VTT Is Developing Printed Sensors
Such technology could be used to make hybrid RFID tags that marry silicon RFID chips with printed sensors and antennas.
Motor-Home Maker Uses Wi-Fi to Track Production
Hymer has deployed a real-time locating system combining wireless networking equipment from Siemens Communications with Ekahau active RFID tags and software.
Czech Hospital Using HF RFID to Track Chemotherapy Drugs
The Masaryk Oncological Institute hopes to reduce the likelihood of theft and human error, since the drugs are expensive and can cause severe harm if administered incorrectly.
Dispelling the Myth of RFID Myths
A security publication has created five myths about RFID, just so it could knock them down.
Dispelling the Myth of RFID Myths
A security publication has created five myths about RFID, just so it could knock them down.
Ports in China, U.S. to Pilot RFID Tracking Trade Lane
Cargo containers shipped from the Port of Shanghai, the world’s busiest port, to the Port of Savannah in the U.S. will be tagged and tracked with active RFID technology in a trial this summer. The electronic cargo seal tags conform to the new ISO 18185 standard and will be tracked with RFID infrastructure from Savi Networks.
RFID Lures Maker of Electronic Lobster Callers
Used to entice lobsters into traps, the gadgets are fitted with EPC Gen 2 tags, enabling the manufacturer to monitor which fisherman are using which devices—and get paid accordingly.
Turkish Municipality Using RFID to Track Its Vehicles
A suburb of Istanbul is using UHF Gen 2 tags to track employee vehicles, and plans to extend its use of the technology to include security and payment applications.
RFID News Roundup
FileTrail adds map function to aid tracking; Inside IP entered in NFC licensing program; BenQ mobile phones to get Sirit NFC technology; Datamars to unveil new laundry tag readers; Chase announces tag-protecting material.
Building an RFID Lab: Share the Costs
When you’re building an RFID lab, relationships are critical.