GAO RFID now offers an ultra-high frequency semi-passive temperature logger tag, suited for recording temperatures of sensitive food products and chemical/pharmaceutical products during transportation and storage. The compact data logger, model 116045, provides a large memory capacity – up to 8000 temperature samples – with programmable sampling times. Once programmed, the unit will monitor temperature […]

Neste Oil, a Finnish oil refining company, has launched the FuelOmat Gold automated vehicle identification solution by Orpak at its selected truck fueling stations throughout Finland. The Orpak solution, based on RFID vehicle identification, is being offered to Neste Oil’s commercial fleet customers to give better control over their fleets’ refueling, reduce their fuel costs, […]

Confidex announced that its RFID windshield labels are being used to support India’s modernizing of all border checkpoints as mandated by the government, with the first fully automatic border control system kicking off in Maharashtra, India. Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is in the process of modernizing the state’s border checkpoints utilizing passive ultra-high […]

Smirnoff, a brand of vodka owned and produced by the British company Diageo, deployed an interactive RFID social media mechanic at its London-based Nightlife Exchange Project. Using RFID systems operated and provided by FISH Technologies, Smirnoff enabled guests to update their Facebook status in real-time. Guests were each presented with RFID key fobs which could […]

Colchester General Hospital is deploying wireless technology to track the whereabouts of valuable and potentially lifesaving clinical equipment across its estate. The deployment is made up of an Ekahau real-time location tracking system (RTLS), which leverages the hospital’s existing wireless network. Ekahau RTLS tags have been fitted to various items including wheelchairs, beds, portable ventilators, […]

GAO RFID announced its latest 134.2 kHz compact handheld RFID reader that offers easy operation and a design small enough to fit into a shirt pocket. The compact reader, model 222015, features convenient power management – powered by two 1.5 V AA rechargeable batteries or external power supply – and optional TASK mode user-defined configurations. […]

Kollakorn, a provider of RFID technology solutions, announced the rollout of its passive RFID technology in Australia, after striking a deal with Haworth, according to Supply Chain Review. Based in the United States, Haworth is a global designer and manufacturer of office furniture and seating. The trial will use Kollakorn RFID chips to streamline effectiveness […]

Airgas Inc. announced the launch of Airgas SmartTag, a small, microprocessor-controlled RFID collar that fits around the neck of a gas cylinder and provides instant data regarding the contents of the cylinder. When the cylinder is filled, all data regarding the contents such as identification of the gas or gas mixture, the location where the […]

Holland 1916, manufacturer of RFID tag solutions intended for hazardous environments, has created a simple way to RFID enable machines with the creation of its new RFID Washer. The RFID Washer is ideal for tagging just about anything that is put together with regular bolts, such as machines, assembly stations, and equipment. A naturally unobtrusive […]

Harmonic Group is in negotiations with a South African private hospital regarding the use of its RFID technology to track and secure newborns, according to Engineering News. Newborns will be secured using an RFID ankle bracelet, ensuring that only authorized personnel are allowed to access to the nursery. The carry tags will enable authorized personnel […]