3M landed its second major government contract for RFID file-tracking last week from the U.S. Tax Court, which will deploy the company’s RFID Tracking System to improve the tracking and retrieval process of its more than 100,000 paper case files.
The European Commission seeks a consensus regarding Europe’s need for clear, predictable and stable policies about RFID, and the nature of those policies.
The system provides a range of functions, including driver authentication, real-time vehicle location and speed, weight and impact sensing.
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS today announced the purchase of BAUMER IDENT GmbH, a German provider of automatic identification systems. Located in Weinheim, Germany, BAUMER IDENT manufactures industrial auto-ID systems, with a particular focus on the automobile sector. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
A report from the DHS Office of Inspector General highlights data security issues and recommends that US-VISIT develop and follow policy and procedures for its RFID system.
LifeForce believes RFID can be a more secure and economical technology for tracking small cryogenic vials containing white blood cells.
Report highlights RFID’s potential in port and transportation security; American Banknote adding RFID to payment cards; on-chip temperature sensor for passive tags; how-to CD for RFID; Atmel boosts passport chip read speed.
The $2.5 billion fabless semiconductor giant Broadcom has released a computer chip that integrates RFID capabilities with enhanced security capabilities. The first commercial product that leverages the technology will allow for applications where sensitive data is transmitted via RFID only once the user has “unlocked” it with a fingerprint.
The library is using RFID to streamline circulation and keep better tabs on its collection of more than 1 million items at 10 branches.
The candle company is preparing for Wal-Mart’s tagging mandate by testing and designing an integrated RFID tagging system.