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4id Solutions – Experiences with Tagsurance® 3 encoding

In Spring 2025, Voyantic announced the launch of the new version of the Tagsurance 3 quality testing system, including a RAIN encoding feature. In the final stages of product development, we involved some of our long-term partners to test the encoding functionality and provide feedback. One of those partners was 4id Solutions, known for its innovative smart labels and tags built with RAIN RFID and other contactless tech.

We sat down with Wayne Oldham, Director of Innovation and Sustainable Technology at 4id Solutions, to hear firsthand about their experience with Tagsurance 3 encoding.

“At 4id, we have been using the Tagsurance 3 platform as our primary system for the performance testing of all our UHF product offerings, comprising inline on press inspection as well and pre- and post-conversion performance testing”, Oldham summarises the history with Voyantic Tagsurance system.

“Due to the strong partnership which has been fostered between 4id and the team at Voyantic, we are privileged to have been involved in the beta testing of the Tagsurance 3 version 4 encoding system. The high volume of converting and encoding we undertake has allowed us to provide real and valuable production-based feedback across a range of low and high-speed converting equipment, reflecting both static and variable data”, Oldham reflects.

Speed and Ease of Use Beyond Expectations

While our partner anticipated some clunkiness and unexpected errors during testing of the newly implemented feature, the experience turned out to be remarkably smooth.

“From the initial unboxing to power up and running the first configuration tests was less than 30 minutes. Our expectation was that it was going to be a separate process to test and encode, with the encoding being a much slower process, however the updated version has allowed us to undertake both functions while running at speeds higher than we would normally run in a production environment”, Oldham reflects impressed.

The tests 4id Solutions undertook with the Tagsurance 3 encoding system included static and variable data encoding on various inlay sizes and pitches, along with a range of different IC’s.

“Obviously, there are a range of factors which affect the speed at which Tagsurance can perform, such as the IC generation, inlay design, pitch of the product, however we were reliably able to encode 60,000 units per hour with 100% accuracy which more than services our requirements and has exceeded expectations”, Oldham summarizes the results.

“Despite being robust, our previous UHF platforms have not been able to perform at the speeds we have been able to achieve with the Tagsurance system.”

The system has also proven to be reliable. “As we have moved along with the testing journey, the system has demonstrated its reliability well beyond what expected. We were made fully aware of where each aspect of the development was at, so we knew what we could really push, and those items which were still being refined”, Oldham recalls.

Improved Operator Efficiency

With the latest version of the Tagsurance 3 system (4.x), Voyantic introduced a new cloud-based architecture. One of the most notable updates that came with it is the new browser-based user interface, which both administrators and operators can access from any computer.

“The ability to be able to run the platform as a remote server rather than require a separate full keyboard, video, mouse has been a massive improvement from a real estate and operator efficiency perspective. Operators are now able to view and control multiple aspects of the converting system from a single point.”, Oldham points out.

“In addition to the hardware improvements, the other significant benefit of the server model is the ability to easily upload the encoding files and download the encoded output files for verification and integrity checking. With no hardware changes required between performance testing and encoding, this has allowed for an increase in machine uptimes due to more rapid job setup and changeover. The system now also allows testing and encoding to occur simultaneously allowing the use of one system for quality testing and encoding, eliminating the need for separate systems.”

 

The person behind the insights:

“I am Wayne Oldham, and I have been working in the RFID space for a little over 5 years now. My primary role within 4id is innovation and staying abreast of sustainable technologies. A considerable part of the innovation work is around determining the most suitable technology adoption to both address market requirements and develop new functionalities.”

 

What kind of use is Tagsurance 3 encoding the best fit for?

“Anyone looking to perform encoding static or file-based data at volume would benefit from the new system. It performs well at high speed with high reliability.”

Would you recommend this feature to other users?

“Absolutely! The wait has been more than worth it for what the system offers.”

How do you see the future of your collaboration with Voyantic?

“4id looks forward to continuing working collaboratively with the team at Voyantic on not just encoding or the Tagsurance platform, but other products within their portfolio as well on both a hardware and software level.”

Arizon builds Customer Trust with Reliable Supply Chain Partners for Quality-Driven Success in RAIN RFID

By Y.C. Chen at Arizon

Customer trust is our foundation and most important core value. The trust stems not only from our commitment to product quality but is also reflected in our attitude and investments. Just as we uphold the highest standards of quality, we adhere to a quality policy of honesty, reliability, and excellence in innovation.

Advanced Quality Control Technology

To ensure the quality of our products, we have developed advanced online quality control technology in-house by the Taiwan R&D team. Through these techniques, we monitor the appearance CPK (process capability index) in the RFID dry inlay bonding process in real-time. After meticulous individual checks using AOI (automated optical inspection) and algorithms for each product, we apply extensive SPC (statistical process control) to guide real-time production decisions. With 100% online inspection, our focus on precision ensures high reliability, quality, and consistency. This commitment leads to the creation of leading high-quality products for customers while also saving significant management costs.

Investment in Cutting-Edge RF Testing

Additionally, we have invested in high-speed and reliable RF testing solutions, employing the industry-leading technology — Voyantic Tagsurance 3. This solution not only provides accurate RFID measurements but also seamlessly integrates with our appearance inspection stations, providing the highest quality backend encapsulation for our products. These investments and technological applications ensure the high quality and reliability of our products, making us more competitive in the market. This comprehensive commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence are the values we have always upheld and are our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality products.

Voyantic and Arizon have been collaborating on RAIN tag quality for a long time, leveraging their expertise to deliver high-quality products even with the latest small chips available today. The combination of inline RF performance testing and AOI brings unprecedented product quality competitiveness to the production line.

Voyantic personnel visiting Arizon during RAIN Alliance Summit in Taiwan 2024.
Voyantic team visiting Arizon during the RAIN Alliance Taiwan summit, showcasing a high level of cooperation and business camaraderie.

What do the Arizon Team Members think of Tagsurance 3?

General Manager, Taiwan Branch of Arizon, K.F. Kao – “Competition has shifted from being between companies to entire supply chain systems. Companies like Voyantic show how strong partnerships drive success and innovation, ensuring our products’ competitiveness. We are proud to collaborate with such esteemed partners, enhancing our capabilities and delivering greater value to the industry.”

Factory Chief, James Lu – “We are committed to achieving high reliability and consistency for each RFID tag, ensuring product quality while also saving on management costs.”

R&D Manager, Tina Chueh – “Our in-house developed online quality control technology showcases our R&D team’s dedication to innovative online inspection and understanding product reliability and quality factors.”

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4id Solutions Relies on Voyantic Tagsurance 3 to Ensure the Highest Product Quality

4id Solutions specializes in the innovative manufacture of smart labels and tags using RFID and other contactless technologies.

As an established RFID converter with a proven global reputation for delivering high-quality RFID products, 4id continues to set the standards for what customers should expect from their converter.

Through an array of proprietary solutions and unparalleled production efficiencies, 4id presents innovations that transcend the realm of current industry thinking.

Dedication to Quality

4id is dedicated to the highest requirements for quality and reliable products where the performance meets or exceeds the requirements of their customers. The Voyantic Tagsurance 3 inline Quality Control System gives a full picture of the performance of the converted labels. By understanding the detuning effect of the RFID label converting process, 4id can work with inlay manufacturers on antenna design and target frequency tuning. The system also affords the ability to undertake extremely low-level testing to detect potential reliability issues.

Tagsurance 3 Systems Measure the Label Performance on the Production Lines

4id currently has several of the Tagsurance 3 systems deployed on their converting equipment in both single and multi-lane configurations. With a limited number of product offerings in this space, 4id Solutions undertook a thorough review of the systems available and Tagsurance was determined to be the best solution when assessed against their requirements.

Knowing Voyantic is the system used by several inlay manufacturers also provides confidence in the solution offered while allowing 4id to conduct like-for-like testing of inlays to ensure the results achieved through our testing align with the results and data provided by the inlay manufacturers.

The Benefits of Tagsurance 3

The insights provided by Voyantic’s system during the RFID verification process have contributed to 4id’s product development strategies. Understanding the performance characteristics of RFID tags has allowed them to make informed decisions regarding tag selection and integration into new products.

The increased efficiency in RFID testing has contributed to shorter product development cycles. This acceleration is attributed to the expedited data capture and analysis facilitated by the Tagsurance system.

“The product delivered by Voyantic has exceeded our expectations in every way. Its functionality, user interface, and performance have truly transformed the way we operate, making our processes more efficient and streamlined. The attention to detail and innovative features demonstrates the commitment Voyantic has to delivering top-notch solutions,” said Wayne Oldham, Innovation and Sustainable Technology Director at 4id Solutions.

“The training provided by the Voyantic team was thorough. Their knowledgeable trainer ensured that our team not only understood the ins and outs of the product but also felt confident in implementing it into our daily operations. The training sessions were not just informative but also engaging, making the learning process enjoyable,” Wayne said and continues: “What truly sets Voyantic apart is their unparalleled level of support. Whenever we faced challenges or had questions, their support team was quick to respond and went above and beyond to resolve any issues. The dedication to customer satisfaction was evident throughout our interactions, and it is clear that Voyantic values their customers’ success.”

Planning for the Future

While still relatively early in their journey with Voyantic, 4id has already ordered and deployed Voyantic systems beyond their initial order. “As 4id is a company that prides itself on a continuous improvement cycle, as we adapt and improve our equipment and processes, I have no doubt this continued success will lead to further additional deployments of not only Tagsurance, but other products within the Voyantic portfolio,” Wayne reveals.

What do the 4id Solutions Team Members think of Tagsurance 3?

Shannon “Billy” Clarke, Machine Technician – “Tagsurance provides guaranteed assurance of the quality and performance of the inlay against other readers. It offers a lot more peace of mind with higher speed and more reliability”.

Jack Hallett, Trainee Machine Technician – “The UI is easier to use and navigate. It is easily adjustable and good for beginners. It is easy to manage and has less need for management. It assures quality and I can always rely on the Voyantic system”.

Conway Harvey, Machine Operator – “The implementation of the system and the possibilities it offers greatly helps with quality control and accuracy as key functions”.

 

“The product delivered by Voyantic has exceeded our expectations in every way. Its functionality, user interface, and performance have truly transformed the way we operate, making our processes more efficient and streamlined.”

Wayne Oldham, Innovation and Sustainable Technology Director at 4id Solutions

Guangdong Tengcai Technology Ensures UHF RFID Label Design and Production Quality with Voyantic

Guangdong Tengcai Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and based in China, is a high-technology RFID label and tag provider with a nearly 10000 square meters factory area.

Quality is important for Tengcai Technology. The company strictly adheres to the ISO9001 international quality management standard and implements modern management; “We have been awarded titles such as ‘Specialized, Refined, and New Enterprise’, ‘High tech Enterprise’, and ‘Guangdong Province Key Material Label Production Enterprise for Epidemic Prevention and Control’,” says Peng Hanwen, General Manager of Tengcai.

Tengcai is committed to RFID label and tag production and services. Tengcai is expecting to produce 1.5 billion ultra-high frequency RFID inlays annually, targeting applications such as warehouse management, aviation logistics, intelligent library, clothing inventory, jewelry management, and vehicle management. The company has invested in eight DDA40K chip attachment machines from Mühlbauer, composite equipment specialized for RFID, quality testing systems from Voyantic, a shear force tester, a constant temperature and humidity test box, a bending tester, and other professional equipment. Tengcai is geared to provide RFID products globally!

Voyantic Testing Systems for Product Development and Production Quality Assurance

Tengcai uses the Voyantic Tagformance measurement system for tag development, testing, and selection, and the Voyantic Tagsurance System for inline testing and quality control in production.

Design Verification and Tag Comparison

Tagformance Pro testing system is the core of the RFID tag performance testing process. Tagformance is used to verify design characteristics and functionality in the product development process and to compare different tags’ quality and performance to help Tengcai choose the solution that is most suitable for the RFID solution provider and end-user customers for specific applications.

Tagformance includes an extensive range of different tag performance test functions and can analyze the tag’s backscatter power, tag directivity, and reading distance in detail. Tagformance also supports testing on different materials.

Production Quality Control

For Tengcai’s tag and label mass production lines, the Voyantic Tagsurance System provides high-speed performance testing on a wide frequency range, to check that performance stays within acceptable variance. Tagsurance is used for Tengcai’s UHF and HF label production testing, with a testing speed of over 100 000 labels per hour.

“Tagsurance has excellent testing speed and accuracy, with a testing speed of up to 5ms. It can be quickly and conveniently installed on binding lines, composite lines, and initialization lines, thereby detecting label performance consistency in real-time. Rapid detection of the consistency of label performance and real-time observation and recording of differences in label quality has significantly improved the label manufacturing process”, Mr. Hanwen explains. “Voyantic system can better solve the quality monitoring of RFID tag production, help us provide customers with highly reliable electronic tags, reduce the production waste of RFID tags, improve enterprise profits, and realize larger scale application of RFID!”, Mr. Hanwen continues.

Planning for the Future

With the rapid development of China’s economy, Tengcai sees that RFID will play an increasingly important role in logistics, retail, manufacturing, clothing, healthcare, identity recognition, anti-counterfeiting, asset management, transportation, food, animal identification, libraries, automobiles, aviation, military and other fields. The application of the Internet of Things based on RFID technology and mobile internet connectivity is constantly expanding. New application fields are constantly added, and the RFID market scale will continue to maintain a high-speed growth trend!

As the Internet of Things application is becoming increasingly diverse, the quality requirements for RFID tags are also increasing. With the development of business needs, Tengcai Technology plans to gradually add more Voyantic systems to maintain the high quality of their products and solutions.

Talkin’ Things Verifies Tag Designs and Production Quality with Voyantic

Talkin’ Things is an EU-based IoT provider that designs and manufactures RFID and NFC tags and provides end-to-end solutions for smart products. With the in-house tag design and production located in Poland, Talkin’ Things ensures product quality exceeds customer expectations. The current production capacity of one billion units per year makes Talkin’ Things the biggest and fastest-growing RFID provider in the region. Talkin’ Things’ innovative products have gained recognition around the world – with deliveries to over 40 countries on six continents. Talkin’ Things tags are used by many leading RFID adopters.

Voyantic Systems Ensure High-Performance Design and High Production Quality

Talkin’ Things uses multiple Voyantic systems, both for R&D and for production quality control.

The Voyantic Tagformance Pro is an essential system in their R&D Lab and plays a vital role in the tag development process. The Voyantic Tagsurance HF and Voyantic Tagsurance UHF are also used in the lab.

At the production facility, Talkin’ Things uses multiple Voyantic Tagsurance systems for in-line RFID tag quality control at several steps of the process. Using the same family of test equipment also on the production lines provides full comparability of the parameters with the design phase, which is crucial for providing the best performance for the products.

“We have chosen the Voyantic systems for their reliability. The performance data provided by this equipment, the Theoretical Read Range Forward, and the Orientation Sensitivity data, are commonly considered a market standard in the RFID industry and the basic initial parameters to compare RFID inlays. There is also compatibility with ARC and TIPP test procedures, offering a comprehensive hardware and software set to test the certification compliance.” comments Mateusz Chamera, Lead of RFID Tag Development at Talkin’ Things.

Innovative Tag Designs

Talkin’ Things has developed proprietary procedures and methods for very swift RFID tag design and rapid RFID tag prototyping. When none of the readily available RFID antenna designs closely meet the client’s requirements for a tag performance on a given product, they can very quickly come up with a new tag design and deliver a small batch of optimized samples to the client for tests in a real-life environment. This would not be possible without Voyantic Tagformance Pro along with a range of supplementary Voyantic devices and reference materials which are the key to verifying if the RAIN RFID tag parameters predicted in the digital simulations are true.

“RAIN RFID tag design optimization is an iterative process but with proper test setup and a reliable measuring device, it can be vastly streamlined. Our record time is just 6 hours from getting the requirement list to working, optimized, and tested samples ready to be sent to the Client,” says Mr. Chamera.

When working on their innovative RFID products, Talkin’ Things relies on Voyantic systems to help ensure that the new designs are reliable and effective. Voyantic solutions enable automation of the testing process to a large extent which is a significant factor in reducing the overall development time. “A recent example is the Stork™ family of omnidirectional tags. With the Voyantic Tag Rotation System and set of reference surface materials we were able to confirm the expected angular sensitivity for those products at many stages of development and finally to present their unique qualities in the promotional material (see example),” Mr. Chamera elaborates.

Ensuring High Production Yield without Compromising Quality

The quality of the products is one of Talkin’ Things’ key values. They guarantee the roll yield to be at least 99%. The Voyantic Tagsurance setups on the bonding lines are the essential tools of the quality assurance process. The Voyantic quality testing systems have also enabled more efficient use of resources:

“The RFID industry is affected by the global semiconductor shortage. The clever use of Voyantic systems in our custom-built quality control equipment opened us an opportunity to make commercial use of the chip resources that otherwise would not be available. Unfortunately, the technical details of this project must remain confidential, but as a result, we were able to bring a high number of full-quality, highly sought-after products to market only due to the possibility of extensive and reliable testing,” explains Piotr Wolf, New Product Technology Development Manager at Talkin’ Things.

Talkin’ Things has also expanded their production testing capacity with the latest Voyantic Tagsurance 3 systems. “Tagsurance 3 as a state-of-the-art RFID testing system brings RFID production to a whole new level. With the immense support from the Voyantic team we were able to integrate this system with the Muehlbauer machine, thus pioneering the new standard in the industry. The ability to test the product online in multiple frequencies not only ensures the best quality of the final product but also provides us with instant feedback for process optimization. Moreover, the hardware is extremely flexible in terms of integration and the software delivered within is highly intuitive and easy to operate. Not without meaning is the level of support that is provided almost instantaneously. The Voyantic team is very open to customer suggestions, delivering significant solution improvements with each new software release.” says Mr. Wolf.

When we asked how Voyantic customer service is working for Talkin’ Things, this is what they had to say:

“We are very pleased with how well the Voyantic support works. We are always able to get solutions should any issue with the system occur, but also useful tips in the broader scope of RFID technology. This saved us a lot of time in multiple cases. The system documentation is very clear and there is a range of other helpful material available. We also find the virtual training possibility very helpful to get familiar with the system possibilities, and to develop basic system operation skills.” – Mateusz Chamera & Piotr Wolf

Future Plans

Talkin’ Things is constantly growing. Today they have almost 90 antennas in catalog and over 100 more custom and application-specific designs. To maintain the high quality of the products Talkin’ Things will be expanding its testing capacity.

“We are constantly developing new products and the close cooperation with Voyantic is very beneficial in the R&D field,” Mr. Chamera concludes.

 

Tamarack Products – Inlay Insertion

Tamarack Products manufactures specialty equipment to affix materials to webs, labels, and cartons – to produce high-value forms and direct mail pieces, windowed folding carton and RFID labels, tags, and tickets. The Tamarack P300 RFID offers productive insertion of RFID inlays inline on label press. The easily scalable P300 RFID can be equipped for multi-lane production for high volume requirements. After inserting, a wide variety of options complete the label, ticket or tag, including inspection, encoding, and variable data printing.

The Voyantic Tagsurance can be easily integrated with the P300 RFID, providing inspection of RFID labels on multiple freely chosen frequencies. The Tagsurance not only checks that the RFID labels are functional but also measures and verifies that the RF performance level is sufficient.

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Mühlbauer – RFID Factory

For several years we have been solving the customer production quality issues by replacing their UHF tag functionality check with real quality assurance by performance testing. Our performance testing, combined with the Mühlbauer’s decades of experience in RFID related processes, has yielded superior integrated testing solutions.

Mühlbauer is the world-leading RFID machine manufacturer, with cutting edge technology competence. The company’s RFID Factory portfolio covers all manufacturing technologies. Together we are proudly offering the inline quality assurance of a new era for RFID manufacturing processes, now available for all Mühlbauer RFID Factory equipment from chip assembly to finalization.

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Impinj – Item Encode with Tagsurance

Voyantic Tagsurance®, combined with the Impinj Item Encode platform, allows implementing the performance testing as an integrated part of the personalization process. With this integrated system, the encoding is handled based on the performance test results. The Tagsurance communicates the test result with the tag ID in real-time to the Item Encode platform, which uses this information to proceed with the personalization process accordingly.

The Item Encode platform is implemented in various personalization and finishing applications, like for example the Mühlbauer PL 60000. The direct interface from Tagsurance to the Item Encode allows more straightforward overall system implementation and enables upgrading the system with the testing also afterward.

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BW Bielomatik – RFID Converting

BW Papersystems, the umbrella that already incorporated MarquipWardUnited, Kugler-Womako, Curioni, and Will-Pemco as some of the most influential brands for sheeting, packaging, corrugating, finishing and stationery industries, opened its doors to the paper processing group of Bielomatik in October 2015. To serve its customers best, two new brands were created: WillPemcoBielomatik serving the cut-size and folio-size paper sheeting and packaging industry and BW Bielomatik serving stationery, RFID and security documents industries.

The core segment of the BW Bielomatik RFID product line is converting machines which are capable of manufacturing products from reel to reel, reel to single ticket such as garment tags, up to folded products. The program includes further processes for all parts of the RFID value chain, e.g., personalization machines for RFID chip encoding. As a pioneer, BW Bielomatik develops innovations for high volume RFID label, ticket, and card production, including digital printing for serialized products.

To serve the RFID industry best and enable it to benefit from best-in-class inline performance testing, BW Bielomatik partnered with Voyantic. Voyantic Tagsurance systems for HF and UHF can now be integrated into BW Bielomatik machines.

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Xindeco IOT – RFID Tag Quality Assurance with Tagformance and Tagsurance

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Xindeco IOT Technology Ltd. is a leading RFID tag manufacturer based in Xiamen, China. Founded in 2005, Xindeco IOT has over 15 years of RFID tags design & manufacturing experience. As the pioneer of the Internet of Things industry, the company has nearly 50 RFID inlay production lines. The lines can produce over 2.5 billion pcs RFID inlays & tags annually. Xindeco IoT is the Top 3 RFID tag ODM & OEM supplier in the world.

Xindeco IOT uses Voyantic Tagformance and Tagsurance systems mainly for assuring the quality of the RFID tags. The systems are key components in Xindeco’s 100% quality assurance policy. RFID tags were checked before shipment to the customer. The systems are used for testing both UHF RFID and HF RFID tags in R&D, in production, and in the QC department.

Mr. Li Lin, General Manager of R&D department, explains: The Voyantic Tagformance systems with anechoic chambers are used in the design lab for evaluating the inlay designs. The Tagformance systems are also used in sample testing the tag performance and quality of manufactured tags. With the systems, we can verify all the essential parameters such as tag sensitivity.

The Voyantic systems are precise and easy to use. Their quality is excellent. We have had the Tagformance lite system for a long time already, and there have been no failures, it is still working very well. Mr. Li Lin tells.

Mr. Zhou Senmao, Manager of QC department, continues: The Voyantic Tagsurance systems are used in quality control during production, in-line at the production machines. In the quality testing, the tag performance is checked at a few critical frequencies, this procedure assures that each tag works as specified. The Tagsurance systems are also used in separate off-line QC tests.

Voyantic Tagsurance UHF systems have been used for verifying the consistency of the UHF tag quality. The systems are fast. They are used in manufacturing lines running at high speeds without any misjudgments. And all the data is saved in real-time.

The systems have helped to improve the quality inspection accuracy, and at the same time greatly improved the efficiency of the QC. Now our quality is excellent and also our production yields have increased. Mr. Zhou Senmao describes.

Xindeco IOT teams are continuously developing manufacturing and quality control activities. The latest developments include improvements in HF RFID quality testing, and combining Tagsurance based RF-testing with Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment.

We hope that in the future Voyantic would be even more involved in training us, and together we could find still new ways to improve our manufacturing and quality control. Mr. Li Lin visions the future.

Cooperation between Voyantic and Xindeco IOT will continue strongly.