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DaimlerChrysler Putting RFID Tags in Kanban Cards The automaker plans to begin pilot RFID projects that will increase the visibility of parts at two of its German production sites.

Ford Canada Adopts RFID System to Keep Parts Flowing By July, the automaker's Oakville assembly plant will use active tags to track nearly 1,000 parts-filled trucks.

Alien Seeks to Disprove Intermec Patent Infringement Alien says it is seeking a declaratory judgment to prove its RFID products do not violate Intermec’s intellectual property.

Honeywell Launches Sensor Network Kit As its first foray into wireless sensor mesh networking, the technology company is selling development kits with wireless sensor network technology developed by Crossbow.

Tire-Tag Maker Offers Blowout Price Advanced ID says it will drop per-tag prices to 40 cents for orders of at least 10 million.

Utah Buses to Get RFID-Enabled Fareboxes In time for next winter's ski season, the Utah Transit Authority plans to implement what it claims is the United States' first contactless payment system installed on buses.

TI Sells Sensors & Controls Business The company says it will retain its radio frequency identification group, claiming the sale will help focus its efforts in the semiconductor arena, including RFID.

RFID News Roundup VeriChip announces IPO; RFID consortium to hold open workshop; Nordic ID rolls out UHF handheld for Europe; RFID maturing rapidly, says report; firms partner on retail RFID solutions; do-it-yourselfers devise tag killer.

Auto Industry RFID Data Standard Proposed EPCglobal and AIAG have proposed an RFID tag data structure allowing tire manufacturers to use both Electronic Product Code and existing data identifiers.

RFID News Roundup ABI report says UHF chipsets may lower reader prices; costs stymieing RFID in European supply chains; Avery Dennison RFID names 17 qualified converters; AeroScout, Alanco team up on Wi-Fi tracking; HID, INSIDE partnering on access control apps; New Zealand passports carrying Philips chips; South Korea approves use of Savi 433.92 MHz systems; AIM Global unveils RFID Emblem.