Specialised Linen Services’ RFID-enabled, solar-powered, unmanned unit allows Airbnb operators in Australia to deliver soiled sheets and towels, then pick up clean ones at will.
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How IoT Tech Detects Wind Turbine Issues and Alerts Owners
A solution from Lattech Systems, using Ping acoustic sensors and u-blox’s low-power cellular network and software, helps wind farms identify maintenance or repair issues in near-real time, eliminating delays and reducing the need for personnel to visit sites.
RFID Provides Asset Visibility for Oil and Gas Company
Kazakhstan’s KazMunayGas has improved asset-management accuracy and inventory-counting rates with a passive UHF RFID solution piloted and deployed by ABiTech, which now manages 27,000 assets.
Choose Your Mobile Duress Devices Wisely
When selecting a system, be sure it’s supervised, on a dedicated network and designed for life safety so it will work when you need it.
The Internet of Kings
A recent archeological discovery has a fascinating connection to the modern-day world of wireless connected devices.
New Guideline Aimed at RFID for Claims Compliance
GS1 US’s implementation guideline provides recommendations for companies producing, transporting or storing RFID-tagged products, to help them leverage and share read-based data, improve shipment accuracy and eliminate returns.
RFID News Roundup
Tageos joins Auburn University RFID Lab advisory board; CenTrak launches IoT consulting and training service; IIoT and Digital Twin Consortiums publish security guide; ParkourSC acquires IoT company Qopper; RTLS company Inpixon/IntraNav joins SAP partner program; Avnet, Amazon forge IoT strategic collaboration; GS1 Australia unveils new RFID coalition.
The Wind of Change
After 20 years as a champion for the radio frequency identification industry, founder and editor Mark Roberti is retiring from RFID Journal.
Mojix Launches Platform, App for Supply Chain Traceability
The company’s Source software-as-a-service platform is designed to make first-mile traceability easier for raw material suppliers, including in agriculture.
Talkin’ Things Releases Omnidirectional RFID Tag
The company is expanding its production capacity to a billion NFC and UHF tags per year, while adding a more sustainable antenna production process for the development of specialized and standard RFID tags.
RTLS Protects Infants, Dementia Patients at Healthcare Facilities
A solution from Interface Systems uses active RFID wristbands or tags, as well as exciters at doorways and readers deployed around a facility, to ensure patients can be accounted for and prevented from leaving secure areas.
Digital Transformation Exposes Missing Middle Layer Between Online and Brick-and-Mortar
If the bowels of the tech stack are not clear and organized, the whole system lags.