The Odawa Casino Resort (OCR) in Michigan has installed the InvoTech GIMS RFID uniform tracking system to automate the inventory tracking and control of thousands of valuable uniforms worn by team members at the property. The GIMS RFID inventory system replaces OCR’s previous bar code installation where uniforms had to be manually scanned for the […]

Vizualiiz announced the availability of LightsOn, a patent-pending 3D visualization technology designed for asset management in data center operations. The integrated solution offers a visual game-like experience to provide asset managers with an automated approach and data capture to accommodate advanced technologies such as RFID. With LightsOn asset managers can maximize asset utilization and securely […]

Murata and Beta LAYOUT announced a joint venture to launch an RFID starter kit aimed at printed circuit board (PCB) engineers and developers aspiring to incorporate RFID into their electronics design. Based on Murata MAGICSTRAP ultra-high frequency passive RFID technology, the starter kit comprises a reader/writer board, communication software, two reader antennas and four distinguishable […]

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of encapsulated RFID mini-transponders designed for applications in animal tagging and asset tracking. The 12mm TRPGR30TGC and TRPGP40TGC mini-transponders were developed to enable users a battery-free solution for embedding RFID tags into smaller objects across a broader range of applications. These transponders come ready-to-use and are 100 percent backwards […]

HID Global unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of RFID tags, with the announcement of the IronTag 176 ultra-high frequency (UHF) transponder. This durable tag is suited for tracking a variety of metal parts and equipment. Originally designed for tracking aircraft parts during assembly and maintenance, the IronTag endures the harsh conditions of manufacturing […]

Several major wine producers are now using an NFC solution from eProvenance to monitor the temperature of their wine during shipment and storage, according to Point of Sale News. The eProvenance solution uses NFC sensors from Near Field Solutions, which are embedded into wine casks to keep a record of temperatures, origin, history and other […]

Proclaiming its entrance into the RFID space, Honeywell introduced part of a new product portfolio designed to bring efficiency to the retail industry, the Optimus 5900 RFID mobile computer. The Optimus 5900 RFID mobile computer combines RFID and automated data collection technology for the retail market. The rugged mobile computer accurately reads up to 45 […]

SICK Group, a producer of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications, announced a range of new RFID readers and labels designed for identification in the automotive industry. The readers aim to help car manufactures identify vehicles under production via reliable scanning and reading capabilities. SICK’s readers enable manufacturers to gather, process and evaluate information […]

Zebra and Checkpoint Systems have entered into a cooperative relationship and licensing agreement. While the exact terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the relationship does bring together Zebra’s active location solutions with Checkpoint division OATSystems’ passive RFID, auto-ID and sensor capabilities. The agreement also provides Zebra with an OEM software license for OATxpress, which […]

EarthSearch Communications has entered into a partnership agreement with Cynox, the Nigerian technology solutions provider, to monitor fuel levels in oil tankers. In Nigeria, the cancellation of government oil subsidies has lead to increasing concerns over oil theft. EarthSearch’s integrated RFID and GPS product, together with level sensor technology will be used to monitor sudden […]