Is RFID Useful for Six Sigma Efforts?

Can radio frequency identification help companies achieve the low defect levels inherent to the Six Sigma philosophy? —Name withheld ——— Yes, it certainly can. Six Sigma is a manufacturing philosophy—started by Motorola—that seeks to improve the quality of...

Highlights from Baird’s RFID Monthly for June

Baird has published the June edition of . The 16-page document is a worthwhile read for anyone requiring an overview of the industry’s last 30 days. For those without time to do so, we have reprinted here the report’s summary.

Which Tag Maker Does the U.S. Government Prefer?

Which type of RFID tags does the United States government require that its suppliers use: Alien Technology’s Squiggle tags, or those made by Avery Dennison? —Name withheld ——— The U.S. Government does not have an RFID tagging requirement. However, the U.S....
Cimko Cement Plant Loads Up on RFID

Cimko Cement Plant Loads Up on RFID

The Turkish facility has deployed passive EPC Gen tags and readers to automate the filling of trucks, thus lowering costs and improving the facility’s capacity by up to 20 percent.