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is the trusted source for innovative products, solutions, and services that help millions of customers around the globe to create, manage, and use secure identities.
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We Are HID
Guido Kuhrmann
Sales Director DACH – RFID & IIoT
“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
Sales Director DACH – RFID & IIoT
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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We are exploring new ways to add digital capabilities to a virtually limitless list of things.
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Field Story
OpenHelen Barker & Neal Lober: Mastering RFID in Manufacturing
September 30, 202427 min
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Helen Barker & Neal Lober: Mastering RFID in Manufacturing
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OpenShaping a Secure Healthcare
September 02, 202425 min
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Shaping a Secure Healthcare
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OpenRFID-Enabled Asset Tracking Strategies
April 23, 202440 min
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RFID-Enabled Asset Tracking Strategies
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End User Story
OpenAWEX Protects Wool Bale Integrity & Traceability With RFID Tags
January 10, 20244 min
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AWEX Protects Wool Bale Integrity & Traceability With RFID Tags
January 10, 20244 min -
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OpenDuress & Infant Security in Healthcare via RTLS
December 07, 20231 min
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Duress & Infant Security in Healthcare via RTLS
December 07, 20231 min -
End User Story
OpenMayo Clinic Launches Staff Duress Solution for 7,000 Employees
November 15, 20238 min
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Mayo Clinic Launches Staff Duress Solution for 7,000 Employees
November 15, 20238 min -
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OpenLaundry Management with UHF RFID and Cloud Services
June 20, 20238 min
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Laundry Management with UHF RFID and Cloud Services
June 20, 20238 min -
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OpenAV Equipment Rental is Sped Up by UHF RFID
October 09, 202210 min
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AV Equipment Rental is Sped Up by UHF RFID
October 09, 202210 min -
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OpenChester Racecourse Increases Access Efficiency via RFID
September 30, 202210 min
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Chester Racecourse Increases Access Efficiency via RFID
September 30, 202210 min -
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OpenThe 100% Guarantee of Authenticity is the Seal of Quality
October 04, 202110 min
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The 100% Guarantee of Authenticity is the Seal of Quality
October 04, 202110 min -
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OpenHighly Automated Sample Handling With HF RFID and Robotics
July 20, 20214 min
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Highly Automated Sample Handling With HF RFID and Robotics
July 20, 20214 min
News from 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
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Products from HID
Omni-ID Passive RFID Tags
Use Cases
Technologies
Industries
Rugged Designs, On-Metal Labels and Passive RFID Sensor Tags
Omni-ID, part of HID is a pioneer of RFID technology who created the foundational IP for on-metal UHF RFID Tags and is an original patent holder of on-metal RFID and visual tagging technology winning numerous awards. Omni-ID passive RAIN® RFID UHF tags extend the HID product portfolio with specialty rugged designs, on-metal labels and passive RFID sensor tags for new and innovative use cases.
- IQ Labels – Core range of low-profile, printable on and off metal RFID labels.
- FIT – Small form factor, low profile, high performance ceramic hard tags.
- EXO – Extra rugged tags providing high levels of durability in harsh environments
- FLEX – More ruggedization than standard on-metal labels and including both global and regional options.
- ADEPT – Custom designed tags to fulfil specific customer needs or environmental requirements.
- Custom – Tags that are highly tailored to a specific customer brief to solve particular issues or to work in unique conditions.
Applications
- Logistics – RFID solutions from passive tags to advanced IoT devices can deliver full visibility and efficiency as manufacturing & logistics moves from just-in-time to just-in-sequence inventory and material flows.
- Manufacturing – From production lines to aerospace, our tags can assist with tracking needs to help improve efficiency providing greater transparency.
- Energy & Utilities – RFID devices for tracking pipes and assets below ground or poles and personnel above.
- IT & Office Assets – Our cost-effective, game-changing solutions make it easy to automate office and IT processes and take control of your inventory. Our trusted RFID solutions give you knowledge at your fingertips to help you meet both regulatory and customer obligations.
- Healthcare – Our devices can help with sample & ID tracking, tracking of medical instruments or hospital assets as well as condition monitoring needs.
Rugged Designs, On-Metal Labels and Passive RFID Sensor Tags
Omni-ID, part of HID is a pioneer of RFID technology who created the foundational IP for on-metal UHF RFID Tags and is an original patent holder of on-metal RFID and visual tagging technology winning numerous awards. Omni-ID passive RAIN® RFID UHF tags extend the HID product portfolio with specialty rugged designs, on-metal labels and passive RFID sensor tags for new and innovative use cases.
- IQ Labels – Core range of low-profile, printable on and off metal RFID labels.
- FIT – Small form factor, low profile, high performance ceramic hard tags.
- EXO – Extra rugged tags providing high levels of durability in harsh environments
- FLEX – More ruggedization than standard on-metal labels and including both global and regional options.
- ADEPT – Custom designed tags to fulfil specific customer needs or environmental requirements.
- Custom – Tags that are highly tailored to a specific customer brief to solve particular issues or to work in unique conditions.
Applications
- Logistics – RFID solutions from passive tags to advanced IoT devices can deliver full visibility and efficiency as manufacturing & logistics moves from just-in-time to just-in-sequence inventory and material flows.
- Manufacturing – From production lines to aerospace, our tags can assist with tracking needs to help improve efficiency providing greater transparency.
- Energy & Utilities – RFID devices for tracking pipes and assets below ground or poles and personnel above.
- IT & Office Assets – Our cost-effective, game-changing solutions make it easy to automate office and IT processes and take control of your inventory. Our trusted RFID solutions give you knowledge at your fingertips to help you meet both regulatory and customer obligations.
- Healthcare – Our devices can help with sample & ID tracking, tracking of medical instruments or hospital assets as well as condition monitoring needs.
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