RFID technology as the key to DPP

The digital product passport is intended to provide information such as material composition, origin, carbon footprint, and recyclability throughout a product’s entire life cycle. RFID technology enables a secure, unique, and automated link between the product and the digital data record—even with high throughput, changing environmental conditions, and complex supply chains.

An additional advantage

When companies have to make changes to their processes, systems, and product labeling anyway in the course of introducing the DPP, RFID offers further efficiency gains – for example, through automated warehouse management, greater traceability, and reduced error rates. Investing in RFID therefore not only ensures compliance, but also creates real added value along the entire supply chain.

Kathrein Solutions supplies proven hardware components such as RFID readers, antennas, and transponder solutions, which are already being used successfully in numerous industrial projects worldwide.

Strong partnership with the RFID Konsortium

Kathrein works with experienced partners such as the RFID Konsortium for strategic planning, data modeling, IT integration, and implementation. The consortium offers companies comprehensive consulting services and a specially developed “DPP KickStart” package, which allows an initial digital product passport to be implemented within four months – ideal for companies that want to gain practical experience in a timely manner.

Future-proofing through cooperation

“The digital product passport will pose challenges for many companies – but it will also open up new opportunities,” says Michael Kaiser, Director of Product Management & Innovations. “With our hardware and the expertise of our partners, we ensure that companies are positioned in a timely, efficient, and future-proof manner.”