Introduction

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer aimed to improve physical security at its manufacturing facilities and maximize its investment in its Genetec Synergis access control system. To achieve operational excellence, the company sought to address unique access control challenges and enhance employee tracking capabilities.

 

Challenges

A large manufacturing operation with numerous entrances and hazardous work environments faces several complex challenges requiring robust physical security and access control measures. Some of these challenges include:

• Ensuring that only authorized personnel access specific work areas, especially given the frequent use of temporary and contract workers.
• Accurate tracking of personnel entry and exit, including maintaining facility occupancy information in compliance with the company’s safety protocols.
• Managing shift changes without causing delays or errors, and precisely recording employee working hours to prevent time theft and payroll discrepancies.
• Accurate attendance tracking at training sessions and/or events for compliance and evaluation, as well as controlling access so that only registered participants enter.

Remote locations and hazardous work environments are common in automotive plants, and further complicate attendance tracking. Safety compliance at dangerous sites or in confined spaces is vital, along with real-time monitoring and rapid emergency response within these areas. Finally, the highest level of security is required through biometric verification or alternative credentials when security badges are lost, forgotten, or difficult to access under workwear. All of these challenges require flexible and secure access solutions that seamlessly integrate with the existing Genetec access control system.

 

Solution

Telaeris, a certified Genetec partner, provided a versatile and comprehensive solution through the integration of XPressEntry with Synergis access control systems. XPressEntry handheld badge and biometric readers were ideally suited to meet the automotive company’s requirements. These readers offer quick and reliable identity verification using existing security badges, effectively managing visitors and accommodating temporary workers with flexible access permissions. Real-time tracking of personnel entry and exit guarantees compliance with safety regulations and company protocols. Mobile solutions for time and attendance allow for accurate recording of working hours, simplifying shift management, and ensuring reliability even in remote locations. For confined space management, XPressEntry verifies that only authorized and trained personnel can enter, provides continuous monitoring, and enhances emergency response capabilities. XPressEntry also offers mobile attendance tracking for events and trainings with comprehensive reporting features. In addition, mobile biometric verification improves security by ensuring access is granted only to verified individuals, overcoming resistance with user-friendly processes and integrating seamlessly with existing systems for a robust security solution.

Furthermore, the automotive company has identified additional applications for XPressEntry to address unique challenges. For instance, they utilize XPressEntry readers to manage inventory at specific locations, where employees scan and check in or out equipment. Additionally, the security personnel use these readers to enforce site policies; employees caught violating regulations, such as smoking in non-designated areas, are required to scan an XPressEntry reader.

XPressEntry Server: The XPressEntry server acts as the admin console for managing all aspects of the XPressEntry system, including enrollment, device and user management, live data feeds, reporting, and configuring connections to Genetec Synergis access control systems.

XPressEntry Handheld Badge & Biometric Readers: XPressEntry handheld readers validate permissions and authenticate credentials or biometrics against the access control system database from any location. They record entries and exits where door readers are impractical, challenge credentials within secured spaces, perform spot checks on permissions, and more.

The company deployed thirteen (13) XPressEntry handheld badge and biometric readers from Telaeris at its manufacturing facilities in the United States.

“XPressEntry’s biometric readers and integration are perfectly suited to meet the numerous use cases for mobile readers in a security environment. Telaeris’ integrated solution fully leverages Genetec access control system’s capabilities. They offer quick and reliable access permissions and identity verification of employees, visitors, and temporary workers, which allows [the customer] to maximize their investment,” said Louis-Rene Bergeron, Integration Manager, Genetec Inc.

 

Benefits

XPressEntry handheld badge and biometric readers significantly enhance Synergis access control systems, offering unprecedented levels of convenience, flexibility, intelligence, and functionality for physical security guards and teams.

• Integrates with most access control systems
• Enhances physical security and personnel tracking
• Provides multi-factor authentication with biometrics
• Simplifies operations by removing manual work
• Ensures compliance with regulatory safety standards
• Offers scalable and offline operation for any worksite
• Reduces real risks and financial loss mitigation

 

Conclusion

Following the implementation of XPressEntry, the Electric Vehicle company continues to use their handheld badge and biometric readers daily to enhance physical security and validate employees, visitors, and contractors entering numerous workplace entrances.

XPressEntry handheld badge and biometric readers proudly lead the industry with:

• The most access control system integrations
• The broadest support for badges, biometrics, and mobile credentials
• The first handheld badge reader using Android 13 for enhanced security

CONTACT US to discover how XPressEntry can enhance your manufacturing operations.