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RFID Tracks AV Assets at James Madison University

RFID Tracks AV Assets at James Madison University

  The solution from A2B Tracking was built to be simple and easy to use, with handheld readers and smartphones with an app. Data is managed in the cloud so that the university can track location and maintenance records of thousands of high value assets, from...

Avery Dennison, PervasID, Beontag: RFID News Roundup

Avery Dennison, PervasID, Beontag: RFID News Roundup

Avery Dennison Expands AD Pure Line Avery Dennison recently expanded its AD Pure range, a portfolio of inlays and tags which are entirely PET plastic-free. The inlays and tags are sustainably produced with innovative antenna manufacturing technology. The antenna and...

Institute Offers Study and Test Taking for RFID Pros

Institute Offers Study and Test Taking for RFID Pros

  The RFID Professional Institute has released an 80-page study guide and updated exam for those seeking RFID certification and training, remotely. The institute is releasing a RFID Application Requirements document to help those planning their RFID deployment....

RFID Builds Sustainability into Construction Pallet

RFID Builds Sustainability into Construction Pallet

  The Pallet Loop is providing reusable pallets to the UK’s construction industry for delivery of materials from tools to bricks and cables. With RFID on each pallet and RFID readers throughout the supply chain, The Pallet Loop’s solution from MiTeq allows users...

Consortium to Expand RFID-based, Self-Driving Stores

Consortium to Expand RFID-based, Self-Driving Stores

  A collective launched by five technology companies plan to develop and release store-hailing systems in cities around the world. Founding members include Robomart and Avery Dennison Smartrac for its RFID technology to identify products on the shelf. Common use...

HID Global Takes Wide View for RFID Growth

HID Global Takes Wide View for RFID Growth

  The technology company is releasing new products that include customized tags for an expanding set of RFID technology applications. Some use cases include tracking fans at FIFA soccer events, fine whiskeys for brand protection, and wool bales through the supply...

USDA Announces Publication of Cattle Tagging Program

USDA Announces Publication of Cattle Tagging Program

  New rule being published by the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service will require electronic identification ear tags for dairy, and some beef, cattle in 180 days. Such EID tags come with LF or UHF RFID chips, to be read with handheld or fixed RFID readers....