Innovation Has Just Begun
As RFID reaches maturity and adoption begins to spread, companies are finding innovative ways to use the technology.
Using Wireless Technologies to Fight Camera Theft
If every digital camera contained a SIM or RFID module, it could log into its manufacturer’s product-authentication database when switched on and, if stolen, report its whereabouts and disable itself until returned to its rightful owner.
Using Wireless Technologies to Fight Camera Theft
If every digital camera contained a SIM or RFID module, it could log into its manufacturer’s product-authentication database when switched on and, if stolen, report its whereabouts and disable itself until returned to its rightful owner.
Air Force Hospital Eliminates Equipment Loss, Reduces Labor Hours
A research team with Keesler Air Force Base’s 81st Medical Group received approval last week for additional studies, to include the implementation of asset tracking at Columbus AFB, temperature monitoring and infant tracking, as well as bar-code and GPS technology pilots.
Home-Shopping Theme Park to Employ RFID
At MainStreet America, visitors will be able to peruse completely furnished homes, and use RFID-enabled tablet PCs to learn more about thousands of items within and around those buildings.
Where Is Parelec Now?
What ever became of this company? —Name withheld ——— Parelec, a Rocky Hill, N.J., manufacturer of Parmod brand conductive inks for RFID tag antennas and other direct printed circuits, merged in 2007 with Precision Systems, a supplier of real-time location systems...
RFID Tracks Clean-Room Laundry for High-Tech Companies
MSR-FSR is using an RFID system to record data regarding when, where and how clean-room garments are washed, dried and repaired.
RFID News Roundup
Boeing, Alaska Airlines partner on RFID initiative; Checkpoint Systems completes acquisition of Shore to Shore; TagMaster acquires Free2move’s RFID operation, TagMaster NA intros RFID handheld; Sky-Trax partners with AiDC Solutions in VAR agreement; TransCore unveils next-gen RFID rail products.
Tool-Bearing Truck Brings RFID-tagged Tools to Wind Farms
WindBed, developed by Choctaw Renewable Services, is a truck loaded with equipment and outfitted with EPC RFID technology to track tool usage and maintenance.
Korean Warehouses Deploy RFID-Enhanced Pick-to-Light System
CJ GLS says its order-fulfillment system is reducing errors, boosting efficiency and cutting costs at the facilities of four Korean companies.