BAE Systems to Present at RFID Journal LIVE! Europe

In November, the global aerospace, defense and security company will speak about its use of radio frequency identification to automate inventory replenishment, manage the status and location of each asset and tool, and bring visibility to work-in-process.

IoT News Roundup

IoT News Roundup

Autodesk selects Sensera Systems to exhibit 3D Internet of Things positioning solution; Telensa joins Qualcomm accelerator program for smart-city applications; Avnet acquires IoT company Witekio; IoT firm Lutron Electronics joins Zigbee Alliance board of directors; Wireless Broadband Alliance, LoRa Alliance release IoT white paper.

Ultra-wideband Brings Security to Grand Paris Express

Ultra-wideband Brings Security to Grand Paris Express

Approximately 400 workers are wearing Litum IoT UWB RFID tags to transmit their locations to underground receivers so that FS Tunnel software can identify where they are, while UWB emergency sensors enable personnel in tunnels to signal for help.

Montreal Students Use NFC to Go Cashless at School Events

Montreal Students Use NFC to Go Cashless at School Events

HEC Montreal’s student association has adopted a system from Connect&Go that enables students to create a prepaid account and then make deductions with an NFC-enabled ID card, thereby eliminating the time-consuming process of paying with cash or credit cards.

NFC Enables Helmets to Store and Share Health Data

NFC Enables Helmets to Store and Share Health Data

POC Sports’ new cycle and ski helmets will include a built-in Near Field Communication tag and an app to create a record of important health information that users can access via their smartphones in the event of an accident or other health emergency.