Memberships

AIM is the global industrial association for Automatic Identification (AutoID), Data Collection and Mobile Data Communication. It was founded in 1972 in the USA: www.AIMglobal.org. AIM-D is the local "Chapter" of this network, responsible for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. AIM promotes the development and use of AutoID technologies: labelling, identification and automatic data collection using bar codes, matrix codes, RFID and sensor technology. 

GS1 Germany supports efficient, cross-company processes along the value-added chain. Working for clients from different industries, GS1 Germany is systematically driving the implementation of identification, data carrier, communication and process standards. Its solutions are practical and always oriented around markets and trends. Intensive communication with representatives of businesses from every sector and area of activity ensures high levels of acceptance and investment security. 

Successful use of RFID-technology requires interdisciplinary work in topic areas ranging from high-frequency technology to the design of efficient logistics processes. The RFID User Centre in Munich brings together science, developers and manufacturers of RFID hardware, users and associations, and provides them with an interdisciplinary platform. The RFID User Centre pools the competencies of the various sectors and forms a strong network. This is the only way that future-proof RFID solutions can be considered as a whole and successfully realised. Through cooperation between experts from all relevant disciplines, it is possible to learn from the best, develop successful concepts and ultimately introduce them to the market.

As the central point of contact for an interdisciplinary network system, the CNM is the largest NFC network nationwide, in contact with over 200 nationally and internationally active companies, associations and institutions. We offer our project partners access to current specialist knowledge and experts focussing on the topic of NFC, as well as support in the development of specific NFC ideas and products. Our goal is to be a technological force for innovation, with a high competitive market potential.

Münchner Druck- und Medieningenieure (Munich printing and media engineers) have joined together to form the "MDMI" association, in order to develop a joint network and thus share experiences and new ideas. Here the emphasis is placed on the promotion of young researchers and the establishment of contacts for internship positions, student research papers and teaching events. The association also supports graduates with their career entry and promotes the sharing of experience, as well as knowledge- and technology transfer between the scientific and practical fields.