SATO passes EPCglobal interoperability tests

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SATO America has announced its participation in the EPCglobal Hardware Interoperability testing. The testing is part of an effort by EPCglobal Inc to improve Electronic Product Code (EPC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware interoperability within the EPCglobal community. The Hardware Interoperability testing evaluated the interoperability of SATO's Class 1 RFID Printer/Encoder, the CL408e industrial printer, and M8485Se leading print engine, configurations with those provided by other manufacturers. In addition to passing the mandatory EPC Global Interoperability test cases, SATO RFID products also successfully completed the optional test case scenarios.


MET Laboratories, a company that provides extensive testing and consulting services, administered the test August 3-5 in a controlled environment located in its Baltimore, Maryland facility. For complete Hardware Interoperability test results, visit www.epcglobalinc.org/interoperability. "This is extremely significant because it signals a bold step forward in making EPC a reality in global commerce," says Michael Di Yeso, president and chief operating officer of the Uniform Code Council. "SATO America, Inc. is showing leadership in participating in this testing and has positively positioned itself in this newly emerging marketplace."


"It is imperative that all products achieve interoperability," said Mike Fowler, president of SATO America, Inc. "Our customers depend on SATO to deliver the highest quality RFID products and services to satisfy their supply chain requirements."

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