Labs Use Tags for Cold Storage
Four French hospital research laboratories are using RFID to identify biological specimens stored in liquid nitrogen.
ODIN and Unisys Launch 24×7 RFID Support
RFID solutions provider ODIN technologies and giant systems integrator Unisys this week announced a partnership to provide 24×7 remote and onsite RFID support services, something the companies are hailing as an industry first.
ISO Reconsidering E-Seal Specification
A vote to finalize ISO’s draft e-seal specification is being delayed to assess issues that might make e-seals more expensive but perhaps more secure.
Sun Makes Dumb RFID Readers Smarter
Sun Microsystems announced the expansion of its RFID portfolio yesterday with the introduction of RFID software for Java-enabled RFID readers and appliances.
RFID News Roundup
ACG launches handheld read-write module; S&N, TrenStar expand keg contract; NFC Forum launches four Technical Working Groups; SAMSys introduces Gen 2 RFID UHF reader; Toshiba announces RFID-enabled thermal printer; Tata Consultancy Services opens RFID Technology Center.
FAA to Publish Passive RFID Policy
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s formal approval paves the way for the use of passive RFID tags on individual airline parts.
Sun Software Smartens RFID Readers
RFID reader makers ThingMagic and SIS Technologies are adding Java System RFID Software to their devices to perform tasks now managed by external middleware.
DeVry University’s RFID Course Launches in July
Yesterday DeVry University held an Executive Briefing at its Arlington, Virginia, location to present details about its new initiative to offer RFID training and education.
Rafsec Set to Produce Gen 2 Inlays
The Finnish company says it plans to start production of Gen 2 tags in July, using a newly designed antenna to lower costs.
GEN 2 Progress Apace with TI and Rafsec
Announcements about GEN 2 developments came from two major RFID manufacturers this week: RFID tag manufacturer UPM Rafsec of Finland, and Texas Instruments of Dallas, Texas.