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Impinj Announces Next-Gen Monza Chip The new Monza 3, the chipmaker says, offers a read range as much as 40 percent longer than that of other EPC Gen 2 RFID chips.

Washington State Governor Signs Anti-Skimming Law The new law makes it a felony to scan an RFID tag belonging to another person without that individual's consent, and use that data for an illegal purpose. The bill's sponsor plans to introduce additional RFID legislation.

Cost Plus World Market Finds RFID Sweet Spot in Yard Management The specialty retailer has deployed an RFID-based real-time location system to monitor trailers arriving at its main distribution center in Northern California, and to expedite the receipt of goods.

Apparel Manufacturer Suits Up With RFID A Japanese clothing maker places garments on hangars fitted with EPC Gen 2 tags, enabling it to track the items during their final stages of production.

Printer-Encoder Order Represents New DOD Milestone Lowry Computer's $8.7 million contract for 1,804 EPC Gen 2 RFID printer-encoders will enable defense distribution depots to extend RFID use further down the supply chain.

Metro Expanding Use of RFID, for Both Pallets and Cases The retailer says it is seeing positive results across its various RFID initiatives, and it plans expansions in 2008.

Taiwanese Seafood Producer Tracks Fish to the Dish Tekho's Ubiquitous Live Fish Traceability program employs 13.56 MHz passive RFID tags and BizTalk RFID to provide restaurant patrons with the life history of farm-raised grouper.

Sirit Set to Acquire Tag Maker RSI ID The acquisition is expected to complement and diversify Sirit's existing product line, better serve its current markets and afford entry into new ones.

Tyco Electronics Uses Wi-Fi for Trailer Tracking The electronic products manufacturer is using OATSystems software and its existing Wi-Fi access points to track truck trailers with active tags at its distribution center.

GE-Aviation Moves Tote-Tracking Pilot to Production The company has streamlined its shipping and receiving process for parts kits used in the production of commercial aircraft engines.