CURRENT NEWS

• App Adds Swipe Option To Track Attendance With Smartphones And Tablets

  Skycore LLC, developers of codeREADr, the commercial barcode scanning app, has announced offering magstripe reading as an alternative to capturing student, employee and member IDs via barcodes and NFC. 

• UHF Gen 2 Wrist Watch RFID Tag For Personnel Or Access Control Applications

  GAO RFID Inc.recommends its UHF Gen 2 wrist watch RFID tag operating at a frequency range of 902 to 928 MHz. This RFID tag is well suited for personnel or access control applications such as patient tracking, event management or any people tracking application.

• Windows Mobile RFID Reader Sets Up Intelligent And Transparent RFID Management Modes

  Currently, windows mobile rfid readers have extended the reach of the RFID network with the rapid development of RFID technology and achieved a new level of visibility and efficiency into inventory.

• Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook H2 Rugged Handheld Tablet PC

  Panasonic, an industry leader in rugged, reliable mobile computers since 1996, recently announced upgrades to the Panasonic Toughbook H2, the industry’s most rugged handheld tablet PC.

• Aerospace RFID Leader MAINtag Introduces FLYchip – Enabling Smooth, Fast And Accurate Asset Management Onboard Aircraft

  With more than 50,000 single and dual-record FLYchip® units in service since the product was released in January, the aircraft industry has welcomed MAINtag’s newest addition to its full ATA-compliant technology.

FEATURE ARTICLES

• Automate File And Folder, Record And Evidence Tracking

  Learn how RFID is being used to track file and physical records, providing fast inventory, real-time file location, rules-based access control and full compliance reporting. With RFID, you can virtually eliminate lost files, audit and fully document access and chain of custody, and improve the productivity of every member of your staff who handles critical files.

• Real-Time Inventory Visibility Is In Fashion

  In a market where inventory management is critical to efficient business operation, real-time inventory visibility can create real business advantage to apparel and footwear retailers. This retail fashion market industry brief outlines the adoption of RFID for inventory visibility and other compelling retail apparel applications and the business benefits associated with each.

• RFID: Moving From Manual To Automated

  As companies become increasingly aware of the liabilities and frustrations inherent in manually affixing RFID labels, commonly called “slap and ship,” they are investigating a transition to automated RFID tagging. By SATO America

• Automated Kitting With RFID From Entigral And Motorola Reduces Response Times And Improves Operational Efficiency For FEMA

  How RFID helps speed FEMA inspections and improve field equipment recovery.

• On-site RFID Rental Unit From Motorola Delivers Time, Money, And Labor Savings for Speedy Services

  RFID makes self-service equipment rental practical for Speedy Services.

FEATURED RFID PRODUCTS

bielomatik Qualifier T-100/165: Smart Label Replacement And Coding Machine

bielomatik introduces the QUALIFIER T-100/165: the high-speed solution for smart label testing, defect removal, automatic replacement, and encoding.

Active RFID And RTLS For Healthcare And Beyond

Awarepoint's Active RFID technologies and real-time location systems (RTLSs) include its real-time awareness platform, firmware, RFID tags, sensors, and bridges.

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Container Management

Equipping the containers with ILR® tags identifies them explicitly. The containers are automatically registered by ILR® readers distributed throughout the factory and the data is transmitted to a host computer. Information about location, quantity, type or contents of each container is available on-line at any time.

ThingMagic Ruggedized Vega Reader

The Vega reader is built around our award winning, high performance M5e UHF RFID module. The Vega reader meets the harsh environmental operating standards required for use in trucks and automobiles (In Vehicle Reader model), and is ideal for deployment in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications. A version is available to support applications which call for the maximum permissible output power allowed by EU regulations. The Vega reader utilizes a local personal computer (not included) to provide command and control via its RS-232 serial interface.

AiRISTA RTLS Platform

Current RTLS solutions rely on a single technology to interrogate active RFID tags for location determination and can offer accuracy of several to tens of feet in best case scenarios. AiRISTA’s RTLS platform marries several popular technologies including RFID, RSSI, TDOA and GPS with two patented location determination technologies to provide one of the leading indoor and outdoor location tracking solutions available in today’s marketplace. In many cases the level of accuracy is within one foot.

TaggingStation

This is a self-contained automated conveyer solution with RFID infrastructure for high volume tagging of existing bar-coded case stock. Provides real-time scanning of case barcodes and produces EPCglobal SmartLabels for automatic application via 'Print & Apply' hardware.

SYS-TEC Professional Services

Project Management services from SYS-TEC utilize proven experience to deliver IT solutions that meet the needs of our clients. The skills of both our project leaders and team members are broad and deep, with expertise in virtually every aspect of legacy systems, enterprise applications, networking, communications, and technology solutions.

Extend-A-Read (Long Range Active)

Our Extend-a-Read product is based on 433 MHz active (battery powered) anti-collision (read many simultaneously) tags. Tags simply emit a data signal every 1.8 to 2.2 seconds which is picked up by the reader.

Wi-Fi Base Active RFID: PanGo Networks: PanGo Locator

Assets worth millions of dollars are constantly on the move in most large businesses and institutions, and tracking them is often a major challenge. From critical equipment to key personnel, quickly locating and effectively deploying or servicing important assets and resources is critical to success in organizations worldwide.

AccuCode RFID/RTLS Solutions

In the world of RFID, it is important to choose an experienced end-to-end RFID systems integrator, offering turnkey solutions based on years of successful implementation within the automated data collection industry. AccuCode’s implementation personnel and sales force are certified in the field of RFID via several different vendor associations. In this way, AccuCode is able to provide expertise so that you may increase revenues while simultaneously decreasing expenses.

MobileDataforce PointSync Mobility Platform 4.0

PointSync Mobility Platform 4.0 is for rapid mobile application development. The PointSync Mobility Platform 4.0 is MobileDataforce's latest version of the PointSync® Mobility Platform, the next generation of the company’s award-winning rapid application development solution for mobile environments.

Fixed Reader Antennas

Micronetics RFID Antennas include mono-static and bi-static designs. We offer the first wideband, high performance RFID antenna, allowing one model to meet Japanese, European and North American RFID standards. Our ruggedized antennas are designed to withstand abuse and wear-and-tear. Our Direction-of-Travel (DoT) RFID antennas track movement and eliminate both specialized mounting and costly & complicated sensors, simplifying your installation. Our design library, and experienced engineers ensure you will have the perfect antenna for your application.

TTAGB model TTB-434-01Class IV Active Tags

Scanpak's TTAGB model TTB-434-01 tag is a RFID Class IV active tag. This high-performance, multi-feature tag operates at 434 MHz frequencies and is available in three additional models, having each an added sensor feature.

Rackmatic

The Rackmatic consists of a configurable set of lockers equipped with Radio Frequency Identification capabilities that are based on the Pokayoke concept.

FEATURED RFID SUPPLIERS

• SATO America, Inc.

  Today, SATO continues its tradition of designing and manufacturing high-quality industrial printers that deliver reliable performance with each print job.

• Omni-ID Omni-ID is the next generation in auto-identification. The company is best known for its patented technology, and being first to market with RFID tags that eliminated the interferences to metals and liquids that cause conventional RFID tags to underperform in harsh environments.

MULTIMEDIA

• Data Capture Basics — Making Good Decisions When Implementing Data Capture Technologies

  Podcast: Data Capture Basics — Making Good Decisions When Implementing Data Capture Technologies

• Long-Range Scanning — How And When To Use The Latest Long-Range Technologies

  Podcast: Long-Range Scanning – How And When To Use The Latest Long-Range Technologies

• Direct Part Marking — Get a Grasp On This Rapidly Growing Manufacturing Trend

  Podcast: Direct Part Marking – Get a Grasp On This Rapidly Growing Manufacturing Trend

• The 2-D Revolution — Take Your Data Capture In New Directions

  Podcast: The 2-D Revolution – Take Your Data Capture In New Directions

• Image Capture — Imaging Beyond The Bar Code

  Podcast: Image Capture – Imaging Beyond The Bar Code

• Signature and Document Capture — Comprehensive Data Capture In The Palm Of Your Hand

  Podcast: Signature and Document Capture – Comprehensive Data Capture In The Palm Of Your Hand