SAVI ODIN RFID Platform Collaboration

Savi and ODIN combine technologies in partnership to deliver a platform of active and passive RFID solutions. ...

... "The companies have joined forces to develop the latest generation of RFID software that will exploit the full range of RFID and related Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies. The solution is architected to benefit customers in the Aerospace and Defense, Government, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT Services industries.

Drawing on the deep experience of Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Savi in active, battery-powered RFID and ODIN’s expertise in passive RFID, the solution will enhance supply chain performance, efficiency and security within the four walls of facilities as well as throughout extended supply chains. The two companies have a combined global experience on every continent encompassing more than 500 successful RFID projects. " ...

Via ODIN tech: COMPREHENSIVE RFID SOFTWARE PLATFORM

Glucose Sensor RFID Microchip

VeriChip enlists the support of the Diabetes Research Institute to collaborate on the development and commercialization of a glucose-sensing radio frequency identification (RFID) microchip with partner, RECEPTORS LLC. The companies will develop integration of the data with the personal health record via Health Link. ...

... "Robert Pearlman, President and CEO of the DRI Foundation, said, We are pleased to partner with VeriChip on this important initiative to develop a glucose-sensing RFID microchip, which could potentially improve patient care and compliance among individuals with diabetes. Furthermore, we believe access to a personal health record is vital for all patients, but particularly those with chronic illnesses. Our relationship with VeriChip will enable us to provide that access to our patients and study the utility of Health Link and the role it plays within a larger electronic medical record system. " ...

Via VeriChip Corporation: Strategic Partnership with Diabetes Research Institute

Fujitsu High Heat RFID Tags Enable Garment Tracking

Fujitsu and Fujitsu Frontech have collaborated to create a flexible UHF-band RFID tag that can withstand high-temperature sterilization, meeting requirements for the garment management market. ...

... "The tag is intended for use in uniforms worn by employees at plants that manufacture products such as medical supplies or semiconductors, in which it is necessary to sterilize uniforms at a temperature of 121C. Fujitsu and Fujitsu Frontech have fully demonstrated the new tag's durability by conducting repeated environmental tests under a high temperature of 121C and high pressure conditions of 2 atm, using autoclave sterilization, one of the most effective sterilization techniques. Utilizing the tags will enable companies to manage uniforms much more efficiently in locations such as plants where uniform sterilization is required. " ...

Via FUJITSU: Heat-resistant RFID Tags for Garments

Retail Fashion RFID Integration

TagSys and Cegid partner to deliver integrated RFID solutions to enable the fashion and specialty retail industry. ...

... "The objective is to provide a fully integrated end-to-end solution, based on complementary best of breed technologies from both companies. This new partnership will enable fashion and specialty retail companies to considerably reduce integration costs and implementation time when deploying RFID. " ...

Via TAGSYS: RFID Solution for the Fashion and Specialty Retail Market

RFID Tag Product Configurator

UPM Raflatac and Hansaprint have collaborated to create an NFC RFID tag portal that enable customer configuration of NFC-integrated print products online. ...

... "Using TagAge is easy. After choosing a suitable product type and size, the customer can upload the desired layout in PDF or one of the popular image formats. The customer selects the RFID tag type, positions it on the product and chooses an optional tag encoding information such as a url or SMS. Products can also be saved in a personal archive for later retrieval, editing and ordering. " ...

Via UPM Raflatac: New NFC RFID tag portal

AIDG RFID for Automotive

EPCGlobal reaches out to automotive industry participants to engage in discussion on current or future applications of RFID technology in the industry's supply chain. The first meeting is expected to take place on Mat 29. ...

... "The objective of this group is the development of RFID standards for the capturing of events and exchange of data within the automotive industry – including its trading partners – as an enabler for increased efficiency, enhanced visibility, traceability and anti-counterfeiting measures. The EPCglobal Automotive Discussion Group seeks participation from OEMs, logistics providers, n-tier suppliers and aftermarket producers. " ...

Via EPC Global: Automotive Industry Discussion Group on EPC and RFID

RFID Spine Tags for Item Level Retail Tracking

UPM Raflatac collaborates with partners to create an integrated RFID-enabled retail solution that performs item-level tracking and provides business intelligence. ...

... "The solution, an industry first, pairs a free-standing, RFID-enabled MAXRPM retail display, developed, built and sold by Alliance, with Seeonic’s SmartWatch service and UPM Raflatac UHF Gen2 DVD Spine tags, to create actionable intelligence that business users can use to optimize the manufacturing, distribution, management and marketing of high margin promotional inventory such as entertainment DVDs. " ...

Via UPM Raflatac: RFID-enabled item-level inventory management system for retail promotions

RFID Supply Chain Information

RFID Real-Time Supply Chain Edge Solutions

Omnitrol Networks will enter into collaborative relationship with BT Global Services to create real-time supply chain solutions using RFID technology. ...

... "The collaboration will enable BT Supply Chain Solutions to deliver enhanced and highly scalable real-time supply-chain, asset and operational visibility solutions utilizing next-generation Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), wireless and sensor technologies based on the Omnitrol Networks platform. The OMNITROL platform integrates a powerful Edge Application and Service Creation Engine, EASE, for delivering integrated real-time asset and work-in-process visibility solutions at a very competitive total cost of ownership. " ...

Via Omnitrol: Real-Time Edge Intelligence

Smart Tag Biking

Collaborate in real-time with RFID smart tags. Smart tags will enable social networking while biking. ...

... "The program, which formally gets underway in 2009, will work through a smart tag that functions a lot like RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. The tag, which they expect to be the size of a USB flash drive, can be installed under a bike seat, inside the frame, or on a headlight. " ...

Via The Boston Globe: MIT bike mechanics

Pharma RFID Venture

Dayton team collaborates to pilot role of RFID technology in pharmaceutical distribution. ...

... "His invention - dubbed a portal reality check - shows which parts of a radio field where RFID signals are strong, weak or non-existent. " ...

Via Dayton Daily: RFID tool

daytaOhio: "The joint venture, Radio Frequency in Dayton, LLC (RFiD) brings the brainchild of entrepreneur Benson Chanowitz of Brooklyn, N.Y., to Dayton. The final product will be a system for validating the performance of the antennas and readers for RFID environments ... "

NineWest RFID Pilot

Jones Apparel Group launches program to pilot Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in specific Nine West retail locations to determine its impact on item tracking and service, operational efficiency, and inventory. ...

... "The goal of this pilot program will be to study the benefits that item-level RFID provides in the areas of enhanced productivity, customer service and inventory accuracy. The team of companies with whom Jones is partnering on this initiative consists of: Vue Technology, which will provide the RFID software and system management solutions; Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Business, which will provide fixed and handheld RFID readers and antennas; Avery Dennison, which will provide RFID tags and printers; inCode Wireless, which will provide installation and integration services and, along with RFID Sherpas LLC, will perform operational and business case analysis. " ...

Via Jones Apparel Group: Item-Level RFID Pilot in Select Nine West Retail Locations

RFID Dot Tangible Benefits

Partnership will promote the tangible financial benefits of the RFID Dot in long-range access control applications. ...

... "With the Track software and Dot wireless access control solutions in place, customers can expect to realize a 10 to 15 percent hard-dollar return on investment within the first six months. Documented savings include a reduction in labor billing costs of 10 to 14 percent, worker productivity improvement of more than 10 percent, a reduction in asset loss ranging between 1 to 4 percent and increased worker safety that has reduced injuries and saved lives. " ...

Via Axcess International: Marketing Partnership

Global RFID Interoperability Standards

GS1, ETSI and CEN have joined forces to create the Global RFID Interoperability Forum for Standards (GRIFS) project. The project is supported by funding from the European Union to collaborate on the standards that drive global interoperability of RFID technology. ...

... "The project is funded by the European Commission's Framework Programme 7 for Information and Communication Technologies, in which the European Union has recognised the importance of inter-enterprise interoperability as we move towards ambient intelligence environments where most devices are connected to seamless, ubiquitous networks. GRIFS will work to characterise the variety of standards activities taking place globally: (1) To create a number of liaison activities to disseminate information about the importance of global standards; (2) To align RFID standards development globally; (3) To put in place the Global RFID Interoperability forum for Standards (GRIFS) comprising global stakeholders; (3) To ensure continuing close collaboration between standards activities. " ...

Via GRIFS: Launch of a Global RFID Interoperability Forum for Standards

Vehicle RFID Inventory Control and Asset Tracking

ThingMagic partners with DEWALT and Ford Motor Company to integrate embedded RFID asset tracking system into the 2009 Ford F-150, F-Series Super Duty pickups and E-Series vans. The Ford Work Solutions Tool Link by DEWALT uses RFID reader system to enable Ford and DEWALT customers to track RFID-tagged assets and validate inventory is under control. ...

... "Ford is the first automotive manufacturer to offer passive, embedded RFID technology in its vehicles, allowing customers to capitalize on RFID's capabilities, including asset tracking and inventory control, to ensure crews arrive and leave the job site with the right tools and materials for their jobs. As part of the Ford Work Solutions, a collection of affordable technologies that will assist Ford customers in better running their business, Tool Link by DEWALT is the result of a partnership between leaders in the embedded RFID technology space, professional power tool industry and the automotive business.

Building on DEWALT's knowledge of the professional power tool market, ThingMagic's Advanced Development Group has also designed rugged, reliable RFID labels that allow truck operators to tag, scan and track expensive tools, equipment and other assets using the ThingMagic-designed system. Additionally, Ford Works Solutions Tool Link by DEWALT is designed to support loss prevention of equipment and supplies through real-time inventory updates. Ford is debuting the ThingMagic RFID-enabled vehicle line during the industry’s annual Chicago Auto Show. " ...

Via ThingMagic: Ford Motor Company and DEWALT to Provide First RFID Enabled Trucks

DOD RFID Contract Continues With Unisys

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awards Unisys its follow-on contract to enhance supply chain visibility for military logistics. ...

... "The contract, which includes firm fixed-price and time and materials work, is worth approximately $28 million in the first year, if the government continues to order time and materials work at the current level. The total value of the contract could be approximately $112 million if the government exercises all options and continues to order time and materials work at the current level. In addition, the contract provides for the award of additional fees if performance metrics are exceeded and the imposition of penalties if the metrics are not met. Award of this contract allows Unisys to continue its efforts on the RFID program that began 13 years ago. Unisys has been working with DoD to develop, maintain and enhance an in-transit visibility system utilizing radio frequency identification technology. Providing visibility almost instantaneously into the location of supplies and shipments enables the military to increase its agility to supply units and soldiers with critical supplies in a timely manner, focus on mission-critical activities and respond quickly to mission changes.

Unisys tracks approximately 125,000 shipments of supplies each week, including ammunition, food/rations and water, medical supplies, vehicles, vehicle parts and aircraft. Attached to these shipments are RFID tags that store information vital to the soldier. Unisys tracks shipments across all modes of transportation - truck, rail, ship and air - to their final destinations in combatant commands worldwide. Fixed and handheld readers send and receive radio signals to and from the tags. Because data written to each tag are replicated among five servers, users worldwide have access to the same information on each item. Consequently, decision-makers at all levels of command and throughout the logistics supply chain can plan, prioritize and redirect shipments accordingly and collaboratively. " ...

Via Unisys: Unisys Wins Bid to Continue Operating and Maintaining One of World's Largest RFID Networks for Department of Defense

China RFID AIAG AIM Collaborate

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the Automatic Identification Manufacturer Association of China (AIM of China) will collaborate on automatic identification (auto ID) technologies to support the North American and Chinese automotive industries. ...

... "Under the agreement, both organizations will make a united effort to meet their respective members’ needs for industry standards and guidelines, common business practices and supply chain technology in auto ID. The agreement will initially focus on the exchange of information on auto ID initiatives currently underway by the two organizations." ...

Via AIAG: AIAG to Collaborate with AIM of China on Automatic Identification Technologies (PDF) ...

RealTime RFID Cargo Tracking Pilot in Asia

Oracle and Savi Technology collaborate to implement real-time the location tracking of cargo containers shipped from Hong Kong to Japan. The pilot project with GS1 EPCglobal has been completed. ...

... "The milestone project was the first time that real-time information generated from active, battery-powered RFID tags on sea containers was exchanged with EPC Information Services (EPCIS), a draft GS1 EPCglobal standard enabling trading partners to communicate in a common computer language on objects moving throughout the supply chain. The communication interface with the EPCIS Server and Repository was enabled through integration of Oracle Sensor Edge Server, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, as well as Savi Site Manager operating software and active RFID tag and data collection systems. " ...

Via Oracle: Oracle and Savi Technology Provide Critical Information Link to Track Active RFID-Tagged Containers Shipped from Hong Kong to Japan ...

RFID Lab Villanova University: Stimulate Region Competitiveness

Villanova University researches RFID technology at its Center for Advanced Communications. The director of the RFID lab is Dr. Yimin Zhang. The Center was created through a partnership of Villanova, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, and the National Science Foundation to stimulate regional industrial competitiveness. ...

... "The Center for Advanced Communications (CAC) at Villanova University has established state-of-the-art Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) facilities on Villanova University campus. The main objective of this Lab is to become a leading provider of RFID research in the region and promote collaboration and partnership with RFID manufacturing industries. " ...

Via Villanova University College of Engineering: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Lab ...