Readers That Sense Distance
By measuring the distance between RFID interrogators and passive tags, companies can better differentiate items as they pass through portals.
New Mexico Scientists Use RFID to Explore Caves
University researchers are developing a wireless sensor system to track conditions within caverns and in other subterranean environments, following a test conducted at El Malpais National Monument Park.
RFID Innovation Is Alive and Well
We received more than 100 entries, from 19 countries, for the 2010 RFID Journal Awards, which highlight how the technology is being used to drive business value.
Where Can I Find RFID-Related Books?
What resources about radio frequency identification are there on the market? —Name withheld ——— There are plenty out there. Here are just a few you might want to check out: RFID Handbook: Applications, Technology, Security and Privacy Edited by Syed Ahson and Mohammad...
Fanuc, Balluff Add RFID Machine-Tool Controllers
Fanuc’s miLink Tool ID integrates RFID interrogators with computer numerical controlled (CNC) controllers to allow manufacturers to track tool setup and usage.
TNT Express Says RFID Keeps Its Cages Rolling Across Europe
After attaching Wi-Fi-based tags to 16,000 wheeled containers, the delivery services company can more easily make sure its 200 European depots and hubs have the quantities they need.
How Can I Monitor Mall Customers?
Where can I find advice (consulting and/or an established business) on RFID technology applied to Web and marketing solutions? I’m looking to develop a service for tracking consumer behavior within my own mall. —Name withheld ——— I am unaware of any company that...How Do Electric Wires Affect Tag Reads?
Do electric high-tension wires (132 KVA) interrupt or weaken the RF signal from a read? We have implemented RF passive tags in open ground, and I noticed a decrease in the read range of the tags. —Name withheld ——— To get an intelligent answer, I reached out to the...Numbers Don’t Lie, But People Do
Business intelligence tools aren’t of much use unless you put reliable data into your systems, and that’s why RFID can be so important.
Numbers Don’t Lie, But People Do
Business intelligence tools aren’t of much use unless you put reliable data into your systems, and that’s why RFID can be so important.