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Technology News Briefs
EPCglobal™
The cost of RFID
The competition is heating up in RFID as various vendors announce their
pricing for inlets, tags and readers.
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=183853
http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/1898/1/1/
http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=
87AEECB1-77BD-4E0A-A5F3-674DA1EE7B30
http://www.awid.com/news/news.htm
http://www.rafsec.com/news/press_38.htm
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20050913005476&
newsLang=en
http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=0DC3FC03-
6685-490C-9E9F-B1D4D6E0A976
http://www.rfidupdate.com/hosted/sato-avery.html
EPCglobal™ ratifies standards
EPCglobal™ has announced two new standards for ALE and ONS are now
ratified and available now or in the near future.
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=182235
EPCglobal™ announcements
Announcements regarding the certification of hardware for Gen 2 and the
accreditation of worldwide testing centers.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20050914005715&
newsLang=en
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20050914005714&
newsLang=en
New study on EPC
The Global Commerce Initiative in collaboration with IBM has released a
new study on EPC.
http://www.globalscorecard.net/download/GCI_IBM_EPC_-_A_Shared_Vision_for_Transforming_Business_Processes_-_final.pdf
Wal-Mart progress
The Wal-Mart mandate is known to us all, but how is it progressing?
http://www.worldtrademag.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/
features/BNP__Features__Item/0,3483,156664,00.html
The five cent tag?
Are we getting there? Lou Sirico takes a look at the recent price
announcements and what it really costs to make a tag.
http://mrrfid.com/index.php?itemid=59
Gen 2 RFID is coming
The promises are appearing and the product is starting to ship.
http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/rfidww/rfidww20050915/
gen2.cfm
ConnecTerra sold
San Jose, Ca based BEA Systems Inc. has announced they will acquire
ConnecTerra.
http://www.internetweek.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=172300299
How do you make Gen 2 tags?
TI has published an interesting article in their monthly newsletter.
http://www.ti.com/rfid/docs/news/eNews/enewsvol43b.shtml?DCMP=NLC-eNewsvol43&HQS=article2
More on the price reductions
SCDigest joins the commentary on declining prices.
http://www.scdigest.com/assets/newsviews/05-10-13-2.cfm
Australian pilot
GS1 Australia, with government grants, will run a full EPC pilot across
seven sites.
http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/5c/0c03645c.asp
Omron releases inlet
Omron Corp. has announced that they will ship a Gen 2 inlet, with samples
available this month.
http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/oro/oro126.html
Impinj and Alien
Aliens Gen 2 inlets will use the Impinj chip.
http://www.us.design-reuse.com/news/news11319.html
Understand the mandates
Do you understand what you have to do?
http://www.rfidgazette.org/2005/09/an_rfid_tagging.html
http://www.usingrfid.com/features/read.asp?id=25
EPC is coming together
After a slow start, things are really starting to come together for the
EPC system.
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=180795
Gen2 printers
Paxar announced that it is shipping Gen 2 printers.
http://www.itrportal.com/absolutenm/templates/?
a=2211&z=0
Philips and TI cooperate
Looking to accelerate Gen 2 adoption, Philips and TI have agreed to
cooperate on conformance testing.
http://www.itrportal.com/absolutenm/templates/?
a=1712&z=6
Omron is RoHS complaint
A new Gen 2 interrogator that is RoHS compatible is available from Omron.
http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/467371/rss/14
Cisco and Intel
Working together on an EPC Hong Kong project.
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=185783
The ROI is in
Wal-Mart benefits from EPC tags and releases a study to prove it.
http://www.cbr-online.com/article_news.asp?guid=2E769AED-4EF1-
46EF-94C3-D8C078265B1A
http://www.informationweek.com/showArticle.jhtml;
jsessionid=DEZWYFI3ZHQG0QSNDBNCKHSCJUMEKJVN?articleID=172301246
Best Buy on RFID
It has taken a lot of planning, but the electrical giant will start using
RFID in January.
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=172300921
Data sharing
Wal-Mart and Target will share EPC data as the move forward in their RFID
deployments.
http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/1928/1/1/
Biometrics
The new U.K. government requirement for biometrics on ID
cards will have to meet the ISO standards.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/08/30/id_card_standards/
http://news.com.com/U.K.+to+incorporate+new+biometric+
standards/2100-1013_3-5843983.html?part=rss&tag=5843983&subj=news
U.S. to choose biometric standard
One of the remaining things to be done for the government
smart cards is to choose a standard for the biometric technology.
http://www.fcw.com/article91034-10-06-05-Web&newsletter%3Dyes
http://www.washingtontechnology.com/news/1_1/
emergingtech/26663-1.html
Trying to understand biometrics?
Then check this article for a start.
http://www.redmondmag.com/columns/article.asp?
EditorialsID=1042
CSC wins big
A contract worth $22 million has been awarded to Computer
Sciences Corp. to support the DoD's Biometrics Fusion Center.
http://www.eet.com/news/latest/
showArticle.jhtml?articleID=167100909
Eye recognition
Local sheriff uses Iris recognition to aid in identifying
missing children.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/
daily/08-05/08-26-05/a01lo546.htm
Gummi bear fingers
Remember the articles on making fingerprints with Gummi
Bears. Those days may be gone as new technology steps up to beat the fraud.
http://www.detnews.com/2005/technology/0508/29/
tech-294670.htm
Not just fingerprints
The Department of Defense is looking beyond fingerprint ID
in its search for the biometrics identifiers in the DoD.
http://www.gcn.com/24_25/biometrics/36804-1.html?
CMP=OTC-RSS
Voice recognition
Want to play with voice security. Here's a "freeware"
program to try out.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/
Security-Related/WinDentify.shtml
Biometric myths
Here's six of the best.
http://net-security.org/article.php?id=711
Vein patterns
Another biometric identifier gets attention.
http://www.biotech-weblog.com/50226711/biometric_identification_using_
subcutaneous_vein_patterns.php
Lufthansa uses fingerprints
A new system that ties an ID card in with an airline ticket
using fingerprints was recently demonstrated by Lufthansa.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/05/10/12/
HNlufthansabiometric_1.html
Australia wants portable devices
A tender will likely be issued for portable fingerprint
devices for the NSW, Australia police force.
http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/story/
0,10801,105427,00.html?source=x10
Biometrics at home
Fingerprint devices come to the home user.
http://www.detnews.com/2005/business/0510/16/
biz-349143.htm
ID Cards
National ID card
More than half of all Americans favor a national ID card.
http://www.fcw.com//article89821-08-05-05-Web
U.K. ID card
If you don't want a passport, the U.K. ID card is going to
cost £30.
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3837&
newlang=&topic=3&catid=0
Fraud problems
U.K. I.D. card scheme is likely to cause massive fraud says
Microsoft.
http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=2103982005
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical companies choose Tyco
Cephalon, an international biopharmaceutical company, and Mallinckrodt
Pharmaceuticals, a generic drug maker, have chosen Tyco's ADT to provide an
end-to-end RFID solution.
http://www.idworldonline.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=428
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=182017
Hospital tests VeriChip
Trinitas Hospital will test the VeriChip RFID solution for tracking
patients.
http://www.mobilehealthdata.com/article.cfm?articleid=1572
Active RFID
A study by Spyglass Consulting Group has shown that fewer than 23% of
RFID systems implemented in healthcare are "passive".
http://www.mobilehealthdata.com/article.cfm?articleid=1567
Wireless patient tracking
Christiana Care Health System, Wilmington, De is tracking patients using
RFID.
http://www.mobilehealthdata.com/article.cfm?articleId=1598
http://www.wirelesshealthcare.co.uk/wh/news/
wk36-0001.htm
Secure Pharma chain.
Texas Instruments And VeriSign Introduce Authenticated RFID Model For
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.
http://www.hospitalnetwork.com/content/news/article.asp?
DocID={B17CCA1C-5FEE-4039-9A82-BA5064265E0E}
Item level drug tracking
This is the hot topic of the second half of 2005 with pilots springing up
everywhere and EPCglobal™ working to provide a requirements specification.
Meanwhile Cephalon has bucked the trend and has chosen to use UHF with Oat
and Tyco.
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=176050
RFID wristbands
Precision Dynamics Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. are offering RFID enable
wristbands to hospitals in the Asia/Pacific region.
http://www.mobilehealthdata.com/
article.cfm?articleid=1620
Need for standards
Symbol exec., Larry Blue, testifies that tracking prescription drugs
requires standards.
http://www.mobilehealthdata.com/article.cfm?articleid=1634
Hospitals like RFID
And it seems that more and more are starting to use it.
http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1540,1851370,00.asp
http://snapsflowhealthcarenews.blogspot.com/2005/08/
emerging-technology-hospitals-turn-to.html
RFID companies in healthcare
The list is growing and this report may help identify them.
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?report_id=306093&t=o&cat_id=16
Holland healthcare high-tech
A pilot project in the Netherlands will look at the use of RFID in the
healthcare industry.
http://www.logisticsit.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=1532&z=0
Wireless OK
Hospitals like RFID, Wi-Fi and all wireless devices.
http://www.cioinsight.com/article2/0,1397,1872052,00.asp?kc=CTRSS02129TX1K0000534
RFID patent
A new patent for detecting items left in patients will be awarded to
Caducys, L.L.C.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/200520/10/prweb298483.htm
Locating Systems
RTLS is growing
The market for Real-Time Locating Systems is growing according to a
report from Yankee Group.
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=180690
RTLS standard
Although the ISO standard for RTLS has not yet been published, car
manufacturer BMW, have chosen WhereNet as their global standard.
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/
articleDetail.jsp?id=182408
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=154056
Cisco has an RFID solution
Everyone wants to be able to offer RFID products.
http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=10EFF04E-
2113-
4354-A567-4529D61B2259
http://www.aeroscout.com/viewItem.asp?type=press&
itemId=
31
Pango updates system
Releasing a new tag and new software, Pango is positioning itself in this
growing market.
http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/wifi/story/
0,10801,105062,00.html?source=NLT_MW2&nid,=105062
Need to locate vehicles
Traffic Supervision Systems has a system that offers Automatic Vehicle
Identification.
http://www.rfidgazette.org/2005/09/using_rfid_for_.html
Where is it?
This white paper talks about location algorithms to find an object with
many different sources of information.
http://www.deviceforge.com/articles/AT8606455669.html
The RTLS market
An article that talks about Wi-Fi as the RTLS medium.
http://www.rfidgazette.org/2005/10/the_rtls_market.html
RTLS indoors?
Is there a need for indoor location?
http://www.geoplace.com/uploads/featurearticle/0509tt.asp
Wireless Computing
IEEE taking too long?
While the IEEE workgroup on 802.11n may have hit a snag, a
new alliance has been formed to move the technology to the market.
http://www.internetweek.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleId=171204166
http://www.computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,104349,
00.html?nlid=MW
http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/story/
0,10801,105278,00.html
http://www.techworld.com/mobility/news/index.cfm?RSS&
NewsID=4421
Motes
A sensor network that monitors anything --- everything.
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20050822040508297
Symbol steps up WLAN
Looking beyond the normal WLAN setup, Symbol wants to
increase the security.
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1852982,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03129TX1K0000605
How far do you Wi-Fi?
Microserv Computer Technologies and Trango Broadband
Wireless, a fixed-wireless broadband equipment maker, announced that they
wirelessly transmitted data over unlicensed spectrum 137.2 miles.
http://news.zdnet.com/New+wireless+record+claimed/
2100-1035_22-5835374.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
ZigBee takes over
The technology that keeps on going?
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,68700,00.html
Wi-Fi as you go
First it was trains and now it is buses. Use your Wi-Fi as
you travel.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/
239688_buswifi07.html
EBay buys Skype
Read the agreement and view the presentation to investors.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050912/
125456.html?.v=1
http://investor.ebay.com/downloads/050912ebay.pdf
Wi-Fi gets faster
Airgo Networks Inc. have announced a new MIMO chipset that
will be faster than wired Ethernet.
http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/story/
0,10801,104615,00.html?source=x10
Learn more on wireless
A special issue of Electronic Design has a series of
articles on wireless technology.
http://www.elecdesign.com/Issues/Index.cfm?AD=1&
IssueID=352
More hotspots
Recent surveys suggest there are now more than 100,000
hotspots in the world.
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171200734&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_news
802.11n or UWB
Do you understand the issues?
http://neasia.nikkeibp.com/neasia/002271
Ultra Wide Band
The first conference in the Asian region showed the massive
interest in the technology outside of the U.S.
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3552986
UWB market to grow
Will exceed 150 million devices by 2007 according to a new
report.
http://www.connectedhomemag.com/HomeControls/
Articles/
Index.cfm?ArticleID=40801
UWB looking for speed up
An investigation is underway to find a way to increase the
throughput of UWB systems.
http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800376818_499488_f5b
10611_no.HTM
OfCon wants UWB
U.K. regulatory agency OfCon want Europe to adopt a common
approach to UWB. But take up is slow.
http://www.reed-electronics.com/electronicnews/article/CA6258230.html?industryid=21376
http://www.eet.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=
170704396
New UWB chip
Focus has announced a new chipset for UWB.
http://www.unstrung.com/document.asp?doc_id=81671
Intelligent radio
The use of UWB could be enhanced with new intelligent
radios.
http://62.189.48.35/Feeds/RS/Articles/2005/10/17/
36565/IntelligentradiocouldbenefitUWBfirms.htm
Homeland Security
Registered traveler
The U.S. government's secure Registered Traveler program is
set to expand.
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3552986
http://www.btnmag.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/
frontpage_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001219676
New U.S. passports
The design is basically done and it addresses many of the
concerns voiced about an RFID passport.
http://www.expertclick.com/NewsReleaseWire/default.cfm?Action=ReleaseDetail&ID=9877
Switzerland looks at passports
Incorporating RFID and biometrics, Switzerland is looking to
roll out high tech passports next year.
http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/63534
U.S. delays
Plans to require a passport for border crossings between the
U.S. and Canada and Mexico by Dec 2005 have been delayed until late 2006.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/
2002467757_webpassports.html
Australia adds another layer
Looking to gain information for going fully live with
biometric data, Sydney airport is to be fitted with another biometric pilot.
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,16801539%
5E15302%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html
Privacy
Passports technology
Here is an open letter to the International Civil Aviation
Organization ("ICAO") complaining about the proposed use of RFID and
biometrics in passports.
http://www.privacyinternational.org/issues/terrorism/rpt/
icaoletter.pdf
RFID continues to gain
Even though there is concern in the healthcare arena about
privacy, the use of RFID continues to grow.
http://www.ihealthbeat.org/index.cfm?action=dspItem&itemID=113628&changedID=113583
http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/privacy/
story/0,10801,105432,00.html?source=x10
California ban on RFID - dead? …
The State has postponed further consideration of a bill to
ban RFID.
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-
5843867.html?tag=zdnn.alert
http://blogs.thedeal.com/2005/08/silicon_valley_.html
… and then it changed!
AIM Global is reporting that the bill is back in front of
the Senate as a different bill is revised to include it.
http://www.aimglobal.org/members/news/templates/rfid.asp?articleid=463&zoneid=3
Another school tries RFID
And again it is stopped by angry parents.
http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/09.07.05/
rfid-0536.html
Privacy slows RFID growth
The 2005 Consumer Packaging Report says that RFID has still
a long way to go, but that privacy concerns are slowing the growth.
http://www.vnunet.com/computing/news/2143738/
privacy-fears-hinder-growth
Privacy in hospitals
Healthcare use of RFID must heed privacy issues.
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id%3b1925
589206%3bfp%3b4%3bfpid%3b1398720840
New concerns
As RFID continues to spread there are more concerns about
privacy.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/
businesstechnology/2002565442_rfid17.html
Bar Code
Track those kids
Only its not RFID this time, it’s a bar code – QR Code to be
exact.
http://wireless.engadget.com/entry/
1234000490054829/
Bar code readers
Ever wondered how a bar code reader works?
http://www.taltech.com/TALtech_web/resources/
intro_to_bc/bcpwork.htm
Fish tracking
Korea will use a bar code system to track fish for hazardous
chemicals.
http://www.growfish.com.au/content.asp?
ContentId=5200
General Technology
Symbol issues
Symbol Technologies continues
to have problems. Now a federal class action suit has been filed against
them. And with a new management team, is Symbol looking at its last chance?
http://www.cbronline.com/article_news.asp?guid=
465F9C5F-9F90-492A-8B9D-8B2C9CBF2AFE
http://www.pharmamanufacturing.com/articles/2005/342.html
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/sep2005/
tc20050919_8122_tc057.htm Lemelson lost
He
may have lost the case about bar codes, but the man knew how to use the
patent system.
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=2005082204050
8297
http://www.frontlinetoday.com/frontline/article/article
Detail.jsp?id=181563
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/
2005/08/20/part_i_an_inventors_battle_for_recognition
____and_riches/?page=1
http://www.jlns.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Home.ShowArticleDetail&ArticleID=3088&
SectionTitle=Recent%20CAFC%20Lemelson%20
Ruling%20May%20Trigger%20Further%20Appellate%20Proceedings&TitleImage=st-ts.gif&MiniTool
BarName=MenuTopStories&Selected=TopStories Magic or
reality?
Take a look at this article which shows the reality
behind some of those "magic" things in Harry Potter. Invisibility here we
come!
http://www.futurebrief.com/jeffharrowpotter020.asp Faster
than light?
And how fast is that anyway? Researchers in
Switzerland have made light travel faster than light!
http://livescience.com/technology/050819_fastlight.html
Navy picks CACI
The Navy AIT Program Office has issued a
support contract to CACI International.
http://www.fcw.com/article90802-09-15-05-Web&RSS=yes |
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Press Releases
A regular feature of HighTechAIDCourier will be a review
of interesting press releases from around the world. Please send your press
releases to news@hightechaid.com,
but do not forget to include a URL to the full release on your web site.
Here are this month’s selections:
Impinj Gen 2 Silicon Shipments to Eclipse 50 Million Units in 2005
Customers Avery Dennison, Hana RFID, IER, KSW Microtec AG, Precisia, RF
IDentics, RSI ID Technologies and UPM Rafsec Support Monza With High Volume
Inlay Capacity
SEATTLE, WA -- (Market Wire - Sep 08, 2005) -- Impinj, Inc., the fabless
semiconductor company whose patented Self-Adaptive Silicon® technology
enables its two business lines: high-performance radio-frequency
identification (RFID) and semiconductor intellectual property products,
today announced that it has entered volume production and will fulfill
orders exceeding 50 million units for its Monza(TM) Generation 2 (Gen 2)
RFID tag chip in the second half of 2005.
http://press.arrivenet.com/
technology/article.php/
690184.html
Advanced ID Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Aug. 18, 2005) - Advanced ID Corporation
(OTCBB:AIDO), a complete solutions provider in the radio frequency
identification (RFID) and traceability market for the animal industry,
announced that Todd Noble has resigned from his position as Vice President,
Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective October 31, 2005.
http://www.ccnmatthews.com/
news/releases/show.jsp?action=
showRelease&actionFor=552509
David W. Andrews, C.A. Named Chairman of Sirit Inc.
TORONTO, Sept. 1 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of
radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, announced today that its
Board of Directors has named David W. Andrews to the post of Chairman of the
Board to replace William W. Staudt effective immediately. Mr. Andrews joined
the Board in April 2005 and currently serves as a member of the Compensation
Committee and as the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/
releases/archive/September2005/
01/c5134.html
RFID Provider Intelleflex Corporation Announces Appointment of Richard
Bravman as Chairman and CEO
Bravman Adds Extensive Industry Experience and Proven Leadership Success
to Management team as Company Prepares for Expansion
SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/07/2005 -- Intelleflex Corporation, a
San Jose-based supplier of radio frequency identification (RFID) products,
announced today the appointment of Richard Bravman as Chairman and CEO,
effective immediately. Mr. Bravman comes to Intelleflex after a successful
26-year tenure at Symbol Technologies. Rising from a starting position as
software engineer to Vice Chairman and CEO, he played a key role in helping
the company grow from a five person start-up to a $1.5 billion revenue, NYSE
traded company, recognized worldwide for consistent technology innovation
and market leadership.
http://www.intelleflex.com/
pages/press7.htm
SMARTCODE™ CORP. RECEIVES AN ORDER FOR 100 MILLION EPC RFID TAGS
New York, NY. September 14, 2005. SmartCode Corp., the world leading
manufacturer of low cost EPC RFID solutions announced today that it received
an order for 100 Millions EPC RFID Tags from MSWAYCO in Korea. Under the
terms of the agreement, SmartCode Corp. will supply MSWAYCO with EPC Class 1
and EPC Gen 2 tags to be used in the Korean market.
http://www.smartcodecorp.com/
newsroom/14-09-05.asp
Kimberly-Clark RFID Lab is One of Two in North America to Receive
Accreditation as a Global Performance Test Center
Accreditation Underscores Kimberly-Clark's Leadership in the Adoption and
Implementation of RFID Technology
DALLAS, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced the company's dedicated RFID research lab has been
awarded the first Global Performance Test Center Accreditation Marks by
EPCglobal Inc. This award recognizes K-C's leadership role in the testing of
RFID technology with the electronic product codes (EPC) used in supply
chains. Kimberly-Clark's RFID research lab is one of only two facilities in
North America to receive the EPCglobal accreditation.
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/
stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/
www/story/09-16-2005/
0004109120&EDATE=
Viisage Launches RFID Smartchip in Leading Document Authentication
Solution; Automated Authentication of ePassports and Smart Cards Provides
Border Crossing Agencies With Capabilities to Validate Travelers' Identities
September 19, 2005 - Viisage (NASDAQ: VISG), a leading provider of
advanced technology identity solutions, today announced the release of
contactless smartchip capabilities for its iA-thenticate(R) product line,
incorporating RFID (radio frequency identification) capability to
authenticate travel credentials across Viisage's widely deployed product
set. The integration of RFID into Viisage's iA-thenticate smartchip is
expected to streamline border crossing processes, simplify the
authentication of identity documents, including both old and new passports,
and improve identification and security at border crossings.
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.
cfm?newsid=15237422&BRD=
985&PAG=740&dept_id=
226959&rfi=6
SAMSys Announces the Appointment of David Newble to the Company's Board
of Directors
TORONTO, Sept. 23 /CNW/ - SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY:TSX), ("SAMSys"
or the "Company"), an international provider of Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) hardware solutions, announced today that David Newble
has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/
archive/September2005/23/
c3197.html
TAGSYS Presents Methodology to Successfully Deploy RFID in the Supply
Chain at RFID Show, Paris
Highlights case studies in textile and pharmaceutical/life sciences
sectors.
(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- TAGSYS’ Vice President of Europe, Olivier Burah,
will join RFID industry leaders, at the RFID Show in Paris (www.rfid-show.com),
in three sessions aimed at providing audiences with the knowledge necessary
for designing and implementing successful RFID projects. Burah will
highlight best practices and a tested methodology for implementing RFID and
will present case studies and lessons learned from RFID deployments in the
textile and pharmaceutical / life sciences industries.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/
2005/10/prweb297673.htm
Sirit Wins C$4.0 Million RFID Transponder Contract Company Maintains
Solid Customer Base
TORONTO, Oct. 13 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of
radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, announced today that it
has secured an order valued up to CDN $4.0 million from the Bay Area Toll
Authority ("BATA") in California. The ten-month contract calls for Sirit to
deliver RFID toll transponder technology commencing November 2005.
http://www.cnw.ca/en/releases/
archive/October2005/13/
c0824.html
Bar Code Specialties Introduces the RFID Flyer Mobile CART
Bar Code Specialties, Garden Grove, CA, today announced that it will be
introducing their RFID Flyer Mobile Cart
(PRWEB) October 1, 2005 -- Bar Code Specialties, Garden Grove, CA, today
announced that it will be introducing their RFID Flyer Mobile Cart,
Warehouse printing solution at Pack Expo, Las Vegas, NV September 26 to 28.
The RFID Flyer mobile cart contains everything necessary to not only print
RFID labels but also includes label design software plus a full featured
Inventory control program.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/
20051530/10/prweb291580.htm
NCR and Scanology Sign RFID Agreement
[10/07/05] NCR Corporation and Scanology BV announced they have signed an
agreement to provide RFID workshop and research facilities to NCR customers
implementing RFID solutions in Europe. These facilities and associated
services are designed to help NCR customers determine their exact needs
before implementing an RFID solution.
http://www.morerfid.com/details.
php?subdetail=Report&action=
details&report_id=757&
display=RFID
Toyota South Africa Motors Ltd. Selects Alien Technology(R) RFID Solution
for Vehicle Identification
Automated Vehicle Tracking Will Accelerate Throughput of Produced Assets
in the Supply Chain, Resulting in Reduction of Time to Invoice Dealers and
Thus Time-to-Cash
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2005-- Alien Technology
Corporation today announced that Toyota Motor Corporation's South African
operation, Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd., has selected Alien(R) RFID
products as the basis for its automated vehicle identification application.
The use of Alien's low-cost, EPC-compliant RFID tags and readers will enable
the automotive manufacturer to accurately and cost-effectively track
vehicles from post-production to shipment, thus helping to reduce the time
required to invoice dealers on new vehicle shipments.
http://home.businesswire.com/
portal/site/google/index.jsp?
ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=
20051017005765&newsLang=en
MIKOH Corporation Licenses RFID Security Technology in the United States
Serigraph to Ensure RFID Tag Integrity with MIKOH's Smart&Secure(TM)
Technology
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2005--MIKOH Corporation, an innovative
technology company producing a variety of security and digital marking
products, announced today the first licensing agreement in the United States
of its RFID tag security technology to Serigraph Inc., a provider of
creative decorating solutions, with experience in material, product design,
and manufacturing utilizing multiple printing and finishing technologies.
The agreement allows Serigraph to manufacture, market, and sell RFID labels,
seals and tags that incorporate MIKOH's patented Smart&Secure(TM)
tamper-indicating technology.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051017/
175267.html?.v=1
X-ident tickets successfully used at the Confederations Cup
A good recommendation for the World Cup in 2006
Dueren, 25 August 2005. X-ident technology, manufacturer of RFID tickets and
labels, supplied the intelligent entry tickets for this year’s
Confederations Cup and proved its expertise in RFID technology. With
hassle-free tickets that meet all the requirements, the Dueren based company
can recommend itself as the supplier of tickets for next year’s World Cup.
http://www.x-ident.datainter
face.de/english/pdf/050824_
ConfedCup_engl.PDF
TrenStar CEO Greg Cronin Resigns
DENVER — August 26, 2005 — TrenStar’s president and chief executive
officer, Greg Cronin, resigned today from the leading mobile asset
management company to pursue other professional interests.
http://www.trenstar.com/
resources/greg_cronin.asp
Two Technologies, Inc™. Joins AIM Global
Signals Commitment to Automatic Identification and Mobile Solutions
Warrendale and Horsham, PA – August 29, 2005 -Two Technologies, Inc.
announced today that it has joined AIM Global, the association for Automatic
Identification and Mobility. AIM Global works to increase the understanding
and adoption of Auto ID, RFID and enterprise mobile computing through
education, standards, and cooperation with other leading industry
associations. Started more than 30 years ago, AIM Global is the voice of
Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies such as bar code, RFID,
and enterprise mobile computing.
http://www.aimglobal.org/
members/news/templates/
aimpress.asp?
articleid=431&zoneid=1
Intermec Named to Provide RFID Printers to U.S. Government
Follows blanket purchase agreements for RFID tags, readers and
engineering services
EVERETT, Wash., Aug. 29, 2005 - As part of the U.S. Government's initiative
to improve efficiency and inventory asset management, Intermec Technologies
Corp., which designs and manufactures RFID (radio frequency identification)
and mobile computing systems, has been awarded a Blanket Purchasing
Agreement to provide RFID printers and related equipment to support the
Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard. This award is the fourth AIT
RFID award group resulting from a government request for quotation issued in
December 2004. Earlier this year, Intermec was granted BPAs to provide RFID
tags, readers and technical engineering services.
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/
main/Intermec/Content/About/N
ewsPages/pressRelease?pressID=652
New Intermec IV7 Brings Customers First Gen 2 RFID Forklift Reader
• First RFID reader specifically created for vehicle-mount applications
• Multi-protocol capabilities support EPCglobal Gen 2, Gen 1 and ISO-based
RFID systems
• ISO 18000-6 version now available for order
EVERETT, Wash., August 29, 2005 - Intermec Technologies Corp. today
announced the first-ever EPCglobal Generation 2 (Gen 2) RFID vehicle-mount
reader. The new multi-protocol Intermec IV7 Intellitag® vehicle-mount RFID
reader reads Gen 2 tags from multiple manufacturers in mixed populations of
tags based on all major global RFID standards, including EPCglobal Gen 2,
Gen 1 and ISO 18000-6b, with a migration path to the emerging ISO 18000-6c
standard.
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/
main/Intermec/Content/About/
NewsPages/pressRelease?
pressID=653
Sirit Hits Market Milestone
250,000th RFID reader rolls off production line
TORONTO, Sept. 7 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of
radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today announced that it
has
achieved a market milestone as over a quarter of a million of its leading
RFID
readers have been shipped to date, including readers from both the IDentity
and INfinity series of products.
http://www.sirit.com/index.php?
option=com_content&task=
view&id=135&Itemid=144
Bell Sports Selects ODIN technologies for RFID Compliance
ODIN leads design, deployment and certification for RFID program
6 September 2005 Irving, TX – Bell Sports, the leading designer, developer
and marketer of head protection equipment and related accessories for
numerous athletic and recreational activities, today announced that it has
partnered with ODIN technologies to deliver its RFID compliance program for
Wal-Mart. ODIN technologies is a leader in the physics of RFID testing,
deployment and certification and has worked with more Wal-Mart, Target and
DoD suppliers than any other RFID integrator.
http://www.odintechnologies.com/
news.php?t=1&a=0&aid=58
PAXAR GEN2 RFID SOLUTION NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT
WHITE PLAINS, NY, September 12, 2005--Paxar Corporation (NYSE: PXR), a
global leader providing bar code, RFID and identification technologies for
the retail supply chain and the supplier of Monarch products and services,
announced today that its complete Gen2 RFID printing/encoding plus tag and
label solution is fully released and is available for immediate shipment.
All of Paxar’s RFID solutions, including the Gen2 components, will be
demonstrated at the EPCglobal U. S. Conference, starting September 13 in
Atlanta.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/
phoenix.zhtml?c=119108&p=irol-
newsArticle&ID=755207&highlight=
AIM Announces 2006 Annual Showcase
AIM Global and AIM North America to Host Industry Leaders
Warrendale, PA – September 13, 2005 - AIM Global, the trade association
recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and
mobility, in conjunction with AIM North America, today announced their plans
for the 2006 Annual Showcase – Connect with the Stars.
http://www.aimglobal.org/
members/news/templates/
aimpress.asp?
articleid=448&zoneid=1
RFID Enabled at John Deere
ODIN leads rapid deployment of WIP Inventory Tracking in Four Weeks
13 September 2005 Waterloo, IA – John Deere partnered with RFID physics
experts ODIN technologies to plan, design and deploy a complete RFID
work-in-process solution in four weeks. The solution uses UHF passive RFID
to track totes and engine parts for the Deere internal supply chain. ODIN
led the testing, hardware and middleware selection, solution design, and
deployment providing a single point of project management and complete
custom RFID network architecture.
http://www.odintechnologies.com/
news.php?t=1&a=0&aid=59
SMARTCODE™ CORP. RECEIVES AN ORDER FOR 100 MILLION EPC RFID TAGS
SmartCode Corp. receives one of the world's largest EPC RFID tag orders.
SmartCode Corp. to deliver EPC Class 1 and EPC Gen 2 tags to the rapidly
growing Korean market.
http://www.smartcodecorp.com/
newsroom/14-09-05.asp
Sirit Launches INfinity 210 High Performance, Multi-Protocol UHF Module
Full RFID reader module supports multiple UHF EPCglobal(TM) RFID tag
protocols enabling 'agile' automatic data collection devices
ATLANTA, Sept. 14 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), the leading provider of
radio frequency identification (RFID) reader technology, today unveiled the
most recent member of its INfinity RFID reader family, the INfinity 210
multi-protocol UHF reader module.
http://www.sirit.com/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&
id=136&Itemid=144
Sirit Provides Business Update
Company focuses on strategy, reduces costs, consolidates management and
provides guidance for 2005
TORONTO, Sept. 16 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio
frequency identification (RFID) technology, announced today that it is
taking action to reduce expenses and consolidate certain organizational
functions.
http://www.sirit.com/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&
id=137&Itemid=144
New managing director at X-ident technology
Sales and marketing expert takes the lead
Dueren, 20 September 2005. As from now, Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Riemann is the new
managing director of the Dueren based X-ident technology, supplier of RFID
labels and tickets. Riemann has many years experience at director level and
in building up successful high tech businesses. Siegfried Ziliger’s
successor is an expert in sales and marketing and will develop the necessary
strategies that will ensure continued growth. At the same time he will set
the upcoming technological challenges and further increase the company’s
innovative ability. With Riemann’s support, X-ident’s know-how and
experience in transponder technology will be integrated even more
intensively into the overall RFID activities of the parent company,
Trierenberg Holding.
http://www.x-ident.datainterface.
de/english/pdf/050920_
Managing%20Director.PDF
Intermec Introduces MEMS Nanotechnology to Supply Chain Laser Scanning
• MEMS used today in mission-critical applications around the world
• First major innovation in laser scanning in 20 years
• Intermec EL10, first MEMS-based laser scanner, significantly faster,
lighter and more efficient than traditional laser scanners
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 28, 2005 - The same precise, mission-critical
technology you count on to deploy your anti-lock brakes and airbags now is
available to help companies better capture critical supply chain
information. Intermec Technologies Corp. today introduced the use of
micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), a type of nanotechnology, to supply
chain data collection equipment. The use of MEMS-based technology offers the
first major revolution in laser-based data collection in 20 years, making it
possible to produce laser data collection scanners that are significantly
faster, smaller, lighter and more efficient than today's legacy scanners.
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/
main/Intermec/Content/About/
NewsPages/pressRelease?
pressID=662
Intermec IF5 RFID Gen 2 Reader First to be Certified for Use with the SAP
Auto-ID Infrastructure
EVERETT, Wash., October 12, 2005 - The IF5 RFID reader from Intermec
Technologies Corp. has become the first Gen 2 RFID reader certified to
operate with the SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure (SAP AII), the company said
today. The Intermec IF5 allows SAP users to employ RFID-powered data
collection without integration services or middleware, making it ideal for
companies of all sizes, from small to medium-sized businesses to global
enterprises.
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/
main/Intermec/Content/About/
NewsPages/pressRelease?
pressID=663
UPM RAFSEC KNOCKING DOWN UHF RFID ADOPTION BARRIERS WITH SUB-10 CENT
INLAYS
29.9.2005 UPM Rafsec, a leading RFID tag and inlay manufacturer announces
today the immediate availability of UHF Gen 1 and Gen 2 inlays at sub-10
U.S. cent pricing and minimum delivery of 50,000 pieces. The OneTenna™ short
dipole inlays are globally available for delivery at an industry-leading
yield averaging 98 percent.
http://www.rafsec.com/news/
press_38.htm
Florensis selects CaptureTech and the Visidot Multiple-Asset Data Capture
Solution for Shipment Verification and Asset Management
-- Company Will Gain Full Asset Visibility and Item-Level Traceability
for its Millions of Unique Flower Seedling Trays
Zwijndrecht, NL and Tel Aviv, Israel, October 6, 2005 - Florensis, one of
the largest global flower producers with approximately 20 hectares (200,000
m2) of growing capacity, today announced plans to implement the ImageID
Visidot system to track millions of its unique 'plug module' returnable
plastic trays throughout its European facilities. Together with system
integrator CaptureTech, Florensis plans to complete the installation of the
system by Q4 2005.
http://www.logisticsit.com/
absolutenm/templates/?a=1568&z=6
Datalogic Revenues for First Nine Months of 2005 up 29% to €132.7 mn
Consolidated revenues came to €132.7 million for the first nine months of
2005, compared with €102.6 million for the same period the previous year
(+29%). Revenues for the third quarter alone came to €46.1 million, an
increase of 31% on Q304 (€35.1 million).
Bologna, 12th October 2005. The scope of consolidation has changed since
2004, with revenues now including those of Laservall (consolidated since the
third quarter of 2004) and of the USA based company Informatics, acquired in
March 2005 and immediately consolidated with the group.
http://www.datalogic.com/
_vti_g1_prArt.aspx?idA=204
New EPC Gen2 RFID Chips from STMicroelectronics Ready to Facilitate
Supply Chain Management
The EPC Generation 2 compliant UHF device offers global compatibility,
robust performance, and higher security
ST on booth 412 at EPCglobal US show – September 13 to 15, 2005, Atlanta,
Georgia
Geneva, September 13, 2005 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a worldwide
leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, has introduced a
UHF (Ultra-High Frequency) contactless memory chip, compliant with the
latest Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) specifications. ST’s XRAG2 meets the
key requirements for next-generation supply chain and logistics
applications: global interoperability, enhanced security, and optimized
performance.
http://www.st.com/stonline/press/
news/year2005/p1692m.htm
Savi Technology Deploys New Mobile RFID Infrastructure Kit for Real-Time
Visibility of Military Supplies to the 'Last Mile'
New 'Portable Deployment Kit' Ordered by U.S. Marines Helps Get Right
Supplies to the Warfighter at the Right Time Anywhere
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2005--Savi Technology, Inc., a
leading provider of RFID supply chain solutions, today announced the release
of a new compact, highly mobile RFID solution that directly supports the war
fighter deployed in the Area of Operations, such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Called the Portable Deployment Kit (PDK), the full solution-in-a-case
enables for the first time military logisticians to leverage RFID to track
critical military supplies in near real-time into the "last tactical mile"
of operations.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050816/
165379.html?.v=
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