iDTRONIC has introduced its new UHF RFID Desktop Reader from its EVO series for multi-tag transponder reading and writing with a USB interface. The UHF USB Desktop Reader supports ISO18000-6 B/C tags including Class1 Gen2, and accommodates a frequency range of 840—960MHz, making it usable in Europe, US and Japan. The Desktop Reader is integrable […]

British airport operator BAA Limited (BAA) has announced plans to implement an RFID-enabled electronic marking system by 3M to identify and map each of its 12 underground utilities at Heathrow Airport in London. The system will use 3M ID Extended Range Ball Markers, each one containing an RFID chip that will supply information about the […]

LaserCard Corporation, a provider of secure ID solutions, announced the launch of Angola`s new citizen ID card. Issuance of the new optical security media-based credential began last week in Luanda and is scheduled to roll out to other provinces during October. LaserCard is the provider of the credential which includes optical security media. The secure, […]

55 food service manufacturers, distributors and operators have launched the Food Service GS1 US Standards Initiative, adopting a common time line for voluntary implementation of GS1 Global standards for item tracking across their supply chains. GS1 US, a non-profit organization that sets standards in supply management, hopes that by getting the major players in the […]

Zebra Technologies, which specializes in printing and automatic identification solutions, today announced the availability of an RFID Firmware Update for its RZ400/RZ600 printers. The update offers users several new applications, including the ability to print item-level RFID labels, package validation, document tracking and product authentication. According to Zebra, the updated printer is best suited for […]

This year’s RFID/USN Korea, the country’s annual expo of RFID technology, featured two proposed bicycle sharing programs for “greener” transportation in major Korean cities. The first system was developed by Victek, and involves three components: bikes with built in monitoring systems, rental kiosks where citizens can rent bikes via credit card, cell phone, or member […]