Omron RFID plans to support 250 million high-yield Gen2 RFID inlays at its Minakuchi factory in Shiga, Japan. It will continue to produce these inlays using its patented “Jomful” technology which ultrasonically welds the chip and strap to the substrate. Inlays are produced up to 10 times faster than adhesive-based processes and contain a more robust electrical connection.

The ramp up is part of Omron's (www.omronrfid.com) $20 million worldwide investment in the RFID business over a two-year period The Minakuchi factory was chosen to take advantage of its more than 30 years of experience with semiconductors and class 10000 clean room standards. The company will continue to add inlay production capacity to further increase annual production above 350 million inlays within the next 12 months.