A new air interface protocol that connects RFID sensors with the EPCglobal network will play a pivotal role in realizing the Internet of Things.
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The Tragedy of the Commons
Why the RFID market needs a sense of community.
RFID Finally Cleared for Takeoff
Adoption of industry standards and development of high-memory RFID tags mean airplane-parts tracking—among suppliers, manufacturers, airlines and maintenance companies—is poised for flight. Next on the tarmac: benefits for all stakeholders.
6 Ways to Get Your RFID Project Approved
These popular strategies, gleaned from people involved in successful deployments, will help you garner support and secure funding.
U.S. Military Puts Its Insignia in Order
The Department of Defense’s Institute of Heraldry is tracking its archived badges, medals and other insignia with RFID tags, and is using handheld readers to locate them, as well as a fixed portal to alert staff members if an item is removed.
Gas Manufacturer Fills Up More Often With RFID
Indian oxygen and nitrogen supplier Kay Nitroxygen is using EPC Gen 2 UHF tags and readers to record the status of its reusable cylinders, resulting in increased productivity.
TNO Uses RFID to Track Its Assets
After carrying out an RFID pilot using the TraSer open-source platform, the Dutch research company is now employing a 13.56 MHz passive RFID solution developed entirely in-house.
Software Will Drive Adoptions—and Investment Returns
With RFID hardware reaching an adequate level of maturity, software represents a huge opportunity for investors, and without new investment, the technology will be slow to take off.
Spectrum Health’s Meijer Heart Center Tracks Stents
Using passive 125 kHz RFID tags, the system has raised inventory-management accuracy to nearly 100 percent, while also reducing the chance for missed billing.
2010 Rings in the New RFID
From the depths of recession come recovery, regeneration and revolution.
RFID Helps Medlog Monitor Pharmaceutical Cold Chain
The Portuguese company is using EPC Gen 2 tags with built-in temperature loggers to ensure that the drugs it distributes have been shipped under proper conditions.
RFID News Roundup
ODIN unveils new IT asset-management software for RFID; European consumer goods companies test RFID to improve stock turnover; CAEN RFID releases new RFID temperature logger; American University in Dubai adopts RFID to secure diplomas; Qatar’s new Doha airport to feature Crisplant bar-code/RFID baggage system; Axcess International releases new software for its Dot Wireless Credential.