PRISMA

Tracking and tracing using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) has so far only been possible in the logistics sector using expensive silicon chips. There are currently no inexpensive alternatives available in mass quantities. However, printable chips on organic semiconductors, e.g. polymers, are currently under development and could close this gap.

The aim is to develop and test initial areas of application for printed RFID labels in various areas of logistics and to evaluate the developed solution for economic efficiency in the field of application. The aim is to create the basis for standardization and for utilization of the technology in selected logistics areas.

Printed RFID labels based on polymer electronics are being developed by partners in the PRISMA project. As part of PRISMA, these tags are being examined in product and field tests for use in logistics and security applications at airports. The entire life cycle of the labels - from their production and integration into documents to their operational use - will be considered and formatively evaluated. The additional infrastructure required, such as readers, is also being developed and a connection to other logistics systems is being worked out.

• Application test under real conditions
• Identification and delimitation of possible areas of application for polymer RFID systems
• Insights into the economic efficiency of polymer RFID systems and market development strategies for polymer electronics manufacturers
• Basis for quality assurance and packaging concepts for printed RFID labels
• Basis for standardization
• Improvement of security and traceability in the baggage handling process

• Poly IC
• Short
• Federal Printing Office
• Siemens International
• Bartsch International
• Hoeft & Wessel

Federal Ministry of Education and Research
VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

• Further information can be found at : www.prisma-projekt.de
• Project description TUM - Technical University of Munich

• Prof. Dr. Jan Marco Leimeister