RFID Memorial Tag

RFID is offered on a Memorial Tablet via TreeHugger:

... "RosettaStone is one of the company's first consumer RFID offerings, and Objecs predicts the data-rich granite tablets will appreciate in value and last at least as long as a tombstone. " ...

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Inexpensive RFID Pilot

RFID evaluations can be had on-the-cheap. Tikitag is available as an evaluation tool. ...

... "When you place a tag near the reader the client software receives the tag's unique ID, which is then sent to what Tikitag calls an application that you have defined on the Tikitag Web site. " ...

Via Network World: Tikitag

RFID Hang Tag Tracks Pipe

RFID hang-tags, used in retail, are deployed for tracking lengths of stainless steel pipe. ...

... "The printable RFID hang tag produced for retail clothing provides an adhesive backing that is easily attached to the end of the pipe. Not only does the adhesive backing provide a secure attachment, but it also keeps the tags' antenna away from the metal surface. This has resulted in an effective way to firmly attach the tag, while providing a very high level of read accuracy. " ...

Via Barcoding: Tracking Metal Objects with RFID Tags

RFID Working Group

A very practical RFID working group is starting up to address best practices for RFID label and tag placement - How to tag pallets, case, items, and other challenging objects. It is called the Packaging and RFID Special Interest Group (SIG) sponsored by MIT's Auto ID Labs.

A consortium of companies will work together on this necessary topic. First meeting is slated for March 4 at MIT. There is an annual company membership which has incentive tiers for early sign-up.