11 Aug, 2009New Dogbone Freeze RFID tags withstand extreme cold
UPM Raflatac has announced the release of the Dogbone Freeze, its new RFID tag designed for use in frozen environments. According to UPM Raflatac the Dogbone Freeze tag can withstand temperatures of –40C/F, making it applicable in tracking frozen food pallets through supply chains. Global retailer METRO has already begun using the new tag in […]
10 Aug, 2009BMW rolls out new RFID system in Regensburg plant
BMW has recently adopted Ubisense’s Tool Assistance System (TAS) for use in its assembly plant in Regensburg, Germany. The TAS is designed to identify and track in real time a vehicle as it is being assembled without the need to perform manual bar code scans. The system uses RFID to automatically identify the vehicle being […]
10 Aug, 2009iDTRONIC releases new handheld Terminal Fox
iDTRONIC, a supplier of RFID hardware, has announced the release of its RFID Terminal Fox, a new mobile RFID handheld terminal. The 140 gram Terminal Fox is designed like a PDA and comes with USB + WiFi interfaces that allow it to communicate with a variety of devices including laptops and PC’s. The device features […]
07 Aug, 2009No tools left behind with Ford’s Tool Link
Ford Motor Co. is now offering a new option called Tool Link, an upgrade for pickup trucks that uses RFID technology to help workers keep tabs on their tools. Drivers who choose the Tool Link option are given 50 RFID tags to affix to equipment of their choosing. The tagged equipment is monitored via two […]
07 Aug, 200921 countries around globe adopt GMS for postal service
This week 21 countries including India, Mexico, Spain and Saudi Arabia have started using the UN Universal Postal Union’s new Global Monitoring System (GMS), a program that uses RFID technology to track letters and evaluate the quality of postal service in various countries. The first phase of the GMS project comprises a trial run from […]
07 Aug, 2009Laird releases new weatherproof RFID antenna system
Laird Technologies, a manufacturer of wireless systems components, has announced the release of its RooTenna series, a new line of RFID HD antennas housed within a weatherproof die-cast enclosure. The RooTenna line covers industry standard RFID frequencies ranging from 865-868 MHz and 902-928 MHz, as well as a wide band version for 865-960 MHz. Features […]
06 Aug, 2009DAILY unveils RFID vehicle access control system
DAILY RFID has announced the release of a new vehicle access control system designed to provide secure access for drivers in parking lots and gated communities. The system calls for drivers to attach passive UHF RFID sticker tags to their windshields. As the tagged vehicles pull up to security gates, DL910 readers installed on fixed […]
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