Gillette to Buy 500 Million EPC Tags
An executive told Auto-ID Center members that his company will soon announce a major purchase from Alien Technology.
China Embraces RFID Smart Cards
A new study says the Chinese market for contactless payment systems will soon be growing by 40 percent per year.
Standards Will Boost Biometrics Use
A new report says sales of biometrics technology could top $1 billion by 2007 — if the industry can agree on standards.
Can RFID Cure Healthcare’s Ills?
Innovision Research & Technology says RFID can reduce human error in hospitals and save lives.
Opportunity Knocks
Open standards create opportunity by dramatically increasing the size of the potential market.
New Direct-To-Textile Washable Tag
KSW-Microtec has unveiled new washable RFID labels that can be attached directly to the fabric of garments.
Lockheed to Use RFID on Shop Floor
The company has awarded a $5.15 million contract to Epic Data to install a shop floor data collection system using RFID.
SAMSys Signs Four Resellers
Reader maker has partnered with four value-added resellers in an effort to penetrate new vertical markets.
Auto-ID Center Adds Six Sponsors
Mitsui, a major Japanese trading firm, and Canon are the latest Asian sponsors.
Low-Cost Satellite Tracking Offered
AeroAstro, a micro-satellite supplier, has launched a new device for tracking goods in transit that costs just $349.