The company’s new MiniWeb and DogBone inlays, made with NXP’s UCODE 8 ICs, will bring improved performance, faster encoding and higher sensitivity than predecessor UHF inlays, for use in retail and industrial applications.
PsiKick’s new self-powering sensors harvest energy from steam, vibration or ambient lighting to capture sensor data, then transmit that information to a cloud-based server for real-time and historical analytics regarding the operation of equipment.
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That’s one key reason companies have not taken advantage of RFID technology to nearly the extent possible.
The company’s R6-B UHF RFID integrated circuit is designed to offer the features of the R6 family of chips—durability, sensitivity and auto-tuning—to the airline and airport industries, while operating seamlessly with its existing RFID printers.
Aerospace and health-care solution providers are testing Kyocera’s ceramic tags on tools to track their movement during surgical procedures or assembly processes.
Such integration can greatly improve the quality and effectiveness of service.
The Tokyo Baycourt Club is tracking thousands of bottles of wine, served in multiple restaurants and guest services, via a UHF RFID system from SATO Material Co.
San Diego’s West Park Maintenance district is trialing the Common Sense system from Three Phase Electric for one year, to determine the value of capturing sensor data wirelessly and receiving alerts, as well as analytical data on a dashboard.
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