RFID chosen for material handling solutions
March 2002
System Integration & Control Systems Design
Rapistan Systems has integrated Escort Memory Systems' products to build complete tracking systems at John Deere and Lear Corporation.
Rapistan Systems, also known as Siemens Dematic, is said to be the largest material handling system integrator in the world - with over 10 000 successfully installed systems, their extensive international knowledge base helps minimise risk and ensures that end-user systems meet specified requirements, as well as operational and business objectives.
EMS has excelled in the market, with a product line that is flexible and efficient for integrators to work with. Mark Nicholson, CEO of Escort Memory Systems stated, "We have a long track record in implementing RFID solutions from the harsh environments of automotive plants to the fast pace of postal industries. Integrating EMS products to provide complete RFID solutions by companies like Rapistan further solidifies our position as a market leader."
About Siemens Dematic
Siemens Dematic defines system integration as the comprehensive development, management, control and implementation of a custom-engineered system solution serving the business needs of the customer. Visit www.siemensdematic.com/inhalte_76/angebot/index.htm for more information.
About EMS
Escort Memory Systems manufactures complete read-only and read/write RFID solutions, in addition to network interface modules, which it says can communicate with over 95% of the world's industrial networks. The company's extensive product offerings, combined with over 15 years of data capture expertise, has gained EMS a presence in Fortune 500 companies throughout the world. Now, with the introduction of its fourth-generation RFID products, EMS is expanding its presence from its strong manufacturing base into warehousing, retail and all other sectors of the supply chain. More information about Escort Memory Systems can be found at www.ems-rfid.com
Escort Memory Systems
031 564 2542/52
info@emsrfid.co.za
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