Alien Technology
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio-frequency identification (RFID) |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | John Stephen Smith |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California , United States |
Area served | United States, Europe, Asia |
Key people | John Stephen Smith (founder) |
| Products | EPC Class 1 and Class 1 Gen 2 RFID tags, inlays, readers, handheld RFID readers, antennas, accessories |
Number of employees | 235 (2010) |
| Website | www |
Alien Technology, established in 1994, specializes in manufacturing RFID solutions and is based in San Jose, California. The organization runs the Alien RFID Solutions Center located near Dayton, Ohio and has sales offices distributed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. By August 2010, the company employed around 235 staff members. Its range of products features EPC Class 1 and Class 1 Gen 2 RFID tags, inlays, and readers designed for use in production lines, warehouses, distribution hubs, and retail sectors.
History
John Stephen Smith founded the company in 1994.
Products
Alien Technology has secured financial backing and technical collaborations with manufacturers such as DuPont Displays and Philips Components. The company has established key partnerships with prominent clients including the United States Department of Defense, The Gillette Company, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Zebra Technologies, and Paxar.
The product lineup from Alien Technology emphasizes handheld RFID readers, antennas, and complementary accessories aimed at applications involving mass-produced electronic goods.