Impinj Files for Initial Public Offering
The chip manufacturer filed an IPO this week, seeking up to $100 million to pay for debts and fund further research.
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Boosts Productivity in Its Warehouse
The North Carolina manufacturer of fiber-optic cables has been using EPC tags to track raw materials, and plans to tag the reusable reels that it ships to customers in the near future.
Identec Group Adopts New Growth Strategy to Go With Its New Name
The owner of Identec Solutions and eight other RFID software, hardware and technology firms expects to gain synergies from its various divisions, and hopes to acquire additional companies around the globe.
Omni-ID Debuts Tags for Oil and Gas Companies
The tag maker has partnered with C-Logistics to market disposable RFID tags for offshore oil customers, as well as with Holland 1916 to manufacture and distribute metal-mount tags for tracking lifting gear and cranes.
DOD Redoubles Its Efforts to Lower Costs Via RFID
Paul Peters, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for supply chain integration, says his department is launching a second phase of RFID deployment, focused on reducing inventory and increasing efficiency.
Ekahau Uses Cell Phones to Extend RTLS Beyond the Building
Two companies are testing the application, which turns handsets into Wi-Fi RFID access points, thereby enabling Wi-Fi tags to be read in remote locations.
NXP to Unveil New UHF, HF Chips
The new models include the Ucode I2C, a high-memory EPC chip that can be embedded into computers and other devices in order to activate features or diagnose errors, and the Icode ILT, a high-frequency IC designed for high-volume, fast tag reading.
Tagsys Offers End-to-End Solution for Apparel Industry
The company's Fashion Item Tracking System (FiTS) is a fully integrated solution for retailers and garment suppliers, including hardware, software and maintenance services.
Impinj Launches Products to Speed Item-Level Encoding
The company's Monza 5 chip and STP Source Tagging platform aim to enable companies to encode more than 1,000 RFID labels a minute, with fewer errors.
RFID Journal LIVE! 2011 to Feature Manufacturing Supply Chain Demos
In the event's main exhibit hall, Rush Tracking Systems and several key partners will provide live demonstrations of how RFID can be used at factories and warehouses.
