Cybersecurity with encrypted authentication
07/30/2024: Aside from the many advantages they offer, the Internet of Things and the rapidly emerging area of Artificial Intelligence are making companies increasingly vulnerable to cybercrime. This makes an encrypted authentication solution all the more important.
RFID specialist ELATEC: New management duo with many years of experience
Gerhard Burits takes on new role at the ELATEC Group
07/22/2024, Munich: Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the company structure and his strategic foresight, he is ideally qualified to reinforce ELATEC’s position as an innovation leader in global competition.
Sarah Bowling Joins ELATEC as VP of Business Development and Marketing
01/23/2024: With an impressive career spanning senior management and VP-level roles at prominent companies, Bowling will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth strategy by aggressively expanding its customer base in the Americas.
Access to the smart office world
How an authentication solution provides security and flexibility in future-oriented office environments
10/12/2023: Unveiling the era of smart offices: where sophisticated authentication fuses convenience & paramount security, championing efficiency & future-readiness.
Charging Infrastructure with a future
Flexible authentication solution for electromobility
09/01/2023: Amidst the EV surge, ensuring robust charging infrastructures is pivotal. Explore the importance of flexible authentication and the tech behind it and discover how to select the best reader technology in this evolving landscape.
Partnership Delivers IoT-based Machine Operator Authentication
Wireless credential-reading access from ELATEC
05/04/2023: Polaris Automation and Caron Engineering provide hardware, software and integration of ELATEC readers to enable manufacturers to supply Internet of Things-based access to machinery, tools, and analytics.
ELATEC Inc. Celebrates a Decade of Innovation and Growth in the Americas
03/28/2023: As a leading provider of RFID and mobile access solutions, ELATEC Inc. has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable and innovative products in the region, leveraging its parent company's 35-year history of success in Europe.
A unified authentication solution for the modern factory
Less complexity, more security
03/27/2023: To enable secure, smooth production operations for modern factories, it makes sense to use a modern authentication solution based on RFID and mobile technologies. See how these technologies can cover a wide variety of applications.
New freedom in transponder selection
Elatec presents product innovation of the TWN4 MultiTech 2 LEGIC family
03/10/2023, Munich: ELATEC is introducing the new TWN4 MultiTech 2 LEGIC and TWN4 MultiTech 2 LEGIC M models, continuing the success story of the versatile TWN4 MultiTech 2 LEGIC readers and writers.
Taking EV Charging Global with a Universal RFID Solution
03/09/2023: Radio-frequency identification (RFID) enables fast, easy user authentication and access control for EV charging. AUTEL, a leading provider of DC and AC charging station infrastructure, maximized their market opportunities with a universal RFID reader.
Multi-talents in everyday hospital life
Modern authentication solutions for healthcare
10/25/2022: The security of people and data must always come first, especially in hospitals, despite time pressures. A modern system that regulates user authentication and access to sensitive areas can significantly improve the level of security.
Single Sign-on applications for a new world of work
Authentication solutions with RFID and mobile technologies
06/28/2022: Whether they are in the office or at home, data and networks must be protected against unauthorized access at all times and in all places. Single sign-on/PC logon systems can make an important contribution here.
Improved security for man and machine
RFID-based authentication solutions
06/23/2022: Where people operate machines and equipment, companies and facilities often face the same challenges: security, smooth workflows and cost-efficiency are essential. Machine authentication based on RFID can provide important support here.
Best Access to Education
Modern authentication solutions for the smart campus
04/06/2022: The diverse groups of people at universities pose a challenge in terms of safety: there are numerous people moving around the campus, and they all go about different activities and have individual daily routines.
Transact Partners with ELATEC
For Secure ID, Print and Copy Management
03/11/2022, Phoenix, Arizona: Transact today announced a partnership with leading global provider of RFID products, software and services, ELATEC, to provide the OEM approved universal TWN4 MultiTech NFC and RFID reader, which is compatible with all Transact credentials.
Modern authentication solutions for fleet management
Safe on the road thanks to driver identification and access control
02/18/2022: Protect people, data and vehicles and optimize costs and processes while keeping an eye on regulatory compliance: vehicle fleet operators face a number of requirements.
The future of secure charging
Modern authentication solution for EV charging
02/17/2022: As the number of electric vehicles grows, so does the need for high-performance charging infrastructure—including a reliable authentication solution that can be used to manage both access to charging stations and billing simply and securely.
Systematic security and transparency
Contactless authentication solutions for laboratories and cleanroom environments
02/17/2022: In laboratories and cleanrooms, controlling access is essential to protect people, machines and data. An authentication solution must meet the special requirements of this environment. Four criteria in particular must be taken into account.
Elatec readers help prevent unauthorized charging at public e-charging stations
VDE Regulation AR 2532-100
02/17/2022, Munich, Germany: When charging electric vehicles, the multi-frequency readers of the TWN4 product family from Elatec allow convenient and secure authentication. The powerful readers can now also be used to implement the AR 2532-100 regulation issued by VDE.
Machine authentication for the smart factory
Single sign-on combines convenience with security
12/16/2021: As the level of automation grows, factories are becoming increasingly complex and connected. At the same time, the demands on the efficiency and, above all, the security of processes are increasing.
RFID Readers for EV Chargers: Six Questions to Ask
EV Charging Station Technology News
10/22/2021: The electric vehicle charging market is growing at lightning speed, both in the U.S. and globally. As both consumers and government and commercial fleets transition to electric, membership-based charging stations are popping up everywhere.
Secure Print Management for the Flexible Post-Pandemic Office
Fewer printers serving more distributed users require authentication and cost allocation
10/21/2021: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged a lot of assumptions about office work—and the workplace may never be the same. One thing that hasn’t changed? The need for secure pull printing at shared multi-function printers.
RFID for Medical Consumables
Closing the Loop Between Patients, Providers, & Product
10/21/2021: What if an infusion pump, IV drip, or medical cart could help prevent medical errors and streamline patient billing? With radio-frequency Identification (RFID) of consumables, operators, and patients, they can.
Elatec launches its own corporate blog
User authentication and identification: building knowledge, identifying opportunities
10/19/2021, Munich, Germany: As one of the world's leading providers of user authentication and identification solutions, ELATEC has a wealth of expert knowledge. Now, the company has launched its own blog, "Authentication Insights".
ELATEC Receives Patent for USB Rotary Connector
360° Mounting: Reader with a Special Twist
10/05/2021, Munich: ELATEC has been granted a patent in Europe and the USA for the reader's USB rotary connector. This enables a unique 360° mounting of the reader. With this extraordinary solution, the company once again demonstrates its innovation and customer orientation
Next-level access control
Customized solutions through holistic consulting
10/05/2021, Munich: To ensure that the introduction of an access control system is a success, companies should pay particular attention to the future-proofing and flexibility of the solution as well as the security of the overall system.
Digital transformation and secure authentication solutions at Think WIOT Day
Elatec presents mobile and secure authentication solutions!
08/23/2021, Munich: Elatec focuses on digital transformation with secure authentication solutions. From EV charging stations to single sign-on and self-service vending machines - learn more about mobile access solutions for numerous types of authentication.
Elatec and KioWare Announce OEM Partnership
The aim of the partnership is to develop products and solutions that are easily paired together
08/12/2021, York, Pennsylvania: KioWare has added the Elatec TWN4 family of RFID card and NFC and BLE mobile credential readers to its list of supported devices which makes it easy for kiosk deployers to add RFID functionality.
Universal Mobile Authentication at Think WIOT Day on July 7th
Elatec Will Present Numerous Application Possibilities in Consumer IoT!
06/30/2021, Munich: How can classic RFID solutions be expanded to include a mobile component for authentication? Whether single sign-on, secure printing, fleet management or access control – mobile authentication can be used for a wide range of applications.
Access Control with RFID
RFID technology can help manufacturers control access to critical hardware and software.
05/31/2021, Palm City, Florida: What’s the best way to ensure product quality and production uptime in industrial automation? Read in the article of the Assembly Magazine what Chris Randall says about it.
New DevPack
New DevPack brings innovative functionalities and additional transponder types
03/17/2021, Munich, Germany: <p>The latest ELATEC DevPack 4.05 focuses on mobile functionalities and additional transponder types. With the support of Google Smart Tap, Android-based credentials are enabled. Apple's NFC-enabled Wallet Credentials (ECP 2.0, VAS) for iOS are also supported.</p>
Companies deploy a Nymi solution with ELATEC readers
Wearable Wristband Leverages NFC, BLE for Worker Security and Health
02/03/2021, Toronto: Feb 03, 2021: Toronto technology company Nymi has begun offering its Workplace Wearables solution, which includes its sensor-based wristband to communicate with ELATEC.
ELATEC Welcomes New Management and Ramps Up Service & Development
2020 Changes Lay Groundwork for Continued RFID Innovation and Global Growth
11/24/2020, Puchheim, Germany: ELATEC, a global leader in RFID technologies for user authentication and access control, is preparing for future international growth with new management and a new corporate structure.
Getting ahead with superior software
ELATEC releases new version of its DevPack
09/08/2020, Munich: The latest version of ELATEC’s DevPack software has made it even easier for customers to implement their RFID projects. The newest version of ELATEC’s DevPack software offers several new functions that make implementation even easier for customers.
ELATEC Products Now Support KleverKey Virtual Credentials
KleverKey and ELATEC Partner for Secure, Contactless Mobile Access Control
08/11/2020, Munich, Germany: Horgen, Switzerland, August 11, 2020 – Swissprime Technologies, the developer of KleverKey, has teamed up with ELATEC to enable secure, touchless user authentication using smartphone credentials. ELATEC’s popular TWN4 MultiTech family of RFID/BLE read
Safetrust and ELATEC announce partnership
ELATEC’s TWN4 MultiTech Readers to Support Virtual Credentials from Safetrust.
08/05/2020, Palm City, Florida: Safetrust Inc, a world-leader in virtual credential solutions, today announced a technology partnership with ELATEC to provide customers with a secure, touchless authentication solution for ELATEC’s TWN4 MultiTech family of BLE readers.
Software for the Best RFID Solutions
Extended Development Kit from Elatec
07/09/2020, Munich, Germany: The new DevPack now allows the readers to be configured for English, French and German keyboard layouts. The security and configurability of the TWN4 RFID readers have once again been significantly improved.
IT Leader to Chart New Strategic Course
Robert Helgerth Named New CEO of ELATEC
07/01/2020, Munich, Germany: Robert Helgerth takes over the management of the company and will set the course for the company's growth in the future. The previous CEO, Stefan Haertel, is moving from operational responsibility to a strategic consulting role.
The Future of Access Control
By Patricia Ames, The Imaging Channel
06/18/2020, Palm City, Florida: MFPS ARE COMPUTERS that can print, copy, scan and fax. They have their own CPU and memory and support their own applications. This is great for productivity, but is also what makes access control at the MFP so important.
The perfect RFID reader
Software and service are the secrets to success
06/16/2020, Munich: There are many RFID readers on the market. The companies that gain competitive advantages are those that offer more than just technology. Because a perfect solution consists not only of the hardware, but also flexible and powerful software and support.
RFID Specialist Elatec Donates Face Masks
CEO Stefan Haertel handed over surgical masks and FFP2 masks
05/28/2020, Munich, Germany: RFID Specialist ELATEC donates face masks for Disaster Control Department of Fürstenfeldbruck and Augustinum Retirement Home. ELATEC used its international trade contacts to procure a large quantity of protective face masks.
Reduce materials handling equipment risks and liabilities
With secure RFID access control solutions
02/28/2020, Palm City (Florida): What’s the best way to reduce accident and theft rates for materials handling equipment and industrial vehicles? Make sure that only trained and authorized people can start them up.
Implementing future-proof RFID solutions faster
Elatec at Embedded World 2020
02/18/2020, Munich (Germany): Elatec will be presenting its universal RFID readers as well as identification solutions that are based on BLE and NFC. Special focus at the trade show presentation: services and tools for developing software and applications for Elatec products.
ABB – ELATEC partnership brings EV charging payment to the mobile wallet
11/28/2019, Puchheim: ABB has partnered with ELATEC to deliver mobile-enabled electric vehicle charging – the partnership makes charging at out-of-home ABB EV charging stations as simple as pulling up your Apple or Android Wallet.
A Universal Reader That’s Smaller than a Credit Card
09/06/2019, Puchheim: ELATEC is proud to present a new addition to its TWN4 multi-technology RFID reader family. The TWN4 Slim is a very flat reader, smaller than a credit card. It supports all common RFID technologies as well as smartphone ID solutions with NFC and BLE.
User authentication and access control for bike sharing
05/10/2019, Puchheim: Bike share systems are springing up in urban centers, large campuses and tourist destinations around the globe. Bike sharing provide an option that bridges the gap between public mass transit and taxi or ride share services.
User authentication and access control for healthcare
04/03/2019, Palm City: Connected medical devices, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), quality measurement systems and other innovations have transformed the way patient care is delivered, how outcomes are measured and monitored, and how patients connect with healthcare providers.
New RFID-enabled User Authentication Solutions to be Introduced at ISC West 2019
03/19/2019, Palm City: From enterprise networks to vehicle fleets and surveillance systems to perimeter gates, having access control to let the right people in - while keeping everyone else out - is a security necessity.
RFID User Authentication and Access Control Solutions for the Connected Healthcare Environment at HIMSS 2019
02/01/2019, Palm City: User authentication deficiencies, endpoint data leakage and excessive user permissions are the three most common cybersecurity risks facing health systems and hospitals, according to new data from Clearwater CyberIntelligence Institute.