to market
- External Antenna — Allows to bypass mechanical integration constraints and adds flexibility to incorporate broader credential technologies
- Triple Frequency — Able to read high and low frequency credentials including support for HID Mobile Access via Bluetooth® Low Energy (Android and iOS) and NFC (Android), as well as credentials stored in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
- Flexible Reader Options — Select from two reader options (standard with additional connectors or mini with a 30-way connector optimized for small footprints)
- Seamless Upgrade — Easy transition from iCLASS SE Reader Modules without changing the external footprint. You can continue using existing external LF/HF RFID antennas and benefit from integrated Bluetooth® Low Energy hardware eliminating the need for an additional Xtender module
- Enterprise
- Education
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
HID® OMNIKEY® 5022

Contactless High Frequency Smart Card Reader
The HID OMNIKEY 5022 contactless reader is an ideal solution for financial services, enterprise, government and other organizations seeking enhanced access management. The reader provides plug-and-play functionality with most operating systems using the CCID protocol – eliminating the need to install drivers – and can be used with standard PCs and workstations, as well as with thin and zero clients.
Support for FIDO2 and NFC standards enables robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) for more protection against phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.
By leveraging public key cryptography, the 5022 ensures secure, passwordless authentication for workstations, networks, systems, payments and more. Its compliance with NIS2 directives for MFA regulations makes it an ideal choice for organizations striving to meet stringent security requirements while protecting sensitive data.
- Leverage Existing Employee Badge – Maintain your investment in and familiarity with existing physical access cards and the employee badge experience by broadening use cases across computer log-ins, network and cloud access
- Paramount Security – Engineered to protect personal and corporate data while adhering to compliance and cybersecurity standards such as NIS2
- Simple Setup, Easy Authentication – Administrators will appreciate seamless plug-and-play setup right out the box, while users will appreciate easy-to-use access and seamless authentication
- Flexible, Scalable Access – The 5022 reader can be used with standard PCs and workstations, as well as with thin and zero clients – and can easily scale to accommodate growth
- Optional Features – Add anthracite or blue covers, cable length and USB connector options
- Enterprise
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Government and other agencies
Contactless High Frequency Smart Card Reader
The HID OMNIKEY 5022 contactless reader is an ideal solution for financial services, enterprise, government and other organizations seeking enhanced access management. The reader provides plug-and-play functionality with most operating systems using the CCID protocol – eliminating the need to install drivers – and can be used with standard PCs and workstations, as well as with thin and zero clients.
Support for FIDO2 and NFC standards enables robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) for more protection against phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.
By leveraging public key cryptography, the 5022 ensures secure, passwordless authentication for workstations, networks, systems, payments and more. Its compliance with NIS2 directives for MFA regulations makes it an ideal choice for organizations striving to meet stringent security requirements while protecting sensitive data.
- Leverage Existing Employee Badge – Maintain your investment in and familiarity with existing physical access cards and the employee badge experience by broadening use cases across computer log-ins, network and cloud access
- Paramount Security – Engineered to protect personal and corporate data while adhering to compliance and cybersecurity standards such as NIS2
- Simple Setup, Easy Authentication – Administrators will appreciate seamless plug-and-play setup right out the box, while users will appreciate easy-to-use access and seamless authentication
- Flexible, Scalable Access – The 5022 reader can be used with standard PCs and workstations, as well as with thin and zero clients – and can easily scale to accommodate growth
- Optional Features – Add anthracite or blue covers, cable length and USB connector options
- Enterprise
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Government and other agencies
HID® OMNIKEY® 5427CK

Use Cases
Technologies
Industries
Secure, Universally Compatibe Reader With Mobile Credentials Support
HID OMNIKEY 5427CK Reader is a versatile triple-frequency reader that offers enhanced security and convenience for various applications. Its compatibility with a wide range of smart cards and technologies empowers users to access computers, networks and cloud services seamlessly with a convenient tap of their badges or mobile devices.
The reader’s secure login capabilities and support for email encryption and digital signatures safeguard sensitive data from cyberthreats – while its compact and sleek design makes it an ideal fit for space-restricted or aesthetically conscious environments.
In addition to the standard CCID and Keyboard Wedge operation modes, the reader includes an integrated, easy-to-use web-based management tool that enables intuitive browser-based configuration without the need for special training. The reader supports two operational modes ensuring long term investment allowing to adapt CCID from keyboard wedge where a change to security requirements appears.
The OMNIKEY 5427CK supports low and high frequency technology within a single device to enable seamless credential migration and mixed technology environments.
- Triple Frequency – Simultaneously supports low and high frequency credentials, including iCLASS Seos®, HID Prox®, iCLASS SE®, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE Plus®, MIFARE Ultralight® and MIFARE® DESFire® EV1, EV2 as well as NFC
- Mobile Access Support – Available with Bluetooth® Low Energy interface to leverage HID’s mobile credentials to access computer, network, data or cloud
- Multi-Layered Security – Supports the Seos® and iCLASS SE® platform, which goes beyond the card technology to provide an additional layer of protection for identity data
- Ease of Use – Straightforward utilization of existing access control credentials for PC login in both CCID and Keyboard Wedge operation modes
- Keyboard Wedge Support – Retrieves data from a card and presents the information directly to any application by emulating keyboard strokes.
- Enterprise
- Education
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Hospitality
Secure, Universally Compatibe Reader With Mobile Credentials Support
HID OMNIKEY 5427CK Reader is a versatile triple-frequency reader that offers enhanced security and convenience for various applications. Its compatibility with a wide range of smart cards and technologies empowers users to access computers, networks and cloud services seamlessly with a convenient tap of their badges or mobile devices.
The reader’s secure login capabilities and support for email encryption and digital signatures safeguard sensitive data from cyberthreats – while its compact and sleek design makes it an ideal fit for space-restricted or aesthetically conscious environments.
In addition to the standard CCID and Keyboard Wedge operation modes, the reader includes an integrated, easy-to-use web-based management tool that enables intuitive browser-based configuration without the need for special training. The reader supports two operational modes ensuring long term investment allowing to adapt CCID from keyboard wedge where a change to security requirements appears.
The OMNIKEY 5427CK supports low and high frequency technology within a single device to enable seamless credential migration and mixed technology environments.
- Triple Frequency – Simultaneously supports low and high frequency credentials, including iCLASS Seos®, HID Prox®, iCLASS SE®, MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE Plus®, MIFARE Ultralight® and MIFARE® DESFire® EV1, EV2 as well as NFC
- Mobile Access Support – Available with Bluetooth® Low Energy interface to leverage HID’s mobile credentials to access computer, network, data or cloud
- Multi-Layered Security – Supports the Seos® and iCLASS SE® platform, which goes beyond the card technology to provide an additional layer of protection for identity data
- Ease of Use – Straightforward utilization of existing access control credentials for PC login in both CCID and Keyboard Wedge operation modes
- Keyboard Wedge Support – Retrieves data from a card and presents the information directly to any application by emulating keyboard strokes.
- Enterprise
- Education
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Hospitality
HID TSL Handheld Readers





Technologies
Powerful mobile RFID readers for asset tracking, with support for various display devices
HID’s Radio frequency identification (RFID) handheld readers are ideal for innovative mobile data capture solutions for a variety of applications, such as supply chain management, stock inventory control and ticketing. The readers are industry-agnostic for use in retail, hospitality, animal ID, waste management, industry and logistics and any vertical market or application where RFID tags are used.
The reader portfolio is focused on RAIN® RFID ultra-high frequency (UHF), and supports high-frequency (HF), low-frequency (LF), barcodes and QR codes for the broadest range of use cases.
The latest addition to the family is the TSL 3166. The new 3166 Rugged RAIN® RFID UHF Reader boasts TSL’s latest hardware innovations and performance improvements, in a more efficient reader with a longer battery life.
The design of HID TSL handheld RFID readers is done by Technology Solutions Ltd., a 100% part of HID. Three reader families with a set of antennae, device mounting and charging options support any industrial use case. The extensive software development kit enables customization of Apps on any modern mobile device OS.
- 3 product lines (Standard, Rugged and Wearable) provide the optimal choice of form factors for every application.
- The TSL reader family makes it possible for customers to select their mobile device of choice for display and processing. Over time, easily upgrade to new phones and tablets.
- Readers are independent of mobile operating systems. They work with iOS, Android and Windows phones and tablets, as well as other Bluetooth enabled devices.
- HID TSL RFID readers support UHF, LF/HF and barcode/QR code. Connects via Bluetooth or sturdy ePop-Loq™ connection with integrated charging to any mobile display device.
- Free mobile apps and SDKs provide and easy avenue to develop and provision the readers into your existing workflows. Apps include, RFID Explorer, Scan & Write, RFID Web Page, RFID Tag Finder, and Reader Configuration. Over 100 third party apps (tsl.com/apps/third-party-apps) already exist for TSL readers based on the easy-to-use ASCII2 protocol.
- High quality product support, technical assistance and extensive software and documentation to assist with integration.
Applications & Industries
RFID technology is established and proven in many industries including, Agriculture, Construction, Government, Healthcare, Leisure, Public Transport, retail, transport & logistics, and warehouse & distribution.
Powerful mobile RFID readers for asset tracking, with support for various display devices
HID’s Radio frequency identification (RFID) handheld readers are ideal for innovative mobile data capture solutions for a variety of applications, such as supply chain management, stock inventory control and ticketing. The readers are industry-agnostic for use in retail, hospitality, animal ID, waste management, industry and logistics and any vertical market or application where RFID tags are used.
The reader portfolio is focused on RAIN® RFID ultra-high frequency (UHF), and supports high-frequency (HF), low-frequency (LF), barcodes and QR codes for the broadest range of use cases.
The latest addition to the family is the TSL 3166. The new 3166 Rugged RAIN® RFID UHF Reader boasts TSL’s latest hardware innovations and performance improvements, in a more efficient reader with a longer battery life.
The design of HID TSL handheld RFID readers is done by Technology Solutions Ltd., a 100% part of HID. Three reader families with a set of antennae, device mounting and charging options support any industrial use case. The extensive software development kit enables customization of Apps on any modern mobile device OS.
- 3 product lines (Standard, Rugged and Wearable) provide the optimal choice of form factors for every application.
- The TSL reader family makes it possible for customers to select their mobile device of choice for display and processing. Over time, easily upgrade to new phones and tablets.
- Readers are independent of mobile operating systems. They work with iOS, Android and Windows phones and tablets, as well as other Bluetooth enabled devices.
- HID TSL RFID readers support UHF, LF/HF and barcode/QR code. Connects via Bluetooth or sturdy ePop-Loq™ connection with integrated charging to any mobile display device.
- Free mobile apps and SDKs provide and easy avenue to develop and provision the readers into your existing workflows. Apps include, RFID Explorer, Scan & Write, RFID Web Page, RFID Tag Finder, and Reader Configuration. Over 100 third party apps (tsl.com/apps/third-party-apps) already exist for TSL readers based on the easy-to-use ASCII2 protocol.
- High quality product support, technical assistance and extensive software and documentation to assist with integration.
Applications & Industries
RFID technology is established and proven in many industries including, Agriculture, Construction, Government, Healthcare, Leisure, Public Transport, retail, transport & logistics, and warehouse & distribution.
Sense Industrial


Use Cases
Technologies
IoT Devices for Rugged Environments
With Sense Industrial, HID provides a growing range of powerful, intelligent devices that will supercharge your IoT projects, especially in an outdoor environment.
They are harnessing the power of high performance open standard communication protocols Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and LoRaWAN (LoRa) and now adding Quuppa and GPS as Real Time Locating System (RTLS) and WIREPAS for mesh communication. A range of devices provides solutions for diverse asset tracking use cases in rugged environments.
- BLE – HID’s Sense BLE IoT devices gather and bundle sensor data internally, transmitting this to physical gateways that in turn ‘talk’ to their network (whether WiFi, LAN or cellular) via a cloud or local server.
- LoRa – LoRa (Long Range) is a low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) physical-layer protocol based on spread spectrum modulation techniques; cloud-based medium access control (MAC) layer protocol LoRaWAN acts mainly as a handler for routing information between low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) gateways and end node devices.
- Wirepas – Efficient mesh communication reduces the number of gateways needed in industrial asset tracking zones.
Applications:
- Condition Monitoring: These powerful, sensitive and accurate devices with Bluetooth and LoRaWAN provide reliable feedback when there is a change in conditions. Variants can measure temperature, distance (using a laser) or provide push-button alerts to manually highlight and record the condition change.
- Asset Management and Logistics: Intelligent, potent devices that can keep tabs on important or valuable assets, indoors or out. Our specialist location devices accurately pinpoint position over shorter distances via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or over longer distances by combining LoRaWAN and GPS tracking.
- Personnel Tracking: Recent World events have made personnel tracking and monitoring more important than ever. HID has developed highly innovative devices that can literally save lives as well as time and money. Our shield product provides highly accurate track and trace data for individual workers and also alerts team members with an alarm when social distancing protocols are about to be breached. See also HID Location service for indoor environments.
IoT Devices for Rugged Environments
With Sense Industrial, HID provides a growing range of powerful, intelligent devices that will supercharge your IoT projects, especially in an outdoor environment.
They are harnessing the power of high performance open standard communication protocols Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and LoRaWAN (LoRa) and now adding Quuppa and GPS as Real Time Locating System (RTLS) and WIREPAS for mesh communication. A range of devices provides solutions for diverse asset tracking use cases in rugged environments.
- BLE – HID’s Sense BLE IoT devices gather and bundle sensor data internally, transmitting this to physical gateways that in turn ‘talk’ to their network (whether WiFi, LAN or cellular) via a cloud or local server.
- LoRa – LoRa (Long Range) is a low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) physical-layer protocol based on spread spectrum modulation techniques; cloud-based medium access control (MAC) layer protocol LoRaWAN acts mainly as a handler for routing information between low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) gateways and end node devices.
- Wirepas – Efficient mesh communication reduces the number of gateways needed in industrial asset tracking zones.
Applications:
- Condition Monitoring: These powerful, sensitive and accurate devices with Bluetooth and LoRaWAN provide reliable feedback when there is a change in conditions. Variants can measure temperature, distance (using a laser) or provide push-button alerts to manually highlight and record the condition change.
- Asset Management and Logistics: Intelligent, potent devices that can keep tabs on important or valuable assets, indoors or out. Our specialist location devices accurately pinpoint position over shorter distances via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or over longer distances by combining LoRaWAN and GPS tracking.
- Personnel Tracking: Recent World events have made personnel tracking and monitoring more important than ever. HID has developed highly innovative devices that can literally save lives as well as time and money. Our shield product provides highly accurate track and trace data for individual workers and also alerts team members with an alarm when social distancing protocols are about to be breached. See also HID Location service for indoor environments.
HID Keg Tag

Use Cases
Ruggedized RAIN® RFID or NFC tags to optimize the lifecycle of rounded steel containers
Keg Tag transponders enhance the inventory tracking and lifecycle management of cylindrical returnable transport items (RTI), such as beverage kegs, chemical drums and gas cylinders. Keg Tag transponders mount via welding on steel kegs and are slightly curved for optimal fit.
The RFID tags are built to withstand rigorous washing and sterilization processes, including the use of caustic soda. Durable, double injected, full plastic housings guard the enclosed electronics against exposure to liquids and harsh chemicals, as well as fluctuations in temperature.
- Highly durable mount via welding on steel
- Designed to withstand harsh washing cycles, including caustic soda
- Curved for optimal fit to kegs and cylinders (flat versions also available)
- RAIN® RFID (UHF)
- Broadband for international use
- 860 to 960 MHz (EU, US, JP)
- Read range up to 32 ft (10 m)
- Up to 512 bit EEPROM
- Options for NFC, UHF-NFC combo or Low-Frequency (LF)
- Anti-collision enables simultaneous reading of multiple tags
Applications:
- Beer kegs
- Chemical drums
- Metal gas cylinders
Ruggedized RAIN® RFID or NFC tags to optimize the lifecycle of rounded steel containers
Keg Tag transponders enhance the inventory tracking and lifecycle management of cylindrical returnable transport items (RTI), such as beverage kegs, chemical drums and gas cylinders. Keg Tag transponders mount via welding on steel kegs and are slightly curved for optimal fit.
The RFID tags are built to withstand rigorous washing and sterilization processes, including the use of caustic soda. Durable, double injected, full plastic housings guard the enclosed electronics against exposure to liquids and harsh chemicals, as well as fluctuations in temperature.
- Highly durable mount via welding on steel
- Designed to withstand harsh washing cycles, including caustic soda
- Curved for optimal fit to kegs and cylinders (flat versions also available)
- RAIN® RFID (UHF)
- Broadband for international use
- 860 to 960 MHz (EU, US, JP)
- Read range up to 32 ft (10 m)
- Up to 512 bit EEPROM
- Options for NFC, UHF-NFC combo or Low-Frequency (LF)
- Anti-collision enables simultaneous reading of multiple tags
Applications:
- Beer kegs
- Chemical drums
- Metal gas cylinders
HID Trusted Tag® Services

Use Cases
Technologies
Proof of presence and compliance
HID Trusted Tag Services facilitate trusted transactions by simply tapping an attached or embedded trusted tag with a mobile smartphone or tablet to securely communicate information. A frictionless authenticated experience fuels more powerful and dynamic IoT applications across multiple industries – healthcare, retail, company security, facilities/ building management and many more to automate compliance services.
Trusted Tag Services can extend additional HID products and services, including: HF-RFID deployments, Location Services and Condition Monitoring platforms.
- Trusted Tag™: Identification and Sensing component using HF/NFC/BLE frequencies
- Cryptographic Authentication: Adds unique and trusted identities to organization’s assets, easily read by NFC/BLE enabled mobile devices (Current Apple iOS or Android OS)
- HID Cloud Authentication Service: Strong authentication verifies authentic cryptographic one-time password (OTP) from the secure asset tag
Applications:
- Maintenance & Inspection: Proof of compliance
- Security Patrol Automation
- Anti-counterfeit / Brand Protection
- Secure Electronic Visit Verification
Proof of presence and compliance
HID Trusted Tag Services facilitate trusted transactions by simply tapping an attached or embedded trusted tag with a mobile smartphone or tablet to securely communicate information. A frictionless authenticated experience fuels more powerful and dynamic IoT applications across multiple industries – healthcare, retail, company security, facilities/ building management and many more to automate compliance services.
Trusted Tag Services can extend additional HID products and services, including: HF-RFID deployments, Location Services and Condition Monitoring platforms.
- Trusted Tag™: Identification and Sensing component using HF/NFC/BLE frequencies
- Cryptographic Authentication: Adds unique and trusted identities to organization’s assets, easily read by NFC/BLE enabled mobile devices (Current Apple iOS or Android OS)
- HID Cloud Authentication Service: Strong authentication verifies authentic cryptographic one-time password (OTP) from the secure asset tag
Applications:
- Maintenance & Inspection: Proof of compliance
- Security Patrol Automation
- Anti-counterfeit / Brand Protection
- Secure Electronic Visit Verification
HID SlimFlex™ Tag




Use Cases
Technologies
Industries
Pliable RFID Tags mount anywhere and endure rugged conditions
HID SlimFlex™ RFID tags are among the most advanced general-purpose flexible tags available. They tolerate repeated bending or torsion, while maintaining excellent performance characteristics even under harsh conditions. All SlimFlex RFID tags are waterproof and provide high resistance to aggressive liquids at high and sub-freezing temperatures.
Different designs are available to be embedded, affixed with cable ties or rivets. E.g. SlimFlex Tag Washer has been designed with one reinforced hole to be fixed with a single rivet to hang down from metal bars or be placed on a hook.
- HF 13.56 MHz version readable with ISO/IEC 15693 compatible NFC devices with tag option for on-metal use
- Designed to withstand harsh washing cycles, including caustic soda
- Broadband RAIN® RFID (UHF) version for worldwide use at 860 to 960 MHz
- Fully interoperable, standards compliant
- Bendable, durable housing
- Waterproof; resistant to chemicals, impact and UV rays
- 1D/2D barcode, logo or text laser engraved optional
Applications:
- Asset tracking and logistics
- Laundry, medical & health
- Returnable transport items
- Waste management
Pliable RFID Tags mount anywhere and endure rugged conditions
HID SlimFlex™ RFID tags are among the most advanced general-purpose flexible tags available. They tolerate repeated bending or torsion, while maintaining excellent performance characteristics even under harsh conditions. All SlimFlex RFID tags are waterproof and provide high resistance to aggressive liquids at high and sub-freezing temperatures.
Different designs are available to be embedded, affixed with cable ties or rivets. E.g. SlimFlex Tag Washer has been designed with one reinforced hole to be fixed with a single rivet to hang down from metal bars or be placed on a hook.
- HF 13.56 MHz version readable with ISO/IEC 15693 compatible NFC devices with tag option for on-metal use
- Designed to withstand harsh washing cycles, including caustic soda
- Broadband RAIN® RFID (UHF) version for worldwide use at 860 to 960 MHz
- Fully interoperable, standards compliant
- Bendable, durable housing
- Waterproof; resistant to chemicals, impact and UV rays
- 1D/2D barcode, logo or text laser engraved optional
Applications:
- Asset tracking and logistics
- Laundry, medical & health
- Returnable transport items
- Waste management
HID Location Services


Use Cases
Technologies
Industries
Powering an end-to-end IoT ecosystem – One platform delivers real-time visibility and actionable data
HID Location Services is a location engine powered by a Bluetooth to Wi-Fi network, delivering location-aware data to address people, high-valued assets and equipment applications under a single IoT umbrella.
There is a growing need for increased, real-time visibility into the most important areas of the organization’s operations across multiple locations or a specific area – people, property and assets. Organizations juggle to balance employee retention and satisfaction through ensuring the building operates more efficiently without compromising security.
Increasingly, companies seek to embed trusted identities deeper into everyday activities to create a positive working environment, improve building governance, and ensure optimum efficiency.
Technology Facts:
- BEEKs ™ BLE Beacons: Simultaneously support iBeacon and Eddystone protocols, multiple form factors
- BluFi™ Gateways: Connect BEEK’s via WiFi to HID Bluzone™ to over air manage beacons and gateways, rapid installation AC or DC-power connectivity
- HID Bluzone™ Cloud Services: SaaS development platform to manage beacons, workflows, analytics, define alerts and policies, multiple development options and third-party application integration via RESTful APIs
- Location engine powered by a Bluetooth to Wi-Fi network
- Delivers location-aware data to address people, high-valued assets and equipment applications under a single IoT umbrella
- Organizations receive real-time actionable data to enhance workplace security, safety and efficiency.
- Increased visibility improves operational efficiencies, clinical accountability, patient throughput and asset management.
- Access to real-time actionable data enables a safe workplace for workers, delivers a frictionless guest experience, tracks assets within the property and provides condition monitoring capabilities for property assets.
Applications:
- Smart Building: Providing a safe and efficient workplace environment for a company’s most valuable assets, people and property, is paramount. Organizations receive real-time actionable data to enhance workplace security, safety and efficiency.
- Healthcare: HID redefines and accelerates the IoT experience in healthcare by providing real-time location of clinicians, patients and devices and electronic visit verification. Increased visibility improves operational efficiencies, clinical accountability, patient throughput and asset management.
- Hospitality: In partnership with ASSA ABLOY, HID extends IoT services into the hospitality industry. Access to real-time actionable data enables a safe workplace for workers, delivers a frictionless guest experience, tracks assets within the property and provides condition monitoring capabilities for property assets.
Powering an end-to-end IoT ecosystem – One platform delivers real-time visibility and actionable data
HID Location Services is a location engine powered by a Bluetooth to Wi-Fi network, delivering location-aware data to address people, high-valued assets and equipment applications under a single IoT umbrella.
There is a growing need for increased, real-time visibility into the most important areas of the organization’s operations across multiple locations or a specific area – people, property and assets. Organizations juggle to balance employee retention and satisfaction through ensuring the building operates more efficiently without compromising security.
Increasingly, companies seek to embed trusted identities deeper into everyday activities to create a positive working environment, improve building governance, and ensure optimum efficiency.
Technology Facts:
- BEEKs ™ BLE Beacons: Simultaneously support iBeacon and Eddystone protocols, multiple form factors
- BluFi™ Gateways: Connect BEEK’s via WiFi to HID Bluzone™ to over air manage beacons and gateways, rapid installation AC or DC-power connectivity
- HID Bluzone™ Cloud Services: SaaS development platform to manage beacons, workflows, analytics, define alerts and policies, multiple development options and third-party application integration via RESTful APIs
- Location engine powered by a Bluetooth to Wi-Fi network
- Delivers location-aware data to address people, high-valued assets and equipment applications under a single IoT umbrella
- Organizations receive real-time actionable data to enhance workplace security, safety and efficiency.
- Increased visibility improves operational efficiencies, clinical accountability, patient throughput and asset management.
- Access to real-time actionable data enables a safe workplace for workers, delivers a frictionless guest experience, tracks assets within the property and provides condition monitoring capabilities for property assets.
Applications:
- Smart Building: Providing a safe and efficient workplace environment for a company’s most valuable assets, people and property, is paramount. Organizations receive real-time actionable data to enhance workplace security, safety and efficiency.
- Healthcare: HID redefines and accelerates the IoT experience in healthcare by providing real-time location of clinicians, patients and devices and electronic visit verification. Increased visibility improves operational efficiencies, clinical accountability, patient throughput and asset management.
- Hospitality: In partnership with ASSA ABLOY, HID extends IoT services into the hospitality industry. Access to real-time actionable data enables a safe workplace for workers, delivers a frictionless guest experience, tracks assets within the property and provides condition monitoring capabilities for property assets.
BEEKs BLE Beacons

Technologies
Industries
Advanced BLE components with multi-protocol support
When combined with HID’s end to-end IoT ecosystem, that includes BluFi™ BLE to WiFi gateways and the Bluzone™ cloud services, BEEKs can be centrally managed through the cloud platform to transfer new messages, firmware updates and battery status checks remotely. Their unique design allows BEEKs to broadcast reliably even in densely populated WiFi environments.
HID BEEKs are not limited to standard retail beacon applications. HID Condition Monitoring Services and HID Location Services support industrial applications as well as workplace optimization or wayfinding.
- BEEKs™ Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) beacons: Multiple form factors
- Multi-Protocol Support: Simultaneously supports Apple iBeacon and Google Eddystone
- Multi-purpose: promotional beacons or industrial sensor network
- Rapid Implementation: Bluzone™ Cloud Services and Blufi ™ Gateways
Applications:
- Condition Monitoring: used in Facilities and building management, manufacturing, oil & gas, cold chain (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals)
- Real-Time Location of mission critical assets
- Retail Advertisement
Advanced BLE components with multi-protocol support
When combined with HID’s end to-end IoT ecosystem, that includes BluFi™ BLE to WiFi gateways and the Bluzone™ cloud services, BEEKs can be centrally managed through the cloud platform to transfer new messages, firmware updates and battery status checks remotely. Their unique design allows BEEKs to broadcast reliably even in densely populated WiFi environments.
HID BEEKs are not limited to standard retail beacon applications. HID Condition Monitoring Services and HID Location Services support industrial applications as well as workplace optimization or wayfinding.
- BEEKs™ Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) beacons: Multiple form factors
- Multi-Protocol Support: Simultaneously supports Apple iBeacon and Google Eddystone
- Multi-purpose: promotional beacons or industrial sensor network
- Rapid Implementation: Bluzone™ Cloud Services and Blufi ™ Gateways
Applications:
- Condition Monitoring: used in Facilities and building management, manufacturing, oil & gas, cold chain (Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals)
- Real-Time Location of mission critical assets
- Retail Advertisement
HID Textile Services

HID Bluetooth RFID UHF handheld reader

HID ACUITY Cloud IoT Platform

HID Linen Cabin
Real-time Linen Management
Identify, track and manage inventory and process flows
HID Textile Services is a real-time inventory management solution combining software, RFID tags, equipment and cloud services to efficiently identify, track and manage linen and textile assets. For institutions that require a constant flow of clean linen, uniforms, work wear, medical garments, or janitorial supplies, HID Textile Services enable automated systems to track large volumes of individual items faster and more accurately.
- Anywhere, anytime, have complete visibility over your linen stock
- Optimize business operations using real-time analytics and reports
- Utilize innovative RFID tags and reader equipment, optimized for the industry
- Many installations at the most sophisticated commercial laundries, hotels and hospitals worldwide
Technology Facts:
- ACUITY – complete Cloud IoT Platform collects, analyzes, and transforms real-time RFID data into rich, interactive dashboards and reports, providing a comprehensive overview of linen stocks by article reference or individual zones in your facility and customer sites.
- RFID Tags – HID Provides a wide arrange of RAIN® RFID UHF (LinTRAK™) and HF tags (BluTAG) designed to identify, track and manage laundry and textile assets efficiently through their lifecycle.
- RFID Readers and other equipment – Everything needed to run an RFID enabled operation is provided by HID including, Bluetooth UHF and UHF handheld readers, cabins, portable stations, table-tops, large portals and other ancillary equipment.
- Industrial Laundry – HID provides a comprehensive laundry management solution for textile professionals. ACUITY is a cloud platform that seamlessly integrates into existing laundry processes with and without RFID to reduce linen losses and save on purchases, streamline laundry process to reduce total costs of operation, and supports real-time operational and business decisions.
- Hospitality – Save on inventory distortion from out-of-stock, which is estimated at over $250 million per year. ACUITY helps prevent incorrect lined assortment planning and allocation, over purchases and linen management costs, lost room sales and improves guest satisfaction with better housekeeping service quality.
- Healthcare – Healthcare professionals need to focus on patient care, not laundry. ACUITY reduces Linen and uniform management time and costs, improves linen availability, and delivers safe linen rotation to prevent spread of infection.
Real-time Linen Management
Identify, track and manage inventory and process flows
HID Textile Services is a real-time inventory management solution combining software, RFID tags, equipment and cloud services to efficiently identify, track and manage linen and textile assets. For institutions that require a constant flow of clean linen, uniforms, work wear, medical garments, or janitorial supplies, HID Textile Services enable automated systems to track large volumes of individual items faster and more accurately.
- Anywhere, anytime, have complete visibility over your linen stock
- Optimize business operations using real-time analytics and reports
- Utilize innovative RFID tags and reader equipment, optimized for the industry
- Many installations at the most sophisticated commercial laundries, hotels and hospitals worldwide
Technology Facts:
- ACUITY – complete Cloud IoT Platform collects, analyzes, and transforms real-time RFID data into rich, interactive dashboards and reports, providing a comprehensive overview of linen stocks by article reference or individual zones in your facility and customer sites.
- RFID Tags – HID Provides a wide arrange of RAIN® RFID UHF (LinTRAK™) and HF tags (BluTAG) designed to identify, track and manage laundry and textile assets efficiently through their lifecycle.
- RFID Readers and other equipment – Everything needed to run an RFID enabled operation is provided by HID including, Bluetooth UHF and UHF handheld readers, cabins, portable stations, table-tops, large portals and other ancillary equipment.
- Industrial Laundry – HID provides a comprehensive laundry management solution for textile professionals. ACUITY is a cloud platform that seamlessly integrates into existing laundry processes with and without RFID to reduce linen losses and save on purchases, streamline laundry process to reduce total costs of operation, and supports real-time operational and business decisions.
- Hospitality – Save on inventory distortion from out-of-stock, which is estimated at over $250 million per year. ACUITY helps prevent incorrect lined assortment planning and allocation, over purchases and linen management costs, lost room sales and improves guest satisfaction with better housekeeping service quality.
- Healthcare – Healthcare professionals need to focus on patient care, not laundry. ACUITY reduces Linen and uniform management time and costs, improves linen availability, and delivers safe linen rotation to prevent spread of infection.
We’re Here For You!


Eric Suligoj
Director Business Development – Industry & Logistics

Mark Robinton
VP RTLS Business Unit

Rahul Kothari
Sales Director, Trusted Tag Services
Global market

Marie Glotz
VP Sales
Global market

Richard Aufreiter
VP Product Marketing
Global market

Guido Kuhrmann
Global Sales Director, Industrial Smart Components
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