Sam’s Club, P&G Discuss Sharing RFID’s Value
At this week’s RFID Journal LIVE! 2008 conference, more than 3,300 attendees came to learn how to put RFID to work.
News Wrap-Up from RFID Journal LIVE 2008, Part 1 of 2
The ongoing RFID Journal LIVE! 2008 conference in Las Vegas has generated a number of new product, partnership, and pilot news. Relevant announcements are listed in this article, the first part of our two-day coverage of the event.
LIVE! 2008 Product Roundup
Zebra announces new RFID printer-encoders; Avery Dennison ships new EPC Gen 2 inlays; Tagsys releases UHF tags for item-level tracking; Alien Technology demos intelligent tag radar; Intermec IF61 reader supports full WebSphere platform; Starport Technologies rolls out two new EPC Gen 2 tags; Omnitrol Networks and Time Domain combine RTLS and WIP; ODIN releases EasyMonitor reader-management software; Sybase upgrades RFID software platform.
Nestlé Italy Finds RFID Brings ROI for Ice Cream
The company expects to see a range of benefits from using RFID tags with built-in sensors to verify ice cream is stored and transported at temperatures neither too cold nor too warm.
American Apparel Going to Item-Level RFID in Stores
Fashion retailer American Apparel announced plans to implement item-level RFID management systems at its 120 North American retail stores. The chain is currently installing systems at 16 New York City area locations following a trial that significantly reduced the time needed to take inventory.
Exhibit Hall at RFID Journal LIVE! 2008 Is Sold Out
More than 175 leading providers of RFID hardware, software and services will fill the 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall to capacity.
Airbus Trials Showing Strong Results
The aircraft manufacturer has decided to permanently roll out an RFID application for tracking jigs, and has also launched other RFID pilots for tracking work orders and tools.
FDA, EC Considering RFID for Drug Pedigrees
The FDA and the European Commission are each seeking input on technologies and methods for pharmaceutical serialization and tracking. The FDA is required to develop track-and-trace identification and technology standards, while the EC is broadly reviewing options to improve the drug supply chain.
The ZigBee Lesson
What does the story of another low-power, low-cost radio standard tell us about the future of RFID?
