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Fitness and RFID Go Hand in Glove
A sportswear manufacturer has been selling a gym glove with a passive tag that health club-goers can use to access lockers and pay for food, beverages and services.
Identec Solutions Intros ISO 18000-7 Tags, Readers
The line of 433 MHz RFID hardware, initially developed for the U.S. Department of Defense, is now being marketed to logistics providers, international shippers, construction companies and product manufacturers.
RFID News Roundup
DOD awards new contracts for auto-ID technology; TagStone, OATSystems partner to serve companies in Middle East; Invengo intros fixed RFID reader with Wi-Fi, GPRS and Bluetooth; FileTrail unveils kit to help companies add RFID to file-tracking apps; Sunnyvale Public Library books RFID for better service; PSA Security Network to distribute Axcess International’s Dot system.
Judge Rejects Farmers’ RFID Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court has dismissed claims by the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund that Michigan’s mandatory cattle-tagging program violates federal laws.
RFID Weekly News Roundup — July 30, 2009
A major military contract award highlights this week’s news, which also includes financial results from several industry leaders, expanded activity at METRO Group and CHEP, plus new product and partnership announcements.
AIM Launches Campaign to Grow Membership, Participation
Hoping to spur more small companies to join, the auto-ID trade association and its North America branch are lowering dues and providing greater access to global activities.
North American NFC Payment Deployments March On
Home Depot, Sports Authority and other major retailers begin deployments this summer, though the slow steady growth of contactless payment applications is hampered by discussions over interchange fees.
Flexible Battery Maker Lands Funding for RFID Production
Flexible battery manufacturer Blue Spark Technologies has closed $1.5 million of an anticipated $5 million round of Series B funding. The new funding will be used to support production ramp-up for large volumes of battery-assisted passive RFID tags.
DOD Completes Large-Scale Tests of Mesh-Networking Tags
The technology is being considered as a means for tracking high-value or mission-critical items, even in remote locations.
RFID Boosts DP World’s Productivity in Australia
The company has provided 3,000 active RFID tags to operators of container-hauling trucks, enabling it to immediately identify vehicles as they enter and exit the facility.
A New ROI Tool for Apparel and Footwear Retailers
Our calculator will help companies determine which benefits RFID can deliver, and enable them to run pilots resulting in information that will determine whether it makes sense to deploy the technology.