RFID testing facility

The Kennedy Group’s RFID group has opened an extensive RFID testing facility on the grounds of its 30-acre campus in Willoughby, OH, just Northeast of Cleveland.

Jan 31, 2005
The Kennedy Group's RFID test facility includes 700'/min conveyor.
The Kennedy Group's RFID test facility includes 700'/min conveyor.

The 7ꯠ sq’ RFID Customer Solution Center is designed to test placement and performance of RFID tags, printers, readers, and applicators under actual working conditions. It includes a 700’/min conveyor. In addition, the center provides customers with third-party verification for those mandated to meet EPC compliance.

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