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.
IoT News Roundup
Google Ventures leads Helium’s funding round; C-Labs announces two new customers; Atlanta-area police departments purchase multi-sensor body cameras; Internet of Elevators at Hannover Messe; Danish city eases traffic woes using BLIP sensors; AT&T, Globecomm, partner to improve asset-tracking coverage.
Delta Gives Green Light to RFID Baggage Tracking
The airline has installed thousands of RFID readers across its U.S. operations.
RFID News Roundup
Checkpoint releases circular tag for health, beauty products; boosts production capabilities ••• Farsens unveils prototype RFID sensor tags ••• RFID, RTLS adoption to rise in warehouses, according to Zebra study ••• Startup reelyActive launches Bluetooth-enabled customer-tracking service ••• STiD unveils two new UHF RFID tags for aerospace, oil and gas industries ••• GS1 UK survey shows growing RFID adoption by apparel sector ••• Radley and Smart Label Solutions announce partnership.
Nokia Eyes Connected Health, Fitness Markets Via Withings Acquisition
Nokia, once the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, plans its return to the consumer electronics market with a $191 million purchase of Withings, a maker of fitness trackers and connected health devices.
Fast Followers, It’s Time
Waiting until your main competitors have begun using RFID will put you several years behind them.
Managing Surgical Instruments
RFID can improve patient safety and deliver cost savings to hospitals.
The Four Questions
What you must know before you begin an RFID project.