Fear of RFID
The theories presented in the book “Freakonomics” might explain what is preventing more CEOs from embracing RFID and other new technologies.
NFC Companies Prepare for Windows 8
New Near Field Communication RFID functionality in Microsoft’s next operating system provides the opportunity for hardware and software firms to innovate.
Can Blister Packs Be Tagged?
Is it possible to place an RFID tag on a blister pack, or on individual tablets of drugs subject to diversion? —Name withheld ——— It is possible to tag blister packs. The transponder would need to be placed in the box away from the foil side of the blister pack,...
Grupo Vidrala Tracks Bottles From Production to Shipment
The Spanish glass manufacturer is using a system from JSV Infomatica y Comunicaciones to improve efficiency and reduce errors as pallets of product move though its warehouse and on to customers.
RFID News Roundup
Austriamicrosystems, Nordic ID team up on new reader modules, readers; Retailers Advantage intros new RFID and EAS combo tag; Confidex opens office in Brazil; Swedish Transport Administration puts TagMaster RFID on rails, TagMaster unveils security enhancements; HID Global launches pilot of NFC smartphones carrying digital keys for access control, announces BlackBerry credentials; Puerto Rico converting to all-electronic, RFID-enabled toll collection.