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Third Millennium Unveils Multi-Technology Readers
Combining Card and QR Code Access in One Device
Visitor and contractor access simplified and streamlined.
Pontypool, UK. October 13, 2025
One Device, Two Functions - Lower Installation Costs
Traditionally, organisations would have required two
separate readers on turnstiles or walls at every entry
point; one for staff RFID access cards and another for
visitor QR codes. This meant dual installation costs,
separate cabling and double the maintenance burden.
The RXQR range eliminates this duplication entirely. A
single reader now handles both card and QR scanning …
transmitting data through the same door controller
ports to access-control systems, with both models
supporting Clock and Data, Wiegand and OSDP (Open
Supervised Device Protocol) connectivity.
“It’s a simple concept offering huge efficiency and financial
gains”, says Greenaway. “You’re halving the number of
devices, halving the installation work and simplifying
ongoing maintenance. And obviously saving money, since
you no longer need two readers at every door.”
In addition to its integrated QR capability, the RXQR
readers support a full range of high-frequency card
technologies including MIFARE
®
Classic,
MIFARE®DESFire
®
and LEGIC technologies. This
makes them fully interoperable with modern access
control systems that support open standard
smartcards, with DESFire and LEGIC technologies
providing the latest advance cryptographic security
comparable to proprietary access control systems.
“Third Millennium has always been about openness and
interoperabilty,” adds Greenaway. “By supporting both
MIFARE and LEGIC technologies along with Clock and
Data, Wiegand and OSDP, the RXQR readers let customers
work within their existing infrastructure, without door
controllers having to be changed which just adds extra
cost.”
About Third Millennium
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Pontypool,
South Wales, Third Millennium is an award-winning
provider of advanced access control readers and
software. Trusted by integrators and security conscious
organisations across the UK and Europe, the company
delivers customisable solutions that combine sleek
design, robust security and support for a wide range of
smart card technologies. Third Millennium’s readers are
deployed in all industry sectors, including government
finance, education, healthcare and critical
infrastructure.
In 2025, Third Millennium became part of HID, the
global leader in trusted identity solutions.
For more information, visit www.tm-readers.com
Media Contact
Tom Herbst
tom@tomherbstpr.co.uk
07768 145 571
0207 274 9937
Third Millennium, a
provider of access
control solutions and
part of HID,
announces the
launch of new RXQR
and RXQRK readers
… multi-technology
access-control
devices that
integrate high-
security RFID cand ar QR code credentials into a single,
elegant unit.
Designed to simplify visitor and contractor
management, and support both legacy and modern
communication protocols, the RXQR range is part of
Third Millennium’s RX Series, delivering an advanced yet
cost-effective solution for today’s evolving access
control environments.
The RXQR combines high security RFID card reading
and QR code scanning in one compact device. The
RXQRK adds a keypad option for organisations requiring
an additional layer of authentication using PIN
verification for out-of-hours or high-security access.
“QR codes have existed for decades, but their role in access
control has accelerated dramatically since the COVID-19
pandemic”, explains Steve Greenaway, Third Millennium’s
Business Development Manager.