Measuring only six millimeters in thickness, the short-range antennas—marketed by Teijin Fibers and Convergence Systems Ltd.—are being installed on shelving, along with EPC UHF readers, to track the locations of tagged items.
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Avery Dennison intros ultra-small RFID inlay for item-level applications; fashion brand Dazzle implements item-level RFID with UPM RFID inlays; TravelCenters of America rolls out RFID transaction system; RFID newcomer Global Tag debuts with varied product suite; Walki unveils new way of producing RFID antennas; Smartrac acquires KSW Microtec; Microsoft announces its Tag app for smartphones is NFC-ready.
KCF Technologies to Launch Energy-Harvesting Wireless Sensors
The RFID-based devices will allow users to track their machinery’s condition based on vibration and temperature readings, with power supplied by a battery or generated by heat, vibration or sunlight.
Maryland’s Medical Examiner to Track Human Bodies Via RFID
After using EPC Gen 2 passive UHF tags and readers to track paperwork for one year, the organization expects to soon begin utilizing RFID wristbands to track the decedents as well.
Why RFID Is Poised for Growth in India
If user concerns are adequately addressed, RFID adoption can show a significant increase.
End Users Want an iPod
Could an RFID company build a solution that is easy to deploy, works well and doesn’t involve a lot of hassle? If so, it could dramatically boost the technology’s adoption.
Cotemar Uses RTLS to Manage Safety, Supplies for Offshore Oil Workers
The company is employing AeroScout Wi-Fi RFID tags to track the whereabouts of personnel and visitors on each of four offshore platforms that serve as floating hotels for PEMEX employees working on oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
New Chicago-area Casino Chips Its Uniforms
To streamline the management of its complicated uniform inventory process, Rivers Casino has sewn EPC RFID tags into 20,000 pieces of apparel.
RFID News Roundup
NGV Global recommends RFID for monitoring compressed natural gas refueling; TagMaster announces expanded port installation in South Africa; Rome’s Capitoline Museums install NFC RFID tags in exhibit halls; Ekahau, Juniper Networks partner on wireless integration for RTLS; Tagsys joins VICS Item-Level RFID Initiative.
RFID Greets Partygoers By Name
Montreal’s Apollo Agency is using EPC Gen 2 tags to provide guests with personalized greetings to the marketing and networking events that it holds.
Grupo Exito Launches Major Electronics Tagging Pilot
The Colombian retailer has tagged more than 45,000 items at its new electronics store in Bogota.
Narian Technologies to Launch NFC RFID Applications for Customer Service
The system allows consumers at a store or restaurant to use NFC-enabled phones to request assistance from staff members, and to receive an alert when a product or service is ready.