Manufactures are using more and more wireless radio technologies to authenticate their products as genuine. RFID and NFC reader controllers are often placed on OEM platforms and RFID and NFC tags are affixed to their replacement items. We build custom automated equipment to test the tags and reader cards for various functionality.

• Tag Verification – RFID or NFC tags are tested automatically when placed in proximity to its reader controller. Tags are fixed and sealed to the replacement item during production and their functionality can be read and data verified as desired. Depending on the architecture, RFID Tag reading can be proprietary and may requires access to the communication protocol often requiring custom software be written for our tester to establish communication and verification. 

• Reader Controller Functionality – OEM reader controllers can be tested automatically when placed in proximity to a sample tag. Often times OEM products use a proprietary PCB controller which is attached to their appliance. Each reader controller board can be tested before or after installation to verify necessary functionality including communication with a known good tag. 

Fritze Dezein has made various custom automated tag and controller testers used in the production environment.  Some equipment is semi-automatic using operators to install and remove parts for testing, while other systems can be integrated into production equipment such as conveyors and assembly stations with robotic pick and place systems.  Each OEM product is unique and requires different fixturing and control equipment for automation.