Kordsa, a global leader in reinforcement technologies, strengthening one out of every three tyres manufactured worldwide, and SES RFID Solutions GmbH, a German company specializing in connected electronic products and systems, join forces for the future of mobility. 

The companies announced their collaboration today, combining the patented SES technology with Kordsa’s material expertise to develop a small, flexible RFID tag embedded in pneumatic tyres.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) uses an electronic chip for contactless data transmission when placed in the field of a reader. Once embedded in tyres, the RFID tag allows global traceability from production to end of life with data benefits for the tyre manufacturers, automotive OEMs, distributors, and fleet management companies.

The SES WIRETX RFID tag does not require a battery and includes a flexible external antenna. Combined with Kordsa’s material technology, it provides easy application before vulcanization and becomes an integral part of the tyre during its lifetime. The prototype sampling is planned for Q3 2022.

Burak Ilgun, Kordsa Market Development Project Manager and the Project Manager of RFID commented on the cooperation and stated, “At Kordsa, we are inspired to reinforce life. We believe RFID technology is an important step to enable the transition to connected smart tyres that will benefit the end-users and all parties in the tyres value chain. Two companies with expertise in their individual fields and a common vision, joined forces to bring connectivity technology to tyres. We are excited about the collaboration with SES RFID.”

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