Free RFID Tag Pricing GuideTM Assists End-Users
Posted by Bret Kinsella on Wed, May 27, 2009
Industry's First Tag Pricing Guide Providing Insight on RFID Costs
Ashburn, VA - May 27, 2009 - The industry's first RFID Tag Pricing GuideTM is being offered for free to end-users by ODIN's RFID Lab (www.ODINtechnologies.com). ODIN, the leader in RFID benchmarking and packaged RFID solutions for government, healthcare, aerospace and defense, responded to demand from end users to provide trusted RFID cost data. The RFID Tag Pricing GuideTM is the first independent source for standard tag pricing and highlights key variables that drive tag cost. It is designed to educate buyers and facilitate better purchase decisions. The Guide complements ODIN's RFID Benchmark SeriesTM which presents the industry standard for head-to-head, scientific RFID equipment and component performance. Today's release is the first in a series of tag pricing guides that will track pricing trends for end users over time.
"There is a great deal of misunderstanding surrounding passive RFID tag prices," commented Chetan Karani, a lead RF engineer at ODIN. "Tags come in many forms and with a broad variety of capabilities. For instance, with a seven cent tag, you can be sure it doesn't have a large memory bank and can't withstand an hour in an autoclave. End users need to make sure they align use case, application, and performance requirements with expectations around tag costs. The RFID Tag Pricing GuideTM is a first step in understanding the basics of RFID tag cost and it's free from the engineers at ODIN."
"We've seen end-user put an entire project in jeopardy because they don't do a little bit of tag research. It is essential that you establish an apples-to-apples comparison when considering the price of tags,' commented Harold Goldzung who leads sourcing at ODIN technologies. He added, "Most end users haven't considered the variables that make up a converted tag cost. Many vendors will just present their lowest price and generic data sheets that do not educate users about how to best meet specific requirements. The RFID Tag Pricing GuideTM provides insight into current tag pricing and the key tag features that drive cost. End users will benefit from ODIN's seven years of experience solving these issues for customers."
The tag pricing guide includes sections on the following topics:
- Setting the Record Straight - What do tags cost?
- Myths about passive RFID Tag Pricing
- The Impact of Tag Silicon
- The Impact of Tag Dimensions
- The Role of Frequency
- Key Tag Features
- Pricing Guide May 2009
- Recent Industry Updates
For your free copy go to:
http://www.odintechnologies.com/rfid-tag-pricing-guide