3M Library Systems and Polaris Library Systems have entered into an agreement that will see Polaris offering 3M’s automated materials handling, RFID and SelfCheck systems. The deal also builds on 3M’s existing strategic partnership with Polaris to integrate the Polaris integrated library system with the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service, enabling patrons at participating […]

GAO RFID Inc. announced availability of a handheld ultra-high frequency (UHF) Gen 2 Bluetooth RFID reader/writer designed for applications in asset tracking, warehouse management and livestock tagging. The advanced Gen 2 RFID interrogator, model 246008, provides a swivel read head to enable for the most favorable read rates regardless of tag orientation and for comfortable […]

The New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) has been equipped with Smart Cabinet and StockBox RFID systems provided by LogiTag Systems to better manage inventory on high-value medical devices and supplies. The Smart Cabinet is managing a variety of critical medical devices in two interventional radiology labs. In addition to the Smart Cabinets, LogiTag’s StockBox is […]

ClearCount Medical Solutions announced an agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group L.P.to make its SmartSponge System platform available to HealthTrust members. Under the terms of the agreement, HealthTrust not-for-profit and for-profit acute care facilities, as well as ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, and alternate care sites, will have access to ClearCount’s RFID based platform design to […]

The requirement to use RFID to export edible swiftlet nests from the country of origin was not set by Malaysian Government, but imposed by China, according to Daily Express. The use of RFID technology will enable the authorities to trace the origin of the products to prevent counterfeiting of edible bird’s nests used to make […]

HID Global achieved ATEX Certification for its complete IN Tag portfolio of industrial RFID tags, including the company’s new high frequency IN Tag 200 OM and 500 OM transponders, designed to perform when mounted on metal assets. The company’s entire line of industrial Glass Tags has also earned ATEX certification. ATEX certification validates that HID […]

The Wall Live concert tour by Roger Waters, formerly of Pink Floyd, concluded with the innovative use of RFID technology from Intellitix, according to Music Week. Ticket-holders were each given RFID wristbands that could be linked to their social media profiles and then used to check in, update status and post updates or photos directly […]

Beginning this fall, J.C. Penney will start to test the use of RFID tags on store merchandise, according to dallasnews.com. All merchandise will be tagged with the technology, said Ron Johnson, chief executive office, J.C. Penney. The American department store operates more than 1,107 department stores in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Johnson […]

The latest RFID market research from IDTechEx finds that in 2012 the value of the entire RFID market will be $7.46 billion. This includes tags, readers and software/services for RFID cards, labels, fobs and all other form factors. Up from $6.37 billion in 2011, the increase is attributed primarily due to growth of passive ultra-high […]

Precision Dynamics implemented its Smart Band RFID wristband system for cashless point-of-sale (POS) at the Hersheypark amusement park in Hershey, Pa. Following a successful trial last season, Hersheypark deployed the fully integrated cashless POS system to improve customer convenience and satisfaction, while boosting profits at the park. Guests use their Smart Band RFID wristband to […]