Nexess Integrates Multiple RFID Tool-Tracking Systems Into Single OfferingBy Claire Swedberg
Designed for the nuclear, oil and gas, and aerospace industries, the unified solution consists of smart counters and cabinets and a mobile application, all managed on a single software platform.
RFID News RoundupBy Beth Bacheldor
FineLine launches UHF, HF, NFC price and promotional RFID/EAS tags; Synqera unveils NFC-enabled device for customer loyalty programs; NFC-enabled handsets to grow nearly tenfold from 2012 to 2017; Intelligent InSites software integrates with RTLS from Radianse; HID Global begins constructing North American operations center in Austin; Peregrine Semiconductor offers new integrated circuits in its RF-tuning IC portfolio; GreenRoad adds RFID to smartphone-based fleet-management solution.
Idaho School Installs RTLS to Make Students SaferBy Claire Swedberg
Employees at Skyview High School wear Ekahau Wi-Fi badges that can be used to call for help in the event of a security threat or medical emergency, and also trigger a lockdown.
RFID Journal LIVE! Europe to Host 'RFID in Europe' ConferenceBy RFID Journal
The co-location of the two conferences, the organizers say, will broaden both events, and will deliver greater value to the end-user and RFID vendor communities.
Odette Cancer Centre Boosts Throughput Via RFIDBy Claire Swedberg
The Toronto facility is using a solution from RFID Canada and Bykart Software to inform patients of wait times, direct them to their appointments and alert staff that a patient is awaiting services.
Hong Kong RFID Ltd. Markets Tapogram NFC App, TagsBy Claire Swedberg
The app enables consumers with NFC-based mobile phones to record verbal greetings or information that can be played back to others who tap a specific NFC RFID tag.
Nemak Tracks the Production of Engine-Block Molds By Claire Swedberg
At each workstation, the power-train components manufacturer writes sensor data to passive HF RFID tags, to record the results of each step of its automated assembly process.
Hospitals in Japan, China Seek to Save Lives Via Pocketsize ReaderBy Paul Prince
The facilities are using a handheld, made by BayNexus, to read passive UHF and 2.4 GHz tags and bar codes, and thus ensure patients receive the right medications.
For Fleye, Capturing Action Videos Is No ObstacleBy Claire Swedberg
The company is using RFID to manage the recording process during the Spartan Races series of extreme foot races, and to allow participates to view and share their moves.
RFID News RoundupBy Beth Bacheldor
TracTech Systems unveils new RFID reader for inventorying and tracking jewelry; B-Id announces RFID-enabled display card for a variety of applications; manufacturers point to tracking as RFID's strong suit, study shows; Intermec opens new design and test facility; Tamarack intros new RFID inlay affixing system.
- At IEEE RFID Conference, Passive Tags Talk With Each Other, Contact Lenses Help Control Diabetes
By Claire Swedberg
The annual event, co-located with RFID Journal LIVE!, has led to technical education, networking and innovation among attendees and presenters.
Rug Company Tracks Its Wares Via New UHF SealBy Claire Swedberg
A U.S. importer of fine rugs is using Cybra's new Lock & EnCode passive UHF RFID seal to identify, authenticate and locate its high-value merchandise.
ATK Tracks Composite Aircraft Parts Manufactured at Its PlantBy Claire Swedberg
As the company prepares for 12-fold growth, it is using passive UHF RFID tags to monitor the lifespan of composite materials, and to track the production of aircraft parts and the molds used to form them.
Gentag and AHC Debut NFC RFID Solution for North American Home Health AidesBy Claire Swedberg
The two companies are launching a product that includes a specially built cell phone and software that enables workers to chronicle their patient visits via system already in use the United Kingdom.
RFID Reduces Oxygen-Generator Waste for Delta Air LinesBy Claire Swedberg
The company is attaching William Frick RFID labels to the generators, and using Motorola handheld readers and AeroCheck software to ensure the units don't expire and are not discarded prematurely.
