ELATEC manufactures universal RFID, NFC, and BLE reader modules enabling secure user authentication and access control for printers, industrial access, and fleet management.
ELATEC is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. Headquartered in Puchheim, Germany, with a strong presence in the United States and Asia, the company specializes in developing versatile reader and writer modules that support Low Frequency (LF), High Frequency (HF), Near Field Communication (NFC), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technologies. ELATEC's products are designed to be "universal," capable of reading over 60 different transponder technologies worldwide, making them ideal for integration into diverse hardware environments.
Primarily serving the B2B sector, ELATEC provides enabling technology for secure printing, time attendance recording, physical access control, and industrial automation. Their TWN4 family of readers is widely used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators who require reliable, adaptable, and compact authentication devices. The company focuses on seamless integration, offering extensive software tools, developer kits, and remote firmware updates to ensure long-term compatibility and security.
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Depending on the firmware version and installed options, ELATEC readers (such as the TWN4 family) can support over 60 RFID technologies across LF (125 kHz) and HF (13.56 MHz) bands, as well as NFC and BLE.
Most ELATEC products support Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) and higher, Linux, Android, iOS, and macOS, utilizing interfaces like USB, serial (TTL), and I2C.
For technical questions or product malfunctions, you can contact support at info-rfid@elatec.com or support-rfid@elatec.com. Regional offices in the US and Asia also provide local support.