
Pharmaceutical


SensThys RFID Solution Promises to Eliminate Failed Reads
The company's EPIC system includes an encoding method for EPC UHF tags to ensure tag IDs can be read and errors flagged, along with correction algorithms in a SensThys reader, or add-on software for existing readers, to capture tag reads in difficult environments.
Lyngsoe Systems Tech Tracks COVID-19 Vaccines with Passive RFID, Sensors
The company has released a solution to help vaccine manufacturers and governments digitize the tracking of vaccine distribution and administration via passive UHF RFID tags that measure temperature and liquid levels, monitor expiration dates and ensure vials are not reused.
Tech Companies Release Low-Cost Flexible NFC Drug Labels
Pharmaceutical firms have begun applying Schreiner MediPharm labels with built-in Avery Dennison inlays and PragmatIC flexible ICs to medications, enabling users to authenticate drugs, capture product information and ensure proper usage.
Lack of IoT Standards Won’t be Resolved Soon, Study Says
Lux Research's "Sensing for Modern Logistics" study finds that the diverse market and variety of technologies means sensor and IoT use will not be standardized any time soon, though pharmaceuticals, food and other industries are beginning to consolidate with customized traceability solutions.
How to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic with AI and the IoT
The medical industry has increased its investment in artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies for the purposes of drug discovery, medical imaging and predictive diagnosis.
Tech Startup Develops RFID with Sensor Intelligence for Elder Care, Homes
XO2Tech has patented a family of products that leverage NFC, RFID or BLE to detect sensor information, such as when an elderly person takes his or her medication and what the next task should be, or when food in a refrigerator begins to spoil.
RFID News Roundup
Fujitsu launches Bluetooth 5.0 dual-mode wireless modules; Schreiner MediPharm adds RFID to security labels; IntelliGuard offers platform to read GS1 RFID drug labels; NXP, Xiaomi offer NFC stickers for smart-home use; LoRa Alliance releases new spec; PLI unveils RFID hotel keys made with recycled materials; Impinj intros RFID reader for IoT.
RFID Journal Virtually LIVE! 2020 Report
RFID Journal recently held its 18th annual conference and exhibition. View the presentations and recordings from this online event.