Alien Technology, founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, California, is a leading manufacturer specializing in the development and production of ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) technology products, including RFID tags, chips, readers, and antennas, serving multiple industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, and pharmaceuticals with over 25 years of experience.
Player tracking hardware manufacturers - RFID tag and inlay producers, RFID reader manufacturers (fixed and handheld), antennas for RFID systems, and components for UHF RFID solutions used in asset and player tracking systems.
https://www.alientechnology.com
+1-408-782-3900
Founded in 1994
Founded by John Stephen Smith; current ownership structure is private.
United States
Since its founding in 1994, Alien Technology has developed a strong reputation in RFID chip and tag manufacturing, expanding its portfolio to include EPCglobal Gen2 and ISO/IEC 18000-6C compliant products mainly focused on UHF RFID technology. The company evolved from initial technical support partnerships to global operations within manufacturing, logistics, retail, and other sectors.
Headquarters in San Jose, California with solutions centers and sales offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, indicating multi-country operational facilities.
Recognized as a trusted supplier of UHF RFID transceiver chips and inlays for over 25 years with a presence in national and international markets across multiple industries.
Known for high-performance UHF RFID products with extended read ranges up to 20 meters, robust tracking capability, and reliability in dense environments.
Alien’s RFID systems have been successfully deployed in high-density tracking scenarios such as race timing, providing highly accurate real-time identification and tracking of individuals through embedded RFID tags.
Alien Technology provides integral UHF RFID reader and tag systems enabling player and asset tracking in casino environments, with specialized high-read zones supporting long read distances and dense tagging scenarios.
Alien Technology develops RFID readers including handheld and fixed units compatible with standard RFID tags used for player and asset identification.
Alien Technology RFID readers and tags integrate with enterprise databases using standard communication protocols for real-time data capture and management.
Alien Technology specializes in EPC Class 1 Gen 2 UHF passive RFID technology with extended read ranges (up to approximately 20 meters), supporting dense tag environments and precise tracking.
Alien Technology’s product range includes RFID tags, inlays, fixed readers, and handheld readers used for player tracking systems in gaming and casino operations.
RFID readers from Alien Technology support real-time data collection with reliable and fast tag reading capabilities integrated with backend databases.
Alien Technology produces fixed and handheld RFID reader models compliant with EPCglobal Gen2 standards, with read ranges up to approximately 20 meters under optimal conditions.
Alien Technology RFID products serve inventory tracking needs with high-performance UHF RFID tags and readers.
Alien Technology RFID products operate in the UHF frequency band, primarily around 860-960 MHz range to comply with global RFID standards.
Alien Technology UHF RFID solutions enable real-time location tracking with accuracy suitable for asset and player management in dense environments.
Alien Technology RFID readers support standard EPC Gen2 communication protocols and integrate with common network and database interfaces.
Alien Technology provides professional and educational services including the Alien Academy for RFID training and customer support.
Alien Technology offers comprehensive technical documentation covering RFID product specifications, integration guidelines, and industry compliance standards.
