NewsClick here to go back to the News list SATO RFID Printer and Print Modules Showcased at METRO Group's RFID Innovation CenterBrussels - 8 July 2004 - The METRO Group RFID Innovation Centre, which opened its doors on 7 July 2004 , is featuring two of SATO's new products. SATO is the world's leading manufacturer of label and bar code printers, and a specialist in data collection systems (DCS). A total of thirty enterprises will exhibit innovative RFID and supply chain solutions to METRO Group members and suppliers at the 1,300m 2 test centre. Within the scope of the METRO Group Future Store Initiative, these suppliers will begin using RFID labelling on pallets and packaging within the next few months. The Innovation Centre will present the SATO CL408e RFID desktop printer and the M-84Se RFID print module, integrated into a RFID label application system. The METRO Group RFID Innovation Centre will encourage knowledge transfer among manufacturers of RFID technology. Similarly, it aims to extend RFID use in practice, and to promote standardisation. In this context, SATO will concentrate on the automation of RFID labelling for pallets and packaging. With the objective of guaranteeing reliable high-volume data capture, SATO and its technology partners will also test and develop antenna designs at the METRO Group RFID Innovation Centre.
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About SATOSATO is a pioneer in the Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) industry, and the inventor of the world’s first electronic thermal transfer barcode printer. It revolutionised the barcoding industry by introducing the Data Collection System (DCS) & Labelling concept – a total barcode and labelling solution providing high quality barcode printers, scanners/hand held terminals, label design software and consumables. SATO is one of the first in the industry to introduce a complete, multi-protocol EPC compliant, UHF RFID solution. In the continuous pursuit of bringing the benefits of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) to all sectors, SATO printers have been successfully installed in hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies worldwide, helping users to increase their efficiency and decrease expenditures. SATO is publicly listed on the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. It has worldwide offices in the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, it reported revenues of US$705 million. More information can be found at www.satoworldwide.com. Contact:Yasmina Dumont
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