Rafik Group Automates Manual Processes, Eliminates Errors via RFID
The company, which produces 60,000 garments a month and sells them at its stores, has adopted a radio frequency identification solution from iTag Etiquetas Inteligentes.
RFID News Roundup
JADAK handheld reader integrates LF/HF RFID, 1D/2D barcodes; Fresenius Kabi intros RFID smart labels for medication management; Talkin’ Things offers $0.03 NFC and RFID tags; Facedrive BLE app pairs with TraceSCAN wearable tech; Semtech, Amazon Web Services, TensorIoT collaborate on IoT solutions; Microlink to distribute Kerlink LoRaWAN solutions in Colombia, Peru.
RFID Thermologger Transmits Temperature Data for Cold Supply Chain
Several companies are conducting early testing of Avery Dennison’s Maxdura device—which comes with a built-in battery, a sensor and UHF functionality—so that data can be captured as perishable foods, drugs or other goods pass through portals where tags are being read.
Australian Partnership Brings IoT Intelligence to Milk, Vegemite Production
Swinburne University of Technology has teamed up with Software AG to provide Internet of Things solutions that are now being tested by Bega Cheese and other companies to boost product quality and operational efficiency for the production of food, composite materials and other goods.
Supply Chains Come Out from Behind the Curtain
Avery Dennison’s 2020 market research found the retail market is accelerating its transition into IoT and RFID to bring transparency to supply chains for shippers, retailers and consumers, as part of what it calls a revolutionary digital transformation.
Disney Moving Beyond RFID Wristbands
After embedding radio frequency identification into its park-access bracelets several years ago, Walt Disney World now plans to begin focusing more on smartphone apps.
Eleven Considerations for Embedded-System RFID Readers
Here are some specific questions to ask product managers, embedded system engineers and solution architects when choosing an RFID design-in module solution.
IoT Delivers Analytics to Fuel Stations
With shopping behaviors changing at fuel stations and their convenience stores, a cloud-based solution from PDI is tracking fuel levels and in-store sales, helping businesses automate replenishment, predict sales and provide digital purchasing experiences.
RFID News Roundup
Vizinex RFID adds tags for tracking containers, pallets; Semtech deploys LoRa IoT network for South Korean expressways; Swittons intros smart IoT devices for pharma lab digital transformation; Estone Technology offers waterproof tablet with RFID reader, barcode scanner; RestorePoint platform enables visibility, control for IoT data.
GS1 Smart-Packaging Platform Connects Physical and Digital Worlds
The GS1 Registry Platform enables product information to be shared throughout the supply chain and with customers via RFID, barcodes and digital printing.