FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc., a leader in innovative technology and front-end solutions, has announced today that Fujitsu has developed a new line of washable UHF RFID tags only 7 millimeters wide, 30% smaller than current tags, allowing them to be more easily inserted into the seams of washable items. Fujitsu will debut the new “super-slim” tags, as well as their WT-A533 Linen tags and WT-A533L Fashion tags, at the EXPOdetergo 18th International Exhibition, Hall 1 booth # V10, on October 19-22, 2018, at the Fiera Milano Convention Center, Milan, Italy. The Fujitsu “super-slim” washable RFID Linen tags are targeted for availability in the first quarter of 2019.
“Fujitsu has been creating RFID solutions for over 20 years. Our engineering and design teams possess sophisticated engineering, design and antenna optimization intellectual property,” says Michi Sugawara, President and CEO of Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. “By combining this know-how plus our skills in high-volume, fully automated manufacturing systems, Fujitsu is able to break through barriers that other companies cannot achieve.”
In addition to the new antenna design, the new super-slim Linen tag has a new, state-of-the-art mechanical design which allows for greater durability in industrial laundry environments. Customers will have the ability to perform bulk reading of hundreds, even thousands, of articles simultaneously with very high bulk read density. Bulk reading enables high-speed, streamlined automated processes, significant reductions in labor costs, and improved overall return on investment.
About Fujitsu Limited
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 140,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.1 trillion yen (US $39 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc.
Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. (FFNA) provides market-focused IT solutions that enable customers to achieve their business objectives through integrated offerings for self-checkout and currency management solutions, kiosks, mobile, RFID, and biometric authentication technology. FFNA delivers industry-specific solutions for the manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government, education, financial services, and enterprise and communications sectors throughout North America. FFNA is headquartered with operations and product development at 27121 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.
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