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News for the Week of Feb. 10, 2003
The Package Is the Computer
New Remote RFID Labeling System
RTLS Links Active and Passive RFID
Experts Focus on Identity Crisis
Axcess Back from the Brink
SPECIAL REPORT: Transforming the Factory
OPINION: Inklings of the Future
The Package Is the Computer
Cypak, a Swedish startup, has developed a very low-cost system of embedding intelligence in product packaging. It could be used to monitor the condition of parcels or track compliance in clinical drug trials.
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New Remote RFID Labeling System
Manhattan Associates and Zebra Technologies have teamed up to create a system that lets companies print RFID labels remotely over the Internet. A retailer could use the system to print an RFID shipping label at a supplier's manufacturing facility, so a pallet or item can be received into inventory automatically.
Full Story
RTLS Links Active and Passive RFID
RF Technologies has released an upgrade of its PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager software product. The new version allows companies to track items with either passive or active RFID tags, and data can now be accessed using a Web browser.
Full Story
Experts Focus on Identity Crisis
As more and more services are delivered remotely over local, wide-area and wireless networks, creating, managing and securing identities could become a major issue for companies. Speakers at this week's Smart Card Alliance's Mid-Winter Conference will address the technology and policy issues around identity protection.
Full Story
Axcess Back from the Brink
Back in October, Axcess was forced to furlough staff as it ran low on cash. The Dallas-based company, which makes security and asset-tracking systems, recently secured a round of financing, and it has introduced a new product, a reusable RFID container seal.
Full Story
SPECIAL REPORT: Transforming the Factory
Manufacturers were among the earliest users of RFID. But the shift to open systems with benefits across the supply chain will have a huge effect on the way companies run their operations and work with suppliers and retailers.
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OPINION: Inklings of the Future
One of the drawbacks to printed antennas is they have not been able to deliver the same performance as etched metal antennas. But that's changing. Companies are investing money to find new, better and cheaper ways to create antennas printed with conductive inks.
Full Story
Cypak, a Swedish startup, has developed a very low-cost system of embedding intelligence in product packaging. It could be used to monitor the condition of parcels or track compliance in clinical drug trials.
Full Story
New Remote RFID Labeling System
Manhattan Associates and Zebra Technologies have teamed up to create a system that lets companies print RFID labels remotely over the Internet. A retailer could use the system to print an RFID shipping label at a supplier's manufacturing facility, so a pallet or item can be received into inventory automatically.
Full Story
RTLS Links Active and Passive RFID
RF Technologies has released an upgrade of its PinPoint Mobile Resource Manager software product. The new version allows companies to track items with either passive or active RFID tags, and data can now be accessed using a Web browser.
Full Story
Experts Focus on Identity Crisis
As more and more services are delivered remotely over local, wide-area and wireless networks, creating, managing and securing identities could become a major issue for companies. Speakers at this week's Smart Card Alliance's Mid-Winter Conference will address the technology and policy issues around identity protection.
Full Story
Axcess Back from the Brink
Back in October, Axcess was forced to furlough staff as it ran low on cash. The Dallas-based company, which makes security and asset-tracking systems, recently secured a round of financing, and it has introduced a new product, a reusable RFID container seal.
Full Story
SPECIAL REPORT: Transforming the Factory
Manufacturers were among the earliest users of RFID. But the shift to open systems with benefits across the supply chain will have a huge effect on the way companies run their operations and work with suppliers and retailers.
Paid Subscribers Only
OPINION: Inklings of the Future
One of the drawbacks to printed antennas is they have not been able to deliver the same performance as etched metal antennas. But that's changing. Companies are investing money to find new, better and cheaper ways to create antennas printed with conductive inks.
Full Story
