Elatec names Sarah Bowling VP of business development, marketing

January 23, 2024

Sarah Bowling (Image: Elatec Inc.) Elatec Inc., a developer and manufacturer of RFID products, has named Sarah Bowling as the VP of business…

German equity firm to buy Elatec for $430 M

May 31, 2023

SGT Capital, a Germany based private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Elatec GmbH from Summit Partners, an equity investor, for approximately €400 million…

Smart Lockers Enable Secure Device Checkout

iLockerz needed a secure access control solution for their clients in education and other sectors, including logistics, retail, healthcare and emergency…

Case Study: Industrial Vending Machine Manufacturer Solves Inventory and Parts Issues with Universal RFID Card Reader Solutions

A US kiosk manufacturer that sells globally had to manage 60 unique RFID reader part numbers to accommodate the many RFID transponder technologies in their…

PPE surge abates as pandemic softens, but health supply kiosks find a niche

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the demand for PPE kiosks has lessened since the start of the pandemic, it has not disappeared and is not expected to.

Pandemic drives self-check-in at hotels worldwide

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Contactless technology has played a big role in helping hotels streamline their operations and deliver a more personalized guest experience.

Smart Security Solutions for IOT-Connected Vending, Dispensing and Storage Kiosks

Kiosks are getting smarter. Thanks to cloud computing and "Internet of Things" (IoT) technologies, kiosks are being used for increasingly sophisticated…

Elatec partners with KioWare to pair solutions

August 12, 2021

Elatec Inc., a provider of solutions related to short range wireless readers and writers, has teamed with KioWare Kiosk System Software, a provider of kiosk…

Elatec marks 100,000 RFID shipments

August 6, 2021

Elatec Inc.'s U.S. production facility in Palm City, Florida, has shipped its first 100,000 RFID systems as of July 30, 2021, according to a press release.

14 Considerations for RFID Reader Selection for Vending, Dispensing, Storage and Ticketing Kiosks

Here are fourteen considerations – and some specific questions to ask – for product managers, engineers and solution architects when choosing an RFID user…

Secure Self-Service with RFID - Contactless User Authentication, Authorization and Access Control for the Kiosk Industry

RFID, BLE and NFC credential readers for user authentication, authorization and access control have benefits for kiosk manufacturers, the companies that deploy…

Nymi teams with Elatec to give workplace wearables better access

December 9, 2020

Nymi Inc. is teaming up with Elatec, a provider of RFID readers and NFC/BLE mobile device readers, to allow users of Nymi's workplace wearables to seamlessly…

Safetrust to provide touchless authentication for Elatec readers

August 5, 2020

Safetrust Inc., a provider of virtual credential solutions, has teamed with Elatec USA Inc., a provider radio frequency identification readers that enable user…

COVID-19 drives contactless payments; new emphasis on sanitation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coronavirus pandemic has driven a preference for self-checkout and contactless purchases. Will the unattended retail industry be able to assure customers…

Will COVID-19 change consumer buying habits long term?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The COVID-19 outbreak has already shifted consumer buying habits to self-service. Kiosk industry leaders see the changes in customer behavior continuing…

Elatec to offer RFID, smartphone reader for access control

March 6, 2020

Elatec USA Inc., a provider radio frequency identification readers that enable user-authentication for access control applications, will introduce its latest…

Are programmable RFID readers a faster path to smarter kiosks?

by Sean Houchin

A programmable RFID reader can provide an alternate route for introducing new smart functions to kiosks without extensive reprogramming or redesign.

Top trends in kiosk access control: What to watch for in 2020

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Card reader technology plays an important role in access control and user identification, and the technology continues to evolve. David Koma of Elatec USA…

Network interoperability and secure payments: the twin pillars of EV charging infrastructure

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

EV charging stations are projected to post a 14.3% combined annual growth rate from 2019 to 2025. Network interoperability and secure payments are key to the…

Elatec introduces authentication/release station for devices without USB ports

June 7, 2019

Elatec USA Inc. has introduced its TCP3 authentication/release station, a small network appliance that enables devices without USB ports to incorporate…