It’s Time to Start Preparing for Mass RFID Adoption
Adoption will begin to accelerate at an increasing rate, and companies need to be ready.
Read Range for EPC Gen 2 UHF Tags Rises 20 Percent This Year, According to EECC
The European EPC Competence Center’s 2013-14 UHF Tag Performance Survey reports a boost in tag sensitivity, due to improved microchips that increase read ranges by an average of 6 feet.
RFID News Roundup
IDTronic unveils ‘elegant’ RFID-enabled key fobs; Ring Theory develops smart rings for Boston subways, raises thousands on Kickstarter; Agee Race Timing chooses Thinkify’s new wireless RFID reader; ByteLight unveils NFC reader alternative for retail loyalty, promotion apps; RF Code tags more than 2 million assets in data centers worldwide, launches active RFID tag promotion; NFC-enabled Skip clip unlocks Motorola’s Moto X smartphone; E-ZPass celebrates 20th anniversary.
Manufacturing Shifts Back to Industrialized Countries
RFID technology can play a role in keeping domestic production competitive.
Confidex Releases Printable, Flexible On-Metal RFID Label
Silverline, a passive Gen 2 EPC UHF self-adhesive label able to be attached to curved surfaces, is being tested by potential customers after gaining a nod from four RFID printer-encoder suppliers.
Crane Aerospace and Electronics’ RFID-Based Tire Pressure Sensor Simplifies Aircraft Maintenance
The company’s passive RFID SmartStem system is being used by some aircraft operators, and at least one other plane manufacturer is urging Crane to obtain FAA certification so that the gauges can be provided on its aircraft.
Linen Loss Drops By 90% at Los Angeles Luxury Hotel
Mr. C Hotel Beverly Hills is using the RFID-based Linentracker system to track when its linens are sent to, and then returned from, an off-site laundry facility, and thereby determine if any items are not returned.
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Becomes More Interactive Via RFID
This year, visitors to the Florida theme park’s annual haunted houses will have new RFID-based challenges to complete, and be able to earn special RFID tags to help them collect points.
Addressing Conflicting Tagging Requirements
Apparel suppliers and retailers must agree on best practices for RFID-tagging items at the point of manufacture.
Complete RFID Solutions Hit the Market
Many companies are offering more than just tags or readers, and that’s good news for end users.