RFID Journal Announces Winners of Its 10th Annual Awards
Decathlon and Florida Hospital are among the top picks for 2016, chosen at this week’s LIVE! event, being held in Orlando.
RFID News Roundup
Invengo establishes ‘Kangxi’ RFID reader family ••• Nedap intros !D Hand 2 mobile RFID reader for retailers ••• TexTrace unveils new woven RFID brand label with Impinj Monza R6-P ••• Fujitsu ships new UHF RFID tags for flat linens, fashion apparel, accessories ••• Harting intros UHF RFID reader for railway, other industrial applications ••• SML Group launches new, smaller RFID inlays with latest NXP ICs ••• Identiv intros new UHF tags, HF library labels ••• Dolphin RFID unveils new UHF RFID-enabled locks, RFID reader.
Kathrein Group Acquires NoFilis
The acquisition will allow the two companies to sell complete turnkey solutions combining Kathrein’s RFID readers and antennas with noFilis’ CrossTalk software.
Auto Parts Maker Faurecia Plugs Brazilian Factory into the Industrial Internet
The company is beginning to roll out Kepware’s new IoT Gateway, which Kepware says makes it easy for manufacturers to quickly and securely share operational data with cloud-based applications.
Beer Taps Talk with Craft Brewer’s Beacon App
Schlafly’s app employs Juxtad’s TapTalker technology to send push notifications to individuals who come within range of a beer tap fitted with a beacon.
U.S. Retailer Tries Keonn’s AdvanRobot Tag-Reading Robot
The latest version of the AdvanRobot is designed to be operated with a cell phone, and can be folded up for storage or movement to another location.
IoT Reporter Finally Feels the Spark of IoT
After nearly two years on the Internet of Things beat, I have finally figured out why others get so excited about being able to see the unseeable.
RFID in the News
On the eve of the world’s largest RFID event, RFID deployments make headlines.
High-end Clothing Factory Outlet Uses RTLS to Manage Inventory
The real-time location system is enabling stores operated by Diffusione Tessile, a division of the Max Mara Group, to improve customer service—and, hopefully, sales—by providing nearly 100 percent inventory visibility.
An Industry With ‘High’ Growth Potential
There are many ways in which RFID hardware and software could effectively help the marijuana industry monitor the production, shipment and sale of pot.