I am a student working on my final-year project, entitled RFID-Enhanced Product Prototyping. My goal is to tag each component of a product individually, and then provide the tag's position data so that a 3D CAD model can be constructed as each component in the...
The Fosstrak open-source EPCIS Repository, created by the Auto-ID Labs, has been downloaded 2,000 times, indicating a growing interest in using EPC Information Services to share data.
How would weather conditions affect the functionality and efficiency of an RFID interrogator—say, in heavy rain? —Name withheld ——— I have not heard that rain has a significant impact on RFID systems, but I reached out to the folks at Rush Tracking Systems, which has...
During his presentation at RFID Journal LIVE! Europe 2009, Bill Hardgrave presented new information comparing radio frequency identification and bar codes in apparel retail stores.
Have any standards yet been established regarding labels and/or RFID tag labeling for IV medication generated by pharmacies? ——— There is currently no RFID standard for pharmacy-generated labels, or labeling for IV medication. The pharmaceutical industry is moving...
How much read range can be expected from a passive tag operating at 2.4 GHz? And are there any applications of such a tag you can point me to? —Name withheld ——— The only passive tag I know of that operates at 2.4 GHz is Hitachi's µ-chip (Mu chip), which has a read...
Is it possible to utilize RFID tags for tracking metallic pipe spools for an outdoor construction application? —Name withheld ——— Yes, there are a variety of companies that manufacture hardened tags designed for use on pipes in the construction and energy sectors,...
How badly can a company's ability to turn a profit be damaged if it maintains inventory levels that are too high? —Name withheld ——— I guess this is a softball meant to offer me the opportunity to hit one out of the park. The pressure is on. Excess inventories erode...
Which companies offer a process for embedding an RFID tag in plastic without first encapsulating the tag? —Johnny, Singapore ——— Dear Johnny, I have not heard of any businesses that have a special process enabling them to embed a tag in plastic without fist...
The entertainment giant is investing in upgrading its stores, and RFID will be part of improving the customer experience.
A bus company, a retailer and an RFID reader manufacturer have won the top awards.
How is the demand for RFID tags expected to progress in the coming years? ——— Well, I checked my crystal ball, but it was a bit cloudy. It is difficult to predict what the demand will be. Certainly, deployments of active and real-time location systems are increasing...