Helping End Users Find RFID Solutions
New tools will guide companies to the products and services they need, to help them deploy the technology successfully and achieve the most benefits.
Do You Have a List of RFID Chip Manufacturers?
If not, where might I find a comprehensive listing of companies that make chips for LF, HF, UHF and active RFID transponders? —Guillermo ——— Guillermo, There are many different types of RFID technology. I am unaware of any comprehensive list of firms that produce...
Snagg’s RFID Chips Help Catch Thieves and, Occasionally, Murderers
The company’s hosted server and microchips, based on animal-tracking technology, enable users to confirm ownership of items recovered by police or identified at a pawnshop.
Where Can I Purchase RF Ink?
Do any companies offer such a product—and, if so, where are they located? —Name withheld ——— The only company of which I am aware is Somark, which manufactures RF inks for animals (see RFID Tattoos to Make a Mark on Cattle Tagging). The permanent animal-identification...The RFID Industry Owes a Big Thanks to Joe Andraski
VICS’ president and CEO is leaving the organization, but his leadership has helped to boost RFID’s adoption among retailers.
RFID News Roundup
CNRFID, NRFLab collaborate to offer EPC-compliant UHF RFID tag tests; NFC technology supports Rock the Vote campaign; HID Global deploys Voyantic Tagsurance UHF tester for tag quality control; ADR Software to provide real-time workforce info for Baltimore and D.C. construction projects; Diamond Pet Foods adopts iGPS RFID-tagged plastic pallets; RFID Hotel acquired by Lodging Access Systems.
FineLine Launches NFC RFID Tag and Label Service Bureau
The company’s customers can place an order online for NFC labels encoded with IDs linked to a URL, or other content or services, such as verifying that product is genuine.
Can an RFID Reader Be Programmed to Open Car Doors?
I plan to undertake a project in which an RFID system will be implemented in a car-door locking system. Is it possible to make duplicate cards, and can more than one card be used to operate the lock? —JP ——— Dear JP, The door’s reader can be programmed to open...The RFID Industry Owes a Big Thanks to Joe Andraski
VICS’ president and CEO is leaving the organization, but his leadership has helped to boost RFID’s adoption among retailers.
Apple Eschews NFC
The iPhone 5 has a number of new features, but Near Field Communication is not one of them.