RTLS
Air Force Contract Updates RTLS to Track Aircraft Assets
A solution from CDO Technologies and Zebra Technologies will include the latest MotionWorks software, as well as an upgrade to existing active RFID receiver networks and tags, at four bases where aircraft are parked or maintained.
RFID News Roundup
Oloid unveils self-install upgrade for legacy RFID badge readers; Sewio intros new RTLS software suite; Identiv joins NFC Forum board of directors; Senet, CalChip Connect team up for LoRaWAN deployments; Industry IoT Consortium launches test drive for marine industry.
Australian Retailers Test BLE with Wireless Charging for Inventory Management
Venroy is among the fashion companies testing a solution from Flagship that leverages Energous wireless charging devices and Wiliot's battery-free Bluetooth tags attached to merchandise for real-time in-store visibility.
RFID Discovery Grows Its Offerings with Tracktio Acquisition
The company plans to offer more real-time location technologies as part of its track-and-trace solutions, leveraging Tracktio's active systems that include BLE, UWB and LoRa, to gain real-time views into assets, people and inventory.
RFID Platform, Multiplexor Aimed at Low-Cost RTLS
MASS Group is offering an Alien Technology multiplexor with its Traceability Made Easy platform that provides zonal data about the locations of goods and assets.
BLE Chip Enables Low-Cost, Real-Time Location within Centimeters
Early adopters are testing STMicroelectronics' new chip, leveraging the IEEE's 5.3 specification for location, direction and sensor data tracking, for tool management.
RFID News Roundup
Tageos joins Auburn University RFID Lab advisory board; CenTrak launches IoT consulting and training service; IIoT and Digital Twin Consortiums publish security guide; ParkourSC acquires IoT company Qopper; RTLS company Inpixon/IntraNav joins SAP partner program; Avnet, Amazon forge IoT strategic collaboration; GS1 Australia unveils new RFID coalition.
RTLS Protects Infants, Dementia Patients at Healthcare Facilities
A solution from Interface Systems uses active RFID wristbands or tags, as well as exciters at doorways and readers deployed around a facility, to ensure patients can be accounted for and prevented from leaving secure areas.
How Hospitals Can Benefit from RTLS and Wayfinding
Combining the two technologies creates a better system and better healthcare.