TechSearch
International, Inc.
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4801 Spicewood
Springs Rd.,
Suite #150,
Austin, TX 78759
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Tel: 512.372.8887
Fax: 512.372.8889
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Low-Cost RFID IC Packaging and Assembly:
Roadblock on the Highway to a 5-cent RFID Tag |
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Low-cost assembly of RFID chips and antennas may be the most critical roadblock to reaching a five-cent RFID tag. With this in mind, TechSearch International has created a unique opportunity to address assembly issues associated with RFID tag manufacturing. The purpose of the workshop is to provide a forum for experts on all aspects of RFID IC packaging and assembly to present their work. The workshop will create a networking opportunity for those concerned with the technology and economics of RFID tag assembly. It also offers an opportunity for material, equipment, and contract assembly service suppliers to interact with the companies designing and manufacturing RFID tags.
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| Day 1 - Tuesday - March 29, 2005 |
| 8:30-9:00 |
Registration and coffee |
| 9:00-9:15 |
Introduction and Greetings
Jan Vardaman, President, TechSearch International |
| 9:15-9:45 |
Keynote: RFID Scorecard: Accomplishments and Issues
Rick Koskella, Sun Microsystems |
| 9:45-10:30 |
RFID Activity at Philips
Dr. N.J.A. van Veen, Philips |
| 10:30-10:45 |
Morning Break |
| 10:45-11:30 |
A Cost Model for RFID
Gitanjali Swamy, Harvard Business School |
| 11:30-12:00 |
Fluidic Self Assembly
Glenn Gengel, Alien Technology |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00-1:45 |
RFID Chip and Tag Assembly
Eitan Avni, KSW Micro-Tek |
| 1:45-2:15 |
RFID Inlay Assembly at Symbol Technologies
Joseph White, Symbol Technologies |
| 2:15-2:45 |
Break |
| 2:45-3:15 |
A Novel Approach to Low-Cost RFID Inlay Assembly
Alan Isaacson and Donald Black, Celis Semiconductor |
| 3:15-3:45 |
RFID Tag Assembly Activities in China
TBD |
| 3:45-5:00 |
Panel Discussion: The Key Challenges to Lowering RFID Inlay and Tag Assembly Cost
Moderator - Dr. Frank J. Bachner, Senior Analyst, TechSearch International |
| 6:30- |
Dinner at Iron Works Barbeque |
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| Day 1 - Wednesday - March 30, 2005 |
| 8:30-9:00 |
Coffee |
| 9:00-9:30 |
RFID Tag Activity at TI
Enu Waktola, Texas Instruments |
| 9:30-10:00 |
Advanced Tag Assembly
Gerald Steinwasser, Muhlbauer |
| 10:00-10:15 |
Morning Break |
| 10:15-10:45 |
Automated RFID Tag Assembly: A Turnkey Line
Yoshio Nogami, Toray Engineering |
| 10:45-11:15 |
Printed Electronics: A Future Solution?
Dr. Dan Gamota, Motorola |
| 11:15-12:00 |
RFID in Japan
Tetsuya Onishi, Grand Joint Technology |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
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