NEWS
KCF Technologies to Launch Energy-Harvesting Wireless Sensors
The RFID-based devices will allow users to track their machinery's condition based on vibration and temperature readings, with power supplied by a battery or generated by heat, vibration or sunlight.
Maryland's Medical Examiner to Track Human Bodies Via RFID
After using EPC Gen 2 passive UHF tags and readers to track paperwork for one year, the organization expects to soon begin utilizing RFID wristbands to track the decedents as well.
Cotemar Uses RTLS to Manage Safety, Supplies for Offshore Oil Workers
The company is employing AeroScout Wi-Fi RFID tags to track the whereabouts of personnel and visitors on each of four offshore platforms that serve as floating hotels for PEMEX employees working on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
New Chicago-area Casino Chips Its Uniforms
To streamline the management of its complicated uniform inventory process, Rivers Casino has sewn EPC RFID tags into 20,000 pieces of apparel.
RFID News Roundup
NGV Global recommends RFID for monitoring compressed natural gas refueling; TagMaster announces expanded port installation in South Africa; Rome's Capitoline Museums install NFC RFID tags in exhibit halls; Ekahau, Juniper Networks partner on wireless integration for RTLS; Tagsys joins VICS Item-Level RFID Initiative.
RFID Greets Partygoers By Name
Montreal's Apollo Agency is using EPC Gen 2 tags to provide guests with personalized greetings to the marketing and networking events that it holds.
Grupo Exito Launches Major Electronics Tagging Pilot
The Colombian retailer has tagged more than 45,000 items at its new electronics store in Bogota.
Narian Technologies to Launch NFC RFID Applications for Customer Service
The system allows consumers at a store or restaurant to use NFC-enabled phones to request assistance from staff members, and to receive an alert when a product or service is ready.
Canadian Investment Group RFID-Enables Shareholder Elections
Fonds de solidarité FTQ is using EPC tags and readers to automate the counting and weighting of votes, to speed up the election process and eliminate the risk of errors.
RFID Tracks Gear for Australian Customs and Border Protection
The agency is using HF passive tags and readers at 22 offices and on numerous vessels, to track the location and maintenance records for thousands of weapons and pieces of equipment.
