Billabong, Australian brand of surf wear and accessories, has partnered together with VIP Computer Systems to deploy an RFID project designed to streamline inventory and enhance customer’s experience, according to fibre2fashion. Located in the Brazilian city of Barueri, the Billabong smart shop is completely under RFID to provide staff with point-of-sale and inventory data. The […]

The Office of the County Clerk in Fort Bend County, Texas has selected FileTrail Inc. for its RFID file tracking system – automating the check-in and check-out process of case files. The RFID solution consists of portable SmartMobile handheld trackers and desktop SmartPads. Similar to using a metal detector, the RFID SmartMobile allow employees to […]

Metalcraft introduced its latest RFID windshield tag, a new KSW Microtec WindSpeed RFID inlay coupled with the Impinj Monza 4 RFID tag chip family for improved vehicle applications. This latest RFID windshield tag has been engineered to deliver extended read range, memory and privacy. The passive RFID label provides a read ranger over 30 feet […]

UPM RFID made its race-timing debut at the Long Distance Triathlon European Championships 2011. Competitors from more than 20 European countries were caught sporting tailor-made, water-resistant ankle bands embedded with UPM DogBone RFID tags. The RFID tags were read by ThingMagic readers installed at designated checkpoints in the transition area gates. This enabled competitors to […]

In order to manage visitor access at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Belgium, organizers are using RFID technology provided by Belgian company RFIDea, now part of the ZETES Group. Spa-Grand Prix, the organizer for the event, anticipates selling at least 150,000 admission tickets. Each ticket will feature an embedded RFID chip. Admission officers will […]

The Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario has selected the GIMS uniform system with ultra-high frequency RFID technology to automate uniform tracking and distribution to the property’s 3,500 team members. Together with a White Conveyors U-Pick-It System, the GIMS inventory control system will provide Fallsview 24×7 automated uniform distribution. Staff members simply present their […]

Intermec Inc. is helping Charleston County, S.C. boost recycling participation and recycling levels with the use of RFID technology. In an initial pilot effort, some 5,000 homes have been issue recycling carts with RFID tags which enable the county to accurately measure and identify recycling participating and increase collection operations productivity. Since installing the Intermec […]