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.
Investment Firm Focuses on RFID
An investment firm focused specifically on RFID technology is becoming increasingly active, intending to expand its holdings portfolio with investments in Europe and North America. Called RFID Invest AG, the Liechtenstein-based firm was formally established in June of last year and currently holds stakes in four companies.
Just Who Are the Bad Guys?
Is it businesspeople, or journalists who ignore the facts about RFID in pursuit of a sexy story?
Unilever Launches Trial Using EPCIS Protocol
The trial uses software that complies with EPCglobal’s proposed Electronic Product Code Information Services draft standard, following a successful test involving an EPCIS-based data repository from IBM and data analysis application from T3Ci.
Surgical Sponges Get Smart
A Pittsburgh-based startup has developed a system consisting of passive tags and a wand-like RFID interrogator that can detect if any sponges are mistakenly left inside a patient.