Mechanics of RFID

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Rick Bauer
Senior Director, RFID Technical Research
Paxar Corporation

Rick Bauer oversees all aspects of the Paxar RFID Smart Label Research Team. His team is responsible for Paxar’s RFID Smart Label research, development, manufacturing, and successful launch to the market.

Rick joined Monarch Marking Systems (later acquired by Paxar) in 1984 following a 10 year tenure at General Motors. During his time at Paxar, Rick has managed Quality Control, Printer Research, served as the Director for Printer and Supply Manufacturing, and Director for the research, development and management of Supplies Products. Rick was named to his current position in early 2004.

Rick has a Bachelor of Science degree from the General Motor's Institute (GMI) and received an MBA from the University of Dayton.

About Paxar Corporation

Paxar Corporation acquired Monarch Marking Systems, a long time Dayton (OH) area company, in 1997. Paxar, the provider of Monarch brand products and services, is a global leader in providing innovative merchandising systems to apparel and retail customers. Paxar’s concept to checkout capabilities, leadership in products and technology, and global manufacturing and distribution, allow us to help our customers create and develop strong brands and move their products to market more efficiently. Our commitment is to help all of our customers drive increased sales and lower costs. Paxar adds value by helping its customers build their brands, manage their data and distribute their merchandise throughout the supply chain.

Our commitment to innovative leadership has been demonstrated again with our cutting edge RFID solutions. Paxar’s Monarch brand 9855 RFID printer/ encoder offers productivity enhancing features such as longer supply and ribbon rolls, user changeable print heads, and lightning fast imaging, all saving the customer time and money. Our groundbreaking Technology Investment Protection Plan offers unequalled protection in a rapidly changing technology through our free upgrade plan. All of our RFID solutions come complete with the industry’s best service after the sale, so you are ensured of a solution that works now and in the future. And, our RFID Service Bureau allows customers a quick and easy way to comply with RFID requirements with no investment in equipment. Paxar is a member of EPCglobal, the agency managing the emerging standards for RFID.

Paxar’s product line today includes Monarch brand bar code, pricing, merchandising, and RFID tickets tags and labels; in plant, in store and distribution center printers, handheld labelers, portable printers, and other inventory and identification equipment; consultative and repair services; and software and data management capabilities. Paxar’s global capabilities and innovative technology make us the ideal partner for multinational apparel, footwear, and retail companies in the twenty first century. For more information, visit:   www.paxar.com

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