Xerafy Ltd. introduced an RFID tag solution specially geared towards the construction and gas distribution industries. Xerafy’s Xylinder tags have been specially made for on the field tracking and handling. They fit onto gas cylinders and the neck of the bottles holding on during the construction process. The tags are also ATEX certified for safe […]

Trimble unveiled a number of new capabilities for its ThingMagic Mercury6e (M6e) embedded ultra-high frequency RFID module and Mercury6 (M6) finished ultra-high frequency RFID reader. Available through a firmware upgrade, the added functionality helps users develop and deploy RFID-enabled solutions for a broad range of traditional and innovative applications. The upgrade delivers enhancements including an […]

At this year’s Toorcamp, a hacker conference and retreat held in Washington State, some 500 or so attendees had the chance to witness the procedure of someone having an RFID implant placed beneath their skin, according to Forbes. Set up in the open air, the “Implantation Station” enabled any camper willing to spend $30 and […]

Shanghai has begun using RFID technology to curb counterfeit taxis and protect both passengers and taxi drivers, according to FutureGov. Authorities of Shanghai have put an RFID-enabled electronic license on each of the 50,000 taxis in the city. The tag will contain information including license plate number, engine number, color of the taxi, and details […]

Some students and parents aren’t pleased with a pilot program by the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio that requires students to wear an RFID-equipped student ID tag. As one student put it: “It’s huge and I have to wear it like a dog collar. It’s ridiculous. There’s absolutely no need for it.” The […]

Panalpina, a Swiss company specializing in intercontinental air and ocean freight and associated supply chain management solutions, is extending its cool chain network with the use of SmartView technology to ensure seamless monitoring, control and documentation. The vast bulk of Panalpina cargo temperature sensitive cargo include pharmaceuticals, chemical pre-products, dangerous and hazardous substances, high-tech wafers, […]

Trimble introduced a new version of the AllTrak Asset and Tool Management System that includes an RFID scanner for its Nomad outdoor rugged handheld computer, designed to increase contractor productivity for tracking tools and other job site assets. Contractors can perform a variety of functions using the Trimble Nomad with the new RFID scanner, such […]

McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas has installed Gen2 RFID technology as part of its recently expanded baggage tracking system in the new Terminal 3 building. Vanderlande Industries was awarded the $92 million baggage handling system, which includes 30,000 feet of conveyor, more than 10,000 feet of catwalk, 73 high speed diverters, 32 carousels, […]

Metapay introduced an RFID-based wristband solution designed specifically for event planners and festival organizers. The RFID-based wristband is multifunctional with support for secure access control, in addition to cashless payments. In fact, the service has already processed nearly 1.1 million transactions at three festivals in Hungary this summer. Sziget Festival, one of the largest music […]

Radiant RFID announced that Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority in the Chicago Metropolitan area, selected Radiant RFID for a new asset tracking system at Pace headquarters, operating divisions and carrier locations. Radiant RFID’s Virtual Asset Tracker (VAT) is now being used to track and inventory all assets at Pace. The […]