NewsClick here to go back to the News list SATO Incorporates Alien Technology RFID Modules to offer Users a Wider Range of PrintersNew SATO printers dramatically reduce operating costs and offer users more choice Singapore - 04 August 2004 - SATO International Pte Ltd (SI), a holding company for SATO Corporation's overseas sales offices, today announced the launch of printers fitted with an integral RFID module from its US-based partner Alien Technology. Initially, three SATO printers will be fitted with these modules - SATO's high performance CL408e and CL412e, and the print-and-apply enhanced S-series print engine, the M-8485Se. "The release of these RFID printers is going to provide an optimum solution for a wide range of users. For the distribution industry, for instance, SATO's CL408e and CL412e printers are known for their sturdy build and impressive throughput speed. The M-8485Se, on the other hand, is a robust print engine designed specifically for the production line where its fast printing speed and high print quality equals no other," said Mr. Victor Barczyk, Vice President, Business Development, SATO International. "The new incorporated Alien Technology modules allow SATO to provide an even greater choice of printers for our customers, especially those who are considering implementing RFID solutions to their business" added Mr. Barczyk. These new printers can write data onto RFID tags in addition to printing labels and tickets. Defective tags are automatically detected, thereby reducing the possibility of errors down the line. In addition to SATO's European UHF RFID solutions, this RFID module operates at the US frequency of 915MHz (UHF), which conforms to the EPC Class 1 standard. Support for more frequencies is being developed in tune with demand and ratification of standards. SATO has been actively involved in RFID technology, recently introducing the industry's first, complete multi-protocol EPC-compliant RFID solutions service offerings for customer pilots and beta tests. SATO also fully supports the Uniform Code Council's (UCC) Electronic Product Code (EPC) initiatives and the recent Wal-Mart mandate, requiring their Top 100 suppliers to embed RFID tags at the case and pallet level by 2005. The SATO EPC Class 1-compliant RFID printing solution is now running in the Wal-Mart RFID testing and development lab located in Bentonville , Arkansas . About Alien Technology Corporation
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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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