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This section provides an overview for rfid as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 26 rfid manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked rfid companies as of April, 2026: 1.Impinj, 2.Kronegger GmbH, 3.HID Global.
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RFID (radio frequency identifier) denotes an automatic identification technology utilizing short-range wireless communication for non-contact reading and writing of electronic information on RFID tags. Unlike barcode and QR code optical reading methods, RFID allows simultaneous multiple tag readings and supports information input, erasure, and rewriting. Despite its advantages, the cost of installing readers remains a barrier for small businesses, such as privately owned restaurants and stores.
RFID technology is commonly used in transportation IC cards, prepaid IC cards by railroad companies, and embedded in driver's licenses to secure personal data against forgery. Its applications extend to inventory and product management in apparel manufacturing, distribution, and the medical field, where managing large data sets efficiently is crucial.
RFID operates through short-range wireless communication between tags and readers. Tags are classified as passive or active based on their power source.
Passive RFID tags derive their operating power from the reader's emitted radio waves, transmitting stored information upon receiving a reader's signal.
Active RFID tags, equipped with batteries, autonomously send information to readers. This data can then be accessed, edited, and managed on a computer.
RFID's non-contact, wireless communication allows for reading from a distance and simultaneous multiple tag readings, offering a significant advantage over optical reading technologies like barcodes.
The cost of RFID tags has been decreasing, with passive tags expected to become even more affordable. Reader prices vary significantly based on performance, with options ranging from economical handheld devices to more expensive gate types for distribution centers. Comprehensive system costs, including software for product management, are quoted individually.
RFID operates across various frequency bands, influencing transmission distance, communication stability, and antenna size. NFC, a subset of RFID technology, facilitates close-range communication for applications such as contactless payment and transportation e-money, using standards defined by the NFC Forum.
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Impinj, Inc., founded in 2000, has headquarters in Seattle, Washington State, and is a manufacturer of RAIN RFID solutions and the provider of the Impinj Platform, which delivers item intelligence to retail, pharmaceutical, healthcare, food and beverage, and many other industries. The company's products include tag chips, reader chips, readers, software, and associated services. Impinj, Inc. partners with over 150 companies, including AB&R, Beijing Silion Technology Corporation, Labeltec, and Northern Apex. Impinj, Inc. provides wireless item tracing and tracking solutions from its platform to its RFID products that include asset management, automated checkout, baggage tracking, shipment verification, and supply chain automation.
HID Global is a provider of hardware and software solutions that helps to empower access. With its corporate offices present in Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia, the category of solutions that HID Global provides cuts across Access Control, Identity Management, Citizen ID, and RFID tracing, Monitoring, and Locating. Some of the company’s products include Biometric Readers and Modules, ePassports and eID Cards, RFID Tags and Beacons, and Ticket Readers and Validators. With these products and many more, HID Global serves organizations in Healthcare, Retail, Sports, and Education.
K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co.KG was founded in 1945 and is a manufacturer of switchgear and control devices based in Wuppertal, Germany. The company's products include security sensors, solenoid interlocks, safety switches and safety mats. The products are used in escalators, elevators, wood processing, packaging and industrial automation to provide safety at work. The company is ISO 9001 certified and supports local institutions like the University of Wuppertal, charity events and sports clubs. In Brazil, Schmersal has won the international "Great Place To Work" competition five times.
ReeR S.p.A., founded in 1959 in Turin, Italy, is a manufacturer of optoelectronic sensors and controllers for industrial safety. Its products, including laser scanners, contactless interlocks, and photocells, are essential in manufacturing, robotics, automotive, and packaging industries. The company's innovation culture and adherence to ISO9001 specifications lead to the highest level of protection for workers and equipment and make products appealing to global clients. ReeR S.p.A provides technical support and know-how for clients to select, install, and maintain safety solutions.
DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED was established in 1976 in Aichi, Japan provides industrial solutions through its manufacturing technology by developing and producing automatic identification equipment, industrial robots, controllers, and system solutions. The company is known for creating QR codes and cloud services, which are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE Inc. These codes and services are used for anti-forgery measures and in business cards or catalogs. Their AUTO-ID products include terminals, scanners, RFIDs, and software that enables various operations. These products are supported by customized system solutions such as QR code solutions and IoT solutions (Internet of Things).
Kronegger GmbH is an Austrian-based company founded in 2008 that manufactures full-solution RFID and NFC modules, reader boards, and NFC firmware for customers worldwide. Kronegger GmbH also provides comprehensive software engineering services and solutions to semiconductor vending companies, system integrators, and component and product manufacturers in all phases of the development cycle. The company's products and software solutions are widely used in the automotive, mobile, public transport, and white goods markets.
Dorset Identification is a division of The Dorset Group that was established in 1984 and has its headquarters in Aalten, The Netherlands, and is a manufacturer of identification machines using RFID and sensor technology for customers worldwide. The company's product line includes portable readers, antennae, stationary decoders, and transponders used in farming, access control, hospital applications, sports timing, and smart irrigation applications. The company has a network of sales and service offices in Germany, Italy, Turkey, and the United States. Dorset Identification also provides customers with follow-up services after manufacture and sales, including installation.
FEIG ELECTRONIC, established and headquartered in Weilburg, Germany, is a development partner and specialist manufacturer of contactless identification (RFID) products, electronic control systems, traffic sensor systems, and payment terminals for resellers, system vendors, system integrators, and OEM customers. The company's products include gate and barrier controllers, induction loop sensors, RFID and barcode systems, and self-service payment terminals. FEIG ELECTRONIC's solutions are used in retail, logistics, medical technology, libraries, and event management. The company is a subsidiary of FEIG ELECTRONIC, Inc., and holds an ISO 9001:2015 certification.
NEOSID., Ltd., founded in Germany, in 1923 is a manufacturer of custom ferrites, inductances and RFID transponders. The company's product portfolio includes Shielded Inductors, Air core coils, Rod core chokes, Transponder coils and Filter and Coil Kits. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Microsensys, founded in 1991 with headquarters in Erfurt, Germany, is a manufacturer of sophisticated RFID system components for customers worldwide. The company's product line includes a wide range of specialized RFID system solutions in the HF and UHF frequency ranges. Microsensys has developed a number of solutions using its products, including technology to measure vibration and shock events, IoT smart mobile data acquisition used in the cargo and shipping industries, sterilization-resistant RFID transponders, and temperature monitoring with sensor data loggers used in the healthcare industry.
Nordic ID, founded in Finland in 1986 with headquarters in Salo, Finland, is a manufacturer and PaaS provider of RFID tracking and tracing solutions serving customers worldwide. The company's products built on the Android operating system include handheld barcode and RFID reader devices, RAIN RFID fixed readers for large-scale supply chains, RFID reader enhancements for mobile devices, and RAID RFID antennas for in-store and storage tracking. Nordic ID has been a part of Brady Corporation since 2021.
Elatec GmbH, established in 1988 with headquarters in Puchheim, Germany, is a manufacturer of electronic components serving customers worldwide in the education, hospitality, healthcare, mobility, and fitness markets, among others. Elatec GmbH offers its customers a wide range of radio-frequency identification systems, compact readers, antennas, converters, and other accessories. The company services international markets with multi-technology readers built on Elatec hardware and software solutions that come with full customer service. The company expanded into the US in 2013 and China in 2018.
Zhejiang Jiakang Electronics Co. Ltd., established in 1986 and headquartered in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, is a manufacturer of electronic components. The company provides numerous products, including microwave dielectric ceramic components, piezoelectric sensors, and ceramic frequency components. With an annual production capacity of 800 million pieces, its products are exported globally. It collaborates with international partners such as Samsung, Whirlpool, Denso, HID, and Emerson, while also strictly adhering to ISO9001, ISO14001, and IATF16949 quality management system standards.
Located in Austria and Germany, Ams-Osram is a sensor design and manufacturing company that specializes in compact form factors, low power, high sensitivity, and multi-sensor applications. They were established in 1981 and were formerly known as austriamicrosystems AG. In 2012 it changed its name to ams AG. They have a technology portfolio for sensing, lighting, and visualization, ranging from light emitters and optical components to micro-modules, integrated circuits, and related software. Their work develops technology for use in the consumer, industrial, medical, and automotive sectors.
Toda Kogyo, founded in Japan, in 1833 is a manufacturer of iron oxide. The company's product portfolio includes iron oxide pigments, custom formulations and blends of iron oxide pigments to meet specific color requirements, micronized iron oxide products and high-purity iron oxide compounds for specialized applications in industries such as electronics, ceramics, and catalyst production.The company serves markets including Plastics and Polymers, Inks and Toners, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building.
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Murata Manufacturing) was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Nagaokakyo, Japan. Murata Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and sells ceramic-based passive electronic components and solutions globally. The company operates through components, modules, and others segments, serving communications, mobility, industrial, healthcare, and personal electronics customers. They company's product offerings include noise suppression products, quartz devices,RFID devices, phase shifters, and wireless connectivity platforms. Services such as webinars and video library are also available for existing and potential customers alike.
WISekey, founded in 1999 at Zug, Switzerland is a cybersecurity company and manufacturer of digital identity ecosystems for data protection, semiconductors & card readers. The company mainly specializes in the deployment of identity and data protection systems for customers using blockchain, AI and IoT. Their products line comprise secure NFC, smart card readers, WISeID Identity platform, Trustecoin and secure microcontrollers. They ensure the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. These ecosystems are used in automotive, government, finance, mobile security and WISekey IoT identity solutions. They are also an integral part of security when it comes to satellite connectivity.
ST Micro Electronics is a global semiconductor company serving customers with innovations to have a positive impact on people's lives. Their product line is micro electronic systems, such as switches, controllers, sensors and drivers. The main selling point of ST Micro Electronics is its provision of sustainable products, and introducing their electronics to create a more sustainable world. The company, as well as providing the electronic devices, also provides software and support, ensuring that all fields are covered to provide a fully provide a supported and strong relationship with their customer base. ST Micro Electronics believe that technology plays a key role in helping to solve environmental and social challenges, which is why their semiconductor technologies start with their employees, their customers and partners.
COMITRONIC BTI, established in 1981 and based in Canéjan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer and supplier of safety switches and sensors. The company's product range includes safety switches & safety sensors, pressure switches, safety modules, multi-purpose safety systems, and Atex Gamme. These products are used to ensure safety and monitoring in industries like appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing. The products are used in safeguarding machine operators and maintenance personnel from potential injuries. The company offers services such as ISO 13849-1 safety of machinery consultation and SYTCOM - assessment of ISO 13849-1 parameters.
Nitta Corporation is an Osaka-based manufacturer and distributor of various industrial products founded in 1885. The company offers power transmission and mechatronic products, as well as intermediate components like tubings and fittings. These are used in conveyor machines, hydraulic systems, and medical devices. The company also produces industrial parts, such as molded rubber products like gaskets or diaphragms, as well as air filters and monitoring equipment like particle counters or decontamination devices. Nitta Corporation maintains a network of manufacturing facilities and sales locations in 22 countries across four continents.
BERNSTEIN AG is a manufacturer and distributor of electromechanical components that was established in 1947 in Germany. The company manufactures switches and sensors that range from insulated and metal enclosed to foot switches and safety switchgear. They also provide enclosure technology that deals with the implementation of support systems for various applications such as using housing to accommodate electrical, electronic, or pneumatic components and load-bearing systems made of aluminum and stainless steel. They also offer safety solutions related to the operation of lifts and escalators that are placed in malls and airports
Ma Stoken Solution, established in 1998 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automatic identification systems. The company's product portfolio includes handheld barcode scanners, barcode verification machines, RFID printers, image processing systems, and other related systems. These products are used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, transport, construction, distribution, retail, and more. The company holds the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certifications, and also provides services such as design, operation, sale, and maintenance.
CAEN RFID is a leading company in AutoID and it has focused its activities on RAIN RFID technology. CAEN RFID developed its easy2read© and easy2log© product lines according to the RAIN RFID standards. Our engineers design state-of-the-art devices and provide continuous support and feedback to customers. The quality of our products, the consultancy service at the time of purchase and the after-sales support are among our top priority objectives. CAEN RFID is the ideal contact point to plan and develop outstanding and performing RAIN RFID solutions.
Gao Tek Inc., started in 2001, and headquartered in Manhattan, New York, is a supplier of test and measurement equipment like embedded development tools, electronic measurement instruments, and telecommunication testers. The company is a B2B tech supplier that also stocks drone products, commercial gas detectors, and transceivers and is incorporated in the USA and Canada. It provides a one-year product warranty against defective material or workmanship and offers overnight delivery in the continental USA and Canada. It is a member of the GAO group and has served customers in over 50 countries worldwide.
Ranking as of April 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impinj |
12.5%
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| 2 | Kronegger GmbH |
10.5%
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| 3 | HID Global |
9.1%
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| 4 | ams-OSRAM AG |
4.7%
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| 5 | Nordic ID |
4.4%
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| 6 | Zhejiang Jiakang Electronics Co., Ltd. |
3.9%
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| 7 | FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH |
3.7%
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| 8 | Neosid Pemetzrieder GmbH & Co. KG |
3.7%
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| 9 | PHYCHIPS Inc. |
3.6%
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| 10 | STMicroelectronics |
3.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the rfid page as of April 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Germany
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5 | 25.0% |
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Japan
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5 | 25.0% |
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United States of America
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2 | 10.0% |
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Italy
|
2 | 10.0% |
|
Austria
|
2 | 10.0% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 5.0% |
|
Finland
|
1 | 5.0% |
|
China
|
1 | 5.0% |
|
France
|
1 | 5.0% |
678 products found - Page 2
678 products - Page 2
ICT Solutions Division, Inc. Intech Co., Ltd.
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Thin and USB connection, so the width of the operation is expanded ■ Characteristics ・ UHF Obi RFID reader available in USB keyboard interface ・...
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■Tester that makes it possible to read RFID EPC codes Peritec's RFID test system uses an FPGA board (IF-RIO) to process the IF band. This requires ...
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■You can see radio waves When you hold the card over the antenna, the LED lights up in response to the magnetic field. No batteries required, can b...
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■Summary - Rubber housing with excellent heat resistance, impact resistance, and chemical resistance such as organic solvents. -Incorporates UHF me...
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