Biometric reader developer Silex Technology has released two new fingerprint sensors that can be embedded in hardware to limit both access and theft. The intelligent sensors extract and capture the minutiae of a fingerprint for matching and can integrate into any system because all of the biometric-related activities occur within the reader. WASHINGTON–SILEX TECHNOLOGY America, […]

“RFID tags, commonly referred to as smart tags, have the ability to improve logistics, profoundly change cost structures for business, and improve the current levels of safety and authenticity of the international pharmaceutical supply chain and many other industries,” says Robert C. Crestani, Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology, upon the news of NIST’s new […]

With all the talk about pharmaceuticals and RFID, Blue Vector is actively demonstrating its Pharmaceutical Edition, which includes features that are “most popular in pharma deployments.” These include support for intelligent dock door, conveyor, shelf, and desktop RFID automation stations—either from Blue Vector or from third parties—as well as simultaneous support for multiple tag types […]

Millipore Corporation (NYSE:MIL), today announced that it is the first company to successfully integrate RFID technology with filtration products used to manufacture biopharmaceutical drugs. The new RFID capability will be branded as SMART Technology and will be introduced at the upcoming INTERPHEX(R) 2007 Conference, which is being held April 24-26, 2007 at the Jacob K. […]

By Jerry Banks and Les G. Thompson, co-authors of RFID Applied The most basic radio frequency identification solution is made up of three main hardware components. These components are the RFID tag, the RFID reader, and the antenna. This is, of course, an over simplification of what it takes to apply today’s RFID technology to […]

IBM unveiled a new RFID software product at the RFID World Conference yesterday that addresses the neverending issue of getting beyond mandatory compliance and start reaping benefits. The new WebSphere RFID Premises Server 6.0 aggregates and analyzes massive amounts of RFID and other sensor information from every corner of an enterprise, according to IBM. It […]

Dates: March 27 – 28, 2007 Venue: Gaylord Texan Resort Location: Dallas, Texas URL: http://www.shorecliffcommunications.com/RFID07/ Contact: CMP Technology, click here Description: RFID World 2007 returns to Dallas for the RFID/EPC industry’s largest industry exhibition, conference and demonstration. Attend to meet RFID systems suppliers, integrators, enabling solutions providers – and hear educational sessions on RFID in […]

Another World Cup’s embracing RFID. The Port of Bridgetown in Barbados is making way to use the new technology for the Cricket World Cup 2007. The Caribbean nation, which is hosting the tournament, is working with enterprise RFID provider AXCESS International to install an integrated RFID and sensor system to enhance security. AXCESS Awarded $2 […]

The aerospace and defense (A&D) industries are constantly seeking better ways to manage complexity, cut costs, and boost productivity. Which is why they’ll be exploring RFID technology more actively, according to ABI Research’s latest market study, which delves into the technological endeavors of Boeing, Airbus, and NASA. ABI Research’s “The RFID Aerospace and Defense Market” […]

With a new add-on for Datastrip’s biometric ID reader, users can now cue up video surveillance data right from the handheld, thanks to wireless visual intelligence technology from AirVisual. The unit can now be connected to video and map data while in the field, providing realtime and archived video playback. Extends Unit’s Mobile Security & […]