RCD Technology
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RCD Technology is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solution provider located in Quakertown, PA. Founded in 2001 RCD Technology provides RFID solutions to businesses and governments to help them overcome problems associated with tracking, security and authentication. RCD Technology specializes in developing and manufacturing high performance RFID tags that are tailored to specific applications.
, and worked there as a two person firm on customer projects for several years. The company was founded to exploit a unique technology, invented by Bob, which provided significant advantages in the manufacture of RFID antennae.
RCD's core competency is the innovative design and manufacture of innovative RFID tags to optimize customers' unique RFID applications.
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RCD helps customers with reader antenna design, set-up and positioning. RCD can also assist in tag and system testing.
Testing Services: RCD Technology provides testing that can quantify the performance of the tag you are using in the application. RCD's testing for use can provide quantitative data on the read range, and directionality of a tag.
ISO15693 HF
This tag is a small (13mm x 13mm) form factor label for any close range application. Manufactured with the NXP I-CODE SLI-S interrogated circuit, it features 2K memory for additional data requirements. This HF Label is used for many Medical applications such as tissue and blood sample tracking.
UHF Wristband
The UHF wristband was developed in partnership with Radiant RFID to provide high read reliability for emergency applications. The UHF Wristband is ideal for applications where it is vital to provide location or privilege services to patrons, patients, workers, temporary access, visitors or other personnel groups. RFID wristbands allow for wireless, unobtrusive data collection when traveling through defined zones or portals. with a printed bar-code. The UHF wristband has been used in emergency evacuations, including Hurricane Ike and Gustav.
RCD's highly secure and dependable identity cards are ideal for access control, item hang tags, and other identification purposes. The cards can be supplied blank for on site personalization or printed. RCD also designed and manufactures the inlay for the U.S. Passport Card.
Founding
RCD Technology was founded by Robert Oberle and Sandra Garby, as an inlay design and manufacturing company that operated out of Lehigh UniversityLehigh University
Lehigh University is a private, co-educational university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the United States. It was established in 1865 by Asa Packer as a four-year technical school, but has grown to include studies in a wide variety of disciplines...
, and worked there as a two person firm on customer projects for several years. The company was founded to exploit a unique technology, invented by Bob, which provided significant advantages in the manufacture of RFID antennae.
Corporate Timeline
- 2001: RCD Technology was founded as an inlay design and manufacturing company the company set its sights on providing custom, unique RFID products
- 2002-2006: RCD commercialized its patented antenna material and inlay assembly processes to secure its place in the market and to set a standard for excellence in custom RFID solutions
- 2006: Secured Series A funding which enabled RCD to increase product design and production capabilities by 85% and moved to a 5,000 sq. ft. facility in Quakertown, PA
- 2006: With partner Radiant RFID, RCD introduced a high reliability UHF wristband for emergency evacuation applications used for the state, municipal, and first responder customers
- 2007: Introduced RCDSecureTM which is a unique tamper evident feature rendering a tag useless if tampered with or damaged
- 2007: Secured ISO9001:2000 certification for the Quakertown manufacturing facility
- 2008: Designed and produced more than 4 million UHF pre-lams for the U.S. Passport cardPassport cardThe passport card is an alternative to a passport produced in the United States to meet the documentary requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. The U.S. Passport Card is a wallet-size travel document, issued to U.S...
- 2007-2008: Experienced revenue growth in excess of 400% as a direct result of the company's product innovations and successful technology deployments
- 2009: Introduced the Sentry-M, the first in a family of asset tracking tags for metal assets, re-usable transport items, and cargo containers
- 2009: In partnership with Sun MicrosystemsSun MicrosystemsSun Microsystems, Inc. was a company that sold :computers, computer components, :computer software, and :information technology services. Sun was founded on February 24, 1982...
, RCD developed the Sentry-M WW, the only commercially available worldwide, mount on metal asset tracking tag to meet the FSTC requirements for 860-960MHZ frequency band - 2011: Celebrated 10 years as leaders in the manufacture and design of RFID tags and inlays
Services
Tag Design and Manufacture:RCD's core competency is the innovative design and manufacture of innovative RFID tags to optimize customers' unique RFID applications.
Site Surveys:
RCD helps customers with reader antenna design, set-up and positioning. RCD can also assist in tag and system testing.
Testing Services: RCD Technology provides testing that can quantify the performance of the tag you are using in the application. RCD's testing for use can provide quantitative data on the read range, and directionality of a tag.
Products
RCD Technology has manufactured RFID products for a wide range of applications, each product is designed to solve specific problems.Sentry Asset Tags
The Sentry Family of UHF asset tracking tags has been designed to track and identify metal Assets. All of the products in this family of tags conform to the FSTC performance guidelines for Data Center Asset Tracking. Tags in this family are designed to withstand temperatures of -58°F to +158°F.- Sentry-M - Specifically designed for superior performance when attached to metal assets. It features a read range between 11-13 feet. It is ideal for tracking tools, metal pallets and racks, electronic component cabinets, and IT assets.
- Sentry-M Slim - Extremely thing at 1/2 the width of the Sentry-M, the Sentry-M Slim is ideal for tracking metal IT equipment. It's read range of 8.5-10 feet is optimized for rack-mounted and stacked IT equipment. The thin profile also makes the Sentry-M Slim ideal for tool tracking applications.
- Sentry-AS - All-surface tag for environments with a mixture of surfaces and provides a read range of 6-7 feet. The Sentry-AS is ideal for tracking plastic coated components, laptops, and IT equipment.
- Sentry - M WW- Mount–on–metal asset tag that is functional across the worldwide UHF frequency band of 860 – 960 MHz. The Sentry-M WW can be used to track metal objects such as IT equipment (computers, servers, hardware), tools, and other metal assets.
RCD Tamper Evident Windshield Tag
RCD's durable and highly reliable UHF vehicle windshield tag is the ideal solution for automotive asset management operations. The tag features RCDSecureTM which renders the windshield tag useless if tampered with or removed.Atlas Tag
The Atlas Tag provides a read distance of up to 100’ in a durable, weather –resistant package. Engineered for use on metal surfaces, the Atlas is designed with industrial environments in mind and will withstand repeated exposure to vibration, weather elements, salt sprays and other harsh conditions.ISO15693 HFHigh frequencyHigh frequency radio frequencies are between 3 and 30 MHz. Also known as the decameter band or decameter wave as the wavelengths range from one to ten decameters . Frequencies immediately below HF are denoted Medium-frequency , and the next higher frequencies are known as Very high frequency...
RFID Label
This tag is a small (13mm x 13mm) form factor label for any close range application. Manufactured with the NXP I-CODE SLI-S interrogated circuit, it features 2K memory for additional data requirements. This HF Label is used for many Medical applications such as tissue and blood sample tracking.UHF WristbandWristbandWristbands are encircling strips worn on the wrist, made from a variety of materials depending on the purpose. The term can be used to refer to the bracelet-like band of a wristwatch, to the cuff or other part of a sleeve that covers the wrist, or to decorative or functional bands worn on the wrist...
The UHF wristband was developed in partnership with Radiant RFID to provide high read reliability for emergency applications. The UHF Wristband is ideal for applications where it is vital to provide location or privilege services to patrons, patients, workers, temporary access, visitors or other personnel groups. RFID wristbands allow for wireless, unobtrusive data collection when traveling through defined zones or portals. with a printed bar-code. The UHF wristband has been used in emergency evacuations, including Hurricane Ike and Gustav.Identity Cards