Alaska Airlines and Boeing have partnered together to develop, test and validate RFID and contact memory button technology to increase efficiency of airline fleets. The program, labeled Component Management Optimization, will track parts for both inventory and on-plane verification. Part information such as serial number, manufacturing date and maintenance history will be recorded and contained […]

DAILY RFID has released a SD RFID card reader that essentially transforms a smart phone or PDA into a portable high frequency RFID reader. The 13.56 MHz RFID reader can scan various types of high frequency RFID tags, and collect information as well. Information can be transferred via Wi-Fi, GPRS or Bluetooth. It is compatible […]

Bonnaroo has sold all of its tickets to this year’s music festival. This year, however, things are a little bit different when concertgoers arrive at the concert. No longer can you buy paper tickets at the gate or print your ticket from the Web. Bonnaroo has introduced wristbands with RFID, which could only be bought […]

A new framework for citizen privacy and RFID has been adopted by Europe and will go live in six months. The framework, which is based on RFID technology, has a variety of levels and is optional. Although the public is generally opposed to such an idea, the creators believe adoption will increase over time. According […]

By Atul Vijay, C&B Electronics Innovedge, a research and development department within Bangalore watch manufacturer, Titan Industries, is using ultra-high frequency RFID smart shelves to track the in and out movement of high-value assets. Before the RFID system, there were certain cases where these high value assets were kept in glass and wooden shelves. There […]

TagMaster announced the acquisition of the Free2move’s RFID related business including its Malaysian-based research and development operation. Free2move RFID designs, produces and markets RFID and wireless sensor products for asset tracking, security and monitoring with deployments including Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International airport. This acquisition aims to expand the TagMaster product portfolio in new industry applications and […]

Checkpoint Systems has plans to run an event – dubbed Fashion Day – focusing on RFID and labeling solutions that provide retailers and apparel manufacturers with a single source for all their branding, labeling and security needs – helping prevent against theft and counterfeiting. On June 8 in Brussels, Belgium, the company will also demonstrate […]

DAILY RFID announced an all-in-one solution of sorts designed for hospital tracking, from assets to patients to patient data. For tracking patients and patient data, the RFID development kit is made up of of non-allergic wristbands, handheld readers and high-frequency desktop readers. The handheld reader is designed to receive patient information in real time, while […]