More than 400 people attended RFID Journal LIVE! Canada 2007—the second annual conference and exhibition produced by RFID Journal and EPCglobal Canada—held in November.
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Industry Group Launches Test of RFID Reusable Containers
A group of Reusable Pallet & Container Coalition (RPCC) member companies are conducting a far-reaching field test of RFID-enabled reusable plastic containers. The goal is to test the durability and reliability of the technology, as well as to demonstrate a business case.
Good Riddance to 2007
Many in the RFID industry are happy to see a difficult year come to an end.
Schuitema Ponders Future of Fresh-Chain Pilot
The Dutch supermarket operator and wholesaler says its Vers Schakel produce-tracking project proves the use of passive EPC RFID tags can provide many benefits—but only if all supply chain partners participate.
Craft of Scandinavia Tests RFID
The Swedish sports apparel company is testing a self-inventorying product display developed by clothing label producer Nilorn Group.
ADT Announces iREAD Network Antenna System
The company says iREAD improves on current smart shelf designs by making shelf-mounted reader systems even smarter. German retailer Karstadt is testing the system.
Crystal Group Uses RFID Tags to Track Garment Production
The Hong Kong knitwear company has installed RFID interrogators at 8,000 sewing stations in three of its plants, so that it can record the number of garments made by each worker.
Germany Sees Another Item-Level RFID Apparel Program
Another German retailer has launched an ambitious item-level RFID tagging program, announced yesterday by ADT Security Services. Karstadt, which has 86 department stores and 32 sporting goods stores, is tagging selected items of men’s apparel in a six-month pilot that launched in September.
RFID-enabled Phones Help London Commuters Make Connections
Using cell phones equipped with Near Field Communication technology and a special application, commuters are evaluating a system for getting quick, personalized directions.
RFID News Roundup
Reva Systems ships new RFID server that networks readers; IAITO InfoTech introduces UHF readers, evaluation kit; Foxwoods Resort Casino to use RFID on gaming tables; Assa Abloy ITG and Soliton Japan offer IT security solution; PCTS unveils upgraded version of its patient- and asset-tracking software; SkyeTek, Amtel create RFID security test kit.
EPCglobal Launches Consumer Web Site
Its mission is to educate the general public about how RFID and EPC technologies can be used to better their lives.
Montreal Commuters and Dispatchers Get Bus Info Via RFID
The passive-tag system displays real-time status reports on digital screens inside the waiting rooms, to alert commuters to their busses’ arrival.