Harland Simon carried out RFID test at domestic paper mill. July 2005

On Thursday 6th of July 2005 Harland Simon in conjunction with EGS carried out extensive site trials with the new low cost Power Paper RFID tags.

The tests were carried out in a methodical manner and included placing the tags inside wound and unwound cores (straw) at varying depths. These tests proved the tags could be read with some limitations. Tests were also carried out with a tag manually taped to the external surface of a core which was then placed into the winder and had paper wound on. This test proved the tag would not be destroyed by the winding process, however final tests on condition of paper at the core is still to be reported by the paper mill. The tag mounted on the external of the core performed very well and provided simple and repeatable sensing. 

A Harland Simon spokesperson commented “being party to these tests  was  very exciting as their successful completion is a major step to bringing  RFID  technology  from  theory  into  practice  for the paper and publishing industries. We could not have hoped for better results than this and we will be moving to full supply chain trials in the very near future. I would like to thank all those participating in the tests, particularly EGS for making these exciting developments possible”.

For more information on this subject please contact Rob Watson, Sales Director on +44 (0) 1908 276700 or email rob.watson@harlandsimon.com

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