Intermech Uses RFID to Slash Inventory and Manufacturing Costs
The Singapore distributor and manufacturer of industrial automation components is using high-frequency passive tags to manage inventory and track production at its factory.
Gen2 RFID Chips from STMicro Hit Market
STMicroelectronics, the $9.5 billion semiconductor manufacturer, has very recently entered the market with Gen2 RFID chips that will compete against similar offerings from Impinj and, as of this week, Texas Instruments. RFID Update spoke with Francis Dell’ova, ST’s RFID Business Unit Manager, about the new chips.
Two Views of the Alien IPO
Was it “market conditions” or “poor fundamentals” that caused the maker of UHF EPC systems to postpone its IPO.
Two Views of the Alien IPO
Was it “market conditions” or “poor fundamentals” that caused the maker of UHF EPC systems to postpone its IPO.
RFID News Roundup
TransCore acquires IntelliTrans; PanGo introduces PanOS Platform 4.0 and PanGo Locator 4.0; Gao RFID separates from Gao Tek; U.S. Department of State to begin issuing e-passports to the general public; Swedcom unveils new RFID antenna; ThingMagic, SATO America form partnership, offer RFID products; ABI Research reports 14 percent increase in RFID reader shipments; SkyeTek ships small, low-cost UHF RFID reader module.
Telstra Takes On Two RFID Trials
The Australian telecom provider is testing the technology to track items shipped to one of its stores, and to track tools in 10 of its service vans.
The Weak Link in RFID Security Systems
An informative article published by Wired shows that people are often to blame when RFID security systems—like other security systems—fail.
The Weak Link in RFID Security Systems
An informative article published by Wired shows that people are often to blame when RFID security systems—like other security systems—fail.
RFID Trial Down Under
The project, which included Proctor & Gamble, Gillette, pallet supplier CHEP and retailer Metcash, demonstrated the EPC Network’s benefits to companies throughout an Australian supply chain.
IBM Releases Free RFID Tools
IBM yesterday announced the release of three new resources targeted at developers and students that the company hopes will alleviate the shortage of skilled RFID labor, thereby accelerating the adoption of RFID technology. The resources are being offered free of charge on IBM’s alphaworks site.