Manufacturers will probably not get quality data from retail partners until most companies switch to second-generation EPC technology.
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Europe’s First EPCglobal Test Center Gears Up
Metro Group and GS1 Germany have announced that their EPCglobal-accredited testing facility will be up and running by the end of October.
Rafsec Announces Gen 2 Pricing
The Finnish RFID tag manufacturer will sell its UHF Gen 1 and Gen 2 inlays for just under 10 U.S. cents each for a minimum purchase of 50,000.
RFID News Roundup
PanGo enhances RFID capabilities; iAnywhere upgrades middleware; Dow picks Savi tracking solution for chemicals; Allstream offers bundled RFID solutions; battery-powered cart enables mobility; Atmel releases new low-frequency chip; Assa Abloy buys Italian auto-ID reseller Tag Technology.
Rafsec Announces Sub 10-cent Gen2 Inlays
RFID inlay manufacturer UPM Rafsec yesterday announced the availability of Gen1 and Gen2 inlays at sub-10 cent pricing in quantities of 50,000 or more.
Canadian RFID Center Debuts
Backed by commercial and government funding, the facility will focus initially on the nation’s retail, produce and consumer packaged goods industries.
Univ. of Pittsburgh Kicks Off RFID Center
A new RFID facility will provide a clearinghouse for the university’s varied research and technology development around RFID.
Alliances Underpin RFID Supply Chain
With 2005 and 2006 order books for EPC Gen 2 products filling up, vendors throughout the RFID supply chains are working together to ensure the reliability of high-volume supplies. This guest article from ABI Research’s Erik Michielsen asserts that such collaboration is key to the greater industry’s success.
Calif. RFID Bill Assumes New Identity
Senator Simitian’s RFID privacy bill, now SB 768, will move to the full California State Assembly for consideration next year.
Pie Maker Cooks Up RFID Trial
Australia’s Patties Foods is preparing to test the use of passive UHF RFID tags to track its frozen fare.
AWID Announces $1000 Gen2 Reader
RFID reader manufacturer AWID today announced the availability of a Gen2 reader, complete with four antennas, for $1,000. The low price represents a 70% drop when compared to prices of similar hardware available on the market.
Medixine Tests System for Alzheimer’s
The Finnish company combines RFID and cellular phone technology to help make sure Alzheimer’s patients take the drugs they need.