Pike Corp. aims to reduce the cost of tool replacement and ensure the right tools are on the right work site, thanks to an automated RFID- and GPS-based system from Silent Partner Technologies.
The new XS, XS Max and XR models support the reading of Near Field Communication tags without users having to first open an application.
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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.