Global service bureau FineLine has expanded its Missouri facility to meet the needs of consumer product manufacturers who are new to RFID and demand a variety of label types and support. The expanded facility opened for business in February, and offers labels and...
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Aesculap, Paragon ID, Elatec: RFID News Roundup
Aesculap launches an RTLS solution for Sterile Processing Sterile containers for healthcare company Aesculap, Inc. has released a new real-time location system (RTLS) known as Aesculap Aicon RTLS, which works with the company’s existing Aesculap Aicon Sterile...
Apple’s Close to EU Deal to Open NFC Technology: Report
The issue is Apple's tap-and-go NFC technology allowing for contactless payments with mobile wallets An agreement with European Commission could come as early as May Reports have Apple inching closer to allowing other smart phones to use their near-field...
Hen Behavior Tracked with RFID at University of Georgia
University of Georgia’s poultry science researchers find RFID can capture and categorize chicken activity with at least 87 percent accuracy. The data from the RFID technology study finds activity levels of chickens have some effect on health, while more...
LoRa Alliance Unveils LoRaWAN Development Roadmap
Key Takeaways The LoRa Alliance offers a guide to its future evolution and direction Alliance members noted smart metering is one key market where LoRaWAN has established a market-leading position If you want to know the future of the LoRa Alliance, they are...
RAIN Survey Measures the Gap in RFID and Sustainability Approaches
RAIN Alliance report finds that corporations have work to do to leverage their RFID solutions to boost sustainability efforts. The alliance plans to offer education and support as key to help companies use their technology to meet UN sustainability goals. UHF...
Zebra’s TC53e-RFID Brings UHF Reading to Smartphone-style Device
TC53 devices have been expanded to enable users to read UHF RFID tags at a range of about four feet. Technology company Zebra recently released its TC53e-RFID device, an enhanced version of its TC53 handheld computer now featuring a built in UHF RFID reader. The...
IoT Detects Bedbugs in Hotels
MachineQ has partnered with Spotta to detect the presence of bedbugs in guest bed mattresses with LoRaWAN connectivity, AI analysis Hotel bedbug infestation is on the rise worldwide. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these blood-thirsty...
RFID Review: How to Improve Delivery Accuracy
As the holiday season begins, here are five steps to deploying a technology-based delivery plan for products and services.
Biden Administration Sets Deadline for AI Uses Disclosures in Government
By Dec. 1, federal agencies will have to detail their uses of AI The Biden Administration is requiring federal agencies using artificial intelligence (AI) to adopt "concrete safeguards" by Dec. 1 as the federal government expands its use in a wide range of...
PervasID, CenTrak, Trax, PTC: RFID News Roundup
PervasID releases new reader; CenTrak launches RTLS scalable platform; Trax and PTC offer aviation maintenance solution PervasID Releases New RFID Reader to Pinpoint Locations UK-based RFID technology company PervasID has launched its latest product aimed at boosting...
Smart Locks Simplify Integration with Home IoT
Nuki, U-tec are taking advantage of Silicon Labs’ Matter-over-Thread SoCs to offer smart locking systems for keyless entry IoT-based Thread devices are coming to front doors, designed to integrate with common smart home solutions. Several technology companies are...