VGB Group to Deploy RFID at Its 120 Siberian and Crawford Stores
The company’s decision follows its successful implementation of EPC Gen 2 technology in its Memove chain, launched last October.
Bell Helicopter’s On-Time Delivery Rate Climbs Higher
The aircraft manufacturer is managing the movement of parts from a central warehouse to each production location, using an RFID solution from OATSystems.
RFID News Roundup
NXP enables mobile ticketing for smart mobile devices; new survey shows that consumers want NFC, but may not understand it; Tagit Solutions, Omni-ID partner on asset tracking for engineering and semiconductor companies; American Innovations unveils RFID solution for tracking pipeline survey compliance and accuracy; Citi, Streetline and IBM partner to promote adoption of RFID-enabled parking solutions; Atlantic City resort expands UHF RFID tracking solution.
Zebra Releases Dart Sensor to Meet New UWB Standard
The recently approved IEEE 802.15.4f specification provides an open standard that will enable ultra-wideband RFID technology users to mix products for the most competitive solution.
Can an Interrogator’s Read Range Be Increased?
Would it be possible to install repeaters to extend a reader’s range to at least 700 meters to 1,000 meters (2,300 feet to 3,280 feet)? —Name withheld ——— It depends on the type of RFID technology involved. Passive systems typically cannot be extended....RFID Journal Announces Winner of Its First Coolest Demo Contest
At LIVE! 2012, Keonn Technologies was recognized for its AdvanMirror virtual dressing room, which uses RFID to enable people to mix and match clothing items electronically.
Daimler Sees Potential Benefits of Using RFID to Track Quality-Control
Having completed several successful test deployments, the carmaker is now in the process of installing RTLS hardware and passive EPC tags across one of its plant’s quality-assurance areas.
RFID Helps Disney Employees Get Into Character
The company is using EPC passive UHF tags to track $100 million worth of costumes at its parks and on its cruise ships, making the issuance of garments a self-serve process, while also streamlining the counting of inventory.
Luxury Apparel Maker to Test TexTrace’s Fabric RFID Label
The new woven label, incorporating an EPC Gen 2 chip and a stitched-in antenna made of yarn, is being sewn into luxury goods, to provide brand authentication, inventory tracking and theft prevention.