Checkpoint Systems launched an expanded portfolio of solutions commissioned for large-scale RFID deployments across apparel brands and their retail partners, as well as closed-loop apparel retailers and department stores. Among the latest Checkpoint offerings are new RFID tags for enhanced merchandise visibility and loss prevention, high-speed bulk tag commissioning, expanded RFID service bureaus, and in-plant […]

Xerafy announced the debut of Metal Skin, an ultra-high frequency EPC RFID inlay designed specifically for tracking metallic assets. Metal Skin is a low profile inlay family containing the Impinj Monza 4QT chip. It is lightweight and flexible to fit curved surfaces such as the contour of metal cylinders and drums, without compromising performance. Compliant […]

B.O.S. Better Online Solutions announced that it has completed a RFID traceability project in Spain at Barcelonesa de Metales, S.A. (BAMESA) corporation. BAMESA is a steel service center organization for automotive, home appliances and metal engineering industries, among others, with eight locations in five different countries. The project includes tagging, tracking and managing inventory for […]

AeroScout is working with Siemens Healthcare to deploy AeroScout’s real-time location system to help health care organizations improve operations and quality of care. Most recently Siemens implemented AeroScout’s Temperature Monitoring solution across three of Lifespan’s hospitals in Rhode Island. Using its existing Wi-Fi network, Lifespan is monitoring and managing the temperature of hundreds of refrigerators […]

GAO RFID introduced a 4-port ultra-high frequency RFID reader designed for both indoor and outdoor applications and compatible with both corporate IT infrastructures and sheltered outdoor environments. The small form factor reader, model 236016, has Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability and has optional Wi-Fi network connectivity. It complies with EPC global Gen 2 (ISO 186000-6C) […]

Impinj introduced Monza Self-Serialization, a chip-based EPC serialization method supported on ultra-high frequency RFID inlays powered by the Monza 5 tag chip. Monza Self-Serialization generates a unique Serialized Global Trade Item Number (SGTIN) directly from each tag chip. This chip-based serialization simplifies EPC serial number management, giving retail brand owners the flexibility to decide when, […]

SkyRFID Inc. announced the availability of its RFID enabled weapons, tactical gear and parts solution for small, large and multisite armories. The Web-based weapons management solution from SkyRFID uses RFID cards for secure access to the facility and RFID tags to track weapons, parts and tactical gear. The Internet-based software offers real-time location and enables […]

Identec Solutions has implemented a real-time location (RTLS) system that automatically tracks automobiles at Volkswagen’s Bratislava production plant. The SensorSMART platform is a multifunctional, modular wireless system that combines RFID, RTLS and wireless sensing technologies for the real-time monitoring and tracking of a wide range of objects and personnel. Each vehicle is fitted with an […]

Avery Dennison Healthcare Provider Solutions and Trimble are working together to deliver ThingMagic powered passive RFID-based systems to hospitals. As part of the joint effort, Avery will leverage Trimble’s ThingMagic Mercury6 and Astra ultra-high frequency reader platforms to improve key processes for increased patient safety and satisfaction and reduce costs. The passive technology is scalable […]

GAO RFID Asset Tracking launched its 433 MHz RFID rugged asset tag used for outdoor asset tagging applications, particularly those operating on metallic surfaces. This RFID rugged asset tag, model 124017, transmits signals at preset time intervals which include customer site code (CSC), tag ID, tag age counter value, movement alarm and tamper alarm status. […]