rf IDEAS

About rf IDEAS^®

rf IDEAS is the leading innovator of employee card and badge readers for in-building identification, authentication and access. rf IDEAS designs, develops, and manufactures a complete line of WAVE ID^®card readers that support nearly every proximity and contactless smart card in use worldwide. rf IDEAS readers come in a variety of form factors, and are used in numerous applications and OEM solutions including: multi-function printers, kiosks, building and door access, point-of-sale, attendance management and computer logon.

Take identification and authorization to a whole new level. Employees can now leverage their badges for secured logical access (single sign-on) to equipment, for secure printing, and even cafeteria point of sales – giving them the power to control and easily initiate their daily activities. Our badge readers are an integral part of solutions for every vertical market. Our readers help enhance security and eliminate unauthorized equipment access.

For our 25th anniversary, rf IDEAS has updated our logo and product names to expand beyond our RFID heritage and emphasize continuous innovation. If you are curious about how the new names correlate to familiar products, please download the conversion chart below.

Legacy Product Conversion Chart