The solution from Collective Data, using Zebra technology, enables users to capture information about status and location of evidence, and each time evidence tags are read. Law enforcement agencies are deploying RFID technology-based versions of an asset and evidence...
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RFID News Roundup
Soracom releases IoT connectivity plan for Brazil; State of Ohio seeks RFID-enabled drivers licenses; Semtech and Oxit offer AWS IoT Core; Philippines to go all-RFID for expressway tolls; Fairview Microwave releases ultra-wideband component for electronic devices. ...
Ada Brings RFID Label Converting to North America
The Chinese provider of UHF RFID label converting equipment is marketing a flexible converter that provides multiple types of label production simultaneously. Chinese RFID technology company Ada Intelligent Equipment Company is opening an office in Texas to serve the...
VA Tracks Asset Location and Trends Analysis with BLE Solution
Since the VA hospitals have deployed a BLE and IR hybrid solution from Kontakt.io they have reportedly improved patient satisfaction with efficiency related to asset management. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is tracking its assets in seven of its Florida...
RFID News Roundup
Controltek will increase manufacturing capabilities; Nordic Semiconductor releases its nRF54 Series; Texas school district launches RFID system for school buses; Wialon aims for IoT innovation in Indonesia. Controltek will Increase Manufacturing Capabilities...
RAIN Alliance Workgroup Launches Tag Numbering Standard
With a customer identification numbering service and family identifier service, the new standard will help address tag clutter, the workgroup says. As billions of RFID tags are being applied to products yearly to track inventory and gain supply chain visibility, a...
Companies Track Guns, Art with RFID Sensor Technology
Anantics is providing solutions using passive UHF RFID sensor technology from Asygn to track location, as well as temperature and other conditions for high value assets. The best way to store guns is in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment - the ideal...
IoT Boosts Productivity for Avocado Farms
Dimitra teamed with One Million Avocados to provide sensor-based intelligence for avocado farmers across Kenya and East Africa. Farming technology company Dimitra is working with One Million Avocados (Saving the world, one avocado at a time) to target avocado farmers...
Star Cement Boosts Logistics Efficiency with Sensors, RFID
A solution from Kemar Automation includes reader gates at entry and exit points, loading areas, weight stations, and other key areas to ensure the efficient movement of vehicles throughout the plants. Star Cement has deployed a technology-based solution that tracks...
RFID News Roundup
Seoul Metro tests BLE transit payments; CPG brands embed RFID in their packaging labels; Panasonic Industry and Symbiotech to offer Wirepas Mesh Demo Kit for BLE module; Simbe raises $28 million to enhance robotics-based inventory management solutions for retailers....
McDonald’s France Manages Reusable Containers with RFID
The technology from Checkpoint Systems is used by more than 1,500 restaurants to provide visibility into reusable, dine-in cups, bowls, lids, and French fry containers. With the goal of reducing waste at its fast-serve restaurants across the country, McDonald's France...
Partnership Delivers Long- and Short-Range RF Charging
Powermat offers short range, high power charging of devices wirelessly; while Powercast’s solution leverages UHF RFID for long range, low power charging. Two wireless charging companies have joined forces to offer a broad portfolio of RF wireless charging options,...