RFID News Roundup
Marubeni Chemix introduces aviation-grade tags made with Tego chips; Murata, Kathrein partner on UHF RFID for use in electronics production; AeroScout closes $16 million investment; Cissoid, Instrumentel intro high-temp, passive RFID telemetry chip; IDTronic unveils EaZy aXXess access-control products; Buenos Aires toll operator selects TransCore’s technology.
Final Agenda Announced for RFID in Defense
At this premiere conference, being held on Nov. 30, at the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City-National Airport, in Arlington, Va., end users and RFID experts will explain the benefits of using RFID technology in the defense industry.
RFID Brings Safety to Spanish Port
TTI Algeciras’ terminal uses RFID and RTLS to help locate shuttles and prevent collisions as they transport containers to and around unmanned mobile cranes as vessels are loaded and unloaded.
RFID Could Reduce Return Fraud—a $14 Billion Problem
A study conducted by the National Retail Federation found that fraudulent returns will cost retailers nearly $3.7 billion this holiday season. RFID could help lower that number, adding to a company’s ROI.
Can a Transponder Be Put Into Something Removable, Such as a Watch or Glove?
Is this a feasible and practical application of radio frequency identification? —Name withheld ——— Yes, very much so. Passive RFID transponders come in all shapes and sizes. Small low-frequency (LF), high-frequency (HF) or ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) transponders can be...RFID Could Reduce Return Fraud—a $14 Billion Problem
A study conducted by the National Retail Federation found that fraudulent returns will cost retailers nearly $3.7 billion this holiday season. RFID could help lower that number, adding to a company’s ROI.
BLG Logistics Hopes to Save Labor and Fuel by Tagging Rolltrailers
The worldwide logistics company is deploying a pilot system involving EPC Gen 2 RFID and GPS technologies to track the trailers’ locations at a seaport terminal in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Can RFID Track Automobile Components?
How can the technology help to facilitate this application? —Name withheld ——— There are a couple of ways to think about this. One involves tracking parts from the point at which they are made until they arrive at an automobile manufacturing facility, and the other...Seeking Judges for the RFID Journal Awards
RFID Journal is looking for several new judges from the academic community who can evaluate submissions objectively for the 2011 RFID Journal Awards.