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RFID, in combination with other technologies, will offer companies the ability to track and manage everything—but what does it mean?
Hong Kong Rail Company Tracks Components Via RFID
A solution from Hong Kong RFID Ltd. provides visibility into where and when parts, such as brakes, air conditioners or LCD screens, are being serviced, thereby boosting efficiency.
New Alien UHF Tags Target Challenging Retail Environments
The company has released three tags offering improved functionality, for use when items are packed tightly and tag orientation is skewed, when handheld readers are utilized and when metal and liquid are present.
RFID News Roundup
Fujitsu markets RFID solution for aircraft parts suppliers; Juniper Systems rugged handheld computers bundled with IDBlue RFID readers; U.K. university develops NFC and mobile phone app for real-estate market; BlinkSight, imec unveil single-chip indoor GPS solution for RTLS and WSN applications; PetHub adds NFC technology to pet ID tags.
RR Donnelley Introduces Custom-Printed NFC RFID Tags
The company will offer tags with application-specific printed antennas, to create custom RFID labels or embed them in printed products, such as catalogs, product packaging and retail displays.
Walter Knoll Boosts Accuracy for Product Shipment, Returns
The German furniture company is using a UHF passive RFID system to track when its products are manufactured, stored at its warehouse, shipped or returned, increasing the accuracy and efficiency of its supply chain.
Oregon University Uses RTLS to Ensure Disabled Students Get Accessible Classroom Furniture
OSU knows the locations of 480 specialized tables and chairs throughout its 40-building campus, thanks to AeroScout Wi-Fi RFID tags.
A Plethora of RFID Products
Vendors are innovating, and that’s good for end users.
Joint Health Clinic Aims to Boost Efficiency, Satisfaction Via RTLS
Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida is using a real-time location system provided by Solstice Medical and Ekahau to improve appointment scheduling and flow, enabling the clinic to serve patients with fewer delays.
RFID News Roundup
Moscow Selects NXP’s Mifare Plus for urban transportation ticketing system; RFID and temperature-sensing solution protects clinical research specimens at cancer research center; InfoChip unveils Bluetooth-enabled HF reader for hazardous locations; IDSecurityOnline and SimplyRfid announce partnership for asset-tracking kit; MetalCraft earns converter status from Xerafy.