GAO Provides Active RFID Reader Gateway - September 30, 2008

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Deploys VenueSoft and AeroScout RFID Solution to Enhance Safety for Event Attendees and Staff - September 23, 2008

AeroScout, Inc., working with VenueSoft, today announced that Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is using AeroScout’s Wi-Fi-based Active RFID solution to enhance event safety. RFID Safety Solution >>

Blue Vector Deployed in Walgreens’ Next-Generation RFID-Enabled Distribution Center - September 16, 2008

Blue Vector today announced that Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, has deployed Blue Vector as a major solution component in one of the industry’s most technically advanced and ambitious large-scale RFID supply chain system deployments. RFID Distribution Center >>

iDTRONIC Presents its New Innovative UHF USB Stick - August 4, 2008

iDTRONIC, a leading supplier for RFID Hardware, introduces the new UHF USB Stick for reading and writing all ISO 18000-6 Part B and C Tags. Its integrated configuration software enables it to operate with all the common UHF frequencies from 840 960 MHz (EPC Gen2), which makes it usable in Europe, US, and Asia.
RFID USB Stick >>

RFID Preparing to Move Out of $6 Billion Chinese National ID Programs Shadow, Says ABI Research - March 4, 2008

China boasts not just the worlds largest RFID-enabled government ID card initiative, but a wide range of other RFID application projects in transportation ticketing, animal tagging, anti-counterfeiting, real-time location systems (RTLS), asset tracking, e-ticketing, and contactless payments. According to a new study from ABI Research, their total market revenue in 2008 will reach nearly $1.4 billion. RFID National ID >>

US Tax Court Selects FileTrail RFID Solution - November 30, 2007

The US Tax Court has selected the FileTrail RFID Tracking Solution for national roll-out across its US facilities. FileTrail's RFID solution will track and manage assets in the Tax Court's main office in Washington, DC, as well as its remote offices nationwide. RFID Solution >>

NXP Unleashes Advanced UHF Smart Label ICs - November 23, 2007

NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, today announced the UCODE G2XM and UCODE G2XL, its next-generation smart label ICs featuring breakthrough performance over the entire UHF frequency range. The new UCODE RFID chips offer reliable operation across very long read ranges and in dense reader environments. RFID Chips >>

Pethealth Announces that the ASPCA has Begun Using the Petpoint Animal Management Application - November 15, 2007

Pethealth Inc.  is pleased to announce that the ASPCA  has joined the growing ranks of animal welfare organizations using the Company's PetPoint animal management application. The ASPCA began using PetPoint on November 7 at the ASPCA "Onyx and Breezy Shefts" Pet Adoption Center, located at the organization's headquarters in Manhattan. RFID Pet Microchip >>

Microsoft COO Kevin Turner to Deliver Keynote Address at EPC Connection Conference and Exhibition - August 6, 2007

EPCglobal North America and RFID Journal announced today that Kevin Turner will deliver a keynote address at EPC Connection. RFID Impact >>

British innovator of NFC and RFID technology secures funding of $13m to help drive future development - August 6, 2007

Innovision Research & Technology plc has announced that the company has secured investment funding valued at $13 million. RFID Future Development >>

Support for Mifare RFID encoders added to CardFocus Photo ID and Visitor Management - July 31, 2007

Sabadille Systems today announced the availability of version 9.0 of its acclaimed CardFocus Photo ID and Visitor Management software to include support for Mifare contactless smart card encoding. Contactless Smart Card Encoders >>

B.O.S Better Online Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results - July 31, 2007

.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd. reported today its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. RFID Revenue >>

Alien Technology RFID Implementation Delivers 30% ROI to International Textile Manufacturer - July 31, 2007

Alien Technology Corporation, an industry leader for RFID products and services, in partnership with Simet, proudly announces the world's first EPC-compliant fabric roll tracking application at Griva S.p.A. Based in Torino , Italy. RFID Implementation >>

Cell-Con, Inc Announces the Availability of New, High Capacity Li-Poly Battery Packs with Charging Solutions - July 23, 2007

Cell-Con, Inc. announces the availability of new, high capacity (up to 25Ah and greater) li-poly battery packs and charging solutions. RFID Battery Packs >>

RFID Solution: PresCare Deploys AeroScout Wi-Fi RFID Solution For Patient Safety And Medical Alerting - July 23, 2007

AeroScout, Inc. and Surecom have announced that they are working together to implement a first of its kind medical alerting system for PresCare, a large Australian aged care provider. Wi-Fi RFID Solution >>

RFID Middleware Market Shows Strong Growth Potential as ROI-based Adoption Gains Ground - July 19, 2007

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, North American RFID Middleware and Software Markets, reveals that this market earned revenues of $21.7 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $113 million in 201 f3. RFID Middleware >>

In Depth Research Report on Radio Frequency Identification Technology - July 16, 2007

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Analyzing Radio Frequency Identification Technology to their offering. RFID Report >>

Walking Plant Systems Announces Success of RFID-Enabled Greenhouses - July 16, 2007

TAGSYS today announced that Walking Plant Systems has successfully implemented RFID technology into its Plant Order System for commercial greenhouses. RFID-Enabled Greenhouses >>

Savi Networks and Emprevi 'Go Live' with Automated Network that Secures and Tracks Colombian Cargo Shipments - July 16, 2007

During ceremonies yesterday sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, Savi Networks and Emprevi Ltda. officially launched the first Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based information network operating in South America that automatically tracks the location and security status of cargo shipments from in-country factories to sea ports. RFID Information Network >>

CMP Technology Names Robert Keenan Director of RFID World, Strengthening Its RFID Portfolio - July 9, 2007

CMP Technology announced today that Rob Keenan has been promoted to Director of CMP Technology's RFID World Group. RFID Product Development >>

Increase In The Number Of RFID Pilots And Projects And Greater Efficiencies In Supply Chain Management Ensure RFID Growth In Asia Pacific - July 9, 2007

Buoyed by the success of the increasing numbers of radio frequency identification (RFID) pilots and projects in supply chains, end users are becoming progressively keen on utilizing RFID in supply chains. RFID Supply Chain Management >>

"European RFID Industry Outlook (2007-2010)" Provides Extensive Research and Rational Analysis on RFID Industry in Europe - July 9, 2007

This report helps clients to analyze the opportunities and factors critical to the success of RFID industry in Europe. RFID Research >>

Steelmaker Perfects RFID Technology for Product Tracking on a Global Scale - June 6, 2007

ThyssenKrupp Steel, working with Accenture, developed a new radio frequency identification (RFID) tag capable of enduring the rigors of slab transport, from a greenfield steel mill in Brazil to rolling mills in Europe and North America. RFID Product Tracking >>

OATSystems Announces Appointment Of James Clemens As VP Of Sales And Stephen Royal As Chief Financial Officer - June 6, 2007

OATSystems Inc. recently announced two additions to the management team, James Clemens as vice president of sales and Stephen Royal as chief financial officer. RFID Solutions Provider >>

RFID Team: Altas RFID Solutions Expands Team - June 6, 2007

A Birmingham based company specializing in radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, announced two new employees, Bryan Freeman in Birmingham, and Eric Cohen in the New York office. RFID Productivity >>

RFID Tribe's Latest Report is Optimistic over Expanding Workforce - May 29, 2007

RFID Tribe's new report The RFID Workforce Report 2007 calls the RFID worker bees "an emerging community" comprising more than one million individuals. RFID Workforce >>

Forecasts see early and rapid growth of RFID baggage tagging - May 29, 2007

In the first in-depth reporton the rapid increase in use of RFID in the air industry, RFID is an extremely powerful technology in airports and aircrafts that can improve security against criminal attacks, safety against general hazards, efficiency, error prevention, data capture, and can eliminate tedious tasks. RFID Baggage Tagging >>

The Market for RFID Tags and Systems in Healthcare will Rise Rapidly to $2.1 Billion in 2016 - May 29, 2007

Research and Markets has announced the addition of RFID for Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals 2007-2017 to their offering. RFID Healthcare >>

Solstice Medical Launches First High Performance RFID Tags For Medical Device Applications - May 21, 2007

Solstice Medical, LLC, announced recently the availability of their MD3 Tags, a pioneering line of patent pending, medical grade rigid RFID tags. Were pleased to introduce the first ultra high frequency (UHF) Gen II radio frequency identification tag technology specifically designed for reusable surgical devices said President & CEO, Daniel Sands. Medical Device RFID >>

RFID, Ltd. Introduces 3M File Tracking to Idaho National Laboratories - May 21, 2007

RFID, Ltd. introduced 3M File Tracking to Idaho National Laboratories after evaluating a highly regulated departments existing document control process and record storage needs. RFID File Tracking >>

VeriChip Adds 78 New Hospitals to Its Network at EDPMA Conference - May 21, 2007

VeriChip Corporation, a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today that 78 new hospitals agreed to participate in the VeriMed Patient Identification System network. More than 600 hospitals have now agreed to participate in the VeriMed network. Hospital VeriChip Network >>

Solstice Medical Launches First High Performance RFID Tags For Medical Device Applications - May 21, 2007

Solstice Medical, LLC, announced recently the availability of their MD3 Tags, a pioneering line of patent pending, medical grade rigid RFID tags. Were pleased to introduce the first ultra high frequency (UHF) Gen II radio frequency identification tag technology specifically designed for reusable surgical devices said President & CEO, Daniel Sands. Medical Device RFID >>

RFID, Ltd. Introduces 3M File Tracking to Idaho National Laboratories - May 21, 2007

RFID, Ltd. introduced 3M File Tracking to Idaho National Laboratories after evaluating a highly regulated departments existing document control process and record storage needs. RFID File Tracking >>

VeriChip Adds 78 New Hospitals to Its Network at EDPMA Conference - May 21, 2007

VeriChip Corporation, a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today that 78 new hospitals agreed to participate in the VeriMed Patient Identification System network. More than 600 hospitals have now agreed to participate in the VeriMed network. Hospital VeriChip Network >>

Savi Technology and Unipart Logistics to Form Partnership Providing Real-Time Supply Chain Solutions to Europe - May 21, 2007

Savi Technology, Inc. and Unipart Logistics Limited today announced plans to form a "preferred partnership" to market Savi's Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based supply chain solutions to commercial customers in Europe. RFID Real Time Supply Chain >>

Scientists Show Benefits of Fractals in Commercial Antenna Application - May 14, 2007

Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of solutions for the most demanding wireless applications, reported a significant step in efforts to grow market acceptance of its fractal antenna and electronic technology: independent validation of the advantages of fractal antennas in a growing commercial application. RFID Commercial Antenna >>

Inova Technology Acquires RFID Company RightTag - May 14, 2007

Inova Technology (formerly Edgetech Services Inc.) acquired radio frequency identification (RFID) company RightTag, Inc. on Tuesday. RightTag manufactures RFID equipment and provides RFID consulting. RightTag's RFID product line includes proprietary handheld and desktop RFID scanners, RFID printers, and tags. RFID Acquisition >>

Jungheinrich Introduces Energy Efficient New Turret Truck With Standard RFID - May 14, 2007

The Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp. has announced the introduction of a new, much more energy-efficient and versatile version of its EKX 513-515 electric man-up turret trucks to the North American market. RFID Trucking Solution >>

Paxar Reinvents the Retail Experience with New Interactive RFID Mirror - May 7, 2007

Paxar Corporation, a global leader in providing identification and tracking solutions to the retail and apparel industries, will showcase its new consumer-facing item-level RFID solution, magicmirror, at this weeks Material World show at the Miami Beach Convention Center. RFID Mirror >>

Secured Digital Awarded $1.65 Million Contract to Install New Generation RFID Inventory System - May 7, 2007

Secured Digital Applications, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced business consulting services, today announced that it has been engaged to supply a new-generation RFID Real Time Location System to a Malaysian food processing manufacturer. RFID Inventory System >>

RFID Supply Chain Webinar-Introducing GS1Net3 and the Internet of Things for Business - May 7, 2007

epcSolutions invites you to join them and many distinguished speakers to introduce The Internet of Things for Business and GS1Net3, the future supply chain network. The webinar will teach you about GS1 and why they are the most important organization affecting the world's supply chain. RFID Supply Chain Webinar >>

TR3 Solutions Extends Leadership in RFID Solutions with Release of Zero Sales Prevention Module - April 30, 2007

TR3 Solutions today announced at the RFID Journal Live! Conference in Orlando, Florida, the release of a new Zero Sales Prevention module, that empowers manufacturers to improve the real-time performance of their retail businesses. RFID Solutions >>

Reva Systems and Intel Collaborate to Drive RFID Reader Standard - April 30, 2007

Reva Systems today announced that Intel will provide Revas Low Level RFID Reader Protocol (LLRP) developers kit and test tool to reader vendors employing Intels R1000 radio chip. RFID Reader Standard >>

RFID4U Announces Industrys First RFID Software Integration Training to Meet the Growing Demand for RFID Software Specialists - April 30, 2007

RFID4U is delighted to announce a new five-day extensive training course for RFID Software Integration, which will be held in various locations across the world. RFID Software Integration Training >>

Softeon's Sponsors Web Videocast on the RFID-Enabled Warehouse Management System - April 23, 2007

Softeon, provider of the industry's most innovative software solutions for supply chain execution, today announced it is sponsoring and serving as the lead presenter for a new Supply Chain Videocast from Supply Chain Digest on "The RFID-Enabled Warehouse Management System." RFID Warehouse Management System >>

Tyco Electronics Unveils RFID Compliance Kits in Support of the DoD Mandate
- April 23, 2007

Tyco Electronics announced three solution kits to help suppliers prepare to meet the Department of Defense's RFID mandate. Each kit contains the hardware and software to allow companies to evaluate and begin deploying a comprehensive RFID solution. RFID Compliance Kits >>

Impinj's AEON(R)/MTP Logic Nonvolatile Memory IP Earns TSMC Quality Certification - April 23, 2007

Leading logic nonvolatile memory intellectual property supplier, Impinj, Inc., today announced that the company's AEON/MTP Parallel Architecture memory core meets Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's quality standard. RFID Quality Certification >>

RFID Product: Reva TAP Named 2007 Product Of The Year - April 16, 2007

Reva Systems further established itself as one of the world's leading RFID network infrastructure provider. recently, Reva announced that its flagship Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) product has just been voted "2007 Product of the Year" by the Massachusetts Network Communications Council (MassNetComms). RFID Network Infrastructure >>

Australia Defense Launches First RFID-Tagged Shipments Into The Mideast Using Tracking Networks By Savi Technology - April 16, 2007

In ceremonies at Sydneys Mascot Airport, the Australian Defense Force (ADF) launched the first RFID-tagged shipments from Australia into the Middle East that can be automatically tracked by interoperable RFID networks built for coalition forces by Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company. RFID-Tagged
Shipments >>

Telepathx Embedded RFID Sensors to monitor Automobile Collisions - April 16, 2007

Telepathx Ltd announced today that it has developed a wireless reactive (RFID) radio frequency identification sensor to monitor and locate automobiles that collide into fixed roadside objects. Embedded RFID Sensors >>

Arcom Embraces IBMs New WebSphere RFID Device Program - April 9, 2007

With the latest release of IBM Premises Server V6.0, IBM has introduced an Eclipse open standards-based device model for integration of RFID readers, that enables clients to deploy their RFID solutions in either centralized or distributed locations to best meet their business needs, while exploiting the latest and greatest device capabilities. RFID Device Program >>

Stratum Global and Mil-Pac Technology Announce Complete RFID Solution for DoD Suppliers - April 9, 2007

Stratum Global, a leading RFID solution provider, announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Mil-Pac Technology of Ramona, CA. With this partnership, Stratum Global and Mil-Pac will collaboratively provide DoD suppliers with a complete RFID solution offering. DoD RFID Solution >>

RFID Solution: Defense Logistics Agency Runs With Zebra Technologies For Global RFID Initiative - April 7, 2007

Zebra Technologies Corporation one of the leader in on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, announced recently that the Defense Logistics Agency will deploy Zebra's high-performance RFID printer/encoders for smart labeling applications throughout the Defense Distribution Center's worldwide distribution network. Global RFID Initiative >>

Omnitrol Networks Announces Partnership with Alien Technology for Delivering Real-Time RFID Edge Applications - April 2, 2007

s part of the partnership and technology collaboration, Omnitrol Networks will deploy Alien's RFID readers to deliver end-to-end RFID-based solutions for asset tracking, promotion monitoring, and work-in-progress visibility. Real-Time RFID Applications >>

SAVR Announces New Hand-Held RFID Reader for under $2000 - April 2, 2007

SAVR Communications, Inc. introduces the "SAVR Scan 900" - a new handheld RFID reader that is both practical and affordable. Hand-Held RFID Reader >>

SkyeTek Enables Cashless Payment at Cold-Drink Vending Machines at Atlanta International Airport - April 2, 2007

SkyeTek, Inc., today announced the first consumer application resulting from its partnership with Isochron Inc. Together, the companies have enabled cashless payment at vending machines located throughout the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. RFID Credit Cards >>

Sybase iAnywhere Drives RFID Innovation in Vehicle-Mounted Terminals - March 26, 2007

Anywhere today announced new enhancements to RFID Anywhere(TM), the company's software infrastructure that provides a customizable environment for developing and managing robust, highly-distributed radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions. RFID Vehicle-Mounted Terminals >>

Checkpoint Systems Introduces New Family of EPC Generation 2 UHF RFID Labels and Tags - March 26, 2007

Checkpoint Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of identification, tracking, security and merchandising solutions for the retail industry and its supply chain, today announced the development of several new EPC Generation 2 (Gen 2), Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID labels and tags. UHF RFID
Labels >>

NEC succeeds in embedding RFID in bottle cap - March 26, 2007

Two Japanese companies have succeeded in developing a plastic bottle cap embedded with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. Embedded RFID Tag >>

AeroScout Delivers Worlds Largest Wi-Fi-Based Active RFID Tag Deployment to City Link PDF Print E-mail - March 19, 2007

AeroScout, Inc., the leading provider of Wi-Fi-based Active RFID solutions, has announced a major deployment of its asset tracking tags for express parcel delivery firm City Link, the UKs carrier of choice for high-value delivery services. Active RFID Tag Deployment >>

SkyeTek Launches Program to Support Growing Network of RFID Partners - March 19, 2007

SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology, today unveiled its SkyeTek Partner Program, designed to increase business opportunities and improve sales and profit growth for the company and its growing network of strategic partners. Embedded RFID Reader Technology >>

EU Lays Out Radio Frequency Research Priorities - March 16, 2007

The European Commission has published a strategy on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), announcing, among other actions, further research on security issues and the establishment of a stakeholders group to discuss how the technology should be used. RFID Research >>

UHF RFID Transceiver: Alien Technology Announces Support For The Intel UHF RFID Transceiver R1000 - March 12, 2007

Alien Technology Corporation announced plans to offer RFID Readers based on the new Intel UHF RFID Transceiver R1000. The new Alien RFID reader products will capitalize on the high levels of integration and performance of the Intel R1000 to address new and emerging market opportunities for RFID readers worldwide. UHF RFID Transceiver >>

RFID Asia to Open First RFID Kiosk in Indonesia - March 12, 2007

PT. RFID Centre Asia, the organization that coordinates RFID Asia the prominent RFID Community in Asia, is opening the first RFID kiosk in Jakarta, Indonesia. RFID Kiosk >>

ProAction HR and Academia RFID Supplying the Demand -
March 9, 2007

ProAction HR has moved to power Academia RFIDs recruitment and placement services by offering a global network of skilled RFID, IT and Engineering Professionals. RFID Training >>

Avnet Technology Solutions Develops Complete RFID Solution in Collaboration with Printronix and Stratum Global - March 5, 2007

Avnet Technology Solutions ... today announced the development of a new radio frequency identification (RFID) solution that combines the price and performance of Printronixs new SL4M UHF RFID printer encoder with the data management expertise of Stratum Globals TagNet RFID software suite. RFID Printer Encoder >>

CompTIA to Address RFID Skills Issues at RFID Connect Asia 2007 - March 5, 2007

The need for workers with validated skills in radio frequency identification (RFID) and the impact a worker shortage could have on adoption of the technology will be addressed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) at the RFID Connect Asia 2007 conference here March 5 and 6. RFID Training >>

Passive RFID: Dow Corning Selects Reva Systems For Production Trials - March 2, 2007

Reva Systems, the leading radio frequency identification (RFID) network infrastructure provider, today announced that its Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) has been selected by Dow Corning as part of Dow's solution pilot to monitor work-in-process in their Auburn, Michigan, manufacturing plant. UHF Passive RFID >>

Precision Dynamics Corporation Announces Partnerships and Showcases Bar Code and RFID Wristband Solutions for Improved Patient Safety at HIMSS - February 27, 2007

Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a global leader in automatic wristband identification, will showcase a series of patient bar code wristbands and other Auto ID products for positive patient identification during the HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) Conference, February 25 to March 1, in New Orleans, LA.  RFID Wristband Solutions >>

RFID Reader: Ingram Micro To Distribute Impinjs Speedway RFID Reader In North America - February 27, 2007

Leading UHF Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) chip and reader supplier Impinj, Inc. today announced an agreement with the world's largest technology distributor, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), to distribute Impinjs high-performance Speedway UHF Gen 2 RFID reader. Highest-Performing RFID Reader >>

RFID Hospital System: Columbus Children's Hospital To Install RFID System From Mobile Aspects - February 27, 2007

The Heart Center at Columbus Children's Hospital will implement a radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled inventory management system to store, track, and manage the utilization of high cost devices and supplies supporting congenital heart care.  RFID Hospital System >>

Most Installed Wal-Mart RFID Software Gets a DoD RFID Upgrade - February 19, 2007

epcSolutions, Inc. is excited to announce the release of version 3.5 of its RFID software, RFIDTagManagerTM. The 3.5 release now provides complete DoD mandate compliance, with the added benefit of UID. With the 3.5 release, it is possible to submit a combined RFID/UID WAWF remittance and material handling document, as well as a hard copy generation of the DD250. RFID Tag Manager >>

Consumer Packaging Specialist Huhtamaki Americas Improves Inventory Management with NCR AIDC Software - February 19, 2007

A solution using automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) software from NCR Corporation is helping global consumer packaging specialist Huhtamaki Americas automate its inventory management and labeling processes. The Huhtamaki Americas solution is among major case studies to be featured at AIM Globals 2007 AIM Showcase, February 25-27. RFID Inventory Management >>

RFID Solutions for Supply Chain Management - February 14, 2007

RFID technology is facilitating a major innovation to supply chain management. From an article by John Lorinc in the December, 2006 edition of the Globe & Mail Report on Business Magazine, Every year, according to an expert cited by the Federal Trade Commission, American merchants lose as much as $300 billion (US) in revenues because theyve lost track of goods somewhere on the journey between factory and store shelf. RFID Supply Chain Management >>

Avnet Technology Solutions Expands Its Enterprise Mobility Offerings to Include Lowry Computer Products Thermal Transfer RFID Labels - February 12, 2007

Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. and a value-added distributor focused on enterprise computer products and embedded subsystems, today announced a new distribution agreement with Lowry Computer Products, Inc., a provider of wireless, bar code, radio frequency identification (RFID) and data collection solutions. Thermal Transfer RFID Labels >>

Physicians Adult Daycare Incorporating Cutting-Edge Technology - February 12, 2007

Physicians Adult Daycare, Inc. announced today that the Company is in the final negotiation stages with TOTALtrak Global, Inc., a global provider of leading-edge Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based and patent-pending Multi-Range (MRID) technology solutions, to implement this versatile and powerful technology into the Company's innovative adult daycare program. RFID Patient Tracking >>

Worldlabel Announces Release of The Infinity V1 RFID Tag Embedding System for Smart Label Conversion - February 9, 2007

Leading label manufacturer and RFID converting technology specialist Worldlabel is pleased to announce the introduction of its premier Infinity V1 RFID Tag and Inlay embedding system for Smart RFID label converting. Innotech markets its products online through it's Worldlabel.com, Worldlabel.com.cn and Worldlabel.com.sg websites. RFID Tag Embedding >>

UPM Raflatac Supplies RFID Inlays for Moscow Metro Contactless Tickets - February 5, 2007

UPM Raflatac, a leading manufacturer of RFID tags and inlays, announced today that it has been selected to supply RFID inlays for contactless passenger tickets on the Moscow Metro. UPM Raflatac will supply inlays in cooperation with Moscow-based Comvision Russland for ticket converting at JSC Mikron. RFID Inlays >>

ACC Systems and SkyeTek Deliver Handheld RFID-Based Solution for Tracking Casualties, Medical Resources on the Battlefield - February 5, 2007

SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology, and ACC Systems Inc. of Glen Head, NY, a leading defense systems integrator, today announced that they have entered into a technology partnership to deliver ruggedized, wirelessly connected RFID handheld readers for identifying, locating and tracking casualties and medical resources using RFID and satellite technology. Handheld RFID >>

China Banking on RFID to make Supply Chain Competent - February 4, 2007

RFID is basically an identification technology that needs the data stored on its tags, which can then be distantly monitored by means of radio waves. RFID transponders can replace barcodes as they can be employed on both animate and inanimate objects and can eradicate differences in inventory records. RFID Supply Chain Management >>

RFID System for Automobile Manufacturing - January 29, 2007

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Germany expands its leadership position as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) provider for the automobile industry. Audi AG recently awarded IDENTEC SOLUTIONS a contract to provide its OIS-P RFID system for the production of the Audi TT. Automobile RFID >>

RFID Solution for Alaskan Trade; Gives Visibility for Containerized Cargo - January 29, 2007

Horizon Lines establishes the ocean container shipping industry's first fully-functional intermodal active radio frequency identification (RFID) solution providing customers real-time shipment visibility during all phases of transit. RFID Trade Solutions >>

Smart Card Alliance Recommends Best Practices for Use of RF Technology in Identity Management - January 29, 2007

The Smart Card Alliance Identity Council has released guidance regarding best practices for organizations implementing radio frequency (RF) technology in identity management systems.  RFID Identity Management >>

SkyeTek Closes 2006 with Triple-Digit Revenue Growth - January 22, 2007

SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology, today reported record growth in 2006, capping a year in which the company introduced groundbreaking new HF and UHF reader modules and established a worldwide sales presence. Embedded RFID Reader >>

RFID for Pharma Web Conference - January 19, 2007

In a free Xtalks Web Conference on Friday, February 2nd, 1:00pm-3:00pm ET., Peggy Staver, Pfizer's Director of Trade Product Integrity, presents the latest results and metrics from the first stage of Pfizer's RFID pilot program. Join this interactive web conference to learn first hand Pfizer's resulting metrics and analysis of the RFID program. RFID Compliance Guidelines >>

Oracle Helps Schenker on the Path towards Becoming a Real-Time Enterprise by Integrating Global RFID Data with Existing Business Applications - January 18, 2007

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) holds the promise of revolutionizing the supply chain. By integrating real world data about physical assets with information systems, companies can more accurately track assets, monitor key performance indicators and automate business processes. Integrating Global RFID >>

Domino EIS leads as #1 Systems Integrator for Retail RFID Compliance for 2006 - January 15, 2007

Following the announcement of epcSolutions RFID TagManagers position as Wal-Marts most installed RFID platform, Enterprise Information Systems, Domino Group Company (D/EIS), emerges as the leading systems integrator for RFID systems based on its percentage of retail RFID TagManager deployments. Retail RFID Compliance >>

RFID Global Solution to appear on Alexander Haig's World Business Review TV Series - January 15, 2007

Visibility of products and movements within the supply chain require accurate data capture. Radio frequency identification, or RFID, allows customers to gain automatic visibility of their products via tags being read through the use of radio waves. RFID Global Solution >>

Broad Participation in Savi Technology's Licensing Program Helps Energize a Maturing Market for Active RFID - January 15, 2007

Savi Technology, a provider of active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based supply chain solutions, today announced the first seven companies that have licensed its active RFID technology, signaling a maturing market for the RFID industry. Active RFID Licensing >>

VeriChip Awarded U.S. Patent for Portable RFID Asset Tracking System - January 8, 2007

Applied Digital Solutions, though its subsidiary VeriChip Corporation, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted VeriChip Corp. a patent for its portable RFID asset location system. Portable RFID Asset Tracking System >>

ThingMagic Boosts RFID Reader Performance By Up To 400 Percent - January 8, 2007

ThingMagic, Inc. (www.thingmagic.com), a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today introduced the upgraded Mercury Operating System Version 2.4 Yagi, which dramatically boosts Mercury reader sensitivity, accuracy and overall performance. RFID Reader Performance >>

Two Minnesota Institutions Advance RFID Technologies in Health Care - January 8, 2007

3M and Mayo Clinic today announced that they have demonstrated a successful pilot program with the installation of a state-of-the-art radio frequency identification (RFID) system in Mayo Clinics endoscopy surgical suites, where patient tissue samples are collected. Health Care RFID >>

RFID4U and New Horizons Announce Joint CompTIA RFID+ Training Programme - January 6, 2007

RFID4U, the country's largest RFID training company, and New Horizons, the largest independent IT training company worldwide, have joined forces to bring the CompTIA RFID+ certification training to United Kingdom. The first RFID+ training class will be held in London on January 26- 2007, and in Birmingham 23 February 2007. RFID Training Program >>

Gentag to Piggyback on NFC Technology to Read RFID Sensors - January 1, 2006

Gentag, Inc. is pleased to announce the issuance of Patent 7,148,803 entitled "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Based Sensor Networks." RFID Sensor Networks >>

Reva Advances RFID Adoption - December 31, 2006

Reva Systems, the leading radio frequency identification (RFID) network infrastructure provider, today announced that the company's Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) product passed EPCglobal compliance testing for Application-Level Events (ALE) certification at MET Laboratories. RFID Adoption >>

Gen2 RFID Solution: LS Industrial Systems And Impinj Partner To Deliver High-Performance Gen2 RFID In Korea - December 27, 2006

Leading Korean hardware integrator, LS Industrial Systems and Impinj, Inc., the global UHF Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) chip and reader supplier, announced a partnership to deliver high-performance RFID solutions in Korea. High-Performance Gen2 RFID >>

Villanova University to Build on the Creation of the RFID Lab and Research Programs - December 27, 2006

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania entered into an agreement with Villanova University to build on the creation of the state-of-the-art Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Lab through corporate engagements and additional support of the entire Center for Advanced Communications at Villanova. RFID Research >>

Gaming Partners International to Showcase RFID Casino Currency at International Casino Exhibition in London - December 26, 2006

Gaming Partners International Corporation today announced that the Company will present chips and plaques available in 125 KHz or 13.56 MHz frequencies, both proven and readily available technologies, at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) in London January 23 - 25, 2007. RFID Currency >>

WJ Communications Introduces Next Generation RFID Reader Module With 1 Watt Gen2 Dense Reader (DRM), UHF Near Field Operation, And Worldwide Coverage - December 18, 2006

WJ Communications, Inc. today announced the availability of WJR 7000, the next generation of WJs state-of-the-art modules, designed to support full 1 watt Gen2 Dense Reader spectrum, fast data rate of 240 KHz, and worldwide operation capability. RFID Reader Module >>

Texas Instruments Outlines Industry-Wide Plan for Securing the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain - December 18, 2006

A growing number of counterfeit, gray market and diverted products are entering the pharmaceutical supply chain, compromising consumer confidence in the authenticity of their prescription drugs. RFID technology is poised to help secure the supply chain, but to do so, the industry needs Item-Level Tagging (ILT) standards. RFID Pharmaceutical Supply Chain >>

More Manufacturers Implement RFID for Process Improvement than for Customer Mandates - December 16, 2006

A survey of 275 manufacturing firms highlights the stark difference in ROI between mandate-driven vs. process-improvement-driven RFID implementations. This report from ChainLink Research drills deep into the specific process improvements companies are making across the enterprisein inbound logistics, receiving, the plant floor, shipping, distribution, service and support, asset management, and managing the chain of custody. RFID Process Improvement >>

Gentag to Piggyback on NFC Technology to Read RFID Sensors - December 12, 2006

Gentag, Inc. is pleased to announce the issuance of Patent 7,148,803 entitled "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Based Sensor Networks." This broad patent covers the uses of personal wireless devices such as cell phones, PDAs, and laptops. RFID Sensors >>

RFID Industry Association Maps the RFID Ecosystem - December 12, 2006

RFID Tribe has created an online map of the worldwide RFID industry. The map depicts the RFID industry ecosystem and the community of RFID-related organizations through an interactive display. The interactive map tool enables those searching for RFID organizations to find the type of organization that fits their needs. RFID Ecosystem >>

CMP's RFID World 2007 Debuts the Industry's First RFID Excellence in Business Awards - December 11, 2006

CMP's RFID World will host the first "RFID Excellence in Business" Awards at the RFID World 2007. The RFID Excellence in Business Awards showcases achievement, innovation, and unique applications that illustrate the power and functionality of RFID. RFID Item Track and Trace >>

Retail giant METRO Group selects UPM Raflatac Gen2 RFID inlays for groundbreaking pilot project in China - December 5, 2006

UPM Raflatac, a leading RFID tag and inlay manufacturer, today announces that it is taking part in the largest retail RFID pilot project in China. The company has been selected by retail giant METRO Group to supply its Rafsec G2 ShortDipole RFID inlays for an innovative pilot scheme that will see products tracked along the supply chain from China to Germany. RFID Inlays >>

GlobeRanger Strengthens Role as Trusted Technology Partner to Department of Defense with Launch of New DoD Supplier Solution Accelerator - December 5, 2006

GlobeRanger, the leading provider of RFID edge software, mobility and sensor-based applications for both enterprise and government customers, today launched its new DoD Supplier Solution Accelerator. RFID Compliance >>

Academia offers RFID training and certification across Canada - December 4, 2006

Academia RFID, Canadas first RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Technology) Training and Certification Centre opens its doors in Montreal, Qc. Without missing a beat, the educational provider announced that its offering courses all across Canada.  RFID Training and Certification >>

IT Intellectuals Offers RFID Technology Assessment and Solution to Enhance Business Performance and Productivity - November 27, 2006

IT Intellectuals Corporation, which provides IT Consulting Services to Fortune 1000 companies in the Financial, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunication, Government, Transportation and Logistics industries, has a RFID Technology (Radio Frequency Identification) practice that offers flexible services to customers. RFID Assessment and Solution >>

Promise and Gaps of RFID Technology - November 20, 2006

Cardinal Health, Inc. announced the results from the first end-to-end test of a technology that could further improve the safety and efficiency of the nation's pharmaceutical supply chain. RFID End-to-End Test >>

Impinj-Powered UHF Gen 2 RFID Solution Delivers Exceptional Results for Item Tagging of Pharmaceuticals - November 15, 2006

Impinj, Inc. announced the results of a live demonstration conducted yesterday by the HealthCare Packaging division of Owens-Illinois (O-I) at the RFID Health Care Industry Adoption Summit in Washington , D.C. UHF Gen 2 RFID>>

Blue Vector Extends Pharmaceutical RFID Product Line With Item-Level Conveyor Tunnel - November 15, 2006

Blue Vector Systems today announced that it has extended its RFID product line for the pharmaceutical industry to include a dual-frequency RFID conveyor tunnel with the ability to read HF-tagged items within UHF-tagged totes and containers. RFID Item Level Conveyor >>

AbsoluteSKY to Introduce Innovative RFID Solution at National Retail Federation Show - November 14, 2006

Emerging as a leader in the provision of innovative and breakthrough RFID solutions to the retail industry, AbsoluteSKY, Inc. has announced that it will be introducing its much-anticipated intelliTRACKER(tm) product suite at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 96th Annual Convention and EXPO in New York City to be held from January 14 through 17, 2007. RFID Inventory Tracking >>

Certicom Collaborates with Texas Instruments for RFID Authentication and Encryption - November 13, 2006

Certicom Corp. today launched Certicom Security for RFID Product Authentication, a solution that ensures authenticity and prevents counterfeiting of high-value items as they move through the supply chain. RFID Authentication and Encryption >>

TAGSYS Shatters Performance Levels for Textile Rental RFID Tags - November 13, 2006

TAGSYS today announced the availability of the company's newest tag for the textile laundry market. Textile Rental RFID Tags >>

AmerisourceBergen Announces Innovative Track and Trace Program for the Pharmaceutical Supply Channel - November 13, 2006

AmerisourceBergen Corporation today announced at the NACDS and HDMA RFID Healthcare Industry Adoption Summit being held this week in Washington, DC, an innovative Track and Trace Program that it believes will ultimately benefit the entire pharmaceutical supply channel. RFID Pharmaceutical Supply Channel >>

Vector Networks Extends IT Asset Management Solution with RFID Asset Locator and Application Streaming - November 6, 2006

Vector Networks today announced the addition of two significant capabilities to Vector AM (Asset Management) Professional, a comprehensive IT asset management solution that provides total control of IT resources. RFID Asset Locator >>

ACG and Wireless Dynamics team up to deploy NFC/RFID SD cards - November 6, 2006

ACG Identification Technologies has signed a partner agreement with Wireless Dynamics Inc. (WDI), a leading provider of NFC and RFID SD (Secure Digital) products. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a new wireless short-range technology which enables mobile devices to be used for secure contactless payments, ticketing and other contactless transactions. RFID SD cards >>

SupplyScape and SAP Help Pharmaceutical Companies Enhance Patient Safety Through Pedigree and RFID Initiatives - November 6, 2006

SupplyScape Corporation today announced that they have been certified as 'Powered by NetWeaver' and are working with SAP AG to help pharmaceutical companies secure the drug supply chain against counterfeiting, a problem that has gained momentum in recent years. Pharmaceutical RFID >>

EPCglobal Inc Initiates RFID Pilot Project to Enable Sea Container Visibility Between Hong Kong and Japan - October 30, 2006

GS1 EPCglobal today announced that the Transportation and Logistics (TLS) Industry Action Group has initiated a RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) pilot program. The Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan is an active participant in the TLS Action Group and is providing extensive support for this important pilot. RFID Pilot Project >>

Contactless RFID Connection: Mattel Makes Contactless RFID Connection With Innovision R&T For Innovative HyperScan Games Platform - October 30, 2006

Breakthrough in low-cost RFID reader technology enables Mattel to create a new game concept that combines modern video gaming with classic collector card play based on RFID-enabled cards Contactless RFID Connection >>

RFID Strategy: Checkpoint Systems Announces New RFID Go-To-Market Strategy And Key Industry Initiatives - October 30, 2006

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. today announced its new RFID go-to-market strategy and key industry initiatives. Leveraging its global infrastructure and core competencies, the company will focus its efforts on satisfying the evolving RF and RFID needs of its core retail customers as well as supporting its existing library business. RFID Market Strategy >>

RFID brings Hollywood safely into your living room - October 23, 2006

In the future, new customers of the pay-TV broadcaster Premiere will be able to enjoy the latest movies with even more security. The receiver required for program reception will be fitted with an RFID chip enabling its entire delivery route to be tracked - from production in Asia right through to delivery at the customer's front door. RFID Global Delivery >>

Reva and Impinj Achieve RFID Performance Breakthrough in Europe - October 16, 2006

Reva Systems and Impinj, Inc. today announced breakthrough results in operational tests conducted at an operational distribution center in Unna, Germany. RFID Performance Breakthrough >>

Tektronix Adds New RFID and HSUPA Test Software for Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers - October 16, 2006

Tektronix, Inc. introduced new software measurement capabilities to support digital RF tests using the WCA200A, RSA3300A and RSA3408A Series Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers. RFID Test Software >>

Vue Technology Partners With Mighty Card Corp. to Address International Demand for Proven Item Level RFID Solutions - October 16, 2006

Vue Technology, Inc. today announced a distribution agreement with Marubeni Corporation and its subsidiary Mighty Card Corporation, granting the Japanese company the exclusive distribution rights to the TrueVUE RFID platform in Japan and non-exclusive distribution outside of Japan. Item Level RFID >>

Printronix Sponsors RFID Germany to Help Spur Adoption of RFID Printing Technology - October 9, 2006

Printronix Inc. today announced its status as a Platinum Sponsor of RFID Germany. In addition, Printronix will demonstrate its SmartLine printer family, including the SL5000r MP2 RFID printer. RFID Printing Technology >>

BlueBean Announces Middleware for the Intermec IP4 RFID Mobile Handheld Computer - October 9, 2006

Intermec IP4 handheld mobile RFID reader users can now retrieve RFID tag information quickly and easily with BlueBean's new RFIDSimplewareIP4 mobile RFID middleware solution. "This software allows for rapid prototyping and development of mobile RFID solutions," says Gregg Maggioli, BlueBean President. RFID Middleware >>

Revenues From RFID-Based Airline Baggage Handling Will More than Double by 2011 - October 5, 2006

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has the potential to streamline and improve airline baggage handling, especially in this time of heightened security measures. Trials and pilots continue, but they have not yet answered the question: when will RFID baggage handling reach a critical mass? RFID Baggage Handling >>

Unipart Logistics Deploys RFID-Based Information Service From Savi Networks to Track Jaguar Car Parts From UK to US - September 25, 2006

Unipart recently began tracking Jaguar car parts in real-time while they're transported in cargo containers from the United Kingdom to the United States. Under the Jaguar Tradelane Project, the containers are tracked by using SaviTrak, a Radio Frequency Identification-based (RFID) information service provided by Savi Networks. RFID Information Service >>

American Barcode and RFID Announces TETRAGATE, Creating Formidable Security Solution - September 25, 2006

American Barcode and RFID is pleased to announce the creation of a new technology -- TETRAGATE -- which combines UHF RFID technology inside an employee ID card with biometric facial recognition. TETRAGATE recognizes people approaching from 60 feet away in a fraction of a second, reading up to 60,000 faces in a single second -- without people knowing their images are being scanned. RFID Biometric Facial Recognition >>

Smart Band RFID Wristband Applications Provide Cashless Payment, Keyless Entry, Park Pass, & Guest ID for Waterparks - September 23, 2006

World Waterpark Association Symposium and Trade Show Booths 528 and 530 -- Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a global leader in automatic wristband identification, will demonstrate its Smart Band RFID Wristband System during the World Waterpark Association Symposium and Trade Show, October 20-21 in Orlando, Florida. RFID Wristbands Cashless Payment >>

Miles Technologies and Zebra Go the Distance with Integrated RFID Solution - September 13, 2006

Leading systems integrator, Miles Technologies, is working closely with Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, to deliver an integrated RFID solution to customers that need to meet Retail and DoD RFID compliance mandates. Integrated RFID Solution >>

Intermec RFID Equipment Awarded EPCglobal Gen 2 Interoperability Certification - September 13, 2006

Intermec RFID Gen 2 equipment from Intermec Inc. has been certified as interoperable with other devices certified by EPCglobal Inc, a not-for-profit standards organization driving global adoption of the Electronic Product Code(TM) (EPC). Rigid RFID Tag IM5 RFID Radio Module >>

Impinj's Gen 2 RFID Monza Tag Chips and Speedway Readers Earn EPCglobal Interoperability Certification - September 12, 2006

Leading Gen 2 RFID solution provider, Impinj, Inc., today announced that EPCglobal Inc., the not-for-profit standards organization dedicated to driving global adoption of the Electronic Product Code (EPC) for supply chain excellence, has awarded interoperability marks to Monza tag chips and Speedway readers, certifying that these Impinj products comply with EPCglobals Gen 2 standard and interoperate with other certified devices. EPC Interoperability Certification >>

RFID Consortium Selects Via Licensing for Patent Program - September 5, 2006

The RFID Consortium and Via Licensing Corporation today announced that Via Licensing will administer the ultra-high frequency radio frequency identification (UHF RFID) patent licensing program. RFID Patents >>

IPICO and Dyna Group Launch South America's First Passive RFID Electronic Toll Collection System - September 5, 2006

IPICO Inc. and its Argentinean partner Dyna Group have launched the first passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) in South America. The system, based on IPICO'S IP-X technology, is part of an open lane tolling system in Argentina's Neuquen Province. RFID Toll Collection Systems >>

EPCglobal Canada And RFID4U Enter In Strategic Partnership To Offer Training And Certification In Canada - August 11, 2006

EPCglobal Canada today announced they have entered into a strategic multi-year partnership to jointly offer RFID training including CompTIA RFID+ (TM) certification courses. RFID Training and Certification >>

InfoLogix Hosts Series of Webinars on RFID Asset Tracking Software - April 4, 2006

InfoLogix, a provider of Healthcare Integrated Mobility Solutions, announced a series of free Healthcare Webinars on RFID Asset Tracking and Reporting using HealthTrax, their software solution for Real-Time Location Asset Tracking, Patient Tracking, Maintenance Management Reporting on hospital equipment, and Preventive Maintenance Reporting. RFID Asset Tracking Software >>

Zebra Technologies Signs New Three-Year Agreement with MAGNET Inc. - April 3, 2006

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION has signed a new three-year agreement with MAGNET Inc. The agreement makes Zebra thermal printers, supplies and service agreements available to MAGNET's seven regional member organizations, all of which provide access to MAGNET's portfolio of products and services through local groups operating in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The three-year contract went into effect April 1. RFID Thermal Printers >>

Boeing Selects Intelleflex for RFID Labels on 787 Dreamliner - April 3, 2006

Boeing has selected Intelleflex Corp. to provide silicon chips to enable radio frequency identification (RFID) "smart labels" on maintenance-significant parts of the 787 Dreamliner. RFID Smart Labels >>

Metrologic Announces RFID Agreement With MaxID - March 31, 2006

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. announced they have signed an agreement with MaxID to sell certain of MaxID's EPC-Compliant Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Products in North America under the Metrologic brand name. EPC Compliant RFID >>

Seminar Conducted by RFID Education Leader Added to National Hardware Show(R) Educational Program - March 31, 2006

The National Hardware Show(R), in cooperation with the International RFID Business Association (RFIDba), has added to its educational program, the RFID Technical Institute (RTI) to conduct a one-day, pre-conference RFID workshop for both business and technology professionals from Home, Hardware and Lawn & Garden retail channels on May 8, 2006. RFIDba RFID Business Association >>

InkSure Technologies Announces New Patent Approval Involving 'Chipless' RFID - March 28, 2006

InkSure Technologies Inc., a leading provider of covert machine-readable security solutions for the prevention of counterfeiting, fraud and diversion, today announced that its wholly-owned InkSure RF subsidiary has been awarded a new U.S. patent related to the Company's ongoing development of "chipless" RF printed labels. Chipless RFID >>

BlueBean Offers RFID Conveyor Portal Kit - March 27, 2006

BlueBean, LLC, the RFID Solutions Company, has unveiled its latest RFID solution kit - the BlueBean Simple Conveyor Portal. The BlueBean Simple Conveyor Portal is a RFID conveyor portal/tunnel solution that is specifically designed to be used with existing conveyors. RFID Conveyor >>

South Korean RFID Vendors See Enormous Global Opportunities, says ABI Research - March 27, 2006

South Korean vendors began RFID development more slowly than their global rivals, but they believe that they can still enjoy enormous opportunities in the international market place, especially in the UHF segment. RFID Markeplace >>

Evidencia Signs Log-ic(R) RFID Temperature Sensor Distribution - March 23, 2006

Intelligent Devices Inc. (IDI) and Evidencia LLP have entered into a distribution agreement to supply IDI's revolutionary RFID temperature tracker to food and pharmaceutical cold chain customers. The Log-ic Temperature Tracker will be presented at IDTechEx's Smart Labels Conference, held in Boston, MA from March 27 to 29, 2006 as well as at PIRA's Smart and Intelligent Packaging event held in Stockholm, Sweden from March 28 to 30, 2006. RFID Temperature Sensors >>

Drug companies, retailers adopting RFID for drugs - November 16, 2004

Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Purdue Pharma are the first drugmakers willing to take the plunge and use radio frequency identification technology to protect their U.S. drug supply chains from counterfeiters. On the other end, Walgreens and CVS, the nation's biggest pharmacy companies, also are involved in testing RFID to see if putting the tiny electronic devices on pallets, packages and bottles of drugs can track them accurately through the supply and distribution chain. Adopting RFID >>

FDA Encourages RFID - November 16, 2004

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has been looking carefully at radio frequency identification (RFID) technology as a way to track and trace drugs from the point of manufacture to sale, this week announced the creation of a Compliance Policy Guide for RFID pilots and created a RFID Workgroup to ease and spread RFID adoption. These initiatives are in service of the FDA's larger goal of embedding RFID throughout the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain by 2007. FDA RFID >>

Canada : Retailers take RFID reality check - November 16, 2004

A study on implementation of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Devices) revealed that Canadian retailers plan on deploying the technology, many other are not in the hurry to do so. Among the interviewed 30 respondents retail and consumer product companies, in the Deloitte Canada's 2004 RFID study, half said they will implement RFID in the next two years, while 29 per cent planned on three to four years. The RFID retail revolution will happen in Canada, said Christian Stephan, a partner in Deloitte Canada's consumer business group, but that doesn't mean that Canadian retailers really know what they're getting into. RFID Retailers  >>

Cost-effective RFID installation launched - November 16, 2004

Two IT solutions providers have formed an alliance in order to offer customers with a flexible and cost-effective method of linking bar coding and Radio Frequency Identification. Both Domino Printing Sciences and Omron Electronics believe that the partnership will provide both suppliers and manufacturers with a cost-effective means of meeting retailer mandates on both sides of the Atlantic. RFID Installation >>

Celestica Launches RFID Service - November 15, 2004

Many electronics vendors have unloaded their manufacturing facilities and now outsource production to services companies, which assemble and fulfill computer and router orders. It's a job that requires a close watch on supply-chain and production processes--and some say it's a perfect fit for up-and-coming radio-frequency identification technology. RFID Service >>

Logistics Provider Uses Active RFID to Manage 60-Acre Facility - December 15, 2004

Third-party logistics provider American Port Services is replacing its manual trailer-tracking process with AeroScout Inc.'s visibility system, which will be fully deployed at a 60-acre cross-docking facility operated by American Port in the next few days to help track hundreds of trailers using Wi-Fi-based active radio-frequency identification tags and server-based software. Active RFID Tracking >>

RFID's Security Challenge - November 15, 2004

No one has complained of a security breach related to an RFID deployment--yet. Businesses and vendors alike acknowledge that security remains a question mark and that it has taken a backseat to the focus on bottom-line results and returns on investment for RFID-enabling their supply chains, for now. RFID Security >>

CompTIA Cybercast Focuses on Readying Organizations for RFID Deployment - November 15, 2004

CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, this week will hold the fourth in its series of Web-based cybercasts on challenges, opportunities and strategies related to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. RFID Deployment >>

RFID Tribe Establishes West Michigan Chapter - November 15, 2004

RFID Tribe wires individuals into a global organization, allowing them to take advantage of the organization's tools to connect with others, to find experts and to collaborate around RFID technology. And with diverse backgrounds members come from academia, commercial and government sectors representing a broad cross section of disciplines from scientists, engineers, operations and executives. RFID Tribe has members in more than 25 countries and in more than 150 companies. RFID Group >>

Purdue Pharma L.P. Implements Radio Frequency ID System for Drug Packaging - November 15, 2004

Company Leads Industry in Complying with FDA Counterfeit Drug Task Force Recommendations Issued Today. Purdue Pharma L.P. today announced a pilot program to integrate unique radio frequency identification(RFID) tags on labels for 100-tablet bottles of OxyContin(R) (oxycodone HCl controlled-release) Tablets shipped to two of its largest customers. RFID Drug Tracking >>

WJ Communications to Present at Wells Fargo Securities Technology Forum - November 15, 2004

WJ Communications, Inc., a leading designer and supplier of high-performance RF semiconductor products, today announced participation in the following upcoming event with the financial community... RFID Webcast >>