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New Mexico Scientists Use RFID to Explore Caves
University researchers are developing a wireless sensor system to track conditions within caverns and in other subterranean environments, following a test conducted at El Malpais National Monument Park.
RFID Innovation Is Alive and Well
We received more than 100 entries, from 19 countries, for the 2010 RFID Journal Awards, which highlight how the technology is being used to drive business value.
Fanuc, Balluff Add RFID Machine-Tool Controllers
Fanuc’s miLink Tool ID integrates RFID interrogators with computer numerical controlled (CNC) controllers to allow manufacturers to track tool setup and usage.
TNT Express Says RFID Keeps Its Cages Rolling Across Europe
After attaching Wi-Fi-based tags to 16,000 wheeled containers, the delivery services company can more easily make sure its 200 European depots and hubs have the quantities they need.
RFID News Roundup
N.Z. government gives go-ahead on animal ID program; Free Alliance intros personnel active RFID tag with slot for passive card; Colombian logistics firm uses SaviTrak to track shipments; Terso Solutions opens branch in Germany; MyDealerLot adds two new information displays to RTLS solution; Carrefour selects EMV-based contactless payment solution for French hypermarkets.
In the U.K., Libraries Switch to Self-Serve
Many are eliminating manned checkout counters, and are seeing savings in reduced labor costs for checkouts and returns, while freeing up staff members to spend more time assisting patrons.
California Water Utility Uses RFID to Reduce Terrorism Risk
Alco is utilizing active tags to control access to its pump stations, as well as track assets, enabling it to locate equipment quickly in the event of an emergency.
Vancouver Hotel Tracks an Olympic Quantity of Washable Items
The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel is using soft rubber RFID tags to manage sheets, uniforms and other laundered assets, reducing labor tracking inventory, lost items and the need for safety stock.
Jakob Jost Tests RFID
The German retailer will track garments by means of EPC Gen 2 tags, applied by a number of fashion suppliers, including Gardeur, Seidensticker and Gerry Weber.
Swiss Farm Store Tries RFID-enabled Self-Serve Shopping
Customers can use Near Field Communication (NFC) cell phones to access the store, obtain product information and pay for purchases.
Battling the Status Quo
The biggest obstacle end users face when confronted with an opportunity to use RFID to improve the way they do business is resistance to change within their own organizations.