RFID in ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

From Industrial College of the Armed Forces ...

... "However, the real DoD challenge is getting low-cost and timely access to specialized, low-density electronic components. Many of the next generation warfighting systems will depend on customized electronics because they are space, weight, and shape constrained. These new platforms include stealth aircraft, robotic vehicles (air, land, sea and underwater) and objective force warriors. These emerging DoD systems will require small phased array radars, conformal sensors and antennas, radio frequency ID (RFID) tags, wearable computers, and advanced displays to provide the military with a competitive edge. Flexible manufacturing systems are needed that can satisfy DoD production requirements." ...