EPCglobal NA Announces New Implementation Track at EPC Connection 2008
Because many companies are focusing on meeting customer mandates and achieving internal benefits, EPCglobal North America is adding the new track to its fifth annual event, being held Oct. 14-16 in Chicago, to help companies get up to speed quickly and cost-effectively.
Defense Contractor Relies on RFID for On-time Delivery of Armored Vehicles
Navistar Defense is using an RFID-enabled real-time locating system to track the assembly process of the armored vehicles it produces, which are designed to protect troops from bombs.
U.S. Defense Department to Host Conference Track at EPC Connection 2008
New sessions at EPCglobal NA's fifth annual event, being held Oct. 14-16 in Chicago, will highlight the DOD's successful EPC projects and help educate its suppliers about the benefits of using EPC RFID technologies.
ThingMagic Raises $9.5 Million
CEO Tom Grant says the latest round of funding will help the company continue to develop custom RFID solutions and UHF passive-tag readers for specific applications.
RFID Helps Endwave Track Work-in-Progress
The company is utilizing EPC Gen 2 tags to monitor the production of communications hardware for the aerospace and defense sectors.
Alien Software Adds Context to Tag Reads
A free firmware upgrade will enable owners of Alien fixed readers to determine the direction, distance and speed of an EPC Gen 2 UHF passive tag.
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.
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.
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.
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.
