# Metratec

> Metratec GmbH is a German manufacturer of RFID readers, UHF/HF RFID OEM modules, RTLS indoor positioning systems (UWB, AoA), and associated middleware. Based in Magdeburg, Germany with a US office in Chicago. Products serve OEM integrators in medical devices, laboratory equipment, industrial machines, and logistics.

> Contact: info@metratec.com | Website: https://www.metratec.com

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## Products

- [AT32080 HF RFID High-Temp Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/at32080/): High-temperature HF RFID antenna at 13.56 MHz rated up to 125 C. Designed for industrial environments requiring heat-resistant RFID identification.
- [Beacon B](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/beacon-b/): Compact keyfob IPS beacon with button and 2-year battery life. Lightweight indoor positioning tag for personnel and visitor tracking.
- [Beacon E60](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/beacon-e60/): Lightweight IPS beacon for people tracking in indoor positioning systems. Compact design worn as badge or wristband for real-time location.
- [Beacon F](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/beacon-f/): IPS beacon with magnetic foot mount and control LED indicator. Versatile indoor positioning tag for asset and equipment tracking.
- [Beacon L](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/beacon-l/): Long-life IPS beacon with 8-year battery and IP65 protection. Robust indoor positioning tag for industrial asset tracking environments.
- [Beacon R](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/beacon-r/): Nearly indestructible IPS beacon with IP65 rating. Heavy-duty indoor positioning tag for harsh industrial and outdoor environments.
- [CC-Lock HF RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/cc-lock-antenna/): IP65-rated HF RFID antenna for electrical cabinet access control. 13.56 MHz with robust housing for industrial locking systems.
- [CC-Lock RFID Industrial Mifare Reader](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/cc-lock-reader/): Industrial Mifare RFID reader with DIN-rail mount, Ethernet and RS485 interfaces. Designed for access control and cabinet security applications.
- [DeskID ISO USB Desktop Reader/Writer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/deskid-iso/): USB-powered HF RFID desktop reader/writer for ISO 15693 tags. Plug-and-play setup for encoding, reading, and writing NFC-V transponders.
- [DeskID NFC USB Reader/Writer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/deskid-nfc/): Multi-protocol USB-C NFC desktop reader/writer for ISO 15693, ISO 14443, MIFARE Classic, Ultralight, DESFire and NTAG. 10 cm range, free SDKs.
- [DeskID UHF v2 RFID Desktop Reader/Writer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/deskid-uhf-v2/): Compact USB-C UHF RFID desktop reader/writer with Impinj E310: EPC Gen 2, ETSI or FCC band, up to 80 cm range. Free SDKs for Java, .NET, Python, C.
- [DMI15 HF integrated RFID Reader](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/dmi15/): Integrated HF RFID reader with built-in antenna, Ethernet/PoE, and 24V DC output. ISO 15693 at 13.56 MHz for industrial identification.
- [DoubleLoop HF RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/doubleloop/): Slim HF RFID desktop antenna with dual-loop design at 13.56 MHz. Ideal for workstation-based tag reading and encoding applications.
- [Dwarf15 HF RFID Starter Kit](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/dwarf15-hf-rfid-starter-kit/): HF RFID starter kit with Dwarf15 module and external antenna. Everything needed to start developing ISO 15693 applications.
- [Dwarf15 RFID HF SMD Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/dwarf15-rfid-hf-smd-module/): Miniature HF RFID SMD module for ISO 15693 with small footprint. Easily embedded in custom hardware for OEM identification solutions.
- [DwarfG2 v2 UHF RFID OEM Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/dwarfg2-v2-uhf-rfid-module/): UHF RFID OEM module with 21 dBm output and 1.5 m read range. Worldwide frequency support for embedded asset tracking solutions.
- [DwarfG2-Mini v2 UHF RFID OEM Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/dwarfg2-mini-v2-uhf-rfid-oem-module/): Compact UHF RFID OEM module with 9 dBm output and 50 cm read range. Designed for space-constrained embedded RFID applications.
- [DwarfG2-XR v2 UHF RFID OEM Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/dwarfg2-xr-v2-uhf-rfid-oem-module/): Extended-range UHF RFID OEM module with 27 dBm output and up to 5 m read range. Worldwide frequency support for industrial OEM integration.
- [Echo-4 Embedded RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/echo-4-embedded-rfid-antenna/): Small and lightweight embedded UHF RFID antenna for medium-range applications. Easy integration into custom enclosures and OEM devices.
- [Echo-5P UHF RFID Patch Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/echo-5p-uhf-rfid-antenna/): UHF RFID patch antenna with 100-degree beam width and IP65 rating. Wide coverage for logistics gates, conveyor belts, and access points.
- [Echo-6P UHF RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/echo-6p/): High-gain UHF RFID antenna with 6.5 dBic gain, IP65 protection, and VESA mount. Versatile antenna for mid- to long-range RFID applications.
- [Echo-N UHF RFID Nearfield Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/echo-n/): UHF RFID nearfield antenna with inductive coupling and IP65 protection. Precise short-range reading for item-level tagging and encoding.
- [HF Detector Tag](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/hf-detector-tag/): Passive HF tag with loop antenna and LED that shows 13.56 MHz fields. Checks whether an RFID reader or antenna works. Included in all HF starter kits.
- [HF RFID Tunnel](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-systems/hf-rfid-tunnel/): HF RFID tunnel that reads tags in any orientation and in bulk, even at high conveyor speeds. 500 mm standard width, plastic roller conveyor, custom sizes.
- [hfMux-16 RFID HF Multiplexer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-multiplexers/hfmux-16-rfid-hf-multiplexer/): HF RFID multiplexer for 16 antennas with 24V digital inputs at 13.56 MHz. Expand read points without additional readers.
- [hfMux-4 RFID HF Multiplexer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-multiplexers/hfmux-4/): HF RFID multiplexer for 4 antennas with 24V digital inputs at 13.56 MHz. Cost-effective multi-antenna switching for compact setups.
- [hfMux-8 RFID HF Multiplexer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-multiplexers/hfmux-8/): HF RFID multiplexer for 8 antennas with 24V digital inputs at 13.56 MHz. Scalable antenna switching for mid-size RFID installations.
- [hyperMux-16 UHF RFID Multiplexer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-multiplexers/hypermux-16/): UHF RFID multiplexer for 16 antennas with worldwide frequency support. Large-scale antenna switching for warehousing and logistics.
- [hyperMux-4 UHF RFID Multiplexer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-multiplexers/hypermux-4/): UHF RFID multiplexer for 4 antennas with worldwide frequency support. Compact multi-antenna switching for UHF RFID reader systems.
- [hyperMux-8 UHF RFID Multiplexer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-multiplexers/hypermux-8-uhf-rfid-multiplexer/): UHF RFID multiplexer for 8 antennas with worldwide frequency support. Flexible mid-size antenna switching for industrial UHF RFID setups.
- [IoT-Engine Middleware (Core Framework)](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/iot-engine-middleware-core-framework/): Web-based middleware core for RFID and RTLS: browser dashboard, user groups with access rights, audit log and drag-and-drop updates. Base for all plugins.
- [IPS Plugin](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/ips-plugin/): Configure receivers and beacons of a Metratec indoor positioning system, define zones and see which beacon is in which zone. Battery status, Excel export.
- [IPS Receiver](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/ips-receiver/): Indoor positioning receiver with PoE and 100 m range for zone-based location tracking. Infrastructure component for metraTec IPS systems.
- [IPS Repeater](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/ips-repeater/): Wireless IPS repeater that extends indoor positioning coverage without Ethernet cabling. Simplifies deployment in large or complex facilities.
- [IPS USB Stick](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/indoor-positioning/ips-usb-stick/): USB-powered IPS receiver stick for system debugging and testing. Portable tool for verifying beacon signals and indoor positioning coverage.
- [IPS+ UWB Beacon L](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/uwb-ultrawideband/uwb-beacon/): UWB beacon for precise indoor positioning at 6-7 GHz with IP65 protection and 40 m range. High-accuracy real-time location tracking.
- [IPS+ UWB Receiver](https://www.metratec.com/products/rtls/uwb-ultrawideband/uwb-receiver/): UWB receiver with Ethernet/PoE for precise indoor positioning. 40 m range at 6-7 GHz for centimeter-accurate real-time location systems.
- [Lambda40 HF Loop Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/lambda40/): HF RFID loop antenna with IP65 housing and up to 600 mm read range at 13.56 MHz. Robust design for industrial and outdoor RFID setups.
- [Map Plugin](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/map-plugin/): Show tracked objects on your own floor plans (JPG, PNG) or OpenStreetMap in the IoT-Engine. Pan, zoom, switch floors, click zones and search for items.
- [MaxiPCB HF RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/maxipcb/): Slim HF RFID PCB antenna with up to 400 mm read range at 13.56 MHz. Flat design for integration behind panels and into furniture.
- [MidiPCB HF RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/midipcb/): Mid-size slim HF RFID PCB antenna with up to 200 mm read range at 13.56 MHz. Easy to embed behind surfaces for concealed installations.
- [MiniPCB HF RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/minipcb/): Compact slim HF RFID PCB antenna with up to 100 mm read range at 13.56 MHz. Small footprint for space-constrained RFID installations.
- [Output Plugin](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/output-plugin/): Forward IoT-Engine events such as RFID reads or IPS zone changes to a CSV file, or via extensions to an SQL database, MQTT, AMQP or TCP server/client.
- [PLRM Long Range UHF RFID Reader/Writer OEM Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/plrm-long-range-uhf-rfid-reader-writer-oem-module/): Long-range UHF RFID OEM module with Impinj E710, up to 2 W and 12 m read range, 4 antenna ports, -40 to +85 °C. For machines, AGVs and robots.
- [PulsarLR UHF RFID Reader - Long Range Industrial Reader/Writer](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/pulsarlr/): Industrial long-range UHF RFID reader with Impinj E710: up to 12 m range, 4 antenna ports, PoE, Ethernet, RS232/485, browser control. CE/FCC certified.
- [PulsarMX UHF Mid-Range Reader](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/pulsarmx/): Compact UHF RFID mid-range reader with 24V digital IOs. Ideal for industrial automation and asset tracking applications.
- [QR-NFC Embedded OEM Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/qr-nfc-embedded-oem-module/): Compact 13.56 MHz NFC OEM module with integrated antenna. Reads ISO 14443, ISO 15693, MIFARE, NTAG, DESFire. UART/I2C, AT protocol, free libraries.
- [QR15 HF RFID Plugin Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/qr15/): HF RFID plugin module with integrated antenna and 70 mm read range. ISO 15693 at 13.56 MHz for compact OEM identification solutions.
- [QR15 HF RFID Starter Kit](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/qr15-hf-rfid-starter-kit/): HF RFID starter kit with QR15 module and integrated antenna. Quick-start development package for ISO 15693 RFID projects.
- [QRG2 UHF RFID Embedded Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/qrg2/): UHF RFID embedded module with Impinj E310 chip and integrated antenna. Ready-to-integrate solution for OEM UHF identification.
- [QuasarLR HF RFID Reader - Long Range 13.56 MHz Industrial Reader](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/quasarlr/): HF RFID long-range reader at 13.56 MHz with up to 60 cm read range. Ethernet interface and 24V IOs for industrial applications.
- [QuasarMF HF Reader/Writer for ISO14443](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/quasarmf/): HF RFID reader/writer for ISO 14443 with Ethernet. Supports Mifare Classic and Ultralight for access control and identification.
- [QuasarMX HF Short-Range RFID Reader](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-readers/quasarmx/): Short-range HF RFID reader with Ethernet interface for ISO 15693. Compact design with 24V IOs for industrial integration.
- [RFID Kanban Box](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-systems/rfid-kanban-box/): Bamboo box with a built-in RFID system that digitizes kanban cards. Connects via Ethernet, shows restocking needs from anywhere, optional ERP integration.
- [RFID Plugin](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-plugin/): Configure and monitor HF and UHF RFID readers from Metratec and other vendors in the IoT-Engine. Live tag tables, Excel export, control of tunnels and gates.
- [RFID Starter Kit HF Maxi](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/rfid-starter-kit-hf-maxi/): HF RFID starter kit with reader and MaxiPCB antenna for up to 300 mm range. Complete ISO 15693 evaluation package for long-range HF setups.
- [RFID Starter Kit HF Midi](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/rfid-starter-kit-hf-midi/): HF RFID starter kit with reader and MidiPCB antenna for up to 200 mm range. Complete ISO 15693 evaluation package for medium-range setups.
- [RFID Starter Kit HF Mini](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/rfid-starter-kit-hf-mini/): HF RFID starter kit with reader and MiniPCB antenna for up to 100 mm range. Compact ISO 15693 evaluation package for short-range use.
- [RFID Starter Kit UHF Mid-Range](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/rfid-starter-kit-uhf-mid-range/): UHF RFID starter kit with mid-range reader for up to 3 m range. Complete EPC Gen 2 evaluation package for UHF RFID development.
- [RFID-HAT for Raspberry Pi](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/rfid-hat-for-raspberry-pi/)
- [RR15 HF Embedded RFID Starter Kit](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/starter-kits/rr15-hf-rfid-starter-kit/): Embedded HF RFID starter kit with RR15 module and USB-C interface. Rapid prototyping for ISO 15693 identification solutions.
- [RR15 HF RFID OEM Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/rr15/): HF RFID OEM module with integrated antenna for ISO 15693 tags. Compact design for embedded reader applications at 13.56 MHz.
- [TinyPCB OEM RFID Antenna](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-antennas/tinypcb/): Miniature 13.56 MHz OEM RFID antenna with U.FL connector and 50 mm range. Smallest PCB antenna for embedded HF RFID integration.
- [UHF RFID Gate](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-systems/uhf-rfid-gate/): Custom UHF RFID gate made of aluminum with metal side panels for optimal field distribution. Built to your size for people, forklifts or entire trucks.
- [UHF RFID Tunnel](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/rfid-systems/uhf-rfid-tunnel/): UHF RFID tunnel with patented Fraunhofer IFF design: 55x55 or 75x75 cm inner size, light barriers, roller conveyor. Reads large numbers of tags in seconds.
- [UM15 USB RFID Module](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/oem-modules/um15/): USB-powered HF RFID module with integrated antenna for ISO 15693. Simple plug-and-play integration for desktop and embedded applications.
- [Userscript Plugin](https://www.metratec.com/products/rfid/userscript-plugin/): Write JavaScript that runs on IoT-Engine events, such as a tag scan, a beacon leaving an area or incoming data. Custom logic without changing source code.

## Technologies

- [Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS)](https://www.metratec.com/technologies/rtls/): The "Indoor GPS" Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) are based on technologies that allow the position of objects or people to be tracked in real-time. The
- [RF Identification (RFID)](https://www.metratec.com/technologies/rfid/): What is RFID technology? Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to identify objects without a direct line ...

## Industries

- [Automated Guided Vehicles](https://www.metratec.com/industries/automated-guided-vehicles/): RFID modules for AGVs and mobile robots. Floor navigation with passive tags, load carrier identification and precise position references without drift.
- [Industrial Machines](https://www.metratec.com/industries/industrial-machines/): RFID modules for CNC machines, 3D printers and inspection systems. Automatic tool identification, wear tracking and spare part authentication in metal environments.
- [Laboratory Equipment](https://www.metratec.com/industries/laboratory-equipment/): RFID modules for analyzers and lab instruments. Automatic reagent identification, lot tracking and electronic signatures for regulated environments.
- [Measurement Equipment](https://www.metratec.com/industries/measurement-equipment/): RFID modules for meters, sensors and test instruments. Store calibration data on the tag, authenticate consumables and ensure ISO-compliant traceability.
- [Medical Devices](https://www.metratec.com/industries/medical-devices/): RFID modules for dialysis machines, infusion pumps and ventilators. Consumable identification, authenticity verification and automatic usage documentation.

## Applications

- [Applications for RFID](https://www.metratec.com/applications/rfid/): Almost unlimited possibilities for more security, economy and optimization of processes with RFID With RFID technologies, people or objects can be easil...
- [Applications for RTLS](https://www.metratec.com/applications/rtls/): Optimization of processes through tracking technologies RTLS (Real-Time Location System) is a technology that allows the precise position of objects or ...

## Company

- [About Metratec](https://www.metratec.com/company/about-metratec/): Metratec develops RFID and RTLS technology in Magdeburg: more than 1,000 projects and product developments, offices in Magdeburg and Chicago, and solutions that are simple to integrate.
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- [Publicly Funded R&D Projects](https://www.metratec.com/company/publicly-funded-rd-projects/): Exchange between business and science Even though radio technologies such as RFID have been on the market for a comparatively long time, the processing of
- [Social Responsibility (CSR)](https://www.metratec.com/company/social-responsibility-csr/): Environmental Protection Metratec is committed to protecting the environment. As an SME and given our current way of operation luckily we have a fairly ...

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