Product counterfeiting in the automotive industry is not only a question of violating trademark laws - it is also and even more importantly a question of safety and security to install tested and certified original equipment.
Original equipment qualifies as parts that are manufactured according to the production specifications and requirements of the car manufacturer. The supplying industry thereby makes an important contribution to the safety and quality of a motor vehicle.
RFID technology has proven to be a reliable technology to tag and identify vehicle parts. By safeguarding a products origin over the entire supply chain as well as over its entire lifetime, RFID helps to make sure that parts that are characterised as “original” fulfil the strict requirements the automotive industry demands.
In addition, use of RFID tags helps to improve efficiency and optimize processes in the manufacturing process.