There is a good bit of confusion caused in the industry as a result of tag providers that OEM tags from manufacturers and then brand them as their own. Vendors do this primarily to "Lock In" customers...which is great for them and not so great for their customers.

The RFID TagSource model is different. As a vendor independent specialty provider of durable standards based RFID tags we feel it is important that you know exactly what you are getting. We carefully evaluate every tag (and vendor) available and offer only the best for our customers.

In alphabetical order the four leading manufacturers of durable and on-metal EPC Gen2 passive RFID tags are Confidex, Omni-ID, Sontec, and TROI.  These manufacturers have proven that they can design and manufacture tags that address market needs.  Where they differ is in their go to market strategy and the value they attribute to brand recognition.  For example:

• Confidex designs and manufacture all of their own tags. They will not OEM tags.
• Omni-ID designs and manufactures all of their tags using key components provided by other manufacturers. They will not OEM tags.
• Sontec designs and manufacturers all of their own tags. Sontec also sells their tags to tag providers that re-brand those tags.
• TROI designs and manufacturers their own tags but also allow their tags to be re-branded.

There are also a collection of vendors who provide tags made from printed circuit board (PCB) or Fiberglass materials. These designs, all made by a small number of off-shore manufacturers, have been around for several years and tend to not perform so well. You may see them in different sizes, shapes, and colors under different brands, but they are all essentially the same and do not perform as well as those listed above.

If you browse through our website you will see exactly who makes the tags we provide. If you happen to see those same tags on another site under a different brand name you will know they are not really designing or manufacturing those tags. This may not make any difference to customers comfortable with the OEM providers. We feel transparency is important and allows us to be objective. Our vendor independent position also affords us a great deal of flexibility in determining which products are best for our customers; something not afforded in an OEM model.

When selecting durable and on-metal Gen2 RFID tags it is important to clearly define your requirements and work with an knowledgeable expert. At RFID TagSource we will do whatever it takes to support your needs and sincerely appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

And you will know exactly who you are dealing with.