The European FlexSmell project is exploring packing materials that can be printed with embedded sensors and RFID antennas to monitor quality during transit. The project, which began earlier in 2010, combines organic and inorganic sensing technologies with integrated RFID, to make food packaging that gathers data on its contents and changes the way food safety […]

Invengo Technology has signed a contract with USA ID, the wholly owned subsidiary of Conair, to manufacture RFID inlays and labels for worldwide distribution. The current design of the USA ID RFID inlay contains the Impinj Monza 3 chips, but plans and designs are in place to upgrade to the latest generation Impinj chip, the […]

TAGSYS announced that European fashion retailer Serge Blanco, is using its RFID for retail solution to gain item-level visibility of merchandise at its store in Toulon, France. The solution incorporates TAGSYS ultra-high frequency garment hang tags, handheld and point of sale readers, security gates for loss prevention and e-Connectware software. The system automates store receiving, […]

German studies are under way to show the effects of RFID tagging and how it can improve the tracking and verification of pharmaceutical products throughout the supply chain, even down to the individual packs, according to a Securing Pharma report. The RadioPharm project is looking at the use of item-level RFID, in combination with case- […]

I.T.’S International Co., a consortium of Japanese apparel and textile companies, has implemented RFID technology into its daily operations. The solution, which utilizes UPM Raflatac ShortDiple RFID tags, has been implemented in all phases of the supply chain, including production, distribution and retail stores, for all parties of the consortium. At the store level, RFID […]

The University of Arkansas announced that it has added Avery Dennison to the advisory board at its RFID Research Center. The research center is located in the campus’ Information Technology Research Institute in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The center’s board oversees the creation of RFID standards and testing that aids the development […]

Impinj Inc. announced the availability of the Monza 4 series of tag chips, comprising of four configurations – Monza 4D, 4E, 4U and 4QT. The Monza 4 family combines high read and write reliability, expanded memory and increased privacy to deliver enhanced performance for its business users. All Monza 4 chips have two independent antenna […]

Strategic intelligence embassy, AGENT, unveiled a new see-through soccer ball that mimics the bounce of an inflated pneumatic soccer and incorporates RFID technology for detecting critical game events, reveals The Design Blog. The CTRUS hybrid soccer ball features interactive detection system that communicates wirelessly with control stations set up around the stadium and changes color […]

The International Organization for Standardization has declared a new standardization in supply chain applications that will help manufacturers and distributors to better track products and to securely manage traceability with RFID tags. The new ISO 17367:2009 standard defines the basic features of RFID use in the supply chain, when applied to product tagging. In particular […]

Terso has extended its line of RFID-enabled cabinets with the addition of a larger-capacity storage unit which features a customizable storage system to ensure the protection of high-value medical items. Providing real-time visibility, Terso’s larger RFID-enable cabinet accommodates 25 cubic feet of storage space, measuring 36-inches wide by 26-inches deep and 80-inches tall – making […]