RFID News Roundup

Wireless Dynamics debuts RFID reader-writer for iPhones; STMicroelectronics intros new 13.56 MHz RFID IC with 2-kilobit memory; CenTrak announces new AlerTrak Alarm for RTLS; Nestlé Waters North America expands active RFID initiative to manage fleet; Ultimo’s Maintenance and Facility Software integrates with AeroScout’s RTLS; CipherLab’s RFID handheld certified with Star Micronics printers.

Can Foil Protect Credit Cards From Skimming?

Will wrapping my credit cards in aluminum foil prevent the information they contain from being stolen by a nearby reader? I hate the idea of having to buy a special wallet to protect my credit cards from theft. —Peter (Robbinsville, NC) ——— Dear Peter, A lot of...
RFID Drives Up Efficiencies at ABB

RFID Drives Up Efficiencies at ABB

At its factory in Helsinki, Finland, the manufacturer is using EPC Gen 2 tags to track the production and shipment of the motor drives it makes, resulting in a range of benefits.

Do Passive UHF Tags Require CE Certification?

Is it mandated that passive ultrahigh-frequency RFID tags be CE-certified? —Name withheld ——— Good question. CE is an abbreviation for the French “Conformite Europeenne.” A CE marking on a product indicates it has met the European Union’s health,...

Where Can I Find Vendor Tag-Design Updates?

What is the best place to follow news regarding the design of RFID tags? —Name withheld ——— RFID Journal often reports when vendors introduce a new type of tag, but I am unaware of any publication that focuses on publicizing every new tag design available. Indeed,...