DOD Awards Reader Purchase Agreements
Five manufacturers of fixed RFID readers have had their equipment cleared for potential purchase and deployment by the U.S. Department of Defense.
RFID Helps Hanford Manage Waste
Bechtel Hanford has deployed an active-tag RFID system to identify a fleet of trucks and containers transporting 4,000 tons of radioactive waste daily.
RFID News Roundup
Nashville sports fans use cashless payment; UPM Rafsec to build U.S. production plant; Loftware upgrades connector software; Psion Teklogix adds RFID to Workabout Pro; I.D. Systems Receives Patent for Car Rental System; TAGSYS Opens Hong Kong Office.
RFID Reader Companies Chosen by DoD
The U.S. Department of Defense this week awarded “Blanket Purchase Agreement” contracts for RFID readers as part of its initiative to deploy the technology across its supply chain.
Cisco, PanGo Unveil Tracking System
The companies have released a system that tracks the location of Wi-Fi-enabled devices and any asset bearing a Wi-Fi-based RFID tag.
RFID Device Serves as Plumber’s Helper
An RFID-enabled monitoring device can recognize when a toilet is leaking or overflowing and shut off the water source automatically.
Group Studies RFID to Stop Digital Piracy
UCLA researchers are developing the technological infrastructure behind RFID-enabled DVD players that would play only tagged DVDs.
Response to Waning RFID Hype
Based on the many responses from RFID Update readers, most agree that the enthusiasm and hype around RFID has subsided somewhat. But, significantly, there is a feeling that perhaps that’s for the best.
Company Makes Smart Cases, Pallets
An IT services firm says it is embedding tags in reusable cardboard cases and pallets that can be reused up to 100 times.
Doubt from Across the Industry
Observations on the state of RFID have taken a mildly sober tone of late, with many wondering when the long-anticipated industry acceleration and prosperity is going to finally take hold.