The project is using radio frequency identification and GPS technologies to track the temperature and location of produce as it is shipped from Taiwan and California to Armstrong Produce, a food company in Honolulu.
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RFID News Roundup
Researchers at North Dakota State University develop antenna-less on-metal RFID tag; HID Global introduces IronTag UHF transponder for tracking metal assets; Atlantic City, Michigan resorts add UHF RFID uniform-tracking systems; University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust implements AeroScout RTLS; Savi teams with SGS on tracking services, intros new software; Unique Micro Designs offers sample quantities of RFID tags.
SencorpWhite Adds RFID to Medical Storage Unit
The company’s MicroVert secure device for dispensing high-value supplies, pharmaceuticals or blood now comes equipped with RFID, to automatically identify what is removed and returned, and to manage inventory.
American Apparel Adopting RFID at Every Store
After several years of trialing item-level EPC Gen 2 passive tags and readers at select locations, the clothing company is now installing the technology at all of its retail operations worldwide.
Goodpack to RFID-enable 2.6 Million Bulk Containers
The Singapore-based container company is using EPC tags and readers to track the locations and conditions of its reusable steel IBCs at its depots, and at its customers’ facilities, across the globe.
A New Resource for End Users
The re-launched RFID Connect Web site allows companies to search for products and solution providers that can help them solve real business issues.
RFID Brings Italian History to Life
An interactive exhibition in Turin uses HF passive tags and readers to enable users to select topics that interest them, and to then access additional information at home.
Phish Foundation Saves Labor at Concerts
WaterWheel, the rock band’s charitable arm, is using Truecount’s RFID EPC UHF solution to make inventory counts efficient and accurate for merchandise it gives away to donors as thank-you gifts.
RFID News Roundup
Texas Instruments debuts half-duplex 134.2 kHz mini-transponders; Visonic Technologies intros hybrid tag for RTLS and access control; Nintendo to add NFC to Wii U controller; Blue Bite deploys national NFC-enabled marketing campaign for HotelTonight; Mexico’s federal tolling authority installs RFID; Blue Spark Technologies opens new production facility for printed batteries.
RFID Energy-Management Systems for Data Centers
Wireless solutions monitor these facilities in real time to keep them cool, while reducing power consumption and costs.
How to Integrate RFID Data Without Disrupting Your Business
Seven strategies to get your RFID data and business applications working together efficiently and productively.
Trends to Watch in 2012
What to expect in the areas of item-level adoption, shrinkage reduction and consolidation.