Bloomingdale’s and the University of Arkansas recently conducted a study comparing the accuracy and speed of inventory counts at two Bloomingdale’s stores: one outfitted with item-level RFID tracking equipment, the other limited to using bar codes. The study focused on the same limited product area for both stores (denim jeans). The item-level store was equipped […]

According to a report on businessweekly.co.uk, the surge in orders for RFID in 2009 will create a 5% percent rise in the global RFID market this year to $5.56 billion. The report found that the US, China, Japan and the UK have been the most active in pursuing RFID projects in 2009. The report looks […]

Shanghai RFID manufacturer HUAYUAN has announced the release of their new Skateboard tag, designed specifically for the RFID-happy apparel industry. The Skateboard tag, which derives its name from its unique shape, is a Gen 2 EPC compliant passive RFID tag that features a global frequency range of 860-960 Khz. The Skateboard tag is also made […]

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company has just announced that its Toughbook H1 mobile clinical assistant (MCA) has been certified for use on the Verizon Wireless Network. The Toughbook H1 is a light weight mobile computer designed to give doctors instantaneous access to medical records via a broadband connection provided by Verizon. The H1 is suitable for […]

VeriChip Corporation, a provider of RFID health care systems, announced that it is re-launching its VeriMed Health Link electronic health records (EHR) system. VeriChip hopes to capitalize on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which authorized $23 billion in stimulus funds for health care information technology, with an emphasis on the implementation and […]

According to a report on nextgov.com, the National Naval Medical Center, the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and the Suburban Hospital in Washington D.C. are currently considering implementing an RFID system for tracking and recovering patients in the event of a disaster. The National Library of Medicine, which recently filed a Sources Sought Notice […]

DAILY has just announced the release of its Rigid paper UHF RFID tag, a durable all-weather adhesive label equipped with a small IC chip and antenna. According to DAILY the UPC Gen 2 compliant tag is engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions. The tag is made of high-quality waterproof paper that is protected against chemical […]

The Penang Public Library has recently become Malaysia’s first library to implement an RFID system compliant to the EPC Global Gen2 standard. The system, developed by Smartag Solutions, uses UPM Raflatac’s DogBone RFID tags to track more than 500,000 copies of reading material available to the library’s 800,000 users. The revamped library features an automated […]

GAO RFID Inc has announced the release of its new temperature sensing RFID tag for use in cold item logistics or medicine transport. The active UHF tag has the ability to transmit temperature data in real time, making it ideal for tracking refrigerated items throughout a supply chain, according to GAO. The tag can also […]

One of the largest expenses the hospitality industry incurs comes from the theft, destruction or wear and tear of linens. To tackle this problem Linen Technology Tracking has developed linentracker, a new RFID-enabled system for monitoring linens. The system uses UHF Gen 2 RFID tags that are designed to withstand commercial washing, drying and pressing. […]