Aberdeen Group has released the latest installment in a series of reports on RFID adoption. Entitled , the report is available free for a limited time. This article is the executive summary, contributed by report author Michael Dortch.
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Cabinet Maker’s Efficiency Gains Hinge On RFID
Custom Cupboards is believed to be the first cabinet maker to use an RFID system to route materials through production and automatically direct assembly, inspection and packaging processes.
Belgian Hospitals Use RFID to Track Temperatures, Assets and Patients
St. Trudo and Jan Yperman are utilizing AeroScout’s Wi-Fi-based active RFID system not only to monitor patient or asset locations, but also to track the temperature of equipment or supplies, or the status of wheelchairs and other items.
Florida Hospital to Use RFID to Track Implantable Cardiac Devices
The facility expects to lower costs and improve patient care, thanks to a solution combining WaveMark’s 13.56 MHz passive RFID system with Lumedx billing software.
DHS to Track Immigration Detainees with RFID
The US Department of Homeland Security is equipping 19 domestic facilities with active RFID technology to track immigration detainees. The project may mark the first use of RFID for prisoner tracking by a US federal government agency.
Microsoft Partners With Implantable RFID Chip Maker VeriChip
Users of VeriChip’s VeriMed technology can now utilize a Microsoft HealthVault account to access and manage their personal health data stored in the VeriMed database.
The Genuine Article
Two startups are taking advantage of variations in RFID chips to create security features that protect tags from being cloned.
RFID News Roundup for Last Week
This article highlights announcements made during the week of November 24, 2008, when RFID Update did not publish in observance of the US Thanksgiving holiday.
RFID Journal’s Watch List: Companies and Organizations to Watch
Will RFID adoption accelerate across industries, or will it forever remain a niche technology, delivering value in only a few applications? We surveyed the RFID landscape to identify the companies and organizations most likely to influence adoption, either positively or negatively.
10 Predictions for 2009
1. The slowdown in the global economy will increase RFID adoption. Companies under pressure to reduce costs as sales slow will look for RFID applications that can deliver a return on investment in 12 months or less. We'll see growing use of RFID for tool tracking,...
The Danger for Sam’s Club Suppliers
Waiting too long to become EPC-compliant will result in higher costs in the end.
Sensing Traffic
The CarTel project can help analyze traffic, reduce congestion and commuter times, and alert drivers to potential engine trouble.