Universal RFID readers and mobile authentication for physical and digital access
ELATEC manufactures hardware-centric access control solutions—universal RFID readers supporting 60+ transponder types, plus NFC/BLE mobile credentials—sold into physical security, IoT, and enterprise authentication use cases. The tech stack (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, C/C++, Docker, public-key infrastructure) reflects embedded systems maturity, while active hiring across engineering, marketing, product, and sales—concentrated at senior/manager level—suggests scaling beyond core hardware into compliance infrastructure and go-to-market operations.
ELATEC is a German hardware and software company specializing in RFID-based access control systems. Founded in 1988, the company serves thousands of organizations globally with universal readers (certified in 100+ countries), a software development kit for customization and remote management, and on-site implementation services delivered through 19 worldwide locations. Applications span physical access control, secure printing, single sign-on, elevator systems, time and attendance, EV charging, parking, vending, and fleet management. The company partners with HID Global, LEGIC, and NXP to deliver integrated solutions.
ELATEC readers support 60+ transponder technologies and include NFC and BLE capabilities for mobile credentials. The firmware is built on FreeRTOS and Zephyr embedded operating systems, with C/C++ core development and public-key infrastructure for security.
ELATEC is actively building a product compliance function and global compliance framework, with emphasis on RF electronics conformity management, CI/CD automation, cybersecurity compliance implementation, and automated build-and-test processes for hardware products.
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