EPCglobal Validates Gen 2 Spec
EPCglobal says testing of the Gen 2 specification is complete and validates its feasibility. Committee and board of governor ratification will make it a standard, but questions over royalties linger.
Issues Deter Government RFID Plans
A majority of government IT executives see the business case in RFID, but a number of barriers hinder adoption.
RFID News Roundup
Appleton sponsors pilots with SmartStrate; Checkpoint extends lab access; French resorts order 1 million X-ident cards; three new applicators from Label-Aire; Wavetrend receives B series funding.
Startup Close to Manufacturing 5-Cent RFID Tags
Auckland, New Zealand-based startup Sandtracker has edged closer to the successful production of 5-cent RFID tags.
Gillette Ready for Wal-Mart Deadline
Razor-making giant Gillette is ready for Wal-Mart’s RFID compliance deadline of January 1, 2005.
The U.S. State Department Responds to ACLU Accusation
A U.S. government official has responded to the ACLU’s accusation last week that it had willingly sponsored a design for new RFID passports that is potentially abusive of personal privacy.
Intermec Demonstrates EPC GEN 2 Technology
Leading RFID manufacturer Intermec last week demonstrated what it is calling the “industry’s first working EPC UHF Generation 2 RFID reader.”
EPCglobal GEN 2 Specification Passes Feasibility Test
Representatives from five companies presented working Generation 2-compliant RFID hardware prototypes to EPCglobal last week, proving the GEN 2 standard’s viability.
Groups Seek RFID Tech Training
Trade groups CompTIA and AIM Global are proposing a certification program to address the shortage of skilled RFID professionals.
Test Lab Releases Tag Report
The RFID Alliance Lab today released a comprehensive report on the performance of 10 EPC tags in free air, near metal and water, and on products traveling on a warehouse conveyor.