Fujitsu announced its newest series of ultra-high frequency RFID tags designed to offer greater versatility in commercial linen and laundry processing systems. Fujitsu’s washable WT-A521 and WT-A522 UHF RFID tags incorporate the latest materials and an antenna design made to withstand 60 bar of extraction pressure while improving reading range 30 to 70 percent over […]

Alien Technology partnered with Turkey-based RFID company Teknopalas to develop an RFID reader network applications designed for the Apple iPhone. The I-Alien ALR9900+ is a free application that monitors and controls an arrangement of one or more Alien ALR-9900+ Enterprise Readers on the network via an iPhone versus having to access a computer. The I-Alien […]

McKesson Corp. announced the launch of its latest RFID-based cabinets, designed to enable hospitals the ability to better manage expensive physician preference items (PPIs). The cabinets use low-touch technology to automate control of high-dollar medical inventory, including stents, pacemakers, implants and orthopedic supplies. The cabinets enable hospital staff to manage inventories automatically and give nursing […]

GAO RFID announced a flexible and durable ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID laundry tag to enable inventory management in applications including textiles, clothing, garments and accessories. This UHF RFID laundry tag, model 116407, features heat-seal capability and withstands repeated washing, drying, dry cleaning and ironing. The small soft laundry tag allows simultaneous reading with a read […]

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day is using a cloud-based software solution by Qnectus, which integrates RFID technologies with social networking sites to connect walkers and their supports while simultaneously raising awareness. Frequently referred to as the 3-Day, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk to raise funds and awareness to […]

Salina Public Library, Kansas is in the process of retagging more than 260,000 items, as the public library converts its entire catalog to support a new RFID system, according to a local news journal. Since mid-August, the library staff and volunteers have been upgrading the library’s inventory of books, CDs, DVDs and video games over […]

The Nest, Arizona’s largest haunted attraction will incorporate social media integration and RFID tracking this 2012 Halloween season, allowing thrill seekers to experience fear like never before. The Halloween attraction partnered with Brightline Interactive and with FISH Technology for the integration of RFID tracking technology system, which automatically follows guests through the haunt, personalizing the […]

SAG (Security Assembly Group) has released a disposable high frequency RFID wristband designed to meet short-time identification of attendees at such as special attractions, sports events, amusement parks, concerts, clubs, festivals and exhibitions and patients at hospitals. The new SAG Disposable Wristband (Reel Format) features the NXP MIFARE Ultralight chip with 384 bits of user […]

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has installed an RFID-enabled Ready Lane at the San Luis, Arizona border-crossing station, according to a local news story. The single lane will be open between 6 A.M. until 12 A.M. enabling anyone with RFID-enabled travel documents – the U.S. Passport Card, new Legal Permanent Resident “green […]

During the London 2012 Games, Intellitix powered some of the most exclusive private after-show parties using its full suite of RFID technologies specifically designed to enhance guests’ experience. Using Intellitix systems and ID&C RFID wristbands, an online audience of 2 million was generated when ticket holders linked their bands with Facebook to check in and […]