There are important differences between the Gen 1 and Gen 2 protocols. The RFID Alliance Lab found that there also are significant differences among the four commercially available EPC Gen 2 certified interrogators it tested.
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RFID Could Help Crop Yields
Cotton growers can lose 200 to 300 pounds of cotton per acre if the plants get too much or too little water. Worse, the damage can be done to the plants before they show any outward signs of being distressed.
RFID Goes to School
Over the past 18 months, many universities have jumped on the RFID bandwagon and opened RFID labs.
The End of HF for Items?
Wal-Mart has come out in favor of using UHF RFID tags instead of HF to track unique items, but it’s not clear whether other end users will go along.
RFID’s Silk Road
Because of its growing importance as a manufacturing center, Asia will play a pivotal role in the global adoption of RFID technologies.
Cardinal Health Readies Item-Level Pilot
The drug manufacturer, packager and distributor will test an RFID system that could help verify the authenticity of products moving through the supply chain.
Wisteq Passive Tag Uses Directional Antenna
The Finnish company says its new reusable UHF RFID passive tag features a directional microstrip antenna capable of performing well on metal and containers of liquids.
Custom RFID Tag Manufacturer Gets $2 Million
Last week RCD Technology announced series A funding in the amount of $2 million. The company is a manufacturer and designer of custom inlays. RFID Update spoke with CEO Jeff White about the funding and RCD Technology’s strategy within the RFID market.
Metro Group Moves Forward with Gen 2
The German retailer has begun using Gen 2 EPC technology at a number of its RFID-enabled locations.
AT&T Introduces Managed RFID Service
AT&T is the latest technology giant to enter the RFID industry. Through a partnership with Symbol, BEA, and Intel, the company last week announced a managed RFID service that it hopes will “accelerate mass adoption” of the technology.
Tank-Maker Uses RFID to Track Tools
General Dynamics Land Systems, a manufacturer of amphibious combat vehicles, is using passive RFID tags to help ensure it has enough tools to get the job done.
RFID Journal’s New Look
An upgrade to the Web site makes it easier for readers to find content specific to their industry or their functional area.