TAG-IT
Proximity chip reader
The task was to design a handheld device to read TAG-IT proximity chips used for parcel identification inside airplanes.
It had to withstand abuse, heavy falls and rain. The project's catch: Only 20 pieces were to be manufactured.
The big rubber piece (in blue) was cast with the cable, leaving a cavity for the components. The shape of the rectangular
base was defined by the antenna and circuit board that would be held inside. No metal could be used to avoid interference
with the antenna's readings. That conditioned the materials and assembly process.
Year: 2001
Material: Silicon rubber, polyester resin, electronic components.
Size: 210 x 120 x 150 mm
Designed with Luis Mercado 
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