The Near Field Communication World Asia 2008 conference will be taking place September 11-12 the the Grand Hyatt in Singapore. According to their Web site, the conference is, “A senior level, strategic event that brings together the NFC founders, developers, manufacturers, service providers and merchants across the globe to discuss the latest development, issues, concerns […]

USA Technologies and ViVOtech have decided upon an agreement where ViVOtech will provide 25,000 contactless and magnetic stripe card readers for USA Technologies’ ePort technology. USA Technologies made an initial purchase of 10,000 readers from ViVOtech in 2007 that were installed with the ePort in vending machines. “Our latest order of 25,000 wireless readers is […]

Alien Technologies has introduced new software for its RFID tag readers. The software provides information on the velocity and position of tags, allowing it distinguish between adjacent tagged objects. Real-world applications include the ability to differentiate between pieces of luggage moving together down a conveyer belt. Until now, readers’ inability to make this distinction often […]

Engineers at Los Angeles-based Mojix, a newcomer in the world of RFID, say the have developed a way enhance the range of low-cost passive RFID tags, potentially cutting the costs of large-scale tracking systems up to 25%. Their Mojix STAR system claims to redefine the performance parameters of passive RFID, delivering 100,000 times the indoor […]

Sirit Inc. has introduced a new high frequency reader module designed for embedded RFID applications. The INfinity 110 (“IN110”) allows for easy integration into RFID devices such as handheld readers, mobile or stationary printers as well as point-of-sale terminals. The IN110 uses the new Texas Instruments TRF7960 chip and provides application developers with a variety […]

Industry consulting group IDTechEx forecasts an increase in global spending on RFID technology for 2008, up 7.3 % from last year. They predict a $5.29 billion RFID market in 2008, with China and the United States sharing the title for world’s largest RFID investor. China led global spending in 2007, due to their huge $6 […]

So much for heavy pours. Las Vegas casino-goers who hope that a generous tip will lead to an equally generous amount of liquor in their drinks will be disappointed, at least if one major casino operator has its way. MGM Mirage now places RFID chips in the pouring spouts of its bars’ liquor bottles. The […]

IBM and OATSystems announced today that Airbus has selected them to provide the software for the largest RFID-enabled project in world manufacturing history. Exact details were not revealed, but the deal involves a multi-million dollar, multi-year RFID project that will help streamline Airbus’ supply chain and manufacturing operations and significantly reduce its aircraft production and […]

The Radio Frequency Identification Center of Penn State’s Behrend campus has received a $500,000 grant to expand its current operations. The grant, the largest in the center’s history, comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The center assists Pennsylvania-based businesses in conducting applied research projects and fostering work-force development. It is part […]

The Government Accountability Office says the White House Office of Management and Budget needs to make some changes to how interoperable identification credentials are being deployed throughout the federal government. Linda Koontz, director of Information Management Issues at the GAO, gave the recommendation during a hearing Wednesday on HSPD-12 in front of the U.S. House […]