Permanent marking and RFID combine in dynamic Augmented Traceability
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Technifor, Gravotech and Oridao are launching a universal and secure traceability solution, called Augmented Traceability. Enabling uncompromised tracing of parts throughout their life cycle, it is suitable for sensitive maintenance processes in the aeronautics, defence, energy and oilfield sectors.
Permanent marking specialist Gravotech and secure RFID specialist Oridao have developed an Augmented Traceability solution that combines high quality part marking and RFID authentication. Both direct part marking and marking on an identification plate are possible. The RFID chip can be embedded in the plate or applied directly onto the part.
Design of the Augmented Traceability solution is based on a secure RFID Anti-Counterfeiting and Lifecycle Tracking system. Data stored on the tag – part production, supply chain path and maintenance while in service – are digitally signed by the tag itself, preventing any corruption or modification.
The patented RFID system developed by Oridao features a published cryptographic protocol, validated by independent academic and institutional third parties. The tags cannot be cloned and they are fully compatible with the EPC UHF Gen2 standard, widely deployed for industrial traceability, making it interoperable with existing EPC UHF Gen2 infrastructures. Optionally, any user through a trusted authority web service can perform part lifecycle authentication online.
The RFID Tag not only contains the marking data, but also offers dynamic Augmented Traceability. If marking in critical processes is a regulatory obligation, RFID is a must: it enables automatic and secured collection of data and easy control at every stage. It simplifies the tracking and management of assets and equipment, online or offline.
RFID Tag offers complete interoperability with RFID EPC UHF Gen 2 standard. Gravotech and Oridao carry out all aspects of their Augmented Traceability solutions integration within customer processes, including design, manufacturing and supply of RFID integrated circuits, hardened tags, RFID readers, marking consumables and marking stations, consulting and system integration.
