Empowering the Eco-System of Connected Things

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1 Empowering the Eco-System of Connected Things smartrac-group.com

2 SMARTRAC is the world s leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID inlays and tags that make a broad variety of physical objects smart, enabling businesses to identify, authenticate and track their products, and complement them with digital and Web-based services.

3 Welcome to SMARTRAC and the World of RFID Over the past decades, new security demands arise as global mobility increases. To support that, governments around the world are introducing electronic passports and other RFID*-based identifi cation documents, from driving licenses to healthcare cards. Delivering smart and secure inlays to a very large number of eid projects worldwide makes SMARTRAC the global leader in high-quality RFID inlays for identity documents. Money may not have a smell but it smells outdated compared to modern contactless payment methods that accelerate the purchasing process and enhance user convenience. As a certifi ed manufacturer for the world s leading credit card companies, SMARTRAC offers state-of-the-art technologies for contactless payment and related application areas such as automated fare collection and access control. * Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is the wireless, contactless use of electromagnetic fi elds to transfer data, for the purposes of automatically identifying and tracking tags attached to objects. RFID inlays and tags carry digitized information, allowing digital representation of the tagged object.

4 Industrial Internet, Industry 4.0 there are several names for and visions of the future of manufacturing, logistics and other industrial sectors of the economy. No matter which view you take, that future is all about digitization and intelligent processes. RFID brings identifiability, connectivity and hence intelligence to all relevant elements of these processes, whether they are tools, parts, components or other simple physical items. Supplying standard products or customized solutions, SMARTRAC is the preferred partner for RFID technologies for the manufacturing and logistics industries. The growth of vehicle numbers worldwide along with overwhelming amounts of vehicle data has created a demand for automated, highly secure and reliable Automatic Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS). NEOLOGY, a fully owned subsidiary of SMARTRAC TECHNOLOGY GROUP, supplies private industry and governments with advanced, end-to-end AVIS solutions. The retail industry is going through transformative changes by taking big steps to provide consumer experience and omni-channel integration. RFID is a key enabling technology for that transformation, as it provides item-level visibility for any merchandise the precondition for inventory accuracy, loss prevention and full omni-channel readiness. By making merchandise smart, SMARTRAC is the premier source for RFID-based solutions that enable Next-Generation Retail. SMARTRAC products and services support a broad range of applications beyond these examples, including animal identification, automotive, electronics & gaming, keyless car access and immobilization, media management, packaging, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, supply chain management, leisure & entertainment and many more.

5 How can we make contactless payment and access control methods more secure and easy to use? How can we streamline manufacturing and logistics processes and make businesses more profitable? Connect things! How can we make the world more secure without making citizens lives more complicated? How can we transform retail into the next generation and create benefits for brands and consumers? How can we manage increasingly heavy traffic and facilitate mobility in metropolitan areas? smartrac-group.com

6 Setting the Pace in RFID SMARTRAC has established itself as the world s leading RFID company in terms of innovation, quality and the sheer quantity of passive RFID transponders* produced. Innovation and Quality are Part of Our DNA As a global pacesetter, we foster innovation and are continuously improving and enhancing our established product and service portfolio. Based on the industry s strongest R&D team, we constantly evaluate and integrate technical trends and developments worldwide, and we apply the highest levels of quality and operational excellence in the manufacture of every single transponder to create, produce and deliver premium-quality products that perfectly fi t to our customers needs. * An RFID transponder is the small device that emits an identifying signal in response to a received interrogation signal. A passive (batteryless) RFID transponder is basically a combination of an integrated circuit (IC) that stores the tag s ID and other information, and an antenna that gathers energy and transmits/receives signals. RFID transponders are available in different structural shapes, such as tags or inlays.

7 production of antenna technologies that suit the respective IC and application fi eld. We have long-term experience in applying our proprietary and patented wire-embedding technology. It is primarily used for RFID inlays in high-end applications that have to satisfy the highest standards of security, durability and mechanical robustness. Our etching technology offers the advantage of manufacturing several elaborate antenna structures during the same process. Etched antennas are used to produce RFID inlays for applications where a special antenna design is required, such as public transportation, inventory or media management. A Wealth of Know-How and Intellectual Property Backed by a portfolio of more than 1,000 patents and patent applications for RFID technology, equipment and production processes, we are continuously setting highest standards for the global RFID industry. Technologies that Make a Difference For our RFID transponders, we utilize ICs from all the leading chip manufacturers. One of our main strengths lies in the design and mass Coil winding is the technology we choose for the production of small glass transponders for applications such as animal identifi cation and car immobilizers. Packaged in a rugged capsule, such transponders are also suitable for use in harsh environments such as laundry, logistics and factory automation. The printing of conductive silver ink enables us to deploy and produce new antenna shapes in-house. The key benefi ts are a fast and economical realization of new designs for the HF and UHF frequency ranges. The antennas can be printed on various substrates and materials, and their main applications are in identifi cation documents, access control and more. smartrac-group.com

8 Exceeding Expectations: Our Comprehensive Portfolio SMARTRAC offers products and services for a wide range of industries and businesses and we supply the industry s most comprehensive portfolio of passive RFID transponders. Depending on the fi eld of application, our products are available in three primary frequency ranges and various formats: tags (either fl exible or hard-cased), inlays, pre-laminates (PRELAM ) and semi-fi nished cards. Furthermore, a large number of our products can be customized to individual needs. Inlays & Tags Our inlays and tags provide a fi t-for-function design in the most demanding areas from media management, healthcare and product authentication to supply chain management and many more. Our inlays and tags are available in HF and UHF frequency standards. Hard Tags We offer a broad range of RFID transponders for use in demanding and harsh environments commonly found in the manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, maritime, oil, gas and chemical industries as well as logistics and supply chain applications. Designed to meet specifi c requirements, key features of our hard tags include resistance to dust, chemicals and mechanical stress, protection against temporary immersion in water, and high-temperature resistance.

9 Pre-Laminates Designed for the particular requirements of card manufacturers, our PRELAM products and card inlays fulfi ll the highest demand in terms of reliability, durability and mechanical robustness. Our broad product range covers application fi elds such as automated fare collection in public transport, contactless payment, access control and loyalty programs. White Cards Based on our extensive expertise in manufacturing contactless and dual-interface card components, we offer our customers ready-made and tailored solutions based on pre-laminates and semi-fi nished cards. These products also offer unrivalled reliability, durability and mechanical robustness to meet the requirements of different market segments. In addition, we supply Value Added Services such as pre-personalization of our White Card products. Frequency Ranges for RFID Systems Low frequency (LF, khz) High frequency (HF, MHz) Ultra-high frequency (UHF, 433 and MHz) is better able to penetrate thin, metallic substances. Additionally, LF RFID systems are ideal for reading objects with high water content, but their read range is limited to centimeters. Typical applications include access control and animal tagging. works well on objects made of metal, and can work around goods with medium to high water content. HF RFID systems have a read range of about 1 m; applications include tracking library books, and transit tickets. NFC tags operate in the HF range. typically offers a read range of up to 100+ meters) and fast data transfer. UHF RFID, also known as RAIN RFID, covers many types of retail and industrial applications, like item-level tagging and inventory management. Choose Your RFID Product! Our Product Selector provides you with an overview of our latest portfolio, and allows you to select the most suitable product for your individual needs. Just tap your NFC-enabled phone on the tag, or visit smartrac-group.com/products smartrac-group.com

10 Digitizing the Physical World: SMART COSMOS Every year, three trillion products are sold, but the vast majority of those simple things stay unconnected for a simple reason: it is practically or economically not feasible to connect them via conventional wired or wireless networking technologies. However, inexpensive, durable and robust RFID transponders are perfectly suited to tagging a large portion of those simple things. By connecting a universe of everyday products to digital worlds, something really big is created: the extended Internet of Things (IoT), which offers virtually unlimited uses cases: Brand Products that Keep Consumers Engaged Every year, some US$ 500 billion is spent on advertising around the world. Imagine the potential for brands if IoT-connected brand products can do a better job at retaining consumers than traditional advertising. Revolutionizing the Industrial World Experts expect the value created by the Industrial Internet to grow to around US$1.3 billion by Picture being part of the revolution by better connecting parts and components to manufacturing processes.

11 Avoiding Physical Fakes in Digital Economies The World Customs organization estimates that annual losses due to counterfeiting amount to US$ 500 billion. Envision the potential for connected goods to prove to supply chain management systems and e-commerce sites that they are genuine. The opportunity for businesses to make more money or save money is tremendous. So is the opportunity for software developers to enable the processes required. SMART COSMOS is the open platform focused on providing a fast track for a broad range of businesses to utilize the Internet of Things. The Future Has Begun SMART COSMOS is a growing array of tightly integrated Cloud-based services. Creating a customized connected eco-system with SMART COSMOS is much easier and less time-consuming than building it from scratch. Our platform services are vertical-market agnostic. They can help anyone looking to achieve increased productivity and lower operational costs through more effective supply chain management, reliable automation, and by easily capturing different types of data gathered during consumer engagements. Creating IoT Solutions Made Easy SMART COSMOS can be categorized as a Platform as a Service (PaaS)*. The platform also helps software engineers to rapidly deliver enterprise value and ROI, and monetize the IoT faster and easier than ever before. * The modern Cloud is a layered architecture built around Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platforms as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). The infrastructure is provided by companies like Amazon Web Services, and Software as a Solution is typically very point-solution specific. smart-cosmos.com

12 Headquarters (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Entities At a Glance Founded: 2000 Headquarters: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Entities: in 10 countries on four continents Workforce: 3,600 Standards & Certifications (selection) ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 Common Criteria EAL 5+ security certification (BSI) NASPO Security Assurance Certification MasterCard CQM Certification Highlights World market leader for RFID transponders and inlays SONY Green Partner Certificate Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) qualification for PRELAM and card inlay products Largest production capacity in the RFID industry Global manufacturing and sales network What Could Your RFID-driven Future Hold? Most comprehensive RFID technology portfolio Biggest product range 1,000+ patents and patent applications Superior R&D capabilities Contact us to find out! smartrac-group.com/contact twitter.com/smartrac_nv linkedin.com/company/smartrac-technology facebook.com/smartractechnology

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