RFID Increases Efficiencies at Bemis Plant
At the company’s U.K. factory, operators of injection-molding machines can access system-monitoring information in real time and quickly take any necessary actions.
RFID News Roundup
Academic RFID offering RFID training across Canada; GlobeRanger provides software package for DOD compliance; NCR enhances auto-ID software; NiceLabel announces RFID and bar-code label programs.
Dutch Casino Operator Bets on RFID Chips
Casino supplies manufacturer Gaming Partners International (GPI) today announced a major order for its RFID gaming chips. The company will sell 950,000 chips to Holland Casino in a transaction valued at 1,850,000 euros, or approximately US $2.45 million.
Chuck Schumer’s RFID Publicity Stunt
The senior senator from New York has spread misinformation about RFID in a blatant attempt to get a little publicity for himself.
A Privacy Advocate for Consumers
Ann Cavoukian, Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner, is seeking to serve the interests of consumers—ensuring the responsible use of RFID.
Everything Is Smarter With RFID
More products in more industries are utilizing sensors, and RFID could help make these sensors easier and cheaper to use.
Macau Casinos Use RFID to Authenticate Chips
Two casinos in Macau are using 13.56 MHz phase-jitter modulation technology to discourage fraud related to their gambling chips.
Satellite Equipment Center Automates Inventory Tracking
A military center for satellite communications equipment has successfully deployed an RFID-based inventory-tracking system that has reportedly led to significant time and labor savings.
De Facto Global Standard for Active RFID is Emerging
The ISO standard for active RFID, ISO-18000-7, has been gaining traction in recent months, and industry analysts think it will likely become the de facto global standard for tracking shipping containers as they are transported around the world.
Chuck Schumer’s RFID Publicity Stunt
The senior senator from New York has spread misinformation about RFID in a blatant attempt to get a little publicity for himself.