Swiss watchmaker Winwatch has developed an RFID-enabled crystal gasket, ready for installation in any kind of wristwatch. The RFID-enabled crystal gasket is designed for use in the luxury wristwatch industry, where confirmation of authenticity is extremely important given the ubiquity of counterfeits and knockoffs. The gasket enables wristwatch wholesalers, retailers and customers the ability to […]

RF Code has announced the release of a real-time liquid detection sensor that eliminates the need to wire or cable a data center for liquid leak detection. The RF Code fluid sensor uses thin-film technology combined with real time monitoring technology to detect leaks wherever conductive liquids threaten expensive IT assets. For example, the sensor […]

GAO RFID has just announced the release of its new UHF active RFID tag, specially designed to identify and perform micro-localization of items or persons. The GAOStrip Active Tag is intended for use in applications such as security, manufacturing, asset and vehicle management. According to GAO, the lightweight 25g tag consumes little energy due to […]

Robonica, a South African robotics entertainment company, has announced that it will release a new RFID-enabled remote control robot toy in late September. The programmable Rononi-i comes equipped with 16 RFID and infrared sensors that allow it to interact with its surroundings. The Roboni-i has a number of quirks that separate it from other robotic […]

SecureRF Corporation just announced that they have been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a secure passive RFID tag for the U.S. Pharmaceutical supply chain. Under Phase II, Secure RF will receive a $500,000 grant to develop and demonstrate an RFID tag designed […]

Bloomingdale’s and the University of Arkansas recently conducted a study comparing the accuracy and speed of inventory counts at two Bloomingdale’s stores: one outfitted with item-level RFID tracking equipment, the other limited to using bar codes. The study focused on the same limited product area for both stores (denim jeans). The item-level store was equipped […]

St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Ind. has implemented a new system in its operating rooms that use RFID to track and locate surgical sponges during surgery. The RF Surgical Detection System uses a handheld scanning wand hooked up to a compact, self-calibrating console to read micro RFID tags embedded in surgical sponges, towels and […]

According to a report on businessweekly.co.uk, the surge in orders for RFID in 2009 will create a 5% percent rise in the global RFID market this year to $5.56 billion. The report found that the US, China, Japan and the UK have been the most active in pursuing RFID projects in 2009. The report looks […]

Shanghai RFID manufacturer HUAYUAN has announced the release of their new Skateboard tag, designed specifically for the RFID-happy apparel industry. The Skateboard tag, which derives its name from its unique shape, is a Gen 2 EPC compliant passive RFID tag that features a global frequency range of 860-960 Khz. The Skateboard tag is also made […]

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company has just announced that its Toughbook H1 mobile clinical assistant (MCA) has been certified for use on the Verizon Wireless Network. The Toughbook H1 is a light weight mobile computer designed to give doctors instantaneous access to medical records via a broadband connection provided by Verizon. The H1 is suitable for […]