Tagent successfully tested its first passive ultra-wideband real time location system (RTLS) chip and said it expects to release the technology late this summer. Tagent’s system uses peripheral power nodes to eliminate the need for a battery on the chip and to increase the coverage of reader networks.
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Digital Angel Announces Active Tags for Livestock
The company’s new r.Tag has a 100-foot read range, making it possible for a meat producer to not only identify hundreds of animals simultaneously, but also pinpoint their locations.
Tego Launches 32-Kilobyte EPC RFID Tag
The company’s passive UHF TegoTag can be read by any standard EPC Gen 2 reader. Aircraft maker Airbus is testing a prototype.
A Missed Opportunity in Washington
The U.S. government missed its chance to use RFID to ensure accountability of the huge stimulus package currently making its way through Congress—but governments can still consider this option for future programs.
Solving the Water and Metal Problem
Physics can be used to improve RFID performance on hard-to-tag products.
A Guide to EPC RFID-Tagging Solutions for Sam’s Club Suppliers
Tagging sellable units is a different ball game from tagging pallets. New compliance packages can help you get up to speed quickly or offset the cost by achieving internal benefits. Here’s what you should know to choose the right product for your company’s needs.
RFID and the Road to Recovery
History tells us that businesses that spend wisely on technology projects during recessions weather the economic crisis and come out on top. Here are seven RFID applications that can save you money now—and make you more competitive for years to come.
Top 12 Stories From 2008
Here are 12 of the key stories from 2008 published on RFIDJournal.com and in RFID Journal magazine.
The Need to Get Lean
I was speaking to a friend in the financial sector the other day, and he was painting a very gloomy picture of the economic situation. "This de-leveraging of the consumer is going to take time to wind itself out," he said. "There's still a lot of credit card debt out...
A Holistic Approach to Road Safety
An E.U. -funded project will use RFID, motion sensors and other technologies to track vehicles and improve driver behavior.
The DOD Marches On
The U.S. Department of Defense has been making progress with its goal of using RFID and other technologies to create “total asset visibility” within its global supply chain.
A Smarter Car Key
BMW has developed a prototype RFID-enabled key that could pay for your dinner, adjust your car seat and tune in your favorite radio station.









