Transense Technologies has launched lower-cost versions of its Translogik TLGX3 and TLGX4 tire inspection tools, designed to make connected tire management accessible to more fleets, OEMs and service providers.
Both tools read tire pressure, tread depth and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, with the TLGX4 adding the ability to read data from the most common tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors.
“RFID is now being embedded in tires by leading manufacturers and TPMS is increasingly a legal requirement for commercial vehicles,” said Ryan Maughan, managing director at Transense Technologies.
“By making our TLGX3 and 4 inspection tools more affordable, we’re giving fleet operators, OEMs and service providers, the ability to benefit from these technologies, delivering better accuracy, efficiency and compliance at a price point that supports more widespread adoption.”
The Translogik TLGX3 and TLGX4 enable full lifecycle traceability of tires by reading data stored on RFID tags embedded in the tires, including tire serial numbers, manufacturers, models and sizes.
By using RFID and TPMS readings alongside appropriate tire management software, OEMs and fleets can enhance operational safety and establish the data foundations for AI-driven analysis and optimization.
Angelo Pingitzer, product manager for the EMEA service network at Goodyear Germany, commented, “RFID-enabled tools like the Translogik TLGX3 and TLGX4 eliminate manual tire data entry, saving time and workload in the field and office. They improve accuracy across connected apps and solutions, while creating a big data foundation that supports the AI-driven fleet management solutions of tomorrow.”
For tire dealers and service providers, the tools simplify everyday tire checks, combining multiple inspection tasks into a single handheld device. RFID tags enable technicians to instantly identify tires and access their history, while TPMS readings add further value in customer reporting and compliance checks.
Christian Wilkening, tire technician at German tire workshop Reifen Stiebling in North Rhine-Westphalia, said, “With RFID we save a lot of time. Comprehensive tire information, including the unique identification number, is accurately retrieved in seconds. Having RFID makes vehicle inspections faster and checking tires in and out of the warehouse easier. RFID makes the entire process better.”
“Customers across the tire and fleet sectors have told us cost has been a barrier to adoption,” added Maughan. “We listened and responded by delivering advanced RFID- and TPMS-enabled inspection tools that are both affordable and scalable.
“This ensures our customers can meet today’s compliance and efficiency demands while preparing for tomorrow’s connected tire ecosystem. For many customers, the lower cost means the tools pay for themselves within months.”
In related news, Michelin recently declared its support for the European Union’s Euro 7 regulation, which, for the first time, sets limits on tire wear particle emissions