Printronix RFID Printer Compatible With Microsoft Biztalk RFID Solution

Printronix collaborates with Microsoft to create turnkey radio frequency identification (RFID) printing solution that is compatible with Microsoft's BizTalk RFID infrastructure. ...

... "Ready to meet global supply chain operators' RFID compliance needs, Printronix's SL4M is the industry's most economical, industrial-grade metal printer/encoder designed for global Class 1 Gen 2 as well as ISO compliant ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID applications. Synchronized with Microsoft's BizTalk RFID technology, it encodes and prints RFID chips and labels to meet retail, government and other supply-chain compliance mandates. It also is ideal for closed-loop UHF applications. Announced in June 2006, BizTalk RFID will incorporate Microsoft's vast technology expertise and developer network to provide an innovative platform solution that is enabling businesses to optimize RFID technology and create greater supply-chain efficiencies. Printronix worked with Microsoft as the company first announced its BizTalk RFID solution to improve greatly the customer's ability to experience all of the benefits of RFID. First to market with a UHF EPC printer, Printronix leveraged its RFID installation experiences with top suppliers to Wal-Mart, the U.S. Department of Defense, Target, Albertsons and Best Buy to create its RFID product and solutions portfolio. Printronix then shared its patented MP2 RFID Smart printing knowledge with the Microsoft development team and contributed SmartLine RFID printers to Microsoft's technology centers in Redmond, Wash.; Paris; Beijing; and Bangalore, India, among other locations. " ...

Via Printronix: Printronix Utilizes Microsoft BizTalk RFID Technology to Deliver Turnkey RFID Printing Solution to Supply Chain Operators Worldwide ...

HP RFID Plans Gen2 Transition ...

HP plans shift to RFID Gen2 tags ...

... "HP uses RFID technology to identify and track pallets and boxes of various products shipped to select Best Buy Inc., Target Corp., and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. distribution centers. " ...

HP RFID Plans Gen2 Transition: Via TechWeb: HP Readying For Gen 2 RFID Switch

Metro RFID Gen2 ETSI Readers

Metro RFID Gen2 ETSI Readers: Intermec and METRO Group Demonstrate Intermec IP4, First Generation 2, ETSI-Compliant Handheld RFID Reader: Multi-protocol capabilities support EPCglobal Gen 2, Gen 1 and ISO-based RFID systems: Available for order worldwide Sept. 1 ...

... "Intermec Technologies Corp. and METRO Group today announced the successful demonstration of the first EPCglobal Generation 2 RFID handheld reader that also meets stringent European requirements for radio frequency and reader communications protocols. The new multi-protocol Intermec IP4 Intellitag® multi-protocol RFID reader reads Gen 2 tags from multiple manufacturers. It also reads tags based on all major global RFID standards, including EPCglobal Gen 2, Gen 1 and ISO 18000-6b, with a migration path to the emerging ISO 18000-6c standard. " ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company s products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

Active RFID RTLS System Expanded ...

Active RFID RTLS System Expanded: NYK LOGISTICS EXPANDS USE OF WHERENET ACTIVE RFID SYSTEM; INSTALLATION IN NEW HIGH-VOLUME, TRANSLOAD FACILITY WILL OPTIMIZE SHIPMENTS FOR TARGET STORES: Based on Overwhelming Success at Its Long Beach Facility, NYK Logistics Deploys First East Coast Installation of WhereNet Business Rules-Based Yard Management System in Norfolk, Virginia ...

... "WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that NYK Logistics Inc., a leading third-party logistics provider, is deploying the WhereNet active RFID, real-time locating system (RTLS) and business rules-based WhereNet yard management solution at its new transload facility in Norfolk, Virginia, to help automate and expedite shipments for Target stores. The NYK Logistics Norfolk facility will process more than 28,000 inbound ocean freight containers and 20,000 outbound trailers each year. " ...

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara , California , with offices throughout the United States and Europe , WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

Zebra Aligns With Walmart RFID Program in Web Cast ...

Zebra Aligns With Walmart in Web Cast: Zebra Technologies' RFID Strategy Aligns With Wal-Mart Vision of ...

Zebra and Walmart collaborate on RFID strategy web seminar ...

From PR Newswire (press release) Zebra Advances RFID Adoption With Dynamic On-Demand Printing Solutions and Strategic Partnerships VERNON HILLS, Ill., Zebra ...

... Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, continues to reinforce its leadership position in the rapid progression towards radio frequency identification (RFID) implementation in manufacturing and distribution supply chains. As a featured co-sponsor of the recent Xtalks Webcast, "Making a Difference," with keynote speaker Simon Langford, Wal-Mart's manager of RFID strategy, Zebra once again joined with other industry leaders to advance RFID adoption for retailer compliance mandates and leverage RFID implementation to foster internal process improvements that lead to greater efficiency, productivity, and customer service, while reducing operating costs and enhancing return on investment. ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold more than four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

RFID Industry Patent Infringement Developments ...

RFID Industry Patent Infringement: Intermec Rejects Symbol's Unfounded Claims; Company Welcomes...

Intermec responds to Symbol patent infringement suit, which pits the two RFID leaders against one another ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... lawsuit. The suit is an apparent reaction to Intermec's RFID patent-infringement lawsuit against Matrics Inc., filed in June 2004. ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. has learned that Symbol Technologies, of Holtsville, New York, has filed a lawsuit in Delaware alleging that Intermec has infringed Symbol patents in the area of wireless communications. Intermec strongly believes there is no basis for this lawsuit. The suit is an apparent reaction to Intermec's RFID patent-infringement lawsuit against Matrics Inc., filed in June 2004. Symbol knowingly acquired the lawsuit in September 2004 when it purchased Matrics. Intermec has charged that Matrics willfully and deliberately made, used, sold and offered for sale in the United States RFID products known to infringe Intermec's RFID patents. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include mobile computing systems, bar code printers, label media and Intellitag(R) RFID. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations.

RFID Enables US Government Efficiency and Asset Management ...

RFID Enables Government Efficiency and Asset Management: Intermec Named to Provide RFID Tags to US Government

Intermec secures a key roles in the RFID-enabling of the U.S. Government's business process transformation, which will drive efficiencies and asset visibility ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Government's initiative to improve efficiency and inventory asset management, Intermec Technologies Corp., which designs and manufactures RFID (radio frequency ...

... As part of the U.S. Government's initiative to improve efficiency and inventory asset management, Intermec Technologies Corp., which designs and manufactures RFID (radio frequency identification) and mobile computing systems, has been awarded a blanket purchasing agreement contract to provide passive UHF RFID (radio frequency identification) tags to support the Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard. The award is part of the government's Automatic Information Technology RFID initiative, a basic building block in the department's efforts to provide timely asset visibility in its global logistics pipeline, whether in process, in storage or in transit. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

Microsoft Manufacturing Enables RFID ...

Microsoft Manufacturing Enables RFID: Microsoft Accelerates Insight and Innovation for Manufacturers by ...

Microsoft affirms committment to manufacturing software solutions, such as RFID ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... standards and Web services, as well as several manufacturing-specific standards such as OPC, S-99, S-95, radio frequency identification (RFID), OAGIS and ...

... Today at National Manufacturing Week 2005, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced its Peak Performance Initiative designed to help manufacturers accelerate insight through advanced analysis services, drive innovation through collaboration, and improve performance via increased visibility into operations across the manufacturing value chain. Microsoft and its partners are delivering mission-critical solutions focused on four areas: new product development performance, plant floor operations performance, global value chain performance, and sales and customer performance. ...

Microsoft, in conjunction with industry-leading partners, delivers enterprise solutions to a range of manufacturers including those in vertical industries such as automotive, chemical, consumer packaged goods, high technology, and oil and gas. These industry-specific solutions provide a flexible, scalable and reliable platform that enables businesses to be more agile and connected. As a result, manufacturers are empowered to shorten product development cycles, integrate operations with partners and suppliers, acquire and share intelligence in real time, and more easily communicate with customers. Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

RFID Reprogrammable Memory Logic

RFID Reprogrammable Logic: UMC and Virage Logic Announce Qualification of Embedded Non ...

Advances in electronics support the lowering of RFID costs ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... "Design and application security, copy protection, Digital Rights Management and RFID all share the common requirement of small amounts of reprogrammable ...

... UMC (NYSE: UMC; TAIEX: 2303), world leading semiconductor foundry and Virage Logic Corp. (Nasdaq: VIRL), a leading provider of semiconductor IP platforms, announced the availability of Virage Logic's patented Non-Volatile Electrically Alterable (NOVeA) embedded memories for production on UMC's 0.18-micron (um) CMOS logic process. NOVeA is the industry's first commercially available embedded in system reprogrammable non-volatile memory (NVM) that is manufactured on a standard 0.18um CMOS logic process without any additional masks or process steps. ...

NOVeA employs a patented single poly floating gate Fowler-Nordheim technology for writing. NOVeA includes a powerful controller and instruction set in an architecture that provides 100% cell redundancy. The result is an extremely reliable, high yielding embedded NVM that can be manufactured on standard CMOS logic processes with ultra low manufacturing cost and power consumption. NOVeA RAM can be reprogrammed in-system up to 10,000 times, has specified endurance of 10 years and is designed for integration into deep submicron SoCs. The use of NOVeA and associated development tools and views provide users with a secure design solution while reducing overall SoC mask costs, silicon costs, design risk and design time.

UMC is a leading global semiconductor foundry that manufactures advanced process ICs for applications spanning every major sector of the semiconductor industry. UMC delivers cutting-edge foundry technologies that enable sophisticated system-on-chip (SOC) designs, including 90nm copper, 0.13um copper, embedded DRAM, and mixed signal/RFCMOS. UMC is also a leader in 300mm manufacturing; Fab 12A in Taiwan is currently in volume production for a variety of customer products, while Singapore-based UMC has just entered volume production. UMC employs over 8,500 people worldwide and has offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Europe, and the United States.

Founded in 1996, Virage Logic Corporation rapidly established itself as a technology and market leader in providing advanced embedded memory intellectual property (IP) for the design of complex integrated circuits. Today the company is a global leader in semiconductor IP platforms comprising embedded memories, standard cells, and I/Os and is pioneering the development of a new class of IP called Silicon Aware IP. Silicon Aware IP tightly integrates Physical IP (memory, logic and I/Os) with the embedded test, diagnostic, and repair capabilities of Infrastructure IP to help ensure manufacturability and optimized yield at the advanced process nodes. Virage Logic's highly differentiated product portfolio provides higher performance, lower power, higher density and optimal yield to foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and fabless customers who develop products for the consumer, communications and networking, hand-held and portable, and computer and graphics markets. The company's comprehensive quality efforts are validated in its FirstPass-Silicon Characterization Lab, which helps ensure high quality, reliable IP across a wide range of foundries and process technologies. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Virage Logic has R&D, sales and support offices worldwide.

RFID Solution Delivery For Automated Data Collection ADC ...

RFID Solution Delivery For Data Collection: Tech Data US to Distribute Data Capture and RFID Solutions ...

Tech Data expands RFID solutions for data collection ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Tech Data will help broaden the exposure of Intermec's radio frequency identification (RFID), mobile computing, wireless networking, printer and data capture ...

... Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) today announced that it will distribute asset management and data collection solutions manufactured by Intermec Technologies Corp. Tech Data will help broaden the exposure of Intermec's radio frequency identification (RFID), mobile computing, wireless networking, printer and data capture technologies to resellers focused on IT infrastructure, retail and small-to-mid-sized business (SMB) applications. Tech Data will distribute Intermec products through its POS/Data Capture Specialized Business Unit (SBU), which tailors its product offering, sales and technical support to resellers targeting the demand for point-of-sale (POS) and data collection solutions in a wide array of industries. ...

Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD), founded in 1974, is a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services. Ranked 111th on the FORTUNE 500, the company and its subsidiaries serve more than 90,000 technology resellers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Tech Data's extensive service offering includes pre- and post-sale training and technical support, financing options and configuration services as well as a full range of electronic commerce solutions. The company generated sales of $19.1 billion for the last four quarters reported, which ended October 31, 2004.

Specialized RFID Deployment Services Are Offered ...

Specialized RFID Deployment Services: Intermec Launches Expert RFID Deployment Services Group; RFIDeploy ...

Intermec offers very specialized RFID services for deployment ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... today announced deployment of a specialized group of experts designed specifically to help companies evaluate, install and maintain RFID (radio frequency ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. today announced deployment of a specialized group of experts designed specifically to help companies evaluate, install and maintain RFID (radio frequency identification) systems. The Intermec RFID Deployment Services Group, whose members have a combined total of more than 25 years of RFID experience, will be able to help end-users make informed decisions when choosing and implementing RFID. The group's RFIDeploy(SM) set of services include process analysis, to validate RFID business plans against actual and proposed processes; site analysis, to verify that a company's proposed physical environment can effectively accommodate the technology; and site installation, to place and test designated RFID devices for optimal performance. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

Mobile Device Security Software Platform Strengthens Physical Security Layers ...

Mobile Device Security Software Platform Strengthens Physical Security Layers: Intermec Strengthens Device Security With CREDANT(R) Mobile ...

With mobile device computing and adoption of RFID technology, comes the need for increased physical security measures ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. of Everett, Wash., which provides intelligent, mobile computing technologies to companies around the world, has selected CREDANT(R) Mobile Guardian mobile security software platform for its popular 700 Color series of rugged mobile computers. CREDANT is a member of Intermec's Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner program. CREDANT Mobile Guardian software adds a layer of physical security to Intermec 700 computers through advanced encryption methods and PIN/password controls, ensuring that the device itself and the data onboard are secure -- even if the device is stolen or lost. ...

CREDANT(R) Technologies is the market leader in providing security software that enables organizations to protect and control mobile devices throughout the enterprise. With CREDANT security, organizations minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance while benefiting from the increased productivity mobility provides. CREDANT Mobile Guardian protects corporate data on smartphones, notebook computers, tablet PCs and PDAs with directory-integrated and centralized security policy management. Strategic partners and customers include Global 2000 companies such as Dell, EDS, Extended Systems, HP, Intermec, Microsoft, Palm, Schindler Elevator, and U.S. Army Medical Command. CREDANT is recognized as the visionary leader in mobile data protection and has been selected by Red Herring as one of the top 100 privately held companies and one of the top 100 Innovators for 2004. Austin Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Crescendo Ventures, Intel Capital and Cisco Systems are investors in CREDANT Technologies. Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE: UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

Intermec RFID is Tops in Hardware ...

Intermec RFID is Tops in Hardware: Intermec Ranked Best in RFID Hardware by Consumer Goods Technology ...

Intermec's RFID product suite gets top rankings according to independent customer survey ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... has been named the best radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware provider by the readers of Consumer Goods Technology magazine. ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. has been named the best radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware provider by the readers of Consumer Goods Technology magazine. The Reader's Choice Awards are determined by polling the magazine's readership as to which vendors they use in a variety of categories and then asking them to rate them on a scale of one-to-five on their customer experience, including factors such as return on investment, usability, performance, implementation and customer service. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(TM) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

Managed Logistics Services Enabled by RFID ...

Managed Logistics Services Enabled by RFID: Cube Route Teams with Intermec to Boost Data Capture Functionality ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency ...

... Cube Route, a provider of on demand logistics services, today announced that it has been named an Honors Partner by Intermec Technologies Corp., a provider of supply chain information products, services and systems. Under the terms of the partnership agreement signed between the two companies, Cube Route will add support for Intermec's 700 series mobile computer to its on demand logistics service. This will enable organizations with delivery or field service fleets to leverage both the advanced visibility and routing capabilities of the Cube Route service and the data capture features facilitated by the Intermec device, such as electronic signature capture, Bluetooth GPS and package scanning. ...

Cube Route facilitates the deployment and management of the delivery process for transportation and field service organizations for maximum operational efficiency. Cube Route is a managed logistics service that enables businesses to dramatically reduce delivery costs and improve service. Cube Route's integrated and comprehensive web solutions combine sophisticated routing, tracking and planning functionality to optimize routes as well as track and monitor delivery fleets in real-time - at the lowest possible cost.

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

RFID-Enabled Parts Tracking Recognized by DOD ...

RFID Parts Tracking Recognized by DOD: Tobyhanna Army Depot Gives SYS-TEC Exceptional Ratings Across ...

Parts tracking, using RFID technology, is valued by the DOD in their recent pilot at the Tobyhanna Depot. RFID Supplier SYS-TEC Corp is recognized for their performance ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... is also highly experienced on the commercial side, having worked with many leading enterprise systems as well as implementing a Wal-Mart-compliant RFID project ...

... SYS-TEC Corporation is pleased to announce that its performance as prime contractor for the Tobyhanna AIT (Automatic Identification Technology) Pilot Program received the highest possible ratings. The purchase order was awarded under a Department of the Army contract to SYS-TEC for project management and installation of the WhereNet Corp. Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) at the Tobyhanna Army Depot. The Depot, a major element of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, is a full-service repair, overhaul and fabrication facility. Some of the items it refurbishes are vital links in the U.S. war on terror, like radar antenna systems. These systems, comprising approximately 20,000 parts apiece, are disassembled, repaired and tested at the Depot before being returned to the field: a 12-15 month process. ...

SYS-TEC serves the automated data collection, bar coding, labeling and hardware needs of government and commercial organizations in supply chain management.

Four Sigma Level RFID Read Rates Achieved ...

Four Sigma Level RFID Read Rates Achieved: Intermec and METRO Group Achieve 99 Percent RFID Pallet Tag Read ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... METRO Group, the world's third-largest retailer and an RFID pioneer, and Intermec Technologies Corp. ...

... METRO Group, the world's third-largest retailer and an RFID pioneer, and Intermec Technologies Corp. today announced the successful completion of implementation of RFID readers and tags at METRO Group's largest and busiest distribution center in Germany. Located in Unna, Germany, the distribution center is equipped with Intermec IF5 Intelligent RFID readers and RFID tags powered by Intermec. With more than 50,000 pallets read to date, METRO is enjoying 99% tag read-rates, as well as complete compliance with ETSI radio standards for operation in Europe. ...

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RFID - Tag ,You're Late - Why Wal-Mart's suppliers think RFID: on products to get the best read-rates." Unilever's Ellis ... Coming from a 6 Sigma headset (DMAIC process ... technology commensurate with the same level that industry ...

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RFID Service Management for Mobile Assets ...

RFID Management of Mobile Assets: TrenStar Delivering Mobile Asset Management Solution to Martek

From Market Wire (press release) ... has signed an agreement to acquire Martek's container fleet and provide a management solution featuring radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking, systems ...

... TrenStar Inc. announced today at the ProMat trade show that it will be delivering an outsourced mobile asset management solution to Martek Biosciences Corp., a company that develops and sells products derived from microalgae. TrenStar has signed an agreement to acquire Martek's container fleet and provide a management solution featuring radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking, systems integration, logistics, fleet assessment and procurement, and maintenance services including sterilization. TrenStar will provide reverse logistics for some domestic and European Martek customers. ...

Martek Biosciences Corporation develops and sells products from microalgae. The Nutritional Products Group manufactures and sells two nutritional fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA). Martek has patented its DHA (DHASCO®) and ARA (ARASCO®) oil blend (Formulaid®) and sells it to infant formula manufacturers worldwide. Martek also sells its DHA oil, under the Neuromins® brand name, to the nutritional supplement industry, either directly or through a number of supplement manufacturers. The Fluorescent Products Group develops and sells a series of proprietary and non-proprietary fluorescent markers. These markers have been designed for use in a wide range of drug discovery and research applications. TrenStar is the first company to offer mobile asset management. From the start in 2001, TrenStar's singular mission has been to buy, track and manage high-value containers for customers throughout asset-intensive industries. TrenStar offers one complete outsourced solution that combines asset acquisition, tracking technology and management services all for a per-use fee, so customers, and eventually entire industries, reduce operating expenses, improve customer service and manage assets and their contents effectively. TrenStar's clients include Carlsberg UK, Coors Brewers Limited, Kraft and Goodyear. Ranked as the top software developer in the Denver area and named a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Rising Star in North America, TrenStar has offices in Denver, the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa. TrenStar is privately held, and the primary shareholders are Trencor Limited, The Carlyle Group and the Leede Companies.

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Inventory Software: RFID Technology, logistics, Inventory: and simplify management and control of valuable mobile assets and helps speed shipments through homeland security procedures. Based on active RFID technology ...

Mobile Asset Management Solutions for Healthcare: tracking and identification of mobile assets including medical ... is the first to offer RFID-enabled resource and workflow management solutions designed ...

RFID: ready for its close-up?: In addition, the RFID's mobile asset management solution provider will package the cost of assets, services and solutions into a per-use fee, enabling you to ...

RFID technology to power real-time asset: The ID-tags transmit continuous active-RFID information to Radianse ... us a further competitive edge in real-time management of mobile assets across healthcare ...

RFID RTLS in Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Applications at DOD ...

RFID RTLS in Maintenance Repair and Overhaul: WhereNet First-Of-Its-Kind Wireless Tracking System Cuts Costs and ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... to develop and use automatic identification technology (AIT), Tobyhanna is evaluating the WhereNet active radio frequency identification (RFID) system to ...

... WhereNet Corp., the leader in wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that the Tobyhanna Army Depot has deployed the standards-based WhereNet(R) real-time locating system (RTLS) technology to streamline the full-service repair and overhaul of surveillance radar systems at the Pennsylvania facility -- marking the first time that a U.S. Army facility has tested RTLS technology. Tobyhanna Army Depot plays a critical role in repairing and overhauling command, control, computer, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems for the Armed Forces. In accordance with the Department of Defense mandate to develop and use automatic identification technology (AIT), Tobyhanna is evaluating the WhereNet active radio frequency identification (RFID) system to improve efficiencies, cut costs, and increase quality at the depot. ...

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices throughout the United States and Europe, WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

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What You Need To Know About RFID: Up to this point, conventional RFID tags serve no useful application after the manufacturing line ... The RTLS tag can act as a portable maintenance database on ...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and its: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... RFID can increase the service and performance of ... applications in materials management, tracking of tools and ... control, jobsite security, maintenance and service ...

RTLS: An Eye on the Future: Like an RFID tag, the RTLS tag is affixed ... but also offers an open RTLS software platform ... applications such as equipment monitoring, maintenance monitoring, and ...

Wi-Fi Tag Teams with RFID: such as serial number, part number, maintenance performed and ... Handheld RFID readers can be used to query a ... option is real-time location systems (RTLS) based on ...

Wireless Communication and Smart Card-enabled Route Accounting Drives Efficiency ...

Smart Card-enabled Route Accounting: Zebra Technologies Changes Rules of the Road for Route Accounting ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... It includes wireless communications options such as Bluetooth and 802.11b, and a smart card and magnetic stripe reader module that is EMV certified for use in ...

... When it comes to record keeping and reconciliation at the end of a shift, route drivers who deliver and stock retailers' shelves with beverages, bakery goods, and snack foods, readily admit it's a time-consuming and frustrating chore. While some drivers use automated mobile and in-vehicle systems to record sales orders and issue receipts, those systems are bulky, prone to failure, and inflexible -- severely limiting on-the-spot transaction processing that can save time, increase accuracy and boost cash flow. But now, the rules of the road for route accounting and direct store delivery (DSD) applications are about to change. ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold four million printers, including wireless/mobile solutions and RFID printer/encoders, and also offers software, connectivity solutions, and printing supplies.

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Telemetry & Applications: also offers other upwardly mobile features, such as smart card, IrDA, and ... in many scenarios including: field sales, field service, route accounting and ticket ...

Mobile printers, portable printers, Zebra: such as: shelf labeling, bin labeling, product identification and route accounting. ... optional bidirectional MCRs (magnetic card readers) and smart card readers. ...

Route Accounting Solutions from Symbol Technologies: If your organization relies on a mobile workforce for direct store delivery (DSD), route accounting or field service, Symbol Technologies offers powerful ...

Route Accounting, Mobile Computers & Delivery: Route Accounting >. Route accounting is the term used to describe those applications in which goods and services are bought and sold in a mobile environment. ...

RFID Security Equipment Market Growth Rates Projected to Rise

RFID Growth Rates Projected to Rise: New from The Freedonia Group on World Security Equipment Demand to ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... exist for color cameras, digital recording devices, wireless and Internet-compatible systems, "smart" radio frequency identification (RFID) electronic article ...

... The global market for security products and systems is projected to advance 8.4 percent per annum through 2008, approaching US$74 billion. Rising crime rates in many countries will be the primary demand driver. While a weak global economy in the years following the September 2001 attacks on the US has not allowed all of the anticipated spending on homeland security to occur, economic expansion should now allow pent-up demand to be worked off. These and other trends are presented in World Security Equipment, a new study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland-based industrial market research firm. ...

Additional resources on the growth of RFID in security equipment markets ...

Secure Identification - Radio Frequency Identification: global standard for Vicinity Cards and Smart Label applications ... With annual projected growth rates between 24% and 34 ... RFID in the future - not only via radio. ...

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RFID Software: NewMarket Technology Inc. Announces Plans for $6 - $7 Million in ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... NewMarket Technology Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT) today announced 2005 plans for their proprietary Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Software product to include a ...

... NewMarket Technology Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT) today announced 2005 plans for their proprietary Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Software product to include a forecast of $6 - $7 million in revenue from the sale and integration of their RFID solution. This announcement is part of a recent and ongoing communication effort to outline in detail the Company's overall business plan in 2005. NewMarket's Plans For $6 - $7 Million in 2005 Revenue from RFID: NewMarket acquired a proprietary software solution with specific application in the growing RFID market. The software solution has been licensed and customized in 2004 in a variety of pilot projects. ...

In 2002, NewMarket launched a business plan to continuously introduce emerging communication technologies to market. The plan included a financing model for early technologies and an approach to creating economies of scale through a specialized service and support organization intended specifically for the emerging technology industry. The Company posted six consecutive profitable quarters through 2003 and established an annualized $15 million in revenue. In 2004, the Company diversified its communications technology offering into the healthcare and homeland security industries with the respective acquisitions of Medical Office Software Inc. and Digital Computer Integration Corp. The Company has expanded sales into Asia and Latin America through the acquisitions of Infotel Technologies in Singapore and RKM IT Solutions of Caracas, Venezuela.

Software Solutions - EPC and RFID: The Java System RFID Software is Sun's unique RFID middleware platform ... RFID Software consists of two software components: The Java System RFID Event ...

Texas Instruments RFID - Software Downloads: TI-RFid™ Software Downloads. S6 Reader Utility. S6 Reader Utility Version 1.32 (1.88 MB ZIP) The S6 Reader Utility V1.32 is a windows based software ...

Northwest VC RFID software companies: RFID software companies. Roadblocks could slow RFID | CNET News.com. Tackling the problem A number of technology providers are lining up to help ...

RFID Software Solutions: Wave RFID solutions has developed user friendly Windows based RFID host software. This software is highly flexible and is designed to be integrated in ...

RFID Gen 2: Intermec Introduces Powerful Intellitag Generation 2 UHF RFID ...

RFID Gen 2: Intermec Introduces Powerful Intellitag Generation 2 UHF RFID ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... today introduced Intellitag(TM) Generation 2 UHF RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, incorporating key high-performance RFID capabilities found ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. today introduced Intellitag(TM) Generation 2 UHF RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, incorporating key high-performance RFID capabilities found nowhere else. Intermec Intellitag Generation 2 RFID technology dramatically increases system performance and provides levels of reliability and functionality not found in older UHF RFID technologies. More importantly, it offers the functions and features most requested by companies implementing RFID. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(TM) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

RFID Industry Consolidation: Activeworlds Signs Definitive Merger Agreement with Hi-G-Tek, Ltd.

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... with Hi-G-Tek, Ltd., an Israeli based ("Hi-G-Tek") manufacturer of highly sophisticated active radio frequency identification ("Active RFID") devices for use ...

... Activeworlds Corp. (OTCBB: AWLD) (the "Company") has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Hi-G-Tek, Ltd., an Israeli based ("Hi-G-Tek") manufacturer of highly sophisticated active radio frequency identification ("Active RFID") devices for use in security applications. The Company previously publicly disclosed that it had entered into a letter of intent to acquire Hi-G-Tek subject to completion of due diligence. ...

Zebra RFID: Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Visits Zebra Technologies to Recognize ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Durbin to Acknowledge Zebra's Role in Helping to Secure $3.5 Million in Defense Appropriations for RFID and to Address the Benefits RFID Technology Brings to ...

... Today U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will hold a press conference at Zebra Technologies' (Nasdaq: ZBRA) corporate headquarters in Vernon Hills, Ill., to acknowledge Zebra's leadership role in radio frequency identification (RFID) and to address the benefits RFID technology can bring to the Department of Defense (DoD). The Senator's visit to Zebra is in conjunction with the $3.5 million in defense appropriations for RFID projects, which the Senator was instrumental in securing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 federal budget. ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 100 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, smart label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold nearly four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, as well as software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

RFID EPC Gen 2: Intermec Demonstrates Working EPC Generation 2 Technology With ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Intermec Technologies Corp. has demonstrated the industry's first working EPC UHF Generation 2 RFID reader. The demonstration Dec. ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. has demonstrated the industry's first working EPC UHF Generation 2 RFID reader. The demonstration Dec. 2 to EPCglobal Inc used a firmware upgrade to Intermec's currently available model IF5 Intellitag(R) RFID reader. The IF5 is the industry's first intelligent reader certified under current regulations by both the FCC and ETSI, designed for use by customers around the world. The demonstration to EPCglobal Inc of a reader and RFID chip operating according to the proposed UHF Generation 2 standard is the final step before a vote on ratification of the candidate standard by EPCglobal's Board of Governors. EPCglobal has said it expects to have a ratified UHF Generation 2 standard by the end of 2004. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service. For further information, visit www.intermec.com. To learn more about how companies can benefit from Intermec's wireless technologies, contact Intermec Technologies Corp., 6001 36th Ave. West, Everett, WA 98203 USA; telephone 800-347-2636; The Intermec Intellitag IF5 intelligent RFID reader is enclosed in a rugged industrial housing with advanced networking features including RS-232, wired Ethernet, wireless 802.11g, SNMP and remote device management. It controls and supplies power to external indicators and sensors via General Purpose IO, and it executes third-party programs with Linux and Java VM platforms, giving users the ability to run programs inside the reader and to interface to warehouse management and enterprise resource planning systems. This execution, combined with its on-board decision-making capabilities, lowers overall systems costs, enhances reliability, reduces traffic on IT networks and reduces IT administration requirements. To fully comply with local RF regulations, the IF5 has an internal real-time clock, listen-before-talk capability, duty cycle management, and adjacent channel selectivity capabilities.

RFID Workforce Develpment and Collaboration ...

From Testimony of John Castellani ...

... "Last fall, the University of Memphis in Tennessee opened the Institute, which is a unique public-private collaboration designed to advance world-class interdisciplinary research and introduce a new generation of highly skilled graduates to the workforce. FedEx Corp. donated $5 million toward the new facilities. The company has more than 219,000 employees globally and expects the alliance will help develop a highly skilled recruitment pool. The Institute will house 10 research centers focusing on an array of studies ranging from medical breakthroughs in cancer and alcoholism to artificial intelligence and RFID (radio frequency identification) tags. The FedEx alliance helped the Institute to forge relationships with other high-profile companies, including AT&T, AutoZone, Avaya, BellSouth, Cisco Systems, Computer Associates, Dell, EDS, Landmark Graphics, Methodist Healthcare, Morgan Keegan & Company, Steelcase, and Time Warner, and with institutions such as the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Technology Resource Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Defense. " ...

Healthcare RFID: FDA Approves SurgiChip(TM) Solution -- Featuring RFID Technology ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... FirstCall/ -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that SurgiChip(TM), a revolutionary radio frequency identification (RFID) solution that ...

... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that SurgiChip(TM), a revolutionary radio frequency identification (RFID) solution that uses RFID printer/encoders and labels from Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA - News), has been cleared for marketing. The system embeds and prints information on an RFID "smart" label that travels with the patient into surgery to help prevent errors. Viewed as another vital safeguard to prevent wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure medical errors, the SurgiChip can be programmed and used in many types of surgical procedures. ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 100 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, smart label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold nearly four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, as well as software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

RFID Security: Open Security Exchange Announces New Members

From Yahoo News (press release) ... Deister Electronics joined the Open Security Exchange as a General Member. "As a leading developer and manufacturer of RFID technology and equipment, Deister ...

... The Open Security Exchange (OSE), a cross-industry consortium dedicated to delivering best practices guidelines in the area of security management and vendor-neutral interoperability specifications for the integration of physical and cyber security systems, today announced two new members. GE Infrastructure, Security joined the Open Security Exchange as a Board Member. ...

The Open Security Exchange, a program of IEEE-ISTO, was created to address today's most significant security challenge -- the lack of integration between various components of the security infrastructure. The Open Security Exchange is a cross-industry forum dedicated to delivering vendor-neutral interoperability specifications and best practices guidelines in the area of security management. This enables organizations to more efficiently mitigate risk, optimize their security postures and enforce privacy policies. The Open Security Exchange combines the disparate technologies that form today's security infrastructures, allowing for optimal security and operational efficiencies while respecting organization-specific operational requirements. Effective security management will result in: accurate detection of threats and attacks; consistent definition and enforcement of security policies; and enhanced organizational collaboration. Current Board members of OSE are Computer Associates, CoreStreet, Fargo, Gemplus, HID Corp., Software House, Siemens Building Technologies, Siemens ICN, Sony Electronics, Inc., and VistaScape. Deister Electronics is a General member.

Microsoft RFID: Persistent Systems Joins the Microsoft RFID Partner Council

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... By joining the Microsoft RFID Partner Council, Persistent Systems will be working ...

... By joining the Microsoft RFID Partner Council, Persistent Systems will be working closely with Microsoft Corp. on accelerating the adoption of RFID technology and will provide technology solutions and business services for the Microsoft Windows platform. As part of this announcement, Persistent Systems will port its PINES(TM) RFID Middleware solution to the Microsoft platform. ...

Persistent Systems is a worldwide leader in outsourced software product development. Persistent pioneered the offshore centric product development model 14 years ago, and has since established an impeccable delivery record with over 130 clients, including IBM, Microsoft, Intel, Oracle, Agilent, BEA, Openwave, NCR, i2, Informatica and Oblix. In addition, Persistent's products in the Identity Management, Connectors, RFID and Life Sciences spaces have been deployed at leading enterprises such as GE, American Financial Group, CS First Boston, Merck and Bridgestone, leading to a classification of the company by Forrester Research as an "Inventor." With over 1300 software professionals, world-class processes, infrastructure and experience, Persistent today offers customers unmatched capability to reduce costs, leverage cutting-edge skills, shrink time-to-market and optimise end-to-end product development.

RFID Label Printing: Zebra Technologies Debuts Multi-Protocol RFID Printer/Encoders ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... printing solutions for business and process improvement, and a pioneer in the development and adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) label printing ...

... Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in delivering on-demand printing solutions for business and process improvement, and a pioneer in the development and adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) label printing solutions for global business, today announces the introduction of two new UHF EPC multi- protocol printer/encoders, the Zebra R110Xi and R170Xi. In addition to their built-in multi-protocol flexibility, these printer/encoders can be easily upgraded to include future protocols as existing standards evolve and new ones emerge. As a result customers' RFID investments are protected long-term against the uncertainty of changing protocols and standards. ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

RFID Intellectual Property: Intermec Temporarily Suspends RFID IP Licensing Policy to ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... a not-for-profit standards organization, announced today that Intermec has offered to temporarily suspend its recently announced RFID intellectual property ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, and EPCglobal Inc(TM), a not-for-profit standards organization, announced today that Intermec has offered to temporarily suspend its recently announced RFID intellectual property RAND (reasonable and non-discriminatory) licensing program for the EPCglobal Generation 2 RFID standard for 60 days to allow validation of the candidate specification. The action clears the way for technology providers to submit UHF Generation 2 prototype chips, tags and readers for purposes of testing by EPCglobal without violating Intermec intellectual property rights. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

EPCglobal Inc, a joint venture between EAN International and the Uniform Code Council, Inc.(R), is a not-for-profit organization entrusted by industry to establish and support the EPCglobal Network as the global standard for real-time, automatic identification of information in the supply chain of any company, anywhere in the world. EPCglobal US is an affiliate of EPCglobal Inc serving subscribers in the United States to help foster the adoption of the EPCglobal Network and related technology. The EPCglobal Network combines radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, existing communications network infrastructure, and the Electronic Product Code(TM) (a number for uniquely identifying an item) to enable accurate, cost-efficient visibility of information in the supply chain. The end result helps organizations be more efficient, flexible, and responsive to customer needs. EPCglobal US is an affiliate of EPCglobal Inc., serving subscribers in the United States to help foster the adoption of the EPCglobal Network and related technology.

RFID Alliance: Zebra Technologies and ThingMagic Join Forces to Tap Lucrative ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Largest and Most Recognized Brand in the Bar-code Industry Partners with RFID Pioneer to Offer Advanced Smart Label Printer/Encoders VERNON HILLS, Ill. ...

... Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing solutions for business improvement and the design and manufacturing of RFID smart label printer/encoders, today announced it has entered into an alliance with ThingMagic LLC, a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID), sensing and embedded computing technologies, to deliver label printing solutions for the fast emerging market of RFID smart labels. ...

Founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, MA, ThingMagic is a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID), sensing and embedding computing technologies. Mercury4(TM), ThingMagic's fourth generation agile RFID reader, builds on and substantially enhances the company's original platform created for early field tests of the Electronic Product Code (EPC). Designed to meet the business needs of a future where networked objects are pervasive, the Mercury4 line of RFID readers also includes an embedded reader, Mercury4e, and a handheld reader, Mercury4h. Mercury4 RFID readers are the only intelligent, network-ready RFID readers, and the only devices that can read any RFID tag.

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

Zebra RFID: Zebra Delivers Bar Code Functionality Directly From mySAP Business ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... The company has sold nearly four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity ...

Zebra and SAP collaborate to deliver enhanced automated identification capabilities that make it easier for SAP's customers to leverage these best practices ...

... Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in delivering on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, today announced that it has concluded an agreement with SAP AG, under which SAP has embedded Zebra's bar code rendering libraries into SAP SmartForms graphical forms and the report design tool in the mySAP Business Suite family of solutions. This provides users an easy way to generate bar codes on-demand for asset tracking, compliance labeling, document tracking, and other business productivity improvements. At the same time, SAP has created its first native bar code printer driver, which uses Zebra programming language (ZPL) to drive Zebra-brand dedicated thermal label printers with unmatched speed and ease of integration. ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold nearly four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

Walmart RFID Label Compliance: Worldlabel.com patents process for accurate embedding of RFID tags...

Worldlabel.com patents process for accurate embedding of RFID tags (Chips) into self-adhesive paper labels both reducing costs effectively and with increased reliability and consistency.

Worldlabel.com, New York, USA - a manufacturer of laser and inkjet labels and barcode labels with presence in the USA and in Asia through Innotech Resources PTE LTD in Singapore has received worldwide PCT patent pending rights for a system and method for batch conversion for embedding RFID tags (Radio Frequency Identification) to RFID Labels. This method to convert RFID tags to RFID labels allows the tag to be embedded into a paper label with varying sizes on rolls according to customer requirements.

This system provides a low cost method of converting RFID tags to be embedded accurately into a paper label even though each batch might uses varying size labels and require the RFID tag to be embedded in different areas of the label. The methods allows for mass conversion efficiently. In this manner there is a big reduction in material waste and a reduction in labor costs is achieved as well when compared to the current manual procedure of “Meet, Match and Stick”. Our invention is also user friendly and offers a much faster turn around for converting RFID labels especially when converting separate batches. As a result, the costs of RFID labels are significantly reduced thus making RFID labels a more favored option in manufacturing, logistics and other harsh environments where bar code labels might not perform.

”We are at the forefront of converting RFID labels. We have done several evaluations and tests and the results have been 100% positive” says Alex Choong, managing director and co-inventor. We are converting the RFID labels with the intention of meeting Wal-mart (NYSE:WMT) RFID labeling requirements which uses a UHF frequency. Wal-mart has requested that all their suppliers start using RFID labels by beginning of 2005. The request by the world's biggest retailer set off a scramble among companies including Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc. to develop workable RFID systems. The conditions Wal-mart requires have been achieved by our new method of manufacturing RFID labels.

Typically, about 20% of the RFID labels in a rolls have defective chips, but there's often no way to differentiate the functioning and nonfunctioning tags until after they've been placed on products. Our system and methods of manufacturing increases the reliability and consistency of RFID labels to 100% accuracy. This is important to the end users and manufacturers because it increases their throughput, it decreases the operational time that they need to print those labels, and the reliability of the label helps them integrate other high-speed applications. You can print bar codes on our labels embedded with UHF Class 1 and Class 0 RFID tags with most popular thermal label printers.

“We are producing a high quality RFID label with excellent accuracy and at lower cost levels. We are excited, having increased the functionality of labels and started a revolution. We have production capacity and are ready to take on the onslaught.” Mr. Choong said.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldlabel.com/rfid.htm or contact: Russell Ossendryver, 336 Convent Ave, NY, NY, 10031, USA. TEL: 212-234 5775

About Worldlabel.com - Worldlabel.com is a leading manufacturer of laser and inkjet labels in over 40 sizes including CD, DVD, mailing, shipping labels and more in 18 different materials, Specialty pressure sensitive labels and thermal barcode labels. Its offices in Singapore, Innotech Resources PTE LTD handle all aspect of barcode and RFID system and integration and manufacturing for the Asian markets.

RFID Equipment: Intermec RFID Readers First to Receive ETSI RFID Certification for ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Sept. 27, 2004--RFID equipment by Intermec Technologies Corp. today became the first RFID (radio ...

... RFID equipment by Intermec Technologies Corp. today became the first RFID (radio frequency identification) equipment to comply with the new approved European standard for RFID at UHF. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is an independent, non-profit organization officially responsible for standardization of information and communication technologies within Europe. Intermec's IF4 and IF5 RFID readers are compliant to ETSI radio standards for operation in Europe, both under the lower power 0.5W erp (EN300 220) standard and the newly established 2.0W erp (EN302 208) RFID standard, which permits higher RF power. Based in Sophia Antipolis, France, ETSI unites 688 members from 55 countries inside and outside Europe, including manufacturers, network operators, administrations, service providers, research bodies and users. ...

Intermec RFID equipment has been certified by the ETSI organization...

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is an independent, non-profit organization, whose mission is to produce telecommunications standards for today and for the future. Based in Sophia Antipolis (France), the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is officially responsible for standardization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) within Europe. These technologies include telecommunications, broadcasting and related areas such as intelligent transportation and medical electronics. ETSI unites 688 members from 55 countries inside and outside Europe, including manufacturers, network operators, administrations, service providers, research bodies and users - in fact, all the key players in the ICT arena.

ETSI plays a major role in developing a wide range of standards and other technical documentation as Europe's contribution to world-wide ICT standardization. This activity is supplemented by interoperability testing services and other specialisms. ETSI's prime objective is to support global harmonization by providing a forum in which all the key players can contribute actively. ETSI is officially recognized by the European Commission and the EFTA secretariat. ETSI's Members determine the Institute’s work programme, allocate resources and approve its deliverables. As a result, ETSI's activities are closely aligned with market needs and there is wide acceptance of its products. ETSI's standards are built on consensus.

RFID Asset Tracking: El Paso County, Colo., Tracks Enterprise Assets with RFID System ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... and PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne have teamed to provide Colorado's El Paso County with a complete RFID (radio frequency identification) enterprise asset-tracking ...

... Data Systems International, Intermec Technologies Corp. and PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne have teamed to provide Colorado's El Paso County with a complete RFID (radio frequency identification) enterprise asset-tracking system. The system, which includes DSI's RFIDActivator(TM) software and process consulting services, Intermec RFID readers and tags, and PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne ERP software, is designed to allow El Paso County to reduce labor costs even as it provides greater accountability for more than 3,000 enterprise assets. In the future, El Paso County plans to use the system to track inventory and maintain its truck fleet and heavy equipment. RFID automatic data collection systems allow companies to automatically track inventory as items move from place to place. They typically do not require line of sight or manual scanning as do most bar code-based systems. For example, information from RFID-tagged assets can be read automatically, using fixed, mobile or handheld readers. The El Paso system will be used to track information on assets in office cubicles, warehouses, and facilities. ...

Since 1979, DSI has served thousands of clients worldwide in the areas of RFID, automated data collection, supply chain execution, and technology infrastructure. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, DSI serves businesses globally through locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and through a network of business partners in Europe, Asia and South America. DSI's award-winning dcLINK software, a comprehensive suite of RFID and automated data collection solutions, is used at more than 1,500 client installations worldwide. Additionally, DSI offers solutions in the areas of attendance and labor reporting, pallet tracking, fixed assets, sales force automation, field automation and knowledge management. DSI also provides IBM(R) e-Servers, data collection hardware, implementation services, media, training, customer support and process improvement consulting. Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company s products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

PeopleSoft is the world's second largest provider of enterprise application software. PeopleSoft's business solutions are built with the flexibility to fit your business today and the adaptability to change with your business over time. A broad portfolio of applications with industry-specific functionality gives you unprecedented flexibility to optimize business operations and compete more effectively. PeopleSoft is a worldwide leader in providing complete solutions for more than 24 industries—from industrial manufacturing and consumer goods to financial services, healthcare, and public sector organizations. More than 12,200 organizations worldwide—from mid-sized manufacturing companies to the largest service enterprises in both the private and public sectors—are using PeopleSoft solutions to build stronger and more profitable businesses. PeopleSoft applications are built on innovative and open technology, enabling easy integration with third-party applications and legacy systems. And PeopleSoft's pioneering Total Ownership Experience initiative ensures the best overall user experience at the lowest cost of ownership. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, PeopleSoft has 12,000 employees and annual revenues of more than $2.3 billion.

RFID Software: Intermec Launches Software Development Initiative in Support of ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. today announced an initiative to focus its development of software tools on the standards for service oriented architecture (SOA), reaffirming its longstanding commitment to open, non-proprietary software architectures. Today, Intermec provides libraries of software tools and utilities, stand-alone applications and custom development through its authorized independent software vendor (ISV) partners. Intermec will continue to support these programs while transitioning its own product development efforts to focus on SOA components for customers and partners. Intermec announced the initiative at its software developers' conference today in Chicago. Service oriented architecture features the use of software components that can be used and reused to quickly create applications and to simplify integration with disparate legacy systems. By 2008, 60 percent of enterprises will base their software development on service oriented architecture, according to Gartner. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency identification) and mobile computing systems. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

RFID Company: Activeworlds Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Hi-G-Tek

From Business Wire (press release), CA  ... Hi-G-Tek's remote wireless monitoring platform harnesses active RFID technology to give tags, seals, locks and sensors full 2-way, real time, wireless ...

... Activeworlds Corp. (OTCBB: AWLD) has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire Hi-G-Tek, Ltd., an early stage company and a leader in remote wireless monitoring for the security and security management markets, in a transaction expected to be treated as a reverse acquisition. ...

Hi-G-Tek's remote wireless monitoring platform harnesses active RFID technology to give tags, seals, locks and sensors full 2-way, real time, wireless communications capability. The principal applications of the Hi-G-Tek technology are currently in cargo and container protection, hazmat and fluid protection, locking systems, and monitoring site assets. The products are stable and reliable in both indoor and severe outdoor environments. By enabling fast processing of secured cargoes with active RFID technologies, Hi-G-Tek significantly reduces reaction times in identifying and meeting global threats.

Hi-G-Tek has specialized in remote wireless technology since 1996. The Company has a broad portfolio of technologies and patents associated with RF and wireless remote monitoring systems. Hi-G-Tek offers a number of products leveraging its active RFID technology including: (i) a range of locks, seals and tags that incorporate embedded sensors to alert for any movement or tampering; (ii) a range of readers and terminals for data collection and processing; and (iii) applications software to easily manage complete systems and integrate with 3rd-party products. The proprietary chip-set developed by Hi-G-Tek offers superior functionality and performance while using only modest power consumption.

SMARTCODE™ CORP. teams up with Microsoft corp.

SMARTCODE™ CORP. Joins Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program – Company to Offer world leading EPC RFID solutions supporting Microsoft's platform

Membership highlights the quality and innovation of SmartCode Corp.'s Low Cost, standard based Electronic Product Code (EPC) RFID solutions supporting Microsoft's platform for Wal Mart, DoD, Tesco, METRO, Target and Albertson’s

New York, NY, August 26, 2004 – SmartCode Corp. the world’s leading provider of low cost EPC RFID tags and readers, today announced that it has joined the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program. SmartCode Corp. becomes one of a select group of companies worldwide in this exclusive program; proof to the expertise and solutions SmartCode Corp. brings to the market for Windows-based embedded technologies.

SmartCode Corp. will also join Microsoft’s RFID Council for the acceleration and development of standards-based RFID solutions for the global market. The primary purpose of the Microsoft RFID Council is to research the RFID requirements and advantages of today's RFID technology to make it easier for retailers and manufacturers to track and trace merchandise.

SmartCode Corp.’s relationship with Microsoft will enable new and innovative RFID solutions to the global RFID marketplace. The relationship will enable world-leading retailers such as Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense (DoD), Tesco in the UK and METRO AG in Germany with a standards-based EPC RFID solutions, fully integrated with the Microsoft platform.

"We are very happy to work together with Microsoft,” said Avi Ofer, SmartCode Corp. President "For SmartCode Corp., this worldwide collaboration translates into new revenue streams and product development opportunities, expanded sales channels and broadened reach into new industry sectors," added Ofer.

"SmartCode’s low-cost EPC RFID solutions provide a true added value in implementing large-scale EPC RFID supply chains,” said Javed Sikander, program manager for RFID strategy at Microsoft. “When EPC RFID is implemented throughout the supply chain, the price of these disposable RFID tags plays a major role. SmartCode’s unique low-cost EPC RFID tags and readers enable our mutual customers to enjoy a high-performance RFID solution at a cost-effective price.”

“When building Windows Powered solutions, our customers need to be able to quickly identify third-party offerings that work with our platform,” said Jane Gilson, group product manager of the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. “SmartCode’s high-quality RFID solutions and services can now be easily identified by our mutual customers.”

SmartCode Corp. is a world leader in providing low cost, high performance RFID solutions. Until today, the prices of RFID tags with an average price of 50 cents each have created a cost barrier for companies worldwide to adopt the RFID solution as the replacement of the inefficient barcode technology. With SmartCode™ Corp.’s exclusive patented manufacturing technology, SmartCode™ Corp. can manufacture these RFID tags at a price level of 5-10 cents, in large volumes.

About SMARTCODE CORP.

SmartCode™ Corp. is a leading RFID developer that has developed a revolutionary, patented, and cost effective RFID manufacturing technology. Our Patented technologies enable us to intelligently replace the current inefficient Barcode technology. Our patented technologies enables us to manufacture a very large number of RFID tags at a fraction of the cost of today's traditional RFID. SmartCode™ Corp. introduces a cost-effective approach to dramatically reducing our clients Total Cost of Operation (TCO) and increasing their Return On Investment (ROI).

SmartCode™ Corp. enables companies to receive 100% real time visibility of their products across their entire supply chain. SmartCode™ Corp. is headquartered in New York, NY with offices in London, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong and a R&D Center in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Learn more about SmartCode Corp. at www.smartcodecorp.com

SmartCode™ is a Trademark of SmartCode Corp. Other marks used are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Contact information:

Mrs. Ruth Cohen,
Director, Media Relations
SmartCode Corporation
ruth.cohen@smartcodecorp.com
Tel: + 1-801-999-7632
Fax: +1-801-906-6885

RFID Data Management: Velosel Expands Industry-Leading Collaborative Product Information ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... data model and enhanced business process capabilities that enables associated data domains such as location, vendor, customer, and RFID specific attributes. ...

... Velosel Corporation, the leading provider of collaborative product information management (CPIM) software, today announced the general availability of an enhanced version of its Velosel5(TM) CPIM platform. The industry's first solution to support both manufacturer and retailer simultaneous data synchronization with UCCnet, Transora, and the WorldWide Retail Exchange (WWRE), Velosel5 offers an extended data model and enhanced business process capabilities that enables associated data domains such as location, vendor, customer, and RFID specific attributes. ...

Velosel Corp. is the leading provider of collaborative product information management (CPIM) solutions for the consumer goods and retail industries. The company's flagship product, Velosel5, maximizes business performance by streamlining the creation, management and synchronization of accurate and enriched product information within the enterprise and across the value chain. As a result, companies can accelerate time-to-market, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction by guaranteeing that rich product information is readily accessible at all points of trade. Velosel customers include leading companies such as Safeway, Ace Hardware, Campbell Soup Co., The Clorox Co., and Wyeth. Velosel is a certified and preferred solution partner of UCCnet.

Supply Chain RFID: Thinking out of the box is way of life at Smurfit-Stone

From The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO ... Smurfit thinks that with backers like Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense, RFID is likely to one day replace bar codes. Eventually ...

... Retailing has replaced manufacturing as king of the American marketplace, a shift in power that is transforming industry down to the plain brown box. Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. expects to make money this quarter for the first time in two years. The economic recovery is boosting sales of its paper and boxes, prices are improving and inventories are low. ...

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (NASDAQ: SSCC) is the industry's leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. Smurfit-Stone is the leading producer of containerboard, including white top linerboard; corrugated containers; multi-walled and specialty bags; and clay-coated recycled boxboard. SSCC is the world's largest paper recycler, annually processing and selling more than 6.5 million tons. In addition, Smurfit-Stone is a leading producer of solid bleached sulfate, folding cartons, flexible packaging, labels, and point-of-purchase displays. With approximately 35,000 employees working at nearly 250 manufacturing facilities, Smurfit-Stone can provide paperboard and packaging solutions for any customer, large or small, anywhere in North America.

Retail RFID: METRO Group Selects Intermec to Provide RFID Systems for New RFID ...

From SourceWire (press release), United Kingdom ... UK, August 20, 2004 - METRO Group, one of the world’s largest retail groups, has selected Intermec Technologies to provide a range of RFID (radio frequency ...

... METRO Group, one of the world’s largest retail groups, has selected Intermec Technologies to provide a range of RFID (radio frequency identification) inventory tracking systems for its METRO Group Innovation Centre, which has opened in Neuss, Germany. The Innovation Centre is designed to give METRO Group’s suppliers access to live RFID demonstrations, systems and products. Intermec is supplying RFID forklift, conveyor and dock door readers for the centre, as well as RFID-enabled mobile computers and printers. The partnership builds on Intermec’ RFID participation in METRO Group’s Future Store in Rheinberg, Germany, which demonstrates how emerging technologies can benefit retailing operations from inventory to point of sale. Intermec provides RFID case and pallet-level tracking capabilities to the Future Store. ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency identification) and mobile computing systems. The company’s products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

The METRO Group is the world’s fourth-largest trading and retailing group. With its powerful brands, the METRO Group operates successfully in 28 different countries around the world - at almost 2,400 locations with more than 240,000 employees. The METRO Group’s six sales divisions operate independently on the market with their own specific sales concepts: Metro/Makro Cash & Carry - the world’s market leader in self-service wholesaling, Real hypermarkets, Extra supermarkets, Media Markt and Saturn - the leading consumer electronics centers in Europe, Praktiker home improvement and DIY centers, and the department stores of Galeria Kaufhof. The Future Store in Rheinberg is a project of the METRO Group Future Store Initiative. In the Future Store, METRO Group together with some 45 renowned partners from the IT, the consumer goods and the service industry tests the application and interaction of various new technologies for retailing under real conditions. The objective is the development of benefit-focused solutions which lead to advantages for the consumer and the retail and consumer goods industries alike. So far, the retailing sector has only implemented individual applications of innovative technologies or individual systems – in the Future Store, trailblazing technologies are linked for the first time in a complex form.