RecycleBank has developed a new incentive systems cities can use to boost recycling. The system uses RFID technology to track how many pounds each household recycles, and based on that total offers coupons redeemable at local businesses and restaurants. RecycleBank installs bar codes or RFID tags on each household’s recycling bin. When it is collected, […]

iDTRONIC has launched its new Industag line, including LF, HF and UHF RFID transponders. These new industrial tags are made of Polycarbonate and Epoxy to endure harsh environments and operate at temperatures of -25°C up to 80°C. The Industag line includes Brig and SQ tags, which are designed for use in supply chain management, and […]

NephSystem has announced the release of iNephStar, a bar code/RFID PDA with a built-in thermal printer. The iNephStar runs on Microsoft Windows CE operating system and is suitable for use in fields of communication technologies, public transportation and logistics. The PDA also features built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g capability, bluetooth, 125KHz LF or 13.56MHz UHF RFID […]

Hong Kong is poised to be the RFID center of the Asia Pacific Region, according to China View. Speaking at the Hong Kong RFID Awards 2009 on Tuesday, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology Janet Wong announced that the Hong Kong government will strive to promote the development and adoption of RFID technology and to increase […]

IBM has updated their InfoSphere Traceability Server with a new capability called Returnable Container Management. This new software gathers real-time sensor data so that businesses and governments can track the whereabouts and conditions of millions of returnable shipping containers around the world. The sensors the software taps into are used in a variety of ways, […]

GAO RFID has rolled out a Gen 2 UHF passive RFID tag specially designed for tracking garments in the textile rental and laundry industries. The Gen 2 passive RFID laundry tag is made of sealed PPS and chemical resistant epoxy materials which allow the tag to withstand the extreme temperatures (-20 to 110 degrees Celsius) […]

The DASH7 Alliance has announced the formation of the Container Security and Sensing Initiative (CSSI), aimed at defining the next generation of cargo container tracking and monitoring devices. The DASH7 Alliance is a coalition of organizations promoting a standard for wireless sensor technologies based on the ISO18000-7 standard for active RFID. Participating active RFID vendors […]