Zebra Technologies, which specializes in printing and automatic identification solutions, today announced the availability of an RFID Firmware Update for its RZ400/RZ600 printers. The update offers users several new applications, including the ability to print item-level RFID labels, package validation, document tracking and product authentication. According to Zebra, the updated printer is best suited for […]

This year’s RFID/USN Korea, the country’s annual expo of RFID technology, featured two proposed bicycle sharing programs for “greener” transportation in major Korean cities. The first system was developed by Victek, and involves three components: bikes with built in monitoring systems, rental kiosks where citizens can rent bikes via credit card, cell phone, or member […]

Six months ago, the Michigan state government announced that it would begin accepting applications for new RFID-enabled enhanced driver’s licenses. As of today, the Secretary of State’s office in Michigan has received more than 80,000 applications for the enhanced licenses, which can be used instead of passports when re-entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, […]

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has recently implemented an RFID system for tracking its IT assets using Confidex’s Steelwave Micro RFID tags, inLogic’s RFTrack.NET asset tracking software and Motorola hand held RFID readers. State regulations require NYSERDA to physically take stock of their IT equipment at least once a year. […]

Good news for people fed up with untangling wires: Powermat has developed a new universal charger that uses RFID technology to wirelessly charge up to three electronic devices at once, including iPods, cell phones and PDAs, The device, which is an oval shaped platform outfitted with a USB port, is easy to operate. Simply clip […]

Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Jones Apparel Group will be the headliners at this months “Item-Level RFID: The Road to ROI” held at the University of Arkansas. The three major retailers will provide new store-level test results on the commercial viability of item-level RFID tagging. The event, which will take place October 27-28, is the third in […]

Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center in La Mirada, Calif. has implemented an RFID wristband system that allows guest keyless access to lockers in the water park. The process at Splash! begins as guests receive a disposable Smart Band wristband designed by Precision Dynamics from the service desk. The Smart Band is a non-transferable wristband […]