Cymbet Corporation has announced the release of its new EnerChip RF Induction Charger evaluation kit CBC-EVAL-11, enabling electronic designers to experiment with RF (Radio Frequency) Induction charging for EnerChip CC solid state energy storage devices and wireless sensor nodes. The EVAL-11 kit includes an RF charging transmitter board with USB cable for PC charging and […]

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have created a wood-based RFID tag designed for tracking timber, according to Discovery News. The transponder is made of paper and a chemical compound most commonly derived from wood called lignin, and connects to an antenna that is read as trucks pass through gates equipped with RFID readers. […]

TagMaster, a producer of RFID solutions for railway applications, has been chosen by Beijing Tielonghengtong Vehicle Equipment Co., Ltd. (BTVE) in China to provide RFID systems for automating the identification of high-speed trains in maintenance workshops across China. In their contract with BTVE, RICHOR will provide the RFID equipment from TagMaster, as well as technical […]

Digital Angel, a provider in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced that the U.S. Department Agriculture has approved the Destron Fearing HD.Tag, a line of electronic identification tags using Half Duplex (HDX) technology. Approval from the USDA is part of an initiative to increase the United States’ disease response capabilities. The […]

To ensure proper transport to its destination and to better enforce compliance with trade regulations, all bonded cargo arriving at Ghana’s ports will be electronically sealed and monitored with Hi-G-Locks from Hi-G-Tek Inc. The Hi-G-Lock, a portable and reusable electronic seal, uses highly intelligent RFID wireless technology to provide robust physical security, as well as […]

Science Applications International Corp., provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions, announced the initial design and deployment of an RFID system at the U.S. General Services Administration Western Distribution Center, which supports the tagging of materials shipped to the Warfighter, in French Camp, California. The installation includes an intelligent tracking and […]

ProximaRF Technology Corp., manufacturer of RFID readers and reader modules with applications in forest fire early warning sensor systems, announced its ProxFire Detection System was featured in a controlled burn test in Castaic, Calif. Temperature sensitive, lightweight sensors carrying RFID technology are triggered by heat generated from a developing fire. This transmits an alarm signal […]