These products will be targeted for use primarily in manufacturing and logistics. We believe that RFID will be a strong complement to barcoding in future item tracking applications, and that a partnership with Gemplus will give us both a leadership position in this emerging market. Smart labels incorporate small, flexible RFID transponders into traditional thermal bar code labels. This allows the smart label to be read either visually or via an RFID reader.
Applications range from retail store product security to industrial applications.
The GemWave smart label is a key element in the future automatic data collection infrastructure. Businesses around the world recognize Zebra thermal bar code label printers for their quality, durability, and technological leadership. The company also offers software and related supplies, including more than 300 label and ribbon combinations. About Gemplus Gemplus S.A. is the world's leading provider of plastic and smart card -based solutions. The Group's technological expertise in the contactless field and its remarkable production capacity have contributed to Gemplus Tag world leadership in the manufacturing of smart labels.