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MTU Examines RFID to Keep Its Production Line Rolling
The German manufacturer simulated an RFID-enabled kanban system to keep parts in stock and to introduce the technology to employees. PremiumPREMIUM

UPM Keeps Its Eye on RFID
Now part of UPM's Raflatac label-stock division, the company formerly known as Rafsec says it retains its commitment to meet the global demand for low-cost inlays and tags. PremiumPREMIUM

Symbol’s Goal: Win With High-Performance RFID Solutions
With its acquisition of Matrics complete, Symbol Technologies aims to compete in the UHF RFID market by providing high-performance RFID tags and interrogators and complete solutions for specific industries. PremiumPREMIUM

Omron's New Mantra
The Japanese electronics vendor is focusing on making UHF systems for the supply chain, starting with the creation of the RFID Business Development Group in the United States. PremiumPREMIUM

Putting RFID Know-How to Work
Hewlett-Packard was an early adopter of RFID technology. Now, the IT and computer powerhouse wants to put knowledge gained internally to work for its customers. PremiumPREMIUM

Zeroing In on the Closed-Loop
Since 1985, Escort Memory Systems has flourished by providing closed-loop RFID systems for manufacturing plants and industrial operations—a market that remains strong. PremiumPREMIUM

AWID: Accessing New RFID Markets
Applied Wireless Identification, an access control specialist, wants to be a player in the market for RFID supply chain systems. It plans to develop custom chipsets for handheld and low-cost fixed readers.
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SAMSys: A Reader for Every Need
SAMSys Technologies sells readers that cover the common RFID frequencies and protocols and fit specific applications, such as conveyor systems. Now it's educating the market about how they should be used.
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Intermec: Practical RFID Solutions
Intermec Technologies has partnered with IBM Global Services and other systems integrators to provide wireless networking equipment and RFID systems that aim to solve companies' real-world problems.
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The Truth About Alien Technology
No RFID company is more controversial than Alien. Questions surround its capacity, finances and deal with Gillette. We visited the company to get answers and learn about the company's go-to-market strategy. PremiumPREMIUM


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