Alien Extends Gen 2 Product Line, Expands Manufacturing
The company is making its own Gen 2 chip and celebrating the opening of a manufacturing facility capable of producing 2 billion chips and 500 million inlays per year.
ETSI Tests Show EPC Scaleable in Europe
In a final, large-scale test involving 20 full pallets of tagged cases moving through portal reading zones, all interrogators tested worked in sync while still observing ETSI regulations.
Pharma RFID Adoption Still Seeking Shot in the Arm
Florida passed another technological milestone in its drug pedigree program by designating the first company (SupplyScape) to provide digital signatures for electronic pedigree authentication. Pedigree requirements of the FDA’s Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) will soon take effect. How soon will RFID for pharma e-pedigrees follow?
Finnish RFID Companies Flying High
Three of the five fastest growing startups in Finland happen to be RFID companies.
Army Expands RFID Implementation to Critical Defense Systems
The U.S. military organization plans to use the technology to speed up the redeployment of these systems for field use in Afghanistan and Iraq.
RFID Instructs Robots at Factories for Plastic Parts
Equipped with an RFID interrogator, the robot’s arm determines if its mechanical hand is the correct one for the job.
Educating the Public About RFID
AIM Global and many of its member companies have worked toward educating consumers about RFID and addressing their privacy concerns.
Baggage Tagging Is a No-Brainer
RFID has the potential to make a $700 million dent in a major problem for airlines and travelers—mishandled bags.
First Responders Can Tag Victims For Tracking
The goal is to route victims for medical care more quickly, and to prepare hospitals for the types of injuries they’ll be required to treat.
RFID News Roundup
DOD depots hit Gen 2 deadline;Infineon releases two new HF chips; Hitachi announces Wi-Fi tracking tag; GAO, LAT to codevelop RFID library system; Sandestin putting RFID on tap; SAP, Cisco back Reva in series-B funding; NFC Forum releases smart-poster protocol.