USDA Announces Publication of Cattle Tagging Program
New rule being published by the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service will require electronic identification ear tags for dairy, and some beef, cattle in 180 days. Such EID tags come with LF or UHF RFID chips, to be read with handheld or fixed RFID readers....
Stella Automotive AI Raises Nearly $20M in Latest Financing Round
The funding will go to supporting ongoing product development and drive growth in the market, according to company officials. Editor’s Note: This story was first published on DigitalDealer.com Stella Automotive AI raised $19.7 million in a Series A...
Descartes Acquires Ireland-Based RFID and Customs Firm ASD
With ASD under its umbrella, Descartes can provide RFID airline-based asset and goods tracking systems as well as its existing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) cargo management. The acquisition of ASD is Descartes’ 31st purchase since 2015. Logistics and supply chain...
SML, Microsoft, Penguin Location Services, ZulaFly, Rehrig Pacific, QTek Design: RFID News Roundup
SML to Demo Clarity at Microsoft Headquarters RFID company SML RFID was selected to showcase its Clarity RFID solution at the Microsoft Industry Experience Center (IEC), in Redmond, WA. The IEC is a private space at Microsoft’s headquarters intended to feature...
SharpEnd Report Finds 85% of Brands Increasing NFC Investment
SharpEnd second Connected Experience Report surveyed more than 1,000 c-suite executives Growing demand for ‘value add digital experiences’ from consumers appeals to brands More executives are looking to use near-field communication (NFC) in their brand packaging to...
New IoT Solution Available for Youth Sports
Kore and GoRout are partnering to transform on-field sports coaching and player performance. Real-time data transmission will allow coaches and players to interact during both practice and games through wearables In an leap forward for youth sports, IoT company...
Gen3 RFID and the Rise of Ambient IoT
The ambient Internet of Things (IoT) it represents the true, third generation of RFID technology. With the advent of ubiquitous, low-cost, scan-free tracking, the two are one and the same. In the beginning, there was radio-frequency identification, a generic...
Delta TechOps Boosts Efficiency, Prevents Loss with RFID
Delta Airline’s TechOps In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity team is managing the flow of high value equipment for free Wi-Fi deployments with RFID The solution from RFID4U has helped the company locate misplaced items and prevent loss, including locating a...