KSW Microtec AG, with its headquarters in Germany, is the world’s leading supplier of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) components for applications such as Asset Tracking, Access Control & High Security, ePayment and eTicketing. KSW combines successful high-end wafer processing, extremely efficient assembly technology and far reaching expertise in design. KSW has earned itself a leading position on the market as one of the most efficient, and simultaneously most flexible, producers of RFID components. The globally active company was founded in 1994 and has clean room production facilities in Germany. KSW is an investment holding of the listed venture capital company Deutsche Effecten und Wechsel Beteiligungsgesellschaft AG headquartered in Jena.

KSW Microtec AG, offers high end customer specific RFID inlays and laminated transponders for eID documents already used in quantities of several millions in the US and Europe. The 2008 launched prelaminate Thinlam® achieves thicknesses down to 280µm and is extremely durable due to its patented chip connection technology. Compared to commercially available thicker products, the KSW Thinlam® offers whole new possibilities for manufacturing HF and UHF RFID cards and allows to implement security features using more layers for high value effects. The product can be manufactured based on 4 different materials: PVC, Polycarbonate, PET and Teslin®. KSW’s Thinlam® sets new standards in quality and security for card manufacturing. The KSW polycarbonate based RFID Thinlams® can be easily laminated into polycarbonate cards, ensuring a matching material connection and thus preventing card delamination. As with other KSW products, the KSW polycarbonate tag can be produced in roll or sheet format, including customized sheet layouts. In-line testing and permanent process controls of the company’s innovative technology ensure the highest quality standards are met, whether for high volume or customer-specific products.

To continue with innovation and quality on a high standard for our customers we need a strong partner who is able to work with us on such a high level, says Michael Schäfer (Director Procurement and Logistics). We consider AdvanIDe as such a strong partner especially with its high competence within the identification area. We can always trust on their fast logistical and technical support. AdvanIDe will continue to have an important strategic role as partner for KSW in the future.


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