DOD Getting Gen 2-Ready
The Department of Defense is expanding its RFID requirements and infrastructure while it takes steps toward transitioning its requirements to support the EPC UHF Gen 2 standard.
BT Auto-ID Launches Service for Food Supply Chain
The company says its new BT Foodnet service can be used to aggregate RFID and other auto-ID data about food-related materials and products and share it across the supply chain.
RFID News Roundup
Paxar offering Headstart RFID Compliance Kits; Ohio bill would ban employee-mandated RFID implants; Intelleflex secures $15.5 million in funding; Savi Networks Partnering With Embarcadero Systems Corp.
What Is RFID, Anyway?
Some people don’t seem to have a clue what radio frequency identification is, and even some experts differ.
What Is RFID, Anyway?
Some people don’t seem to have a clue what radio frequency identification is, and even some experts differ.
RAF Tracks Parts for Harrier Jets
The U.K.’s Royal Air Force is undertaking a trial to see if active RFID tags and readers can help cut costs and streamline maintenance operations for Harrier jump jets.
Third Academic Convocation to Be Held in Beijing
Researchers will gather in Beijing in October and are seeking papers from those working on applied RFID research.
New Industrial-Strength Tag From Sokymat
The company’s IN Tag is designed to withstand harsh processes, including those that involve water, high temperatures and mechanical stress.
Car Dealership Finds RFID the Key to Increased Sales
Bob Lewis Automotive is using RFID-enabled car keys to automatically track test-drives, improve security and simplify key access for salespeople at its Volkswagen showroom in San Jose, Calif.
RFID Provider Intelleflex Lands $15.5m
Intelleflex, the Silicon Valley-based provider of battery-assisted RFID platform solutions, today announced $15.5 million in a Series B round of equity funding. Led by Morgenthaler Ventures, the round was over-subscribed.