Facebook RFID Presence Check

Facebook spices up their f8 Conference with location awareness. ...

... "have given all attendees a small RFID tag attached to their conference badge. This tag is a part of something called Facebook Presence which allows you to check-in ... " ...

Via TechCrunch: Facebook Presence Location

RFID RTLS Asset Tracking in Healthcare

Awarepoint Corp's Michael Kitchen will present RTLS technologies at the conference this week. ...

... "The presenter will also discuss Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s (WRAMC) decision to implement a hospital-wide RFID asset management system. As one of the largest medical treatment facilities within the Department of Defense, this short term acute care facility is embracing asset tracking technology to further improve business processes and positively impact patient care. " ...

Via AwarePoint: RTLS Asset Management

RFID Implementation for Managers

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. "

RFID Hospital Improves Patient Safety ...

Upcoming IQPC conference focuses on the use of RFID technology in hospitals to increase patient safety. ...

... "Recognizing the need for hospitals and health centers to implement RFID and barcoding processes to achieve greater efficiency, track moveable medical assets (including patients), and enhance patient safety, Healthcare IQ, the healthcare division of the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), announced it's 4th Annual RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals, to take place March 20-23, 2006 at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, AZ. This conference will feature over 20 brand new case studies in two separate tracks: Innovative Solutions in Barcoding and Innovative Solutions in RFID. " ...

Via IQPC: Leading Hospitals and Health Centers Discuss Innovative Solutions Utilizing RFID and Barcoding to Reduce Medical Errors and Increase Patient Safety

RFID Skilled Labor: Talent Shortage ...

There is a talent shortage in skilled labor with RFID experience, according to study. ...

... "Deployment of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology continues to be hampered by a shortage of individuals skilled in the technology, according to a new survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). The survey results were released in conjunction with the RFID World 2006 conference. Seventy-five percent of the technology companies participating in the CompTIA survey said they do not believe there is a sufficient pool of talent in RFID technology to hire from. That figure is down slightly from a similar survey conducted in 2005, when 80 percent of respondents said there was a shortage of RFID talent. Among companies that believe there is a talent shortage, 80 percent said the lack of individuals skilled in RFID will impact adoption of the technology. The figure is significantly higher than a year ago, when 53 percent of responding companies said the shortage of talent would have a negative impact on RFID adoption. " ...

RFID Skilled Labor: Talent Shortage: Via CompTIA: RFID Talent Pool Still Shallow, CompTIA Survey Finds: Three-quarters of companies see shortage of RFID talent to implement, service and support technology ...

RFID Edgeware Solutions ...

Globeranger will showcase its edgeware RFID solutions at upcoming RFID World conference ...

... "GlobeRanger, the leading provider of RFID, mobility and sensor-based software solutions, will be exhibiting its latest iMotion Edgeware platform with Gen 2 features at the upcoming RFID World conference, February 27 to March 1, 2006 in Dallas, Texas, booth 507. " ...

RFID Edgeware Solutions: Via GlobeRanger: GlobeRanger's iMotion Enables Gen 2 RFID with Partners and Customers; More Than 300 Trained to Develop Custom RFID Solutions On Platform ...

Plastic RFID Electronics Demonstrated by Philips

Philips Research crew demonstrates RFID electronic based on plastic ...

... "Scientists at Philips Research have created a fully functional 13.56 MHz RFID tag based entirely on plastic electronics. In contrast to conventional silicon-chip-based RFID tags, a plastic electronics RFID chip can be printed directly onto a plastic substrate along with an antenna without involving complex assembly steps. This could pave the way for the packaging industry to replace existing barcodes by a low-cost RFID tag that provides individual packages with a unique item-level identification code - something not feasible with current barcode technology.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method, based on remotely retrieving information via radio waves from miniature electronic circuits called RFID tags. Philips has now realized the first plastic-electronics-based tag that is capable of transmitting multi-bit digital identification codes at 13.56 MHz � the dominant industry-standard radio frequency for RFID tag applications. As an additional demonstrator for the technology, scientists at Philips Research have also developed a 64-bit code generator, showing the practicality of building plastic electronic circuits with the complexity required for item-level tagging.

Performance results for these circuits will be presented at this year's International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC, February 5-9, San Francisco, CA, USA) in a paper that will also be awarded the conference's Beatrice Winner Award for Editorial Excellence. Being a world leader in the RFID business, Philips supplies silicon-based components for applications such as supply chain management, public transport, pharmaceuticals and animal tracking. Current silicon-based tags have excellent performance, and when produced in volume, can be manufactured at low cost. Philips is also conducting research into plastic-electronics-based RFID tags, since these tags have the potential to be manufactured in a radically different way, namely via even lower-cost reel-to-reel and other in-line processing techniques. " ...

Plastic RFID Electronics Demonstrated by Philips: Via Philips: Philips demonstrates world-first technical feasibility of 13.56-MHz RFID tags based on plastic electronics ...

Additional references on plastic RFID technology:

German researchers move forward on plastic RFID chip - Via Computerworld: "By 2008, PolyIC hopes to have a chip with a storage capacity of 128 bits and a processing speed of 13.56 MHz to comply with radio frequency identification (RFID) standards, according to Mildner. "

Beyond Bar Codes: Tuning up plastic radio labels: Via Science News: "Electronic labels made from plastic semiconductors can now pick up and respond to radio signals at a frequency suitable for use on products. "

OrganicID, Inc.: Printable, Plastic RFID Tags: "Organic Transistors - The Pros: Compatibility with flexible plastic substances, Lower temperature manufacturing (60-120°C), Lower-cost printable deposition processes "

Hospital RFID Asset Tracking ...

Infologix implements RFID asset tracking for hospitals ...

... "InfoLogix, a market leader in Healthcare Information Technology total solutions announces HealthTrax, their new solution for Real-Time Location Tracking and management of medical devices. HealthTrax was developed with InfoLogix partner AeroScout, the leader in the field of Wi-Fi based Active RFID solutions. The first demonstration of the integrated solution will be in San Diego at HIMSS 2006, the top Healthcare Informatics Conference for the year. Also at HIMSS, InfoLogix and AeroScout will discuss performance and ROI of HealthTrax for Asset Tracking and for Patient Location Tracking.

HealthTrax is a complete solution for tracking assets and people within hospitals, and includes both RFID asset tags and enterprise software that can be used with standard wireless networks. The HealthTrax RFID tag is 802.11 Wi-Fi-based and leverages the existing wireless infrastructure; hospitals will not need a separate or redundant wireless network for Asset Tracking. Once the tags are attached to desired items, hospital staff can quickly locate what they need and when they need it on an easy-to-use Web-based electronic floor plan. This tagged hospital equipment can also provide security benefits by triggering an alarm if hospital assets are taken from designated areas. " ...

Hospital RFID Asset Tracking: Via Infologix: InfoLogix Announces HealthTrax RFID Asset Tracking Software for Management of Hospital Mobile Assets in Real Time ...

RFID Forklift of the Future ...

Intermec and Cascade collaborate to develop an RFID technology-enabled forklift ...

... "There's more to a forklift than first meets the eye. In the emerging world of RFID-enabled inventory tracking, the forklift can become a powerful supply-chain information tool. Intermec Inc., an RFID pioneer and leading supplier of Gen 2 RFID technology and equipment, and Cascade Corp., the world's largest manufacturer of forklift attachments, are teaming to develop a forklift system that incorporates RFID technology into a forklift's very infrastructure, replacing today's cumbersome and inefficient bolt-on approach to data collection.

Forklifts envisioned by Cascade and Intermec incorporate powerful dashboard computers positioned for maximum safety and efficiency, easy-to-reach RFID controls assimilated into the lift's control mechanisms, wireless real-time location tracking and navigational LEDs for optimal routing, and easy-to-adjust RFID readers designed into the frame of forklift attachments for flexible and accurate use with a wide range of goods and supplies. The system, designed specifically for the rugged environment of daily warehouse use, also engineers in a sophisticated cable management system, state-of-the-art wireless scanning capabilities and a built-in camera for cargo documentation. Cascade and Intermec unveiled a prototype future forklift today at Intermec's 2006 Global Partner Conference in Dallas. " ...

RFID Forklift of the Future: Via Intermec: Intermec and Cascade Collaborate to Create RFID Forklift of the Future to Enhance Warehouse Worker Productivity and Efficiency ...

California RFID Bill: In Holding Pattern

California RFID bill is in a holding pattern, while senators consider input from the radio frequency identification (RFID) industry. ...

... "At a recent conference with RFID industry professionals, the bill’s primary author, Sen. Joe Simitian [D-Palo Alto], said that his top concern is to protect the privacy of individuals. At a recent conference with RFID industry professionals, the bill's primary author, Sen. Joe Simitian [D-Palo Alto], said that his top concern is to protect the privacy of individuals. " ...

California RFID Bill: In Holding Pattern: Via SecureID News: California RFID bill holds as Senator considers industry concerns ...

RFID: Volvo Asset Tracking ...

Volvo continues to embrace RFID technology and drive its adoption in various opportunity areas. ...

... "Truck and bus manufacturer Volvo is considering using radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging to track equipment in its warehouses. " ...

RFID: Volvo Asset Tracking: Via IT Week: Volvo studies RFID for tracking assets ...

Additional references on Volvo and RFID ...

Via Volvo: Mats Boll to speak at the RFID Europe conference: "Mats Boll, Business Develop Project Manager at Volvo Logistics, will speak at the RFID Europe conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 21. Mats Boll will discuss some of Volvo's case studies involving containers and packaging, security, distribution of finished vehicles and distribution of hazardous material. He will also review a solution introduced within manufacturing facilities of Commercial Vehicles. "

Via RFID Journal LIVE! Europe: Agenda 11 October: "Volvo has been using RFID in production and logistics for a long time and continues to launch new pilot tests on a regular basis. This session will communicate how RFID has improved Volvo's visibility, traceability and lead-time reduction. Besides demonstrating where Volvo is today, the leaders of the company's RFID projects also will look into Volvo's future, where RFID seems destined to enhance its entire supply chain. Speaker: Stina Apel, RFID Project Manager, Volvo; Annika Johansson, RFID Project Manager, Volvo "

Via IT-universitetet i Goteborg | Nyheter: Students in successful pilot project for Volvo logistics: "They carried out an RFID - Radio Frequency Identification pilot project at the cross-docking terminal at Arendal. Volvo Logistics were very pleased with the result of the project and all three of these students are today employed at Volvo Logistics. "

RFID Journal LIVE! 2006 Announced ...

... "RFID Journal LIVE! 2006, its 4th annual conference and exhibition will be held May 1-3, 2006, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. RFID Journal LIVE! 2006 will feature many of the leading early adopters in five key industry segments: Retail/Consumer Goods; Defense/Aerospace; Transportation/Logistics; Health Care/Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing industries. Business leaders from the leading companies in these industries will be presenting case studies and applied examples of profitable and efficient ways to utilize RFID. " ...

Via RFID Journal: RFID JOURNAL Announces Unparalleled Speaker Lineup for RFID Journal LIVE! 2006

Casino RFID Solutions at ICE Conference ...

Gaming Partners International will participate in the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) in London, England from January 24-26, 2006, where it will present casino RFID solutions ...

... "The Company -- a leading manufacturer and supplier of casino table game supplies under the brand names Bourgogne & Grasset, Bud Jones and Paulson -- will have its sales team at ICE next week to showcase a broad range of well known chips, plaques and jetons, all of which can be produced with Radio Frequency Imbedded Devices (RFID). GPI owns several international patents and several other patent applications on RFID embedding technologies. Live presentations of some of the latest RFID readers and software for RFID chips will be held throughout the show.
The Company announced that, along with the state-of-the-art RFID chips, it will be displaying several types of readers for use in casino operations, in various formats, capable of being configured and installed at various locations, including: cashiering points, on tables for quick verifications, embedded in float trays on all table games enabling instant authentication and reconciliation of floats, in cages, vaults, or near the pit bosses. " ...

Casino RFID Solutions at ICE Conference: Via Gaming Partners International: Gaming Partners International Corporation, a World Leader in RFID Technology, to Participate in ICE Show in London; Company Also Announces Production Expansion to Accommodate Significant Order Backlog ...

RFID Library SelfCheck Systems: 3M ...

3M introduces two new RFID-enabled self-check systems at ALA event this month, which feature real-time performance. ...

... "Two new SelfCheck Systems from 3M make their first appearance in booth 1256 at the 2006 American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Conference on Jan. 20-23 in San Antonio, Texas. Debuting are the SelfCheck System C-Series for material check-in and the SelfCheck System R-Series for material checkout and check-in. Both systems use the power of radio frequency identification (RFID) to help improve materials management, further simplify library self-service transactions, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

Features of SelfCheck System C-Series for material check-in include: Realtime check-in enabled by accurate read of RFID tags that instantly records returned items and lets customers immediately checkout new items. Simple-to-use 3M Digital Library Assistant connection to help speed sorting and return of in-demand items to the shelves. ... Features of the SelfCheck System R-Series for checkout and check-in include: Accurate read of RFID tags placed on items to provide fast and efficient self-checkout of all library materials. " ...

RFID Library SelfCheck Systems: Two New RFID-based 3M SelfCheck Systems Take the Stage at 2006 American Library Association Midwinter Conference; Customer Satisfaction Increases, Costs Decline ...

Gen2 RFID Demonstration: Digital Shopping Experience ...

IconNicholson will showcase Gen2 RFID solution that demonstrates a digital shopping experience at upcoming retail conference. ...

... "IconNicholson, a leading IT professional services firm to Global 1000 companies, will be demonstrating a complete set of Generation 2 RFID solutions at National Retail Federation's BIG Show 2006 on January 15-18. The solutions will be featured in the X06 Marketplace on the expo floor in booth #273. " ...

Gen2 RFID Demonstration: Digital Shopping Experience: Via IconNicholson: IconNicholson Exclusive RFID Services Provider at National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention & EXPO: Company’s Generation 2 RFID solutions deliver ultimate customer shopping experience in X06 Marketplace ...

RFID Application Overview: DigitalAngel CEO ...

Digital Angel CEO provides RFID application overview at upcoming conference. ...

... "Digital Angel Corporation (Amex:DOC), an advanced technology company in the field of rapid and accurate identification, location tracking, and condition monitoring of high-value assets, announced that President & CEO Kevin McGrath will present an overview of the Company’s applications in RFID (radio frequency identification) and the RFID technology industry as a member of the luncheon panel at the Raymond James RFID & Barcode Conference on Tuesday, December 13 at the Marriott on Lexington Hotel in New York City located at 525 Lexington Avenue. The panel will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the hotel’s Astor Room. " ...

RFID Application Overview: DigitalAngel CEO: Via Digital Angel: DIGITAL ANGEL CEO KEVIN MCGRATH TO DISCUSS RFID INDUSTRY TRENDS AT THE RAYMOND JAMES RFID & BARCODE CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY ...

Digital Angel Corporation develops and deploys sensor and communications technologies that enable rapid and accurate identification, location tracking, and condition monitoring of high-value assets. Applications for the Company's products include identification and monitoring of pets, fish, livestock, poultry and humans through its patented implantable microchips; location tracking and message monitoring of vehicles and aircraft in remote locations through systems that integrate GPS and geosynchronous satellite communications; and monitoring of asset conditions such as temperature and movement, through advanced miniature sensors.

RFID Emergency Card: Enables Electronic Health Record ...

MedicAlert will show its RFID-enabled smart-card for enabling emergency medical care through the use of identification and electronic health records. ...

... "MedicAlert will be showcasing technology products - the MedicAlert® E-HealthKEY, the Health Enhancement System (HES), and the RFID Emergency Card in response to the federal government’s goal to give all Americans electronic medical records in the coming years. Within a few years, one-third of all Americans will be elderly – about 77 million people – the single biggest demographic group in the country. Globally, the U.S. will have the largest population of elderly people in the history of the world. " ...

RFID Emergency Card: Enables Electronic Health Record: Via MedicAlert: MedicAlert® to showcase technology at the White House Conference on Aging ...

MedicAlert® is committed to providing technology-based solutions and is an active member and a leader in developing interoperability standards with all the major Healthcare IT standards organizations. The MedicAlert® repository uses Web service interfaces to support standard Electronic Health Records (EHRs), including electronic drug prescriptions and for patient record interoperability. These activities will ensure the rapid development and deployment of standards to improve the quality of care, lower healthcare costs while increasing patient safety. MedicAlert® is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1956 with a mission to protect and save lives, is headquartered in the United States and has international affiliates in nine countries.

Additional resources on uses of RFID to support emergency health care or electronic health care identification:

Health Care CIO Runs Internal RFID Test - Computerworld: "Halamka said this month that when the chip is scanned by an RFID reader, an identifying number directs physicians to his medical records, which are stored electronically at CareGroup's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. "

VeriChip launches secure database to consult health care data stored on implantable RFID chips: "VeriChip is a miniaturised, implantable, radio frequency identification device (RFID) which can be used in a variety of security, emergency, and health care applications. About the size of a grain of rice, each VeriChip is composed of FDA-accepted materials and contains a unique verification number which can seamlessly integrate to the GVS Registry."

RFID can be a matter of life and death in the medical world | WTN: "Radio frequency identification technology is often touted as a way to improve supply chain management. But in the health care world, the technology is bringing other, perhaps more important benefits: safety and security."

Asia RFID Conference Upcoming ...

2006 RFID conference in Asia. ...

... "Feb 14-17 2006, Singapore: RFID CONNECT Asia 2006 paves the way for you to GET CONNECTED with the latest developments in Asia. Hear from early adopters, thought leaders and technology leaders on their lessons learnt from the adoption of RFID technology, trials and pilots. " ...

Asia RFID Conference Upcoming: Via Avail Corporation Events: RFID Connect Asia 2006 Conference ...

RFID BioChips: FlipChips Animal Tests ...

In February, the International Solid-State Circuits Conference will demonstrate emerging technology and innovations, such as RFID bioChips and animals with implanted flipchips. ...

RFID BioChips: FlipChips Animal Tests: Via EETimes.com: CMOS, biochips to share ISSCC bill ...

... "In one case, a 13.56-MHz RFID transponder has been printed on an organic substrate. In bioelectronics, one remarkable example is a flip-chip combination of a mixed-signal ASIC and an electrode array intended to be implanted in the inner ears of guinea pigs. " ...

RFID Blocking Alerts Security ...

Privacy advocate blocks his RFID device while attending conference and creates security alert. ...

RFID Blocking Alerts Security: Via InformationWeek: RFID privacy: Free Software Advocate Attracts U.N. Security After Blocking RFID Tags ...

... "Richard Stallman, GNU founder and featured speaker at the gathering in Tunisia last week, was held by U.N. security after wrapping his identification badge (RFID) in foil, ... " ...

RFID Market Leaders: Walmart DOD ...

RFID Market Leaders: Walmart DOD: Via Dept of Commerce: David A. Sampson RFID Conference, U.S. Chamber of Commerce ...

... "According to industry sources, the RFID market for related consulting, implementation, and managed services is expected to reach between $2 billion and $4.2 billion by 2008. In addition, as much as 30% of all capital goods will carry RFID tags by 2008. There are many business reasons to use RFID technology: supply chain visibility, inventory management, ensuring product legitimacy, and shrinkage/loss prevention. It's therefore not surprising that WalMart and the Department of Defense are market leaders as both rely on extensive supply chains. RFID applications are also being tested in other parts of government for logistics support and for public safety and security. But the commercial sector will continue to drive innovation in this area. " ...

RFID Technology Tracking People ...

At a recent conference, mobile tracking devices, based on RFID technology, were demonstrated. Debra Gruszecki explores the use of RFID technology in tracking people. ...

RFID Technology Tracking People: Via The Desert Sun: New technology keeping tabs on ... you?

... "Radio frequency identification (RFID) chips that can be worn as a bracelet or necklace by your child so you can instantly know where the child is. The chips also could be surgically implanted to track sex offenders. " ...

RFID Chips: Digital ID World: NYC ...

RFID Chips: Digital ID World: NYC: Via Forbes: The Week Ahead: Nov. 7-11 ...

... "RFID chips will be one of the topics of discussion at the Digital ID World conference in New York City. The event brings together banks, credit card providers, analysts and security technology companies like Microsoft and VeriSign ... " ...

RFID Venture Conference This Week ...

RFID will be topic at upcoming venture / investment group conference in Connecticut this week. ...

RFID Venture Conference This Week: Via Fairfield County Business Journal: Radio Frequency Identification at Venture Conference ...

... "Thursday November 3: Connecticut Technology Council and Connecticut Venture Group conference, on radio frequency identification (RFID), 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Stamford Marriott Hotel, 2 Stamford Forum, Stamford. $60 nonmembers. To register, call (860) 289-0878, ext. 10. " ...

RFID in China Future ...

China 5-year technology plan, includes RFID. ...

RFID in China Future: Via ChinaTechNews: Eleventh Five-Year Plan Promotes New Technologies ...

... "China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII) has decided to promote six major information technology projects during the Eleventh Five-year Plan. The projects, which include RFID and a Digital Home Plan, were announced at the National Information Technology Application Work Conference 2005 held in Chongqing. " ...

RFID Innovation: Grocery Industry ...

Partnership aims to sustain RFID innovation in Canadian grocery industry ...

RFID Innovation: Grocery Industry: Via Grocery Innovations Canada 2005: Global Standards Organization GS1 Canada Joins Grocery Innovations Canada ...

... "John F.T. Scott, President of CFIG said, CFIG’s partnership with GS1 Canada, who is responsible for EPC/RFID standards in Canada, sends a clear signal to the industry that GIC continues to grow and remains the place for the grocery industry to converge and learn about the very latest in technology, new product development, innovative retail strategies and upcoming trends that influence and impact the grocer’s day-to-day business. " ...

Grocery Innovations Canada 2005 (GIC), is Canada’s premier grocery industry exposition and conference. The event is considered a must-attend by key industry players and attracts more than 6,000 industry attendees. GIC runs October 24 through 25 at the Toronto Congress Centre. GIC 2005 is produced in partnership by Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG); with the Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC); and the Canadian Association of Sales and Marketing (CASMA) with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Canadian Grocer. These organizations represent the strength, innovations and leadership behind Canada’s $70.1 billion grocery industry.

GS1 Canada is a not-for-profit organization that promotes and maintains global standards for the identification of goods, locations and related e-commerce communication, such as bar code issuance and maintenance. GS1 Canada is the only authorized source for globally unique company prefixes in Canada, a standard term and condition of trade globally. It provides a range of educational opportunities, maintains ECCnet Registry, Canada’s national product registry, and offers one-stop access to product images and dimensions. As technologies like Electronic Product Codes (EPC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) continue to drive the e-commerce revolution, GS1 Canada will provide the leadership to help ensure that Canadian companies can participate competitively.

RFID CEO Presents Europe Conference ...

RFID CEO Presents Europe Conference: Via TAGSYS RFID: TAGSYS CEO To Present To World IT and Business Leaders At The Exclusive European Technology Roundtable Exhibition (ETRE) 2005 ...

... " ... international audience of IT and business leaders will learn about how TAGSYS item-level RFID technology is helping customers to protect brand identity, automate-labor intensive processes, authenticate and safeguard goods, and enable real-time inventory and asset visibility. Using customer examples in the pharmaceutical and retail fashion sectors, Simon will emphasize the importance of establishing a clear business case and achieving measurable ROI.

WHO: Elie Simon, CEO of TAGSYS
WHEN: Monday, October 17, 2005 from 2:45 to 2:57 pm

WHERE: InterContinental, Athenaeum IC Athens, Greece " ...

RFID Solution Portfolio Expands ...

RFID Solution Portfolio Expands: Via AllStream: Allstream Announces Expansion of RFID Solution Portfolio: Allstream's Innovative and Flexible Solutions Are Now Available NationWide ...

AllStream expands RFID solution portfolio in Canada ...

... "Allstream, one of Canada's leading national business communication solutions providers, today announced at the EPC Global U.S. Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, the expansion of its recently launched Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solution portfolio. Allstream's portfolio of innovative end-to-end solutions, which includes a hosted RFID trial solution, are now available in all major centres across Canada. " ...

Walmart RFID Compliance Using SAP Netweaver Platform ...

Walmart RFID Compliance Using SAP Netweaver Platform: Via SAP: SAP RFID Rollout Signals Major Savings for Midsize Flag-Maker: Annin & Co. Gears up for Wal-Mart Requirement Within Three Months and Sets Cost-Cutting Course to Master Retail Market Challenges ...

SAP Netweaver Platform enables Walmart RFID Compliance for flag manufacturer ...

... "SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that Annin & Co., the world's oldest and largest flag manufacturer, has implemented the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology within the SAP NetWeaver platform to meet WalMart's RFID requirement for key vendors. Annin, a midsize enterprise that manufactures more than 10,000 different flags and flag accessories, implemented the pilot project within three months, which will allow the company to achieve Wal-Mart compliance by January 2006. Annin also anticipates that its investment in RFID technology from SAP will bring significant cost savings. The announcement was made at the EPCglobal U.S. Conference 2005, being held in Atlanta, Georgia, September 13 - 15. " ...

Annin & Co is the world’s oldest and largest flag manufacturer. Starting from a sail loft in downtown New York City making signal flags for sailing ships in the 1820’s, Annin incorporated in 1847 and has since grown to four manufacturing locations. Annin now has worldwide distribution. As the official flag manufacturer to the United Nations, Annin’s international flags are the standards for exactness, followed by the rest of the world.

Forklift RFID Reader: Next Generation ...

RFID Forklift RFID Reader: Next Generation: LXE to Unveil Ground-Breaking RX1 Rugged Forklift-Mounted RFID Reader at EPCglobal U.S. Conference in Atlanta ...

LXE unveils its next-generation RFID reader for forklifts to enable automated shipping and receiving in the warehouse ...

... "LXE Inc., a leading developer of rugged mobile computing solutions, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its ground-breaking RX1 rugged mobile, forklift-mounted, RFID reader at EPCglobal U.S. Conference, booth 422, in Atlanta, September 13 - 14. The RX1 is the result of a collaboration, being led by LXE, that includes Sirit Technologies and its RFID reader module components, and Intel and its IXP4XX line of network processors. The objective of the collaboration is to design and build a forklift mounted RFID reader that is tough enough to survive the continuous shocks and jolts of the forklift yet versatile enough to provide the benefits of RFID to customers beyond shipping and receiving, by RFID-enabling processes deep within the warehouse such as picks, put-aways, and other material moves. " ...

LXE Inc. improves supply chain performance by applying over 35 years' experience developing wireless products and solutions. From rugged mobile computers, advanced auto-ID technologies, and secure wireless network infrastructure, to our award-winning customer support – LXE’s easy-to-use products are as reliable as the people who install and support them. Based in Norcross, Georgia, LXE also offers a full range of turnkey services, including radio integration, project and installation management, network design, technical support, and repair services. LXE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELMG), and has offices worldwide.

Avi Rubin on RFID: Embedded Systems Conference ...

Avi Rubin on RFID: Via Embedded Systems Conference Boston 2005

... "Speaker: Avi Rubin (Professor of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University), Embedded Security Seminar, Keynote ...

Presentation Abstract: Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) has arrived. Small wireless tags are used for identifying merchandise, controlling inventory, enabling online purchases, reducing car theft, and a myriad of other applications. The potential seems limitless. The United States government is considering putting RFID tags in passports, and several states are examining RFIDs for drivers licenses. But, as with any technology, the windfall in functionality comes at a price. " ...

RFID BusinessProcess Data Management

RFID BusinessProcess Data Management: Avicon Introduces Next Generation RFID Products at EPCGlobal US Conference: Avicon eases EPC code generation and helps customers derive business value from RFID and EPC data ...

Avicon to introduce business process data management tool that integrates RFID event information ...

... "Avicon, a leading provider of RFID and supply chain solutions, announced today that it will introduce the AXM™ (Active Execution Management) product family at the EPCGlobal US Conference in Atlanta on September 13 – 15, 2005. AXM™ (Active Execution Management) combines large-scale data management, advanced business-level filtering with rules technology to integrate RFID and EPC data into the supply chain business process. Using AXM, customers can derive more value from their existing investments in retailer and Department of Defense driven RFID implementations and achieve significant supply chain performance improvements. " ...

Avicon’s solutions use advanced application of RFID and electronic product codes (EPC) to provide real-time supply chain event management solutions to a broad range of industries. epcTranslator™, epcExpress™ and AXM™ provide proven platforms for high-value standards-compliant RFID and EPC implementations. Avicon is a founding subscriber of EPCGlobal and active contributor to several EPCGlobal-sponsored RFID standards groups.

RFID Conference Nov2005

RFID Conference Nov2005: Via Chain Link Research: RFIDLink 2005 ...

Upcoming RFID conference in Nov 2005 ...

... "RFIDLink 2005
The Definitive Event on RFID & EPC Implementation and Adoption
November 8-9, 2005, Four Seasons Las Colinas Resort and Club, Dallas, Texas - Eliminate The Hype And Take Away Actionable Tools & Lessons Learned From The Experience Of Your Industry Leaders " ...

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RFID BPM Asset Management Solution ...

RFID BPM Asset Management Solution: Appian Further Solidifies Lead in BPM Market, Offering RFID Integration to Enhance Process-Driven Solutions: Company Showcases RFID-Enabled, BPM-Based Asset Management Solution at 2005 U.S. Army DOIM/AKM Conference ...

Appian will demo RFID BPM asset management process at upcoming conference ...

... "Appian Corporation, the first Business Process Management (BPM) company to deliver advanced process, knowledge, and analytics capabilities in a fully integrated suite, will demonstrate it's RFID-enabled, BPM-based Asset Management solution at the 2005 Directorate of Information Management (DOIM)/Army Knowledge Management (AKM) Conference, August 23 - 25, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. By offering integrated radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Appian's Asset Management solution allows organizations to capture critical information about their physical assets and significantly improve the way they manage their inventory and supply chains. " ...

With this new composite process solution, Appian further extends its leadership in the BPM Suite (BPMS) market as the first provider to combine integrated RFID technology with sophisticated process management and composite application development capabilities such as document management, rules management, real-time analytics, dashboards and portal functionality.

Co-Sponsored by AFCEA International and the Army Chief Information Officer (CIO/G-6) and NETCOM/9th ASC, the Directorate of Information Management (DOIM)/Army Knowledge Management (AKM) Conference is the premier forum for Government and Industry to exchange ideas about commercial best business practices and government implementations.

RFID Spectrum Comment Period

RFID Spectrum Comment Period: Additional spectrum to be made available for RFID equipment ...

The RFID spectrum comment period closes on Sept 12 ...

... Responding to the growing need for new RFID applications, the European Conference of Communications and Postal Administrations (CEPT) recommended that additional spectrum be made available at 865-868MHz. Ofcom is proposing to implement the recommendation (CEPT/ERC/Rec 70-03) and, in line with its statutory duties, exempt RFID equipment from WT Act licensing on the basis that it is unlikely to cause interference to other users of the radio spectrum. The closing date for responses is 12 September 2005. " ...

Fall RFID Parter Conference ...

Fall RFID Parter Conference: Via Two Technologies, Inc: Two Technologies, Inc.TM Announces Fall 2005 Global GEM Partners Conference ...

... "Two Technologies, Inc.TM, the leading manufacturer of rugged customizable hand held computer products, has announced its Fall 2005 Global GEM Partners Conference September 29th and 30th at San Francisco's Argonaut Hotel. Building on the momentum of the initial event, the September conference offers an expanded two-day format and an innovative agenda that provides partners the opportunity to explore the latest advances in mobile technology, gain insight on new applications, and network with fellow partners. Scheduled speaker topics include RFID for the mobile workforce, CE .NET vs. Windows Mobile in mobile embedded applications, mobile device management for the mobile workforce, terminal emulation software for mobile computers, and geomatic information systems technology in mobile computing. In addition to the presentations, a breakout session offering hands-on RFID training for the JETT will be held on September 30. " ...

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference ...

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference: IT Industry Leaders, Companies Honored at CompTIA Breakaway Conference ...

RFID leaders were recognized at the recent Breakaway Conference ...

... "The CompTIA 2005 Industry Contribution awards were presented this month at the association’s annual Breakaway conference ... In the Leadership category, awards were presented to ... Patrick Sweeney, president, ODIN Technologies, who has been instrumental in advancing CompTIA’s radio frequency identification (RFID) initiatives and the RFID industry as a whole. ... Two awards were presented in the category of Valued Channel Communities. ScanSource, Inc., a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, was recognized for its efforts to more efficiently deliver technology solutions to the market; to educate the IT reseller community; and for its contributions to the development of vendor neutral certifications in RFID and convergence technologies. " ...

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000-plus members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

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Significant RFID Growth Expected By Samsys ...

Significant RFID Growth Expected By Samsys: SAMSys Technologies Reports 2005 Q3 Financial Results and Holds Investor Conference Call ...

SAMSys expects signficant growth in RFID revenue as new product adoption rates accelerate ...

... "Early adopters of the technology, including retail and consumer packaged goods companies, continue to move toward meeting the various mandates defined by numerous North American and European retailers and the U.S. Department of Defence. As a result of these trends and the introduction of new products, SAMSys expects to see growth and expansion in the adoption and deployment of RFID technology in the remainder of fiscal 2005 and beyond which should result in significant growth in the Company’s revenues. The current order book is approx $1.5 million and represents the highest level in the history of the Company. " ...

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RFID Tracking Barcoding Hospitals: IQPC Conference September 2005 ...

RFID Tracking Barcoding Hospitals: IQPC Conference September 2005: RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals

... "RFID, Tracking and Barcoding for Hospitals: Innovative Solutions for Reducing Medical Errors, Increasing Patient Safety and Improving Processes, September 27 - 28, 2005 at the Hotel Intercontinental, New Orleans, LA. " ...

This conference provides the opportunity to discover how peers in hospitals and healthcare organizations are implementing RFID, Barcoding, and other tracking technologies.

RFID Personalized Experience

RFID Personalized Experience: Sapago wins CRN/Microsoft Best in Show at Microsoft Partner Conference

... "The Sapago system includes wireless, handheld computers which are provided to patrons in retail stores, art galleries and museums. Users scan Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags or UPC barcodes on products or artwork and the system personalizes the experience, allowing the user to compare items, read reviews, access their ecommerce shopping cart and participate in loyalty programs and customer relationship management programs. " ...

Michael Zammuto is the founder and president of Sapago. He is a leader in retail industry software products. Michael is the former chief technology officer of Ecometry Corporation, an enterprise, retail, industry, software company. He founded Sapago Inc. in Delray Beach, Florida in 2004. Sapago is privately held and produces multimedia, wireless, Personal Shopping Systems based on RFID and barcode technologies targeting the retail industry.

RFID Age Verification System

RFID Age Verification System: Precision Dynamics Corporation Showcases Its Enhanced AgeBand System at the International Association of Assembly Managers Conference: AgeBand Provides Defensible Action Against Underage Drinking ...

Precision Dynamics will demonstrate an age verification system enabled by RFID technology ...

... "Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC), a global leader in automatic wristband identification, will showcase the new version of its AgeBand ™ Age/ID RFID Verification System during the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) Conference in Washington, D.C., July 16 – 18. " ...

With nearly 50 years of experience, PDC is the global leader and pacesetter in the development of automatic identification wristband systems. The company introduced the first patient Bar Code ID Wristband System in 1984, the Smart Band® Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Wristband System in 2000, and the AgeBand™ Electronic Age/ID Verification System in 2004. PDC is committed to 100% quality in service, design, and manufacturing. This is substantiated by their ISO-9001: 2000 and ISO-13485: 2003 certification at their main facility in San Fernando, CA. Plans to establish certification at their new facility in Tijuana, Mexico are underway.

RFID Security Conference: Secure Microcontroller Chips

RFID Security Conference: Secure Microcontroller Chips: AeANET: AeA Secure ID CyberForum (Lunch Event) ...

... "US government will soon be introducing electronic passports that will each contain a secure microcontroller chip for identification purposes. In addition, such contactless RFID-based secure microcontroller chips are being considered for a host of uses, including healthcare, financial and access applications. Our moderated open-panel event, representing industry and government stakeholders, will discuss the issues facing the design, introduction and use of these chip-enabled solutions. " ...

AeA - David Packard Conference Center
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
North Building, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20004

EPCglobal RFID Conference This Fall ...

EPCglobal RFID Conference This Fall: EPCglobal US: Summary: EPCglobal US Conference 2005, Atlanta GA, USA, 09/13/2005 - 09/15/2005 ...

Upcoming EPCGlobal US conference will demonstrate RFID in the EPCglobal network ...

... "EPCglobal US is proud to announce that the EPCglobal US Conference 2005 will be held September 13-15, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia. More than 2,000 members of our community joined together in Baltimore last year to learn, network and witness the first live demonstration of the EPCglobal Network. " ...

RFID Conference: CyberSecurity

RFID Conference: CyberSecurity: AeA Secure ID CyberForum (Lunch Event) ...

... "AeA Secure ID CyberForum (Lunch Event), Date: Jul 14, 2005, As you know, the US government will soon be introducing electronic passports that will each contain a secure microcontroller chip for identification purposes. In addition, such contactless RFID-based secure microcontroller chips are being considered for a host of uses, including healthcare, financial and access applications. " ...

Microsoft RFID Infrastructure: Alien Technology Support

Microsoft RFID Infrastructure: Alien Technology Support: Alien Technology: Alien Technology® Announces Alliance with Microsoft on RFID Initiatives: Microsoft Showcases New RFID Infrastructure Using Alien RFID Readers and Tags at TechEd Europe 2005 ...

Alien Technology supports Microsoft's RFID infrastructure initiative ...

... "Alien Technology today announced an alliance with Microsoft that establishes Alien as one of the key partners in Microsoft's RFID Initiatives whereby Alien RFID reader and tag products will be supported by Microsoft's RFID technology. Alien also announced that Microsoft selected Alien tags and European-compliant high powered ALR-8780 readers as one of the readers to demonstrate its RFID technology at the Microsoft TechEd EMEA conference this week in Amsterdam. Designed for demanding supply chain applications, the Alien ALR-8780 reader was the first EPC RFID reader certified to the stringent new European specification (ETSI EN 302-208) for higher power readers. " ...

Alien Technology Corporation is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products for global customers in government, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and other industries. Using its patented manufacturing process, Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA®), Alien manufactures EPC tags in very high-volumes and at low cost. The company provides a family of RFID readers for a variety of applications including supply chain management, logistics, and anti-counterfeiting, to improve inventory management and reduce operating costs. Alien is an active member of EPCglobal.

Library RFID Conference

Library RFID Conference: CILIP: CILIP launches RFID in Libraries Conference: New event will focus on the impact of the latest technology on the LIS community ...

... "Library managers are demanding more information about RFID (Radio Frequency ID), so CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is to present a major one-day conference titled RFID in Libraries at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London on Tuesday 8th November 2005. " ...

CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. It forms a community of around 35,000 people engaged in library and information work, of whom around 23,000 are CILIP members and around 12,000 are regular customers of CILIP Enterprises.

Customized Active RFID Tags

Customized Active RFID Tags: Pitt, ADCUS, Inc., Produce Customized Active RFID Tags : Result will enable companies to tailor tags for their own purposes ...

... "In his keynote address at today's RFID: Hype, Reality, and Hope conference, hosted by the Swanson Institute for Technical Excellence in Pitt's School of Engineering, Marlin H. Mickle announced the success of a joint development effort between a team of University of Pittsburgh researchers and ADCUS, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of South Korea's ADChips, to produce customized active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The results of the project, now in the final testing stages, will enable companies to affordably customize their own unique RFID tags. " ...

Printing Conference RFID Technology ...

Printing Conference RFID Technology: 4th Annual PRINTABLE ELECTRONICS and DISPLAYS Conference & Trade Fair, October 26-28, 2005, Tuscany Suites & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

... "4th Annual PRINTABLE ELECTRONICS and DISPLAYS Conference & Trade Fair, October 26-28, 2005, Tuscany Suites & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

This revolutionary shift in manufacturing philosophy will allow for significant cost reductions in existing products like TFT LCDs and hence will allow manufacturers to expand current products into new markets and also develop entirely new, economically viable products such as smart packaging solutions, flexible displays and RFID tags. IMI's 4th Annual Printable Electronics and Displays Conference & Trade Fair will strategically represent all critical materials, printing and device/application technology in this emerging field. Areas which will be addressed include printable conductors, semiconductors, dielectrics and resistors, ink jet, offset lithographic, flexographic and gravure printing as well as device manufacturing applications such as printed circuit boards, RFID tags, displays, sensors, smart packaging and membrane keyboards. " ...

RFID Conference: Hype Reality Hope ...

RFID Conference: Hype Reality Hope: University of Pittsburgh: Pitt's Swanson Institute for Technical Excellence To Host RFID Conference ...

... "Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is transforming industry, and the University of Pittsburgh is at the cutting edge of its development. On Tuesday, June 28, the Swanson Institute for Technical Excellence in Pitt's School of Engineering will host the conference RFID: Hype, Reality, and Hope from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 5th floor of Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland. " ...

The Swanson Institute for Technical Excellence encompasses the Swanson Center for Micro and Nano Systems (SCMNS) and the Swanson Center for Product Innovation (SCPI). The SCMNS, a collaboration between School of Engineering faculty and staff and industry partners, offers opportunities for industry partners to work with faculty in developing intellectual property and represents the school's focus on applied research in the areas of micro and nano systems.

EPC RFID US Conference

EPCglobal US: RFID Conference

... "RFID Conference: EPCglobal US is proud to announce that the EPCglobal US Conference 2005 will be held September 13-15, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia." ...

RFID Border Control Biometrics UK Conference

RFID Border Control Biometrics UK Conference: OMNIKEY sponsors the Global Border Control Technology Summit in London: OMNIKEY, one of the world´s leading manufacturers of innovative smart card readers, is sponsoring the Global Border Control Technology Summit, the premier meeting place for governments, technology vendors and system integrators to debate the ongoing concerns involving biometric passports ...

Omnikey sponsors UK conference to address the requirements of RFID-based border control with biometric technologies ...

... "OMNIKEY, one of the world´s leading manufacturers of innovative smart card readers, is sponsoring the Global Border Control Technology Summit, the premier meeting place for international governments, technology vendors and system integrators to debate the ongoing concerns involving biometric passports. The conference will take place on July 11th to 12th in London at the Selfridge Hotel in London. The decision of governments worldwide to introduce high-security electronic travel documents based on RFID and biometric technologies, as well as to roll-out a new globe-spanning border control infrastructure, presents an array of technological and logistical challenges. " ...

The Global Border Control Technology Summit will enable all those involved in the rollout of technology-led projects to discuss critical practical, technical and commercial issues; and to find appropriate solutions to common implementation problems. High-profile attendees, including government representatives, from all over the world guarantee a unique insight in how the early adopters of biometrics for border control have introduced and implemented the technology. First-hand information on how the different products and solutions are working in practice can be expected. This event has been specifically designed and timed to coincide with the rollout of biometric passports and is therefore essential for Passport Issuing Authorities and Border Control Authorities. It will also be invaluable for any government organisation responsible for making the business case, selecting technology partners, procuring services for or managing any project involving identification technologies, services and products.

OMNIKEY, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative smart card readers, offers the most diversified product portfolio available on the market today. Having established a tight collaboration with key decision makers in the card manufacturing and software industries, OMNIKEY sits at the table of innovation. OMNIKEY’s smart card readers for PCs can be utilized by any application including logical access control, digital signature, GSM authentication, secure banking and online transactions, loyalty programs, and healthcare solutions. OMNIKEY, headquartered in Walluf, near Wiesbaden (Germany), is part of the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group (ITG). OMNIKEY´s North American headquarters reside in Irvine, California with technical support in Atlanta, Georgia. The Asia Pacific operation is located in Hong Kong. Design, production management, and quality control of OMNIKEY’s products are carried out in the company’s two R&D centers in Linz, Austria and Erfurt, Germany. OMNIKEY readers are distributed worldwide through a global network of partners, including value added resellers, system integrators, and OEMs.

ITG is the world’s leading supplier of RFID components, products, solutions and services. Comprised of a dynamic group of companies including HID, Sokymat, ACG Identification Technologies, Indala, OMNIKEY and Interlock, ITG innovation spans the value chain of smart card and RFID-based systems for identification and security. Applications include physical and logical access control, supply chain management, animal tagging, national ID and e-passport programs, transport and various industrial and manufacturing applications. ITG Research in Denver, Colorado, focused on advanced research projects at the cutting edge of RFID and smart card technologies, and its SmartWorldAcademy in Prague, uniquely position ITG at the forefront of the secure identification industry. ITG headquarter offices are located in Walluf, Germany and Irvine, California. ITG is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, an international group listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange with some 30,000 employees and annual sales of about EUR 3 billion. The ASSA ABLOY Group is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

RFID Discovery Group Meeting: June 29 Arlington VA

RFID Discovery Group Meeting: June 29: Consumer Electronics Association: CEA AND JEDEC COSPONSOR DISCOVERY GROUP MEETING ON RFID: Meeting will explore existing standards, applications and new initiatives of RFID ...

... "The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will cosponsor a Discovery Group meeting on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Standardization for Supply Chain Management on June 29, 2005 in conference room A of the CEA and JEDEC headquarters in Arlington, Va. RFID is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to identify people or objects. It is used for everything from tracking pets to tracking equipment or goods within supply chains. All parties interested in RFID, as it relates to the electronics industry, are invited to attend. " ...

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $121 billion in annual sales.

JEDEC is the leading developer of standards for the solid-state industry. Almost 2400 participants, appointed by some 270 companies, work together in 50 JEDEC committees to meet the needs of every segment of the industry-manufacturers and consumers alike. The publications and standards that they generate are accepted throughout the world. All JEDEC standards are available online, at no charge.