RFID

What RFID does

RFID, Inc. is a privately held American engineering firm headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, founded in 1984, that designs and manufactures radio-frequency identification (RFID) hardware — including tags, readers, antennas, and accessories — across the LF (125/148 KHz), HF (13.56 MHz), and UHF (433.92 MHz and 866–928 MHz) frequency bands, in both passive and active configurations. The company's technical differentiation is concentrated in industrial-grade hardware: on-board processor readers that perform edge processing, high-temperature tags rated to 300°C for harsh-environment use, and multi-protocol UHF readers. These products are applied in factory-floor identification, asset tracking, AGVs, RTLS, OEM integration, supply chain, laundry, pallets, personnel ID, vehicle ID, and temperature sensing — spanning verticals such as automotive, steel manufacturing, mining, medical, retail, transportation and logistics, and federal/defense-adjacent buyers.

The business model is direct B2B with an e-commerce front end, supported by a minimum order value of $25, volume discounts, and custom OEM/engineering services. Pricing is positioned at industrial-professional tiers (UHF readers $1,099–$2,399, HF readers $695–$1,199, HF tags $16–49), and more than 99% of products are manufactured in the United States — a positioning lever for buyers with domestic-sourcing requirements. The company maintains 100% of its legacy products in active support, a deliberate long-tail retention strategy unusual in the hardware sector. Named enterprise customers include Toyota, Caterpillar, John Deere, UPS, NASA, Abbott, Nestle, CVS, Anheuser-Busch, and GE, indicating a diversified enterprise book across multiple verticals rather than dependence on a single account.

Recent activity suggests modest product-line expansion: the addition of RTLS offerings for warehouse asset tracking, OEM RFID handhelds, and the Stationseeker Model 3049, accompanied by a January 2025 brand refresh. There is no evidence of external funding, M&A, leadership change, or AI/ML capability in the available data, and the company appears to be a self-funded, owner-operated niche industrial engineering firm with a 40+ year operating history.

Name

RFID

Legal name

RFID, Inc.

Website

https://rfidinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RFID, Inc. is a 40-year-old US engineering firm in Aurora, Colorado that designs and manufactures industrial RFID tags, readers, and accessories across LF, HF, and UHF bands for automotive, logistics, medical, and federal-adjacent enterprise customers via direct B2B and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RFID Hardware & Industrial Identification Systems

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), RF, Antennas & Wireless Components Retail (CRACAKAM)

Keywords

• RFID hardware manufacturing
• Industrial RFID readers
• Passive RFID tags
• RFID antennas and interfaces
• UHF HF LF RFID systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of RFID hardware including readers, tags, antennas, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component. The company offers both standard catalog products and custom/OEM development services for specialized applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RFID, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells RFID hardware including readers, tags, antennas, interfaces, and accessories across LF (125/148 KHz), HF (13.56 MHz), and UHF (433.92/866–928 MHz) frequency bands. The company supplies ruggedized RFID solutions for industrial automation, asset tracking, factory floor process control, supply chain, and high-temperature applications, with both catalog products and custom/OEM development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UHF RFID Readers (866–928 MHz) Multi-protocol UHF RFID readers (S4-8010/8030/8040/8070/8075/8080/8085 series) supporting Ethernet/IP, Profibus, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU, Wiegand, and Serial interfaces for industrial automation integration.
• High Temperature RFID Tags Ruggedized RFID tags rated for operating temperatures up to 300°C, available in fiberglass and PPS form factors with multiple memory chip options, designed for paint curing ovens and industrial identification settings.
• HF RFID Readers (Factory Floor Series) 13.56 MHz HF readers (HF-3600E series, HF-5180E) with on-board processors supporting IO-Link, RS232, Modbus TCP, and EtherNet/IP protocols for direct industrial automation integration.
• RFID Antennas Passive and active RFID antennas spanning LF, HF, and UHF frequencies, including 125 KHz R3-1/R3-2 smart antennas, 148 KHz R3 antennas, 13.56 MHz HF antennas, and 433.92/866–928 MHz UHF antennas for reader-tag communication.
• Passive RFID Tags Passive RFID tags across LF (125/148 KHz), HF (13.56 MHz), and UHF (866–928 MHz) bands for industrial identification, asset tracking, supply chain, and OEM applications.
• OEM RFID Readers OEM-grade RFID readers offered for integration into third-party equipment and custom industrial solutions.
• RFID Interfaces RFID smart antenna interfaces and protocol-conversion modules (e.g., 125 KHz R3-2 Smart Antenna Interfaces, 148 KHz R3 RFID Interfaces) used to bridge readers and host control systems.
• RFID Starter Kits Entry-level RFID kits including readers, tags, antennas, and accessories bundled for evaluation, prototyping, and integration testing by new customers.
• OEM & Custom Development Services Bespoke RFID design, engineering, and manufacturing services for specialized industrial applications where catalog products do not fit, including custom tags, readers, and protocol integration.
• RFID Handhelds Portable RFID handheld readers for mobile asset scanning, inventory checks, and field service use cases.
• RFID Accessories, Cabling & Power Supplies Mounting brackets, cabling, power supplies, and other accessories supporting RFID reader and antenna installations across frequencies.
• RTLS of Assets in Warehousing Real-time location system (RTLS) solution combining RFID hardware and software for warehouse asset visibility and tracking.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Large incumbent offering RFID readers, tags, printers, and industrial scanning solutions across logistics, retail, and manufacturing. Competes with RFID, Inc. across UHF RFID hardware but operates at far greater scale with broader portfolio and software offerings.
• Avery Dennison: Global materials science company with a substantial RFID inlay and tag business serving retail, apparel, and logistics. Overlaps with RFID, Inc. in tag supply chains but at vastly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Honeywell: Diversified industrial conglomerate offering RFID readers, scanners, and mobility solutions as part of a broader productivity portfolio. Competes with RFID, Inc. in industrial identification but is far larger and broader.

Direct peers

• Impinj: Pure-play RFID hardware and IC company specializing in UHFRAIN RFID tags and reader infrastructure. Directly comparable as a focused RFID hardware provider serving industrial and enterprise customers, though Impinj primarily sells ICs and gateway hardware rather than full multi-band ecosystems.
• Alien Technology: RFID tag and reader manufacturer serving retail, logistics, and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a focused RFID hardware vendor, though Alien is more concentrated in UHF inlays and fixed readers.
• Balluff: Industrial automation sensor and connectivity specialist with a strong RFID (13.56 MHz HF) portfolio for factory floor and process control applications. Highly comparable in targeting industrial RFID integration with PLCs and industrial protocols.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Industrial sensor manufacturer with a substantial RFID identification portfolio serving factory automation, automotive, and process industries. Directly comparable in industrial-grade RFID readers and tags with deep industrial protocol support.
• SICK AG: German industrial sensor and RFID company serving factory automation, logistics, and process industries. Comparable in industrial RFID readers/tags with strong integration into industrial automation stacks.
• Turck: Industrial automation specialist offering RFID read/write heads, interfaces, and tags integrated with IO-Link and major industrial fieldbus protocols. Directly comparable target customer base (factory automation) and integration approach.

Emerging players

• CAEN RFID: Specialized RFID hardware vendor offering UHF readers and tags with a focus on industrial and specialized applications. Comparable niche positioning though smaller and more regionally focused than RFID, Inc.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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