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RFID-Based Robots Come to the Rescue German researchers have developed a system enabling robots and humans to use passive RFID tags to map out a disaster area and send information to a command center.

Baggage-Tagging Projects Gaining Altitude Hong Kong and Las Vegas airports are upgrading and ramping up their RFID bag-tagging efforts.

Airbus Trials Showing Strong Results The aircraft manufacturer has decided to permanently roll out an RFID application for tracking jigs, and has also launched other RFID pilots for tracking work orders and tools.

Companies, Agencies Use Clandestine RFID Systems to Catch Thieves The NOX system includes RFID readers embedded in walls, surveillance cameras and—in some cases—luminescent dust to track the movement of personnel and assets.

Aircraft Parts Maker to Use EPC Tags to Track Moisture Exposure Universal Avionics will install an RFID-based system, designed by University of Arizona students, to track how long moisture-sensitive microchip components are exposed to the air.

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.

RFID Journal Announces Winners of Second Annual RFID Journal Awards Airbus, Agence Métropolitaine de Transport, Interface receive top honors; 10 finalists selected for Best in Show award; winner to be selected at RFID Journal LIVE! 2008.

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.

Army National Guard Tracks Assets A PICS RFID system enables U.S. Army National Guard divisions to locate laptop computers and other electronics as they are moved in and out of their Washington, D.C., headquarters.

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.