RFID Special Achievement Award: The Man Who Gave RFID Flight in Aerospace
Carlo Nizam realized his vision to use the technology to improve efficiencies within Airbus and across the airplane maker’s value chain.
Best NFC Deployment: NFC Tags on Collars Identify Lost Pets
Skoubee developed a digital medal that can be read with a smartphone, making it easy to locate the owner of a missing dog or cat.
Most Innovative Use of RFID: Solving NASA’s Water Problem
RFID temperature sensors could make the International Space Station’s Urine Processor Assembly more efficient, potentially saving millions of dollars annually.
RFID Green Award: Visualize This—Detroit Diesel Goes Green With RFID
The engine maker replaced reams of paper with visual tags to reduce waste.
Best Use of RFID to Enhance a Product/Service: Kuehne + Nagel Monitors Pharmaceuticals to Improve Customer Service
The global transportation and logistics firm turns to RFID to track the location and temperature of shipments.
Best New Product: Zebra’s Next-Gen Technology Powers Next-Gen Stats
The National Football League adopted the Sports Solution to track players during games and training.
Best RFID Implementation: RFID Helps Interstate Batteries Remain No.1
The 63-year-old company embraces new technology to manage inventory and keep its dealers well stocked.
EasyView’s Beacon Solution Reaches Out to House Hunters
The company’s app and service, used in conjunction with GeLo Bluetooth beacons, provide prospective homebuyers with an easy way to receive information on their phones when they come within 180 feet of a property for sale.
NXP Introduces Near Field Communication Chip for IoT Devices
The chip maker believes NFC can help make smart home products easier to use.
Refrigerator Magnet Brings Medical Data to Emergency Responders
EMS SignPost’s solution features a magnet with a built-in NFC RFID tag and software on a cloud-based server to store health-related information about a home’s residents.