French Utility Finds Turbine Components Fast
An RFID solution from Nexess allows Électricité de France to quickly locate replacement parts when a gas turbine fails, keeping downtime to a minimum.
Companies Deliver New Apps for Bluetooth Beacons
Apple’s new iOS 7 has sparked interest in the beacons—which are basically active RFID tags that use the Bluetooth Low Energy communication protocol—from Major League Baseball and other potential users.
Input on RFID Certification
The International RFID Institute is soliciting input regarding a blueprint for its first certification and a roadmap for future certification programs.
Swiss Oncology Center Prevents Errors Via RFID
Riviera Hospital is using Elekta’s RFID-based solution that issues an alert if a patient is being treated with the wrong accessories.
RFID News Roundup
RF Code launches smallest active asset-management tag; Survitec selects Tego’s RFID solution for ATA 2000-compliant life vests; RPH Engineering unveils RFID-enabled gun safe; Dutch mental health-care provider uses Ekahau’s RTLS to ensure staff safety; Canada’s National Research Council partners with industry to develop printed RFID tags; Cubic Transportation Systems launches NextWave Mobile Business System for transit agencies; PinPoint Commercial and Thrive Senior Living build RFID-enabled assisted-living community.