Metro Moves Tagging Up the Supply Chain
The German retailer is having its Chinese supply chain partners apply passive tags to cases of goods and active tags to cargo containers, as part of a test to identify and reduce delays and bottlenecks.
Sybase Middleware Expands Support for RTLS, Sensor Networks
Version 3.0 of RFID Anywhere is designed to act as a central warehouse for all types of RFID data, while adding business context to that data.
Visa Gives Its Contactless Payment Card Program a Global Push
The credit-card company is promoting its global spec for RFID-enabled Visa credit and debit cards. It has also announced a U.K. rollout.
Smart Card Firms Challenge US on RFID
The Smart Card Alliance has come out against a decision by the US goverment to use Gen2 technology in its passport card initiative. The SCA issued an official statement earlier this week laying out an argument for why RFID technology based on an existing smart card standard, and not Gen2, is preferable for the program.
Medical Center East Deploys Ultrasound Auto-ID System
The Birmingham, Ala., hospital is using the technology to track medical equipment and patients.
Two RFID Academic Events Planned for 2007
Leading academics focused on RFID have announced plans to hold one event in the United States, colocated with RFID Journal LIVE!, and another in Europe.
Philips Introduces Asset-Tracking System for Health Care
Using RFID technology from AeroScout, the solution is designed to work with a hospital’s existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.
RFID Helps Occidental Petroleum Prepare for Emergencies
The technology enables the company to record those entering or leaving the facility, providing critical information in the event of a natural or manmade disaster.
Nissan North America Installs RFID-based Real-Time Locating System
The company will use active tags to help it track auto parts, manufacturing processes and finished vehicles.
ODIN Benchmarks Globe-Trotting Tags
The RFID systems integrator and testing firm has published its eighth RFID product-testing report, this time evaluating the ability of select EPC Gen 2 passive tags to perform across all frequencies within the UHF range.