Underwear RFID

RFID in Fashion conference will be protested for introducing item-level radio frquency identification tracking into retail industry and supply chain, triggering privacy concerns. ...

... "Albrecht planned today's protest after discovering the conference would promote the use of RFID in individual clothing items. " ...

Via Wired: Arphid Watch

RFID in Food Industry

RFID Conference is planned for Wednesday, May 14th. ...

... "Penn State Behrend's RFID Center of Excellence: This year's conference features five sessions presented by companies experiencing the benefits of RFID, as well as organizations that are providing RFID solutions throughout the food industry. " ...

Via Behrend RFID Center: RFID Conference 2008

Printed RFID Electronics

RFID event tommorrow in Cambridge, Massachusets ...

... "Printed Electronics: the future of RFID: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
6:00 - 6:15 p.m. Networking
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Panel Presentation
7:15 - 8:00 p.m. Q & A " ...

Via MIT Enterprise Forum: RFID Special Interest Group

Chipless RFID SARcode

Inksure will present at the upcoming RFID Smart Labels conference. ...

... "Inksure has been selected to present a technology update on its patented SARcode, a new chipless symbology for low-cost RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) applications at the RFID Smart Labels USA 2008 Conference in Boston. The Conference, which is being held at the Marriott Copley, runs from February 19th through February 22nd and is sponsored by IDTechEx, an independent consultancy on RFID and printed electronics. " ...

Via InkSure: Chipless RFID Development at RFID Smart Label Conference in Boston February 21st

Upcoming RFID Symposium

Midwest RFID Symposium scheduled for this Fall. ...

... "Tuesday–Wednesday - October 23–24, 2007 University of Kansas, Kansas Union, Lawrence, Kan. Presented by Rush Tracking Systems, ITTC'S RFID Alliance Lab and KU Continuing Education

This annual symposium features professionals and decision makers presenting current research and projects on the implementation of RFID for asset management, industrial automation, and other closed-loop applications. Attendees will come from aerospace and defense, healthcare, life sciences, logistics and transportation services, automotive and industrial manufacturers, agriculture, food processors, libraries, archiving services, and more. " ...

Via University of Kansas: 3rd Annual Midwest RFID Symposium

RFID World September

RFID World 2007 Conference is coming up in September ...

... "Scheduled for September 19-20, 2007, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, the event will have three major components: an educational conference, including both traditional seminar formats and elements of peer-to-peer learning; a tradeshow featuring the sellers of RFID tools, technologies, services, and infrastructure; as well as networking events designed to bring the global RFID community together. " ...

Via CMP Communications: RFID World

Canada RFID Conference

is upcoming this May - conference registration. ...

... "May 8th & 9th 2007 at the Delta Markham " ...

2007 Canadian RFID Conference

IEEE Radio Frequency Identification Conference

IEEE conference on RFID is coming up later this month. The IEEE International Conference on RFID 2007 is first in a series of annual conferences, that will address technical and policy challenges in the areas of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. ...

... "The first IEEE International Conference on RFID (IEEE RFID 2007) will feature technical papers and panel discussions by leading RFID academic and industrial researchers from around the world. The conference, 27-28 March at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, is being held in conjunction with RFID World, the premier RFID exhibition event. " ...

IEEE Radio Frequency Identification Conference

RFID Internet of Things at EU Forum 2007

Upcoming European Union Forum on RFID will explore the internet of things. ...

... "13 - 14 March 2007, Brussels, Belgium: The event calls for an identification of research needs from RFID towards the Internet of Things with respect to different application areas. The Forum also act as a platform to continue the dialogue with RFID stakeholders on a European level. The first conference stream is part of a series of meetings of the RFID Academic Convocation, driven by the Auto-ID Labs at MIT and being organised around the world to build collaboration across academic disciplines, institutional and geographic boundaries. " ...

Via European Information Society: The EU RFID Forum 2007

RFID Implementation: ROI More Predictable

Research report looks at the increased predictability of RFID implementations and the overall return-on-investment, or ROI. ...

... "the once hidden costs associated with sometimes dramatic organizational changes brought about by (or necessary to) a successful RFID implementation can now be anticipated and managed. As a result, enterprises are enjoying shorter design and pilot phases, scalable solutions, smoother rollout, and less challenging integration tasks. " ...

Via Aberdeen Group: Link

Upcoming Conference will focus on the return on RFID investments ...

5th Annual Global RFID ROI Summit London - The RFID Conference (Radio Frequency Identification) for industry experts: "The Global RFID-ROI Summit 2007, 29 & 30 January 2007, ExCeL Conference Centre - London: the event focuses on achieving real business value from successful RFID implementation. "

RFID implementation must be integrated into business processes in order to realize the full benefits ...

Via Sun Micro: RFID ROI Requires More Than Slap and Ship Deployment: "To really realize ROI from RFID, companies need to see this technology as a way to collect valuable business intelligence that can help them cut costs and increase profits, says Manish Bhuptani, director of market development at Sun Microsystems. "

Companies that drive business change increase the ROI from RFID implementations ...

Via Teradata: The Analytic Value of RFID (PDF): "Companies that take a more functional approach to RFID implementations will often be disappointed, but those companies that see and leverage RFID adoption as an opportunity to drive system-level changes will unlock the ROI in RFID. "

Adoption of RFID technology will ultimately deliver the full benefits of the RFID project. Leading indicators of RFID adoption should be monitored. ...

Deloitte & Touche LLP on RFID: "The high costs of RFID deployment make it hard to see an immediate return on investment. Businesses should not rush in without first knowing the best RFID adoption strategy and how they intend to measure its performance. "

Active RFID Evolution Accelerates

Active RFID technology is seeing increased extension of its capabilities. A number of sensor and sensing functions are being introduced. As well as communications features raning from WiFi to satellite communications. ...

... "These are typical examples of how active RFID technology is evolving much faster than passive RFID technology and creating many exciting new applications and profit opportunities for companies of all sizes. " ...

Via Sys-Con: Link

Upcoming conference will focus on Active RFID technology.

RFID SmartCards AccessControl ...

ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies supplies the Cartes conference with RFID-enabled smart card for access control. ...

... "ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG) will provide 30,000 contactless smart cards to be used by exhibitors, visitors, VIP guests and the organizers themselves. The cards are manufactured by VisionCard, a leading European card manufacturer based in Austria and part of ITG. Among the special features of the card is the printed antenna, which represents a complementary technology to ITG's other core transponder technologies, wire-embedding, wire-transfer and coil winding. VisionCard's long track record and their expertise in high volume printing allow the company to produce high quality printed antennas very cost efficiently and to connect them to any 13.56 MHz IC module available in the market. The cards for the CARTES exhibition are based on Philips mifare 1k chips. Set up of the access control system at the exhibition has been entrusted to French system integrator Tech-Event. For this application, Tech-Event has chosen RFID reader modules manufactured by ACG Identification Technologies, another ASSA ABLOY ITG company. The reader modules provided by ACG, compatible with multiple ISO standards including ISO 14443A/B and ISO 15693, will be used to read all the entry badges issued for the exhibition. " ...

Via ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies: CARTES exhibition goes contactless with RFID technology from ASSA ABLOY ITG ...

EPCGlobal RFID Conference This Week ...

This week: EPCGlobal Conference ...

... "The EPCglobal US Conference 2006 will be held October 17-19 in Los Angeles, California at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year's three-day event will feature interactive workshops, an expanded tradeshow floor, live technology provider demonstrations and the opportunity to problem solve and network with global thought leaders and experts. " ...

Via EPCGlobal: 2006 Conference: Industry-leading EPC/RFID event to be held October 17-19 in Los Angeles, California ...

RFID Smart Labels Event

... "Sixth annual RFID Smart Labels USA 2007 conference and exhibition will be held in Boston, MA, Feb 21-22, 2007. Covering all the RFID applications and technologies, the event focuses on the business case for RFID, item level tagging, RFID progress around the world and state-of-the-art technologies. " ...

Via IDTechEx: Sixth Annual RFID Smart Labels USA Event Launched ...

RFID Germany: Printing ...

Printronix sponsors RFID Germany ...

... "RFID Germany is an educational business and technology conference organized to deliver practical answers and realistic information about the implementation of RFID technology in any type of application. Where: Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Hamburger Allee 2-10, 60486 Frankfurt, Germany. " ...

Via Printronix: Printronix Sponsors RFID Germany to Help Spur Adoption of RFID Printing Technology

Healthcare RFID Industry Adoption ...

Conference will focus on adoption of RFID in the healthcare industry ...

... "The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and Healthcare Distribution Management Association are pleased to sponsor this comprehensive overview of RFID Operational and Implementation strategies for the pharmaceutical supply chain. Given the high degree of interest by regulatory agencies and the commitment of our industry to transmit pharmaceutical products across a safe and secure supply chain, this conference will focus solely on RFID and how it impacts the pharmaceutical supply chain ... " ...

NACDS 2006 RFID: RFID User Adoption Summit ...

RFID Readiness Conference: Explore Opportunities ...

Upcoming conference at University of Alabama will explore opportunities to leverage RFID technology. ...

... "To help explain what opportunities exist, the Northeast Alabama Regional Small Business Development Center is presenting, RFID: Are You Ready? The daylong conference is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. " ...

Via Huntsville Times: Conference will introduce RFID to area businesses

RFID Retail: Apparel Payback ...

Laudis demo planned for RFID conference will show payback in the retail apparel industry ...

... "The RFID Journal and AAFA Summit, held at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York Aug. 15-16, is the first event of its kind designed to address RFID-related opportunities and issues in the apparel and footwear industry. Laudis and NCR will demonstrate their collaborative end-to-end RFID solution that allows manufacturers to tag apparel at the source, enabling retailers to verify the location or the receipt of garments anywhere within the supply chain. The demonstration (Laudis AAFA Summit booth #3) will feature the Laudis apparel applications and item-level tracking solutions for clothing and footwear. NCR will provide hardware, such as hang tags, flap tags and RFID-reader technology. NCR is also providing Laudis with consulting services and installation support for its end-to-end clothing solution. " ...

Via NCR: NCR and Laudis Systems Demonstrate End-to-End RFID Solution for Apparel Industry ...

Retail RFID applications are discussed ...

Via CIO Magazine: The RFID Imperative - Retail - prepare systems for RFID technology: "Like most CIOs in the retail industry, he believes that widespread RFID adoption is a sure thing and that the technology—which some day will enable him to track every single product, from manufacture to checkout ... "

ABI has researched the market for retail RFID use ...

The RFID Retail Market Market Research Report from ABI Research: "The retail market is possibly the most talked about in the RFID industry. Although Wal-Mart is not the only retailer that has issued an RFID mandate for its suppliers, it is still the most popular subject. This market is expected to be one of the fastest growing RFID verticals. "

T3CI offers RFID-enabled business intelligence capabilities for the retail industry ...

Via T3CI: RFID Analytics and Application Leadership; Experience Delivering Business Value to Major Retail Suppliers Drive Investment Decision: "T3Ci's software and subscription services are designed for leaders of RFID initiatives at major retail suppliers and pharmaceutical companies to deliver business value from their RFID investments. The company's enterprise-class solutions provide RFID data analysis (only for retailers who allow 3rd party analysis of their EPC data), deductions management and authentication/anti-counterfeiting/e-pedigree – the most comprehensive RFID applications vision. "

RFID Executive Conference September in DC ...

AIM sets date for Fall executive conference on RFID and auto-id ...

... "AIM Global, the industry trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility announced plans for their third annual RFID Executive Summit and Legislative Fly-In. The event will be held from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 7 September 2006 at the Holiday Inn on the Hill in Washington, DC, USA.



The invitation-only meeting will bring thought leaders from RFID and Automatic Identification together in a unique networking and educational environment. The program will highlight strategic issues facing the RFID and Automatic Identification market, namely: privacy and security issues influencing acceptance of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, latest market analysis, current state of RFID and Automatic Identification standards, and the latest feedback from key users of the technology. " ...

RFID Executive Conference September in DC: Via AIM: AIM Global Announces 2006 RFID Executive Summit ...

RFID Library Applications: Shenzhen and NOLA ...

TAGSYS delivers library RFID applications in New Orleans and Shenzhen, China with local development / deployment partners. ...

... "TAGSYS and Integrated Technology Group (ITG), an established developer and provider of cutting-edge library RFID systems, have combined forces to donate a fully-automated, item-level RFID infrastructure to the Alvar branch of the New Orleans Public Library located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. The branch, which was completely destroyed in the Katrina disaster, will officially reopen its doors on Sunday, June 25, 2006 in conjunction with the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference.

Traditionally, libraries have relied on employees manually scanning each item as it went through the book handling process. As a result, valuable staff resources were directed to time-consuming checkout and inventory management procedures, while patrons faced long lines and moderate customer service due to the demands placed on library staff. RFID-based library material handling systems provide library staff with the ability to computerize the entire material handling process. With the RFID system in place, staff can be relieved of checkout duties, and can spend more time providing other services to library patrons. " ...

RFID Library Applications: Shenzhen and NOLA: Via TAGSYS RFID: TAGSYS and ITG Donate Fully Automated, Item-Level RFID Infrastrusture To New Orleans Public Library ...

... "TAGSYS, announces that it has been awarded the largest library RFID project in China at the Shenzhen Library. By the end of June, nearly two million TAGSYS RFID tags will be integrated and installed on books, CDs, VHS tapes, patron cards, and other library materials by TAGSYS' local integration partner, Shenzhen Seaever Enterprise Co. Ltd. The complete and fully automated RFID system is the second largest in the world – second only to the system developed by TAGSYS for the Seattle Public Library in Seattle, WA. It includes security gates, automatic self check out and return stations, as well as programming and circulation stations.

The Shenzhen Library has been recognized worldwide for its technological and architectural innovations. The 50,000 square meter library features an open space, partition-free design and has the capabilities to store over four million books, service 8,000 patrons and circulate 50,000 volumes per day. Scheduled to open to the public in July 2006, it will serve as the documentation and information service center and regional library network center for Shenzhen. " ...

RFID Library Applications: Shenzhen and NOLA: Via TAGSYS: TAGSYS Equips China’s Shenzhen Library With Fully Automated RFID Infrastructure ...

RFID Shelf Edge Management ...

Vue, Pricer, and IBM collaborate to deliver RFID technology that supports shelf edge management. ...

... "Vue Technology, the leading provider of item level RFID solutions, and Pricer AB, the leading supplier of electronic display and information systems, announced that they have collaborated with IBM to provide retailers with a breakthrough solution for RFID enabled shelf edge management. The new solution leverages real time item level data collected via RFID to expand the use of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) beyond static price and stock displays. The new innovation will be on display in IBM's booth at the Retail Systems 2006 Conference & Exposition, May 22-24. The shelf-edge management solution enables retailers to consistently deliver the right item level inventory information to their store associates and customers; and for suppliers it is an opportunity to ensure that their new products are not sitting in the store back room. Through the integration of Vue Technology's TrueVUE RFID Platform, Pricer's integrated ESL solution, and IBM's Store Integration Framework, retailers can now cost effectively deploy a seamless solution for item-level inventory tracking and shelf-level management. Displaying critical retail store information directly at the shelf edge enhances the overall customer experience while reducing out-of-stocks and increasing sales.

With critical item level retail information now available at the shelf edge, through the integration of RFID and ESL technology via IBM's Store Integration Framework, sales associates can quickly and efficiently identify exact inventory needs and expedite restocking while business operations staff can remotely monitor inventory levels across stores and generate critical inventory alerts. At the same time, the TrueVUE RFID Platform provides visibility for the IT operations staff to remotely monitor and maintain the RFID network. " ...

RFID Shelf Edge Management: Via Vue Technology: Vue Technology and Pricer AB Team with IBM to Deliver Breakthrough in Shelf Edge Management for Retail ...

Global RFID Partner Symposium ...

Upcoming RFID symposium ...

... "The RFID Global Partnering Symposium is an international market network, connecting RFID vendors and start-ups with: new market opportunities; alliance partners; investment funding; research establishments and technology innovators. " ...

Via Global RFID Partnering Symposium

The World's RFID Vendor Community to Gather at the RFID Global Partnering Symposium 2006: "As the international RFID sector develops, hundreds of companies are now seeking to establish and develop their market position. With innovative technology, new players, new partnerships and new business models creating business opportunities across many geographical markets and vertical industry sectors, the RFID Global Partnering Symposium, announced today, will bring together the global RFID vendor community and vendor start-ups to discuss new market opportunities, alliance partnering, investment funding, research establishment and technological innovation. Taking place over two days, the 24th and 25th May 2006 at the Olympia 2 Conference Centre in London, the RFID Global Partnering Symposium promises to be the premier meeting place for RFID vendors, VARS, system Integrators, distributors, resellers and consultants to make the contacts and forge the relationships that will bring RFID systems and services to market. "