BlueBean
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| Private | |
| Industry | Radio-frequency identification |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Carmel, Indiana, United States |
Key people |
President and CEO: Gregg Maggioli Managing Director, Karen Radde |
| Products | RFID Solutions |
| Website | http://www.bluebeanrfid.com/ |
BlueBean is a privately held radio frequency identification (RFID) company.
History
The company was created in 2004 when the RFID division of MagTech Systems [1] was spun off to focus exclusively on the emerging RFID market.
The company focused exclusively on RFID consulting and systems integration. Their services [2] include feasibility studies, scope and scale studies, and design and integration services. Some of their clients include General Electric Aviation,[3] U.S. Navy, Meijer, and Paramount Farms.[4]
In 2005, it acquired RFIDSupplyChain.com, an online store that offers ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID equipment and solutions.[5] This acquisition allowed them to offer a complete solution, from procurement and design to installation and support.
In 2008, the company conducted a clinical study on the effects of passive UHF RFID systems on medical equipment in partnership with Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI).[6] The study concluded that there were no issues with electromagnetic interference (EMI). IUPUI researchers at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana conducted the clinical study.
Continuing in 2008, the company also launched its marketing channel with the site, RFIDTags.com, to allow RFID tag manufacturers to reach potential customers using search engines to find information on RFID tags. In 2010, RFIDReader.com and RFIDAntenna.com were also launched.
Vertical Market RFID Divisions of BlueBean
BlueBean's divisions are based on the RFID vertical markets:
RFID Equipment: RFIDTags.com, RFIDReader.com, RFIDAntenna.com
RFID Solutions: RFIDAerospace.com, RFIDAg.com, RFIDApparel.com, RFIDAutomotive.com, RFIDCarWash.com, RFIDChemical.com, RFIDChipTiming.com, RFIDColdChain.com, RFIDConstruction.com, RFIDCPG.com, RFIDDataCenter.com, RFIDDistribution.com, RFIDFood.com, RFIDFoodSafety.com, RFIDFootwear.com, RFIDHealthcare.com, RFIDLaundry.com, RFIDLinen.com, RFIDLiquor.com, RFIDLogistics.com, RFIDMedical.com, RFIDMining.com, RFIDOilGas.com, RFIDPCB.com, RFIDPharma.com, RFIDShopFloor.com, RFIDSupplyChain.com, RFIDTextile.com, RFIDTruckWash.com
Products
The company has developed packaged solutions to common RFID situations:
- RFID Development Lab Kits for development labs are for colleges and universities that are setting up RFID labs for students. The Development Lab Kits contain a portal, reader, antennas and RFID tags.[7]
- RFID Dock Door Solution Kits track assets throughout the supply chain by capturing data at dock doors and chokepoints.[8]
- EasyInbound RFID Case Receiving/Shipping Solutions process both RFID labeled and non-RFID labeled cases.[9]
- RFID Portals for industrial environments are manufactured from extruded aluminum and are framed with RF reflective mesh panels to contain the RF field. Models include the RFID Tough Portal,[10] the RFID Conveyor Portal [11] and various Dock Door Portals.
- Secure/Access Solution Kit accurately identifies incoming and outgoing trucks and trailers.[12]
- I/O Controller is designed to drive various output devices such as status lights and photo eyes.
- RFIDSimpleware is a middleware solution designed to allow fast prototyping without having to write code.[13]
Partners
- Alien Technology
- Avery Dennison
- Confidex
- Impinj
- Intermec
- Invengo
- Metalcraft
- Motorola
- Printronix
- UPM RFID
- Wavetrend
- Zebra Technologies
References
- ↑ "About Us". Magtech.com. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ BlueBean RFID Consulting and Services. "The RFID Solutions Company| BlueBean RFID". BlueBeanRFID.com. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "GE-Aviation Moves Tote-Tracking Pilot to Production". RFID Journal. 2008-02-15. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ http://www.rfidreader.com/documents/articles/BlueBean-RFID-Grower-Receiving-System.pdf
- ↑ "RFIDSupplyChain". BlueBeanRFID.com. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "New RFID Study Finds No Interference With Medical Devices". RFID Journal. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "BlueBean Offers Do-It-Yourself RFID Development-Portal Lab Kits". Prleap.com. 2006-02-17. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "BlueBean’s RFID Simple Dock Door Solution Kit". Free Press Release. 2007-07-31. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "BlueBean Makes RFID Case Receiving Simple With EasyInbound". Material Handling and Logistics. 2006-05-04. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "RFIDSupplyChain.com Announces Availability of BlueBean’s Ruggedized Single-Sided RFID Portal". Prleap.com. 2008-03-16. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "BlueBean Unveils Simple Conveyor Portal RFID Solution". Prleap.com. 2006-03-23. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "Yard Access Improved with BlueBean’s Do-it-Yourself RFID SecureAccess Solution Kit". Prleap.com. Retrieved 2010-11-23.
- ↑ "RFIDSupplyChain.com Offers Free BlueBean's RFIDSimpleware with Alien 9800 RFID Reader Purchase". MoreRFID. 2007-01-14. Retrieved 2010-11-23.