Socket Mobile has announced the launch of its new DuraScan D751, a portable HF RFID and NFC reader and writer designed to meet growing demand for secure, flexible short-range identification across enterprise and industrial environments. While Socket Mobile is best known for its data capture hardware used in retail, logistics and healthcare, the introduction of the D751 marks a clear expansion of its portfolio into more advanced NFC and HF RFID use cases.
The D751 operates at HF RFID 13.56 MHz, supporting widely adopted HF RFID and NFC standards including ISO 14443 and ISO 15693. This makes the device suitable for a broad range of applications such as access control, asset identification, authentication, mobile credentialing, product interaction and tap-to-engage experiences. By combining both reading and writing capabilities, the device enables organisations not only to identify tagged items but also to update tag data in the field.
A key strength of the D751 is its portable and rugged design, reflecting Socket Mobile’s focus on real world operational environments. The reader is designed for mobile workflows, pairing wirelessly with smartphones, tablets and laptops via Bluetooth. This allows NFC and HF RFID functionality to be added easily to existing mobile applications without the need for fixed infrastructure or specialist terminals. For field teams, this portability opens up new opportunities for inspections, audits, identity verification and secure data exchange.
From a technology perspective, HF RFID and NFC continue to play a critical role in sectors where controlled read ranges, security and user interaction are essential. Unlike UHF RFID, which is optimised for bulk and long-range reading, HF RFID excels in close proximity use cases. The D751 aligns well with applications such as healthcare patient identification, access badges, secure tokens, smart packaging touchpoints and digital product passports, where intentional user interaction is required.
Socket Mobile has positioned the D751 to integrate smoothly with existing enterprise systems. Support for common development platforms and mobile operating systems allows developers to incorporate NFC and HF RFID functionality into bespoke applications with minimal friction. This approach reflects a broader market trend where hardware vendors increasingly focus on developer experience and software integration, rather than standalone devices.
The launch also reflects continued growth in NFC driven experiences, including mobile authentication, interactive marketing and secure credential management. As organisations look to bridge physical and digital interactions, compact readers like the D751 provide a practical way to deploy HF RFID and NFC capabilities at scale, without locking users into proprietary ecosystems.
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