DAILY RFID launched a trio of RFID solutions designed for various applications ranging from the jewelry shop to the parking lot. First up is DAILY’s silicone RFID wristband tag series designed for laundry, theme parks, spas and other applications. The reusable tag is waterproof, anti-acid and heat-resistant and can be wiped and written more than […]

Ascendent ID is addressing security concerns for users who want long range RFID without the risk of data being compromised due to unsecured reader to tag communication. The provider of RFID for automatic vehicle identification recently announced a wireless encryption option for its family of readers and tags. New features include the ability to secure […]

UPM RFID has introduced the new UPM Belt inlay design based on the latest Monza 5 ultra-high frequency RFID chip from Impinj. The UPM Belt product is geared towards item-level, logistics and supply chain applications. The Belt’s special design take into account radio frequency requirements for close coupling which occurs when RFID-tagged items are stacked […]

DAILY RFID has unveiled its new UHF gen 2 contactless RFID tag designed for use on metal surfaces. The read/write tag, which operates in the 860MHz to 960MHz frequency, can be used to identify metal-surfaced objects in harsh environments such as warehouses or product lines. According to DAILY, the tag is durable enough to withstand […]

Omni-ID and Holland 1916 announced a joint venture to co-develop and market two new, passive ultra-high frequency RFID tags – the 360° tag and the Forte – designed specifically for industrial workplaces such as in oil and gas drilling, construction and nuclear power plants. The 360° tag is encased in an industrial steel frame with […]

Omni-ID and C-Logistics partnered to co-develop RFID technology designed to track pipes, rental equipment and other assets found in oil and gas land and offshore logistics operations. The Omni-ID Solo is a long-range, durable passive ultra-high frequency RFID tag designed for disposable assets that are part of the open-loop supply chain for both offshore rigs […]

Ekahau announced that Ekahau RTLS customers can now use their iPhone or Android smart phones to extend location tracking capabilities to areas outside their defined wireless local area network. Customers may do so by leveraging their iPhone or Android handsets as ad hoc Wi-Fi hotspots to track assets in blind spots in their logistics or […]

Alien Technology announced the new Higgs 4 integrated circuit designed for enhancing RFID applications that include item-level tracking of apparel, electronics, sporting goods, luxury items, pharmaceutical drugs, spirits and tobacco. The Higgs 4 chip has a 64-bit UTID programmed at the factory and cannot be altered. This allows manufacturers to ensure the authenticity of it […]

ImageFIRST, provider of laundry services in the health care industry, has selected Fujitsu ultra-high frequency RFID tags and Positek RFID to improve garment identification and tracking at its Clearwater, Fla. facility. The laundry specialist will utilize Fujitsu WT-A511 ultra-high frequency RFID tags, which will give the company better visibility into its inventory and deliver benefits […]

TAGSYS announced the introduction of the Fashion Item Tracking System (FiTS), the company’s RFID-based end-to-end supply chain system for the apparel and fashion marketplaces. Leveraging RFID technology to provide visibility from manufacturing, through the distribution center and to the retail floor, the new system includes RFID technologies, materials, software and consulting services to satisfy the […]