Readers’ Views
RFID Journal surveyed end users to comprehend the state of RFID adoption and the factors holding companies back from more extensively using the technology.
Complying With the Food Safety Modernization Act
RFID can help U.S. produce farmers cost-effectively meet the FDA’s mandate.
EPC Memory vs. User Memory
One bank identifies a tagged object and the other describes it.
RFID Adoption Headwinds
Retailers that understand three basic issues can sail through their RFID pilots.
Do Tag Costs Matter?
RFID Journal’s Apparel Retail ROI Calculator can help companies discover how RFID can deliver huge benefits.
Will Sporting Goods Be Next?
This sector seems poised to be the next real industry to adopt RFID.
Tracking Slugs to Reduce Pesticide Use
The U.K.’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is funding research into how best to control gastropod mollusks using passive low-frequency RFID tags.
Signs RFID Is Nearing a Tipping Point in Apparel Retail
A number of leading indicators suggest the sector is poised to adopt radio frequency technology en masse within the next few years.
Precisely Monitoring Livestock—and More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding research to track animals, but the work could have broader implications.
Solutions for Manufacturing and Utilities
Ubisense’s AngleID is a standalone solution that provides a cost-effective way for manufacturers to locate assets in factories and yards; STMicroelectronics’ NFC RFID tags enable manufacturers and utilities to easily communicate with electric, gas and water meters.