Dayton RFID Convergence Center

Developing solutions using tomorrow's technology.

"SmartRF Solutions is an innovator in using Open Standards for Automatic Vehicle Identification. We also offer Parking Management Database Systems and custom integration services to provide customers with a solution that fits their needs. We are excited to work with the Dayton RFID Convergence Center because of the connections to the community and business development assistance that is available to us. It is an incredible value and a unique opportunity."

- Arijit Sengupta
SmartRF Solutions

"STAN Solutions is a proven, award winning, and innovative leader in network systems and sensor technologies. Employing only competent, proficient, cross-trained experts who think outside the box and operate with a "MacGyver mentality," has allowed the company to evolve into one of the U.S. Military's major contributing partners throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom. STAN Solutions is proud to be a member of the Dayton RCC and looks forward to collaborating with other member companies."

- Tony Manuel
STAN Solutions

"With the nature of where RFID systems are being installed, the ambient electromagnetic noise is great. This is above the fact that when installing RFID in a logistical location numerous portals are installed side by side. This could potentially lead to a nightmare for the installer. Protocol and good business practice warrants field contouring prior to installation. Site survey and site assessment is the most critical part of a successful installation. The Portal Reality check will take the guess work out of installation. The Dayton region is in a unique position for RFID growth. The people in the region want to make Dayton region a hub for RFID. I have been in the Dayton region for the past 2 years working with other people within Dayton. At this time to advance the business model and get the product to market an RFID incubator is just what the doctor ordered. The Dayton RCC will get me where I need to be and will also benefit from our relationship including bringing much needed jobs and prosperity to the region."

- Benson Chanowitz
Radio Frequency Intelligent Devices

"Pelican Technologies provides hardware-neutral custom software solutions to systems integrators quickly and cost-effectively by leveraging the intellectual resources of an extensive network of subject-matter-experts and converting their expertise into the modular building blocks of a final solution. We are excited to be a part of the DRCC because being here allows us to merge our existing network with a new and possibly divergent network of professions, the intersection of which will build synergies and promote growth for all involved."

- Gary Moore
Pelican Technologies

"Midwest Sales and Marketing was founded in 1997 as an option for manufacturers to access an experienced sales staff quickly and efficiently. Midwest Sales partners strategically with companies that do business with a variety of sectors and industries. This cross-sectional approach has lead to increased sales for principals and at this juncture, Midwest Sales and Marketing has grown to a multi-person operation including marketing and engineering staff members to benefit signed principals to the fullest potential. Initially MSM focused on existing customer bases in the Midwest surrounding Ohio. At this juncture, Midwest Sales is able to provide support for its principals in the Northeast, Midwest, and the Southeast. In early 2008, Midwest Sales partnered with RFID middleware developer Analytica. Analytica represents the next generation of RFID Technology. The applicability of the ARIES line of products to benefit all sectors of business are limitless. Their product offerings take existing inventory, security, personnel or asset management systems to the next level with seamless integration and immediate results. In addition, they offer a application that can form a hybrid system with existing barcode technology as well as a multiple location analysis program as collaborated with Google. Midwest Sales and Marketing recognizes and has experienced firsthand the value of positive collaborations and partnerships. The best business relationships are formed when communication, expertise and the understanding of a common goal are present. The benefit of working with the Dayton RFID Convergence Center is that they foster all of these attributes in an effort to educate and recommend sound RFID capabilities to corporations and businesses that will benefit from this technology."

- Scott Silver
Midwest Sales and Marketing

"The CreativeFuse Initiative (CFI) is a service-based, non-profit public charity that facilitates meaningful "creative fusion" between all types of existing businesses, individuals and organizations in the Miami Valley. CFI has decided to share office space at Dayton's RFID Convergence Center because both CFI and DRCC are dedicated to the creative and economic development of the greater Dayton area. CFI offers a wide range of low-cost communication arts and marketing services to DRCC's emerging member companies, including logos, websites, trade show graphics and various types of positioning and sales collateral."

- Daved Levitan
CreativeFuse Initiative

"Interactive Control Solutions develops breakthrough energy efficient and environmentally designed radio-frequency (RF) technologies and applications for the electrical industry in markets worldwide. Our mission is to provide innovative energy management solutions which allow businesses and organizations to lower capital and operational costs, conserve energy and provide better stewardship of our natural resources. Being a member located at the Dayton RFID Convergence Center provides us with the opportunity for daily interaction and collaboration with other leading edge entrepreneurs and innovators who share our common passion for the rapid commercialization of RFID technologies."

- Jim Good
Interactive Control Solutions

"Eastern Horizon Technologies is a company focused on Digital Signage and advanced Electronic Pricing displays. The company specializes in research and development of ultra low power and energy efficient electronic signs capable of displaying pricing and promotional information with automated updates fed by the retailer's pricing data systems. The Dayton RFID Convergence Center provides us with the ability to focus on developing our technology for market, as well as to interact and collaborate with other RFID-based technology companies based there, while still being able to develop our business using the services that the DRCC provides, services which we cannot bring on-board our company at this stage in the growth of our company."

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Eastern Horizon Technologies

"RFID Asset and Personnel Tracker improving data accuracy by tracking products through supply chains is a driving force in the RFID space. The use of this technology has grown beyond the retail shops and hospitals into the construction industry. Comtactics has developed solutions for the construction environment that will help project directors better manage workflow and resources. The Comtactics RFID Asset and Personnel Tracking System provides access to the location of assets and personnel on construction sites. The product will put customers at ease knowing their assets are always accounted for and that they will be notified if there are any changes with the status of the assets or personnel. Activity between assets and personnel are recorded and stored in the database for access via the online reporting system. A handheld device using Augmented Reality displays the location of each asset and person while on the construction site. Comtactics joined the DRCC because we knew it was going to be a hub of innovation for Dayton and surrounding areas. We thought this would be a great opportunity to build alliances with members who shared a passion for technology just as we do."

-Sean Fields
Comtactics

"RFID Vision is the bridge between optical and mechanical systems and RFID geolocation and identification to create hybrid systems for process automation. Our goal is to help identify, target and develop applications for RFID technology for rapid commercialization where access to real-time data is critical. By augmenting optical systems, such as Optical Motion Tracking and "Machine Vision" with RFID, RFID Vision will allow "smart cameras" to locate and track objects in real-time. Applications in this space would include security, quality control and interactive television. Combined with mechanical systems such as relays and servo-mechanical systems, RFID technology would allow stronger market penetration in the areas of assembly line sorting, advanced robotics and location-based entertainment. RFID Vision's purpose is to accelerate market growth in industries that have yet to exploit the benefits of RFID technology. We partner with existing RFID industry leaders as a catalyst for innovation. RFID Vision began with one simple idea: How to get RFID technology into the hands of consumers in a way that is meaningful and relevant. But rather just imagine this possibility; RFID's mission is to bring the promise of real-time data acquisition and processing through RFID technology to full commercial fruition. This will be done by strengthening revenues from industries that RFID already has demonstrated benefit as well as monetizing new industries and opportunities that hadn't been discovered before. We joined the Dayton RCC hub because we couldn't find such like-minded innovators or the same amount of collaborative effort like the RFID center anywhere else in the world.."

-Lincoln Berry III
RFID Vision

"Redbud Systems is a product design and development company focused on RFID, security and consumer asset management. Our RFID reader and tag technology enables greater tracking and geo-locating capabilities; our security and surveillance products promote urban safety, situational awareness, force-multiplication, crime deterrence and faster, more cost-effective case prosecution; our consumer asset management systems promote efficiencies in everyday life and are helping to bridge the gap between industrial RFID applications and the at-home consumer. Redbud Systems is excited about the opportunity of working with the other members of the DRCC and the DRCC staff to bring products to people that can use those products to improve their lives. We are looking forward to making a positive impact in our community and the world."

-Gary Moore
Redbud Systems

"Banthrax Corporation manufactures isolation workstations for handling critical materials with fail-safe containment. Our compact glovebox cabinets deliver 21st century performance and safety with reliability, efficiency, carbon footprint, ergonomics and economy unmatched by traditional hoods and isolators. Safe-T-Dome™ glovebox cabinets allow biotech, healthcare, hazmat, laboratory and military professionals to handle infectious, toxic, or irritating materials safely, efficiently and conveniently where it makes sense to process them. The TSA and US Consulates even use our cabinets to process suspicious packages and mail. Posi-Dome™ cabinets provide controlled environments supporting nano-tech, medical, and other R & D work that must exclude oxygen, water, dust or microbes. Our customers handle high risk, high value items needing world-class isolation AND tracking. The DRCC empowers us to add RFID technology providing security, asset/personnel management and tracking functionality delivering powerful new value to our high value product lines. We are excited to benefit from the resources and market access and promotion from the DRCC and Partner organizations."

-Steve Tattershall
Banthrax Corporation