AIM Europe
Formally chartered in 2013, AIM Europe was designed to be the single voice for the region in developing deep relationships with the European Commission and other regional & national bodies.
- Secure a single entity representing the greatest network of AIDC experts across the region.
- Establish a system for industry growth in new & emerging areas.
- Put strategies in place to respond to new technology & market developments.
- Create the best access to funding for international & national development projects related to AIDC technology, innovations, standards, and applications.
AIM Europe Member Listing
For additional information, or to join, contact AIM Europe by clicking here or call +1 724.742.4470.
For additional information, or to join, contact AIM Europe by clicking here or call +1 724.742.4470.
AIM Europe Information on Installation Near Railways | March 2020
During our last update in February regarding the EU Regulations in Europe and the possibility of some issues with GSM-R (Railways), one of the scenarios presented in the document is a potential issue for anyone installing outdoor RAIN systems near a railway track.
The report requires that the installation be at least 45m away from the tracks. If outdoor systems are installed within that range, you have to contact the relevant railway organization.
The report also mentions airports:
A copy of the related information can be downloaded here.
EETS Directive in EU on the Interoperability of Electronic Road Toll Systems | Feb 2020
As of March 2019, there exists a so-called EETS Directive on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the EU.
RAIN RFID is not mentioned in that directive as a possible option (nobody was suggesting it, so it was not even considered) whereas a number of other technologies are (incl. GPS, active RFID, optical system etc.). EU member states are currently in the process of ratifying this legislation and we have until October 2020 to intervene. We could ensure that RAIN RFID gets added to the directive if enough member states requested it. An AIM Europe consultant is helping to:
If you are interested in being a part of this work, please send an email to diana@aimglobal.org and she will add you to the list to receive the position paper when it is ready for first review. This work will need to happen very quickly if we are launch the paper in April.
Webinar on Understanding Frequency Bands in Europe | November 2019
The webinar provides an overview of this regulation, where adoption has been successful, and how it impacts you, your business, and your customers. View the recorded webinar here.
Speakers
Call to Action Regulatory Situation in the EU | October 2019
The RFID regulatory environment in Europe has been changing for the past several years. AIM Europe and RAIN Alliance have been working with others to ensure the best situation for RAIN RFID in the area. Members have been kept aware of the situation with regular presentations at AIM and RAIN meetings. The original changes to the regulations were for a new band at 915-921 MHz to be available for RAIN RFID but the adoption of this has been very slow as many countries had already allocated some of the band to other users. (Adoption of European regulations is a country by country decision). After many meetings with the EU Commission and the players involved, the EU passed a Decision (2018/1538) with a recommendation that allows 3 channels at 4 Watts in the band 916.1 – 918.9 MHz. This allows the most countries to permit the band to be used for RAIN RFID.
Some countries have previously allocated part of this band to other users (military, Railways GSM-R, etc.). Unfortunately, Germany has allocated the whole band to other users and currently will not allow the use of RAIN RFID at these frequencies.
We will make a presentation to the German government to help persuade them to make some or all the band available to RAIN RFID. If you have an office, partners, or customers in Germany, we need your help.
Feel free to use the following files to help. These files are zipped – you can download from here:
The file "Brief" contains the German language version of the letter we will to send to Dr. Sandl at the German Government. (An English version is included for those that don't read German). I have also included the EU Decision for your information.
Please get your German offices and customers to take the German version of the letter:
We will send all the letters we collect to Dr. Sandl in late November/Early December, so I would like to receive all your letters no later than 15 November, 2019.
Thank you for your help, hopefully this will help convince the German Government of the need to make some or all the frequency band available to include RAIN RFID.
During our last update in February regarding the EU Regulations in Europe and the possibility of some issues with GSM-R (Railways), one of the scenarios presented in the document is a potential issue for anyone installing outdoor RAIN systems near a railway track.
The report requires that the installation be at least 45m away from the tracks. If outdoor systems are installed within that range, you have to contact the relevant railway organization.
The report also mentions airports:
- “Airport”: RFID readers on conveyors at airport terminals for baggage handling (e.g. a baggage handling hall in an airport terminal building. Such systems would be carefully designed and have to satisfy the requirements of the airport frequency management department).
A copy of the related information can be downloaded here.
EETS Directive in EU on the Interoperability of Electronic Road Toll Systems | Feb 2020
As of March 2019, there exists a so-called EETS Directive on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the EU.
RAIN RFID is not mentioned in that directive as a possible option (nobody was suggesting it, so it was not even considered) whereas a number of other technologies are (incl. GPS, active RFID, optical system etc.). EU member states are currently in the process of ratifying this legislation and we have until October 2020 to intervene. We could ensure that RAIN RFID gets added to the directive if enough member states requested it. An AIM Europe consultant is helping to:
- Write a “position paper” outlining why RAIN RFID is a viable alternative to other ETC technologies
- Launch the position paper at InterTraffic in Amsterdam 21 -24 April 2020
- Use the position paper to lobby decision makers in various EU member states
If you are interested in being a part of this work, please send an email to diana@aimglobal.org and she will add you to the list to receive the position paper when it is ready for first review. This work will need to happen very quickly if we are launch the paper in April.
Webinar on Understanding Frequency Bands in Europe | November 2019
The webinar provides an overview of this regulation, where adoption has been successful, and how it impacts you, your business, and your customers. View the recorded webinar here.
Speakers
- Josef Preishuber-Pflügl | Vice Chairman RFID, ETSI
- Steve Halliday | President, RAIN Alliance
Call to Action Regulatory Situation in the EU | October 2019
The RFID regulatory environment in Europe has been changing for the past several years. AIM Europe and RAIN Alliance have been working with others to ensure the best situation for RAIN RFID in the area. Members have been kept aware of the situation with regular presentations at AIM and RAIN meetings. The original changes to the regulations were for a new band at 915-921 MHz to be available for RAIN RFID but the adoption of this has been very slow as many countries had already allocated some of the band to other users. (Adoption of European regulations is a country by country decision). After many meetings with the EU Commission and the players involved, the EU passed a Decision (2018/1538) with a recommendation that allows 3 channels at 4 Watts in the band 916.1 – 918.9 MHz. This allows the most countries to permit the band to be used for RAIN RFID.
Some countries have previously allocated part of this band to other users (military, Railways GSM-R, etc.). Unfortunately, Germany has allocated the whole band to other users and currently will not allow the use of RAIN RFID at these frequencies.
We will make a presentation to the German government to help persuade them to make some or all the band available to RAIN RFID. If you have an office, partners, or customers in Germany, we need your help.
Feel free to use the following files to help. These files are zipped – you can download from here:
- EU Decision 2018/1538 – 1538_2018.pdf
- Letter Dr. Ulrich Sandl – Eng Final.docx
- Brief Dr. Ulrich Sandl – Final.docx
The file "Brief" contains the German language version of the letter we will to send to Dr. Sandl at the German Government. (An English version is included for those that don't read German). I have also included the EU Decision for your information.
Please get your German offices and customers to take the German version of the letter:
- Add Date and Place
- Add the name of the person signing the document (the more senior the better)
- Add the Manufacturer’s or End user’s name
- Print it out on company letterhead
- Sign it
- Scan it to PDF
- Send it back to info@aimglobal.org
We will send all the letters we collect to Dr. Sandl in late November/Early December, so I would like to receive all your letters no later than 15 November, 2019.
Thank you for your help, hopefully this will help convince the German Government of the need to make some or all the frequency band available to include RAIN RFID.
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AIM EUROPE VZW | Ond. # 0543.702.222 | Tiensestraat 12 | 3320 Hoegaarden | Tienen, Belgium
AIM EUROPE VZW | Ond. # 0543.702.222 | Tiensestraat 12 | 3320 Hoegaarden | Tienen, Belgium