Long-Distance Transponder suits logistics applications.

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UHF EPC Gen 2 transponder, Sokymat InLine 55/86, can be attached to pallets, crates, or other assets that need to be identified at distances of up to 4-6 m. Working at frequencies from 869-915 MHz, product is designed for long-distance reading in asset tracking, logistics, and supply chain applications. Transponder mounts on wood or plastic.



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New UHF EPC Gen 2 Transponder for Asset Tracking Completes the Sokymat Branded InLine Product Family of ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies



High-performing long distance reading for logistics applications

Walluf, July 27, 2007 - Assa Abloy Identification Technologies (ITG), one of the leading providers of products and services in the RFID market, has launched the new Sokymat branded InLine 55/86 UHF EPC Gen 2 transponder, designed for long distance reading especially required for asset tracking, logistics and supply chain applications.

The transponder, working at frequencies from 869 to 915 MHz, has the size of an ISO card and can be easily attached to pallets, crates or other assets that need to be reliably identified at long distance. With an attractive price performance ratio, the transponder can be read at a distance of up to four to six meters when mounted on wood or plastic.

With the Sokymat Inline 55/86, ITG starts to complete the UHF offering in the already broad transponder portfolio. Customers; system integrators and OEM partners now have the possibility to access a complete RFID portfolio at ITG from Low Frequency to Ultra High Frequency.

Samples of the new transponder will be available end of July 2007.

About Assa Abloy Identification Technologies (ITG)

Assa Abloy Identification Technologies (ITG) is a leader within the ID management and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) markets. The company develops, manufactures and markets RFID components, products, and services typically deployed within national ID and e-passport programs, corporate access control, supply chain management, animal tagging, financial transactions, transport and various industrial or manufacturing solutions. Assa Abloy ITG is a merger of ACG Identification Technologies, Aontec, OMNIKEY, Sokymat, VisionCard and former Brazilian based and operating Novacard do Brasil (acquired in 2006).

Assa Abloy ITG has over 1100 employees and 25 sales offices in all continents. The company's headquarters are located in Walluf, Germany. ITG is part of the Global Technologies Division of the ASSA ABLOY Group.

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