The Associated Press yesterday published a lengthy and balanced article on VeriChip, which serves as a worthwhile overview of the primary developments and debate surrounding the controversial technology. For your convenience, this article has highlights.
Euro Pool System is running an RFID pilot involving EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID tags molded into the bottoms of foldable plastic crates, enabling it to track the containers more quickly and efficiently.
The company is introducing a Web-based training course designed to enable RFID implementers to prepare for the industry-standard certification course.
At the RFID Journal—AAFA Apparel and Footwear Summit, Esquel CIO Bridget Chan will explain how her company benefits from using RFID to manage cotton inventory and track work-in-process.
There are so many real-world deployments of radio frequency identification that even the mainstream press is starting to take notice.
When you think outside the supply chain, amazing RFID applications will be possible.
A venture-backed startup called Infinite Power Solutions is developing a cutting edge battery chemistry that it believes could be incorporated into semi-active RFID tags, thereby widening the potential applications for the technology.
In the Netherlands, plant growers are using an RFID-based solution from WPS Horti Systems to improve plant health and production.
During a meeting with congressional aides, industry representatives explained why they believe the proposed use of EPC UHF Gen 2 tags in the ID cards is problematic.
IBM acquires data synchronization software provider; Omron shrinks its HF inlay; NCR names new European reseller; ASSA, Sokymat integrating reduced-memory Mifare chip.
Regiomontana is using active tags to prevent the theft of laptops and projectors, and to help keep them properly maintained.
As the cornerstone sponsor of the RFID Journal—AAFA Apparel and Footwear Summit, Avery Dennison will host the invitation-only Leadership Forum to discuss critical issues related to adoption of RFID technology in the apparel and footwear sector.