ADT Unveils RFID Label Applicator
Tyco’s ADT Security Services unit announced its first automatic RFID label applicator, a machine that can read and write to EPC Class 0+ and Class 1 UHF tags.
Boeing Will Release RFID Specs in 2005
Boeing announced that in the first half of 2005 it will release specifications for suppliers to follow when RFID tagging shipments.
China Urges Role in EPC Standards
A member of China’s Auto-ID Standards Working Group asks that EPCglobal let Chinese companies take part in the development of EPC technology.
IBM Makes RFID Available to Mid-size Companies
IBM announces new RFID offering targeting mid-size companies of less than 1,000 employees.
Another Theme Park Employs RFID Wristband System
Fort Lauderdale’s new theme park Wannado City has rolled out a wristband tracking system using RFID.
Half-trillion RFID tags predicted by 2010
Cofounder of the Auto-ID Center predicted last week that the number of annually consumed RFID tags will reach 500 billion by the year 2010.
IBM Expands RFID Services
Big Blue is launching RFID-deployment services aimed at six additional industry sectors, as well as an offering specifically for midsize companies.
Physics Can Solve Your RFID Puzzle
Some say that getting RFID reader and tags to communicate is a dark art, but here’s how you can apply science to make your systems work.
It’s Crunch Time
Wal-Mart’s top suppliers have three months to meet RFID mandates, and vendors have to move quickly if they want to be among the winners in the emerging market.
Rafsec Debuts EPC UHF Tags
The Finnish RFID tag maker announced its lineup of new smart labels that comply with Electronic Product Code standards.