Checkpoint Systems Introduces New EPC Generation 2 UHF RFID Labels and Tags
Products Designed for Case and Pallet Applications in the Retail Supply Chain
March 26, 2007 — Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), a leading manufacturer and marketer of identification, tracking, security and merchandising solutions for the retail industry and its supply chain, today announced the development of several new EPC Generation 2 (Gen 2), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID labels and tags. Designed for broad band (860-960 MHz) case and pallet applications in the retail supply chain, the new RFID labels and tags will be showcased at RFID World 2007, March 27 - March 29 in Dallas (Booth #701), at the Gaylord Texan Exhibition Centre.
"The introduction of these new products underscores our commitment to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for use throughout the retail supply chain," said George Off, Checkpoint CEO. "We believe this new line of labels and tags will offer more flexibility to our customers to help them satisfy their global supply chain requirements, while providing the advantages of increased performance in the key areas of accuracy and sensitivity."
Checkpoint partnered with Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN), to jointly develop two of the new designs. Samples are available in Checkpoint's booth as well as TI's booth, #1501.
Combining Checkpoint's patent pending attachment process for CheckSi straps with EPC Gen 2 UHF silicon from TI and Impinj®,Inc., the new family of Gen 2 RFID labels and tags are designed to operate across multiple frequencies within the UHF read range. Checkpoint's unique manufacturing platform enables the CheckSi strap to be attached at high speed to various antenna designs without modifications to the strap.
The Checkpoint CheckSi strap is a patent pending strap designed to be attached in traditional converting processes. It is the accumulation of Checkpoint Systems' years of industry expertise and continued commitment to product enhancements to benefit the retail industry. The strap can be used with most Gen 2 chips being sold in the marketplace today. It is also designed to be "converting friendly" and can be attached to numerous antenna designs.
Partnering with Impinj and TI also enables Checkpoint to provide its customers with high- performance silicon from two of the leading suppliers in the RFID industry. Using silicon from both companies, Checkpoint's EPC Gen 2 UHF RFID labels and tags were designed to improve the read rate percentage for case and pallet applications. Improved read rates should result in the ability to track products more accurately through the supply chain.
Checkpoint's new Gen 2 UHF RFID labels and tags are offered in 2x4 inch, 4x4 inch, and 4x6 inch labels, as well as in wet and dry inlay formats, and are currently available to customers.
"These products are in addition to the full line of RFID-based products we offer for our core retail customers and their suppliers, such as our UHF Dock Door Portals for distribution centers and stores," continues Off. "When paired with CheckNet, Checkpoint's strategic platform for global tagging, which enables printing and delivery of tags anywhere in the world, we offer retailers and their suppliers a comprehensive solution for tracking and security of their merchandise."
About Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of identification, tracking, security and merchandising solutions for the retail industry and its supply chain. Checkpoint's services are aimed at increasing sales and protecting the profits of its customers. Listed on the NYSE (NYSE:CKP), Checkpoint operates in every geographic market and employs 3,200 people worldwide. Checkpoint specializes in source protection of consumer goods, EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and merchandising solutions.
For additional information, visit the Checkpoint Systems Web site at www.checkpointsystems.com.
About Texas Instruments Incorporated
Texas Instruments is the world's largest integrated manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders and reader systems. Capitalizing on its competencies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics packaging, TI is a visionary leader and at the forefront of establishing new markets and international standards for RFID applications. For more information, contact TI-RFid Systems™ at 1-800-962-RFID (7343) (North America) or +1 214-567-7343 (International), or visit the Web site at www.ti-rfid.com.
About Impinj, Inc.
Impinj, Inc. is a semiconductor and RFID company whose patented Self-Adaptive Silicon® technology enables its two synergistic business lines: high-performance RFID products and semiconductor intellectual property (IP). A leading contributor to the RFID standards for high-volume supply-chain applications worldwide, Impinj leverages its technical expertise and industry partnerships to deliver the GrandPrix™ solution, comprising tags, readers, software and systems integration to offer RFID that just works™. Impinj's innovative IP products, core to the company's RFID tags, are licensed to leading semiconductor companies worldwide, allowing them to seamlessly integrate crucial nonvolatile memory (NVM) alongside analog and digital functionality on a single chip. Impinj's IP products include the popular AEON® family of embeddable cores, which provides rewriteable NVM technology in logic CMOS manufacturing. For more information, visit www.impinj.com.