Silverline, a passive Gen 2 EPC UHF self-adhesive label able to be attached to curved surfaces, is being tested by potential customers after gaining a nod from four RFID printer-encoder suppliers.
The company’s passive RFID SmartStem system is being used by some aircraft operators, and at least one other plane manufacturer is urging Crane to obtain FAA certification so that the gauges can be provided on its aircraft.
Mr. C Hotel Beverly Hills is using the RFID-based Linentracker system to track when its linens are sent to, and then returned from, an off-site laundry facility, and thereby determine if any items are not returned.
This year, visitors to the Florida theme park’s annual haunted houses will have new RFID-based challenges to complete, and be able to earn special RFID tags to help them collect points.
Apparel suppliers and retailers must agree on best practices for RFID-tagging items at the point of manufacture.