CURRENT NEWS

• SATO Announces Strategic Investment In Nexgen Packaging

  SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced recently its strategic investment in Nexgen Packaging, a global provider of apparel brand identification and packaging products.

• 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.

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

OAT Reusable Asset Tracking

OAT real-time enabled SAP ERP and SAP AII for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to provide Real-Time Serialized Container Tracking of Class II Pharmaceuticals, automatically generating Advance Ship Notices (ASNs) and error-proofing product delivery across multiple manufacturing facilities.

CribMaster Tool Vending Solutions

WinWare has combined the world's leading toolcrib/store room automation software, CribMaster, with durable and reliable electronically controlled hardware. Affordable and secure point-of-use distribution is available for a wide variety of items, like tools, MRO and other indirect material. All types of industrial firms can benefit from efficient, cost accountable inventory dispensing without a large capital investment.

AutoCrib IntelliPort

AutoCrib IntelliPort becomes the employee ID-controlled doorway into and out of an existing stores area or tool crib. The IntelliPort RFID portal records transactions by reading Gen-2, Class 1, Passive RFID tags which are affixed to any number of items. These tags are automatically assigned by the included RFID printer just before being applied to the item.

Convergence CS772 Linear Polarized RFID Far Field Antenna

CS772 is a linear polarized UHF RFID Far Field antenna for long range operation where the tag polarization is known and controllable. The antenna connects via a 3 meter cable to a TNC Reverse Polarity plug connector that is compatible with CS461 fixed reader.

Two Technologies JETT•RFID+ Hand Held Computer

This JETT•RFID+ can read tag IDs, read and write data blocks, as well as authenticate and encrypt data to and from compatible tags. These new capabilities allow solutions to support secure storage of information on tags for privacy, security which is required in a number of markets including healthcare, access control, and mobile commerce.

OnAsset Platform: On Demand Intelligence For Remote Asset Management

The OnAsset Platform is the industry's most feature-rich, high-functioning hosted platform service for viewing and interacting with data gathered from remote assets via SENTRY and Guardian hardware solutions. Most applications today are developed specifically to extract and present telemetry data. The OnAsset Platform does this plus adds layers of functionality to help you achieve superior mobile asset management.

Energy Industry Solutions

Reliable IT Asset Tracking Solutions for the Harshest Environments.

AWID Sentinel-Prox KP -6840 Proximity Reader/Keypad

The Sentinel-Prox KP-6840 is a combination PIN pad and Switchplate-style Proximity Reader, specifically designed for high-security applications that require dual verification.

RP4T™ Mobile RFID Label Printer

Zebra brings you the world’s first mobile thermal transfer printer with RFID printing/encoding capability. With the RP4T, you can print lasting bar code labels, UHF smart labels, and documents up to 4" wide.

SATO Thermal Transfer Ribbons

SATO offers competitively priced ribbons for most thermal printers. Our genuine SATO branded ribbons are designed to maximize the life of your print heads and consistently provide great print quality.

RFID LockAlert Theft Notification System

The LockAlert Self-Storage theft prevention system is the latest in personal asset protection from PureRFid. Through innovative technology and your cell phone you can be alerted to unauthorized attempt at entering your Self-Storage unit or other specified property at a moments notice.

Fluensee AssetTrack Express™

Fluensee’s AssetTrack Express™ is a comprehensive RFID starter kit that helps companies quickly and affordably reap the benefits of RFID technology to track their assets.

Domino EIS RFID Compliance 1st Program For DoD

Compliance 1st offers DoD suppliers a clear path to achieve rapid compliance for recent mandates, and also provides strategic planning on how to maximize that compliance investment for future ROI. With Compliance 1st, Enterprise Information Systems provides the hardware, software, services and planning necessary to reach immediate DoD compliance.

Alien Technology ALR-9930/ALR-9932 UHF Reader/Programmer OEM Module

The Alien Technology™ ALR-9930 and ALR-9932 RFID reader/programmer modules allow rapid integration of EPC Class 1 capability into printers, handhelds, applicators, shelf readers and other devices.

FEATURED RFID SUPPLIERS

• 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.
• SATO America, Inc.

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

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