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RFID Container Monitoring Creates Asset Visibility
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsAustralian logistics firm, Townley Group, chooses Wavetrend RFID technology to create visibility into its assets in the supply chain. The RFID technology will be deployed on a number of challenging logistical scenarios for the companies. … … “The combination of high-performance fixed infrastructure and mobile... -
RFID Tire Age
Posted on June 22, 2009 | No CommentsTire age and safety can be addressed through implementation of RFID technology to store key manufacturing characteristics, such as born-on date, lot number, etc. for traceability. … … “In the long-term, he believes RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology will help retail tire dealers stay on top... -
RFID Location Beacon for RTLS Accuracy
Posted on March 28, 2009 | No CommentsEkahau has created small mobile battery-powered transmitters, location beacons, to improve location accuracy where poor Wi-Fi coverage exists. … … “But in areas where there is marginal or poor wireless coverage, Ekahau location beacons can help improve location accuracy to levels previously available with expensive,... -
5Euro RFID Active Tags Achieved
Posted on March 26, 2009 | No CommentsIngecom creates low-cost high-performance active RFID tag. … … “This achievement is made less then two years after having sold the technology of its 1st generation of ActiveRFID tags to Siemens … ” … Via Ingecom: 5 euro Active Tags Release (pdf) -
RFID ROI Payback Period Is Extended
Posted on February 11, 2009 | No CommentsABI Research confirms what we already know about technology investments — when you build a holistic business case that nets benefits with one-time and realistic on-going operating costs, the payback period is usually longer. Not many technology investments will deliver greater than 50% rate of... -
Smart Card Group Clarifies RFID Hack
Posted on February 8, 2009 | No CommentsSmart Card Alliance wants review of the use of EPC Gen 2 RFID technology in U.S. travel documents and only supports solutions that provide protection of privacy and identity. … … “The Passport Cards and EDLs that were the subject of this scanning demonstration use... -
RFID rTag LocationSpecific
Posted on January 30, 2009 | No CommentsDigital Angel introduces new RFID system, r.Tag, which is a flexible active RFID tag technology for automatic collection of identification data that can be correlated to a specific location. … … “The electronic transponder r.Tags can be read at distances up to100 feet, and when... -
Marine Terminal RFID Tracking
Posted on November 24, 2008 | No CommentsPorts and marine terminals are using technology to drive efficiency in their operations. RFID is used to track assets and improve inventory flow. … … “Terminals are also deploying RFID technology to zero in on the location of equipment and containers. ” … Via Journal... -
Border Crossing RFID Deployments
Posted on October 5, 2008 | No CommentsU.S. Customs and Border Protection implements its Vehicle Primary Client computer system and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology hardware in the vehicle inspection lanes at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway crossings. … … “These technology enhancements will be incorporated into the ongoing construction of... -
RFID Cylinder Tracking through Supply Chain
Posted on September 5, 2008 | No CommentsIBM will implement Radio Frequency Identification solution for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, a Fortune 500 petroleum company in India. The solution will use RFID to track LPG products from the point of production through the supply chain to the customers. … … “HPCL will leverage...
