Designing an RFID Lab
There are many aspects to consider when embarking on the design of an RFID laboratory.
ISO Ratifies 2.4 GHz RTLS Standard
The ISO 24730 standard, published last month, is likely to spur an increased supply of interoperable tags and readers, as well as a decrease in prices.
Software Simplifies RFID Input for Pharma Applications
Blue Vector announced a new version of its RFID automation platform that includes specific features to help pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and retailers combine multiple RFID and sensor technologies for track-and-trace, shipment automation, inventory management, and product authentication applications.
RFID at the Car Wash
An RFID-based payment system is helping streamline the car-wash process, and increase customer loyalty.
RFID Helps Gem Dealers Track the Diamonds They Buy, Cut and Sell
Two jewelry wholesaler/retailers are using a passive HF system enabling them to read hundreds of tags attached to stacked envelopes in seconds.
US Gov Hints at Major Passenger Tracking System
The US Transportation Security Administration has issued a public request for information to learn about methods and technologies that could be used to build a comprehensive airline passenger- and luggage-tracking system based on RFID, biometrics, smart cards, and other technologies.
McAfee Recycles Old Privacy Fears
A new report raises the specter of RFID being used to infringe on consumer privacy, but the information presented is wrong.
McAfee Report Hypes RFID Threat
Claims contained in a new security report are bogus.
Siemens Launches RFID Pilot to Track Surgical Sponges, Procedures
The company’s IT Solutions and Services division is working with Munich’s Isar River University Hospital.
RFID-Based Asset Tracking in Manufacturing
ARC Advisory Group’s Chantal Polsonetti gives a number of examples of the well-documented benefits manufacturers are realizing from RFID-based asset tracking solutions. She also highlights important caveats and considerations manufacturers must weigh before moving forward with deployment.