Reliance Readies for RFID
One of India’s largest retailers has been testing RFID technology and is preparing applications to be used at its hypermarkets and supermarkets, as well as its electronics and convenience stores.
RFID Gives Sports Memorabilia Stamp of Authenticity
Prova Group offered its RFID-enabled authentication service to thousands of collectors at a recent sports collectibles convention, providing electronic guarantees that autographs were genuine.
RFID News Roundup
Packaging manufacturer partners with IPICO to create tracking system for paper industry; Parco offers complete RTLS for rent; Avery Dennison licenses strap-attaching technology to Muehlbauer; Checkpoint Systems sponsors University of Arkansas’ RFID Research Center.
Summary of Baird RFID Monthly for December
Baird has released its December report. The 19-page document is a worthwhile read for anyone requiring an overview of the industry’s last 30 days. For those without time to do so, we have reprinted here the report’s summary.
AT&T Unveils Managed RFID Service for School Systems
Potential applications include radio frequency identification to help schools track bus-riding students, automate attendance procedures and lunch payments, and track mobile computers and other assets.
Top 10 RFID Developments of 2007, Part 3
This article is the last of a three-part series looking at the top ten trends in RFID over the past year. Today’s article looks at trends 3, 2, and 1, those that RFID Update considers the three most important trends of the year. Be sure to see for trends 10 through 7, and for 6 through 4.
Eco-friendly Clothing Store Plans to Debut With RFID
When Maskyelin opens for business in April, its employees will employ an RFID system that tracks products in the store and enables customers to purchase items without standing in line.
Growers and Grocers Get Into Plastic Pallet Pool
While the plastic pallets’ lightweight and environmental benefits first wooed its customers, iGPS hopes RFID-powered traceability will convince more to begin using its pallets.
Top 10 RFID Developments of 2007, Part 2
This article is the second of a three-part series looking at the top ten trends in RFID over the past year. Today’s article looks at trends 6 through 4. Be sure to see for trends 10 through 7.
Lufthansa Technik Uses RFID to Expedite Aircraft Repair
At its German facilities, the aircraft-maintenance service provider is attaching EPC UHF tags to documents that accompany airplane parts, reducing the need for manual data entry.