The official launch of a Gen2 chip product is expected very soon. While no one would go on record with respect to the development, a number of sources have confirmed that in the coming weeks at least one silicon manufacturer will be announcing the availability of Gen2 chips in production quantities.
Baird has released its July report. The 15-page document is a worthwhile read for anyone requiring an overview of the industry’s last 30 days. For those without time to do so, we have reprinted here the report’s summary.
A report from Venture Development Corp. says the market will increase nearly 80 percent annually during the next four years.
To facilitate a policy that lets members just show up and play at designated courses, golf bags sport active RFID tags for tracking usage.
To improve product maintenance and reduce shrinkage, Wren Medical Systems is adding active RFID tags to wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators and other equipment it rents to its customers.
AMR Research data collected from over 450 retailers and manufacturers suggests that DDSN leaders are turning to RFID to instrument and accelerate their sensor networks. Analyst Colin Masson discusses how RFID is gaining momentum as demand-driven supply chains become a reality.
Composite Mat Solutions is placing a tag in each mat it manufactures in order to improve its manufacturing records and track each mat, either to the point of sale or throughout its rental lifespan.
The company has appointed John DelMauro vice president of sales.
New technologies are being hailed as threats to RFID when, in fact, they are RFID.
To expedite the treatment of patients at its emergency department, Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit, in Missouri, tracked patients by means of ZigBee-based RFID tags.
MasterCard says RFID-enabled payment cards are leading to significant changes at the cash register, while a Visa survey finds cell phones are a promising payment form factor.
IntelliTrack, Lowry offering asset-tracking starter kit; DOD grants Psion Teklogix $1.8 million contract; Avery Dennison RFID names HEI qualified converter; Sirit sells non-RFID investment.