Turmoil Continues at Gemplus
The world’s largest smart card maker reported dismal 2Q earnings and its interim chief executive, Ron Mackintosh, has resigned.
TI Enters Access Control Market
Texas Instruments plans to take on the leader in RFID access control with a new line of 13.56 MHz reader and card security systems.
Savi Teams With Greybox Logistics
The alliance with a subsidiary of Transamerica Leasing gives Savi access to a potentially lucrative market.
The U.K. Chips In
The British government is spending EUR9 million on eight RFID field tests, which may give UK companies a competitive advantage.
Unilever Tracks Lynx with RFID
The company will monitor 30,000 six-packs of deodorant as they move from a manufacturing plant to three Safeway stores.
UK Intros Vehicle Inspection Card
The U.K.’s Ministry of Transport will use smart cards to reduce fraud related to the inspection of vehicles.
New Anti-Collision Protocol Patent
eXI Wireless, a Canadian maker of RFID systems, has been granted a US patent for a way to enable a reader to scan hundreds of tags.
Arnlea Buys Industrial RFID Line
The acquisition of Indala’s unit strengthens the Scottish company’s position in oil, natural gas and other markets.
RFID Boost Checkpoint’s Earnings
The maker of retail security and ID systems, reported weak financial results, due to a decline in capital spending by retailers.
The Manhattan Project
Excessive secrecy could be the Auto-ID Center’s Achilles heel.