The use of near field communication along with RFID tags on products could make waiting in long shopping lines a thing of the past. Checkout could be a cinch with a NFC-based smart phone. Customers walk up to the NFC reader or check out device, have the RFID tags on the pruchased items read and […]

WinWare Inc. announced collaboration with Choctaw Renewable Services (CRS) utilizing the WinWare’s CribMaster inventory management system as a component in the WindBed, a RFID mobile tool control solution. The WindBed is a fully-equipped, self-contained service vehicle designed for owners and contractors to enhance tool availability and accountability in the oil, gas, wind energy, manufacturing, mining, […]

TagMaster announced the launch of a support tool that would enable the company to perform remote system software upgrades on its long-range RFID readers. The system software field upgrade tool covers both the LR series 2.45 GHz and the XT series ultra-high frequency EPC Gen 2, for the latest version of the system software. The […]

To support the rail market’s transition to automatic equipment identification, TransCore unveiled a multi-protocol RFID rail reader and a field processor unit, the Train Recording Unit (TRU). TransCore’s multi-protocol rail reader is an integrated, self-contained 902 to 928 MHz wireless RFID reader. Specifically designed for rail applications, it can read the current Association of American […]

Digital Angel announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Allflex USA Inc. to sell its animal identification business, Destron Fearing Corp., for a purchase price of $25 million. The deal is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of […]

InvoTech Systems has deployed its GIMS laundry system with ultra-high frequency RFID technology at two MSR-FSR laundry facilities responsible for processing an average of 112,000 pounds per month of cleanroom garments for its industry clients. As part of the deployment, InvoTech installed Impinj ultra-high frequency RFID readers in key locations at MSR-FSR’s New Mexico and […]

From more efficient operations and infection control to environmental monitoring and enhanced patient and staff safety, Ekahau has announced that it will be on hand at the World of Health IT 2011 conference to showcase its real time location system and site survey tools. The company will offer interactive demonstrations centered on a variety of […]

To improve efficiency in cattle tracking, DAILY RFID has released the RFID ear tag. Suitable for use in medium size livestock applications, the RFID ear tag offers automated tracking technology to allow ranchers the ability verify individual livestock quickly and efficiently. The passive RFID ear tag has data retention of up to 10 years and […]