Do We Need Digital Turtles?
The RFID industry is losing its memory about the reasons tags should carry only IDs.
Custom RFID Tag Manufacturer Gets $2 Million
Last week RCD Technology announced series A funding in the amount of $2 million. The company is a manufacturer and designer of custom inlays. RFID Update spoke with CEO Jeff White about the funding and RCD Technology’s strategy within the RFID market.
Cardinal Health Readies Item-Level Pilot
The drug manufacturer, packager and distributor will test an RFID system that could help verify the authenticity of products moving through the supply chain.
Wisteq Passive Tag Uses Directional Antenna
The Finnish company says its new reusable UHF RFID passive tag features a directional microstrip antenna capable of performing well on metal and containers of liquids.
AT&T Introduces Managed RFID Service
AT&T is the latest technology giant to enter the RFID industry. Through a partnership with Symbol, BEA, and Intel, the company last week announced a managed RFID service that it hopes will “accelerate mass adoption” of the technology.
Metro Group Moves Forward with Gen 2
The German retailer has begun using Gen 2 EPC technology at a number of its RFID-enabled locations.
Tank-Maker Uses RFID to Track Tools
General Dynamics Land Systems, a manufacturer of amphibious combat vehicles, is using passive RFID tags to help ensure it has enough tools to get the job done.
RFID Journal’s New Look
An upgrade to the Web site makes it easier for readers to find content specific to their industry or their functional area.
Teradata Opens RFID Data Analytics Lab
Data warehousing and analytics firm Teradata this week announced the new Retail Advanced Business Analytics & RFID Lab. The lab is targeted at assisting retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers leverage and analyze data captured from across their supply chains by RFID and other technology.
Survey Says Manufacturers Drive RFID Uptake
An NCR-sponsored poll of manufacturers and retailers indicates manufacturers have taken the lead in RFID implementation, spurring adoption by retailers.