RFID Crosses the Chasm

RFID Crosses the Chasm

News from RFID Journal LIVE! 2009 will include a plethora of practical solutions to solve business problems—and you’ll be able to receive live updates on Twitter.

Has RFID Proven Successful in the Food Sector?

Is there any evidence that radio frequency identification (passive, battery-assisted passive or active) has been used successfully in the agricultural and food industries? —Name withheld ——— Yes—in fact, there is a great deal of evidence. • The state of Hawaii has...

When Will the Press Wake Up?

Mainstream business magazines and newspapers continue to largely ignore radio frequency identification. The question on my mind is, why?

Can RFID Passive Tags Worn by Vehicle Occupants Be Read?

Is there a way to read RFID passive tags worn by individuals sitting in a vehicle? In other words, is an interrogator able to read a tag within a metal vehicle? —Name withheld ——— The answer depends on a number of factors, including the type of tag used, the...

RFID News Roundup

New metal-mount tags hit the market; Industrial Portals launches Gnome RFID pedestals; Smartrac intros RFID inlays with shielding; online site helps companies find skilled RFID employees; Wavetrend secures $5 million in funding; VeriChip continues sales of VeriTrace disaster relief system.