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

China RFID Pilot Projects ...

RFID pilot projects planned in China by IPICO and local alliance. ...

... "IPICO Inc. and the China RFID Alliance have announced that IPICOs IP-XTM Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology will be tested in four RFID pilot projects in China. This announcement follows the China RFID Alliance IP-X Forum event held in Beijing this past July, where IPICO presented its IP-X RFID technology to various RFID experts from government, industry and academic institutions. The pilot projects will be deployed in Qingdao, a port city of the Shandong province in China and will include the respective Government bureaus and organizations in Qingdao, as well as Haier. Haier is the world's fourth largest white goods manufacturer and one of China's top 100 electronics and information technology companies. David Ou-yang, Secretary General of China RFID Alliance, indicated that it will support RFID technologies, such as the IP-X technology platform, as well as other advanced technologies in the world that are suitable for key application areas, as defined in the recently published Ministry of Science and Technology White Paper on the adoption of RFID technology in China. " ...

Via IPICO: IPICO's RFID Technology To Be Piloted In China ...

RFID Framing Chemical Industry ...

CIDX releases position paper on the use of RFID in the chemical industry. ...

... "The Chemical Industry Data Exchange (CIDX), a 20-year-old trade association that serves as the chemical industry's forum for emerging eCommerce technologies, announced the availability of the RFID Framing White Paper, a 46-page document detailing the impact of Radio Frequency ID (RFID) technology on the chemical industry. Written by a CIDX team of technology experts, including representatives from chemical producers and technology solution providers, the White Paper is the industry's first holistic look at the technology that is taking the consumer products and retail sectors by storm. " ...

RFID Framing Chemical Industry: Via CIDX: CIDX(R) Publishes White Paper on Potential Impact of RFID Technology in the Chemical Industry

Hospital RFID Applications Discussed ...

MIT Forum will discuss RFID applications in the hospital. ...

... "RFID in the Hospital
Monday June 12, 2006
6:30 - 6:45 Networking & Light Snack
6:45 - 7:45 Panel Presentation
7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Q & A
Location:
Stata Center (Bldg. 32)
Room 124, 1st floor
32 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139 MAP

In addition to manufacturing and retail marketing, healthcare is considered the next home for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Although in its early stages, RFID technology has great potential in the hospitals to significantly reduce cost, improve patient safety and deliver medical services. Imagine the hospital of the future where unnecessary expenses will be cut and more patient lives will be saved. " ...

Via MIT EF: RFID SIG ...

Walmart RFID: Vehicle Mounted Reader ...

Vehicle-mounted RFID reader will be presented at Walmart Supplier Forum. ...

... "LXE Inc., a leading manufacturer of rugged wireless computers that improve the performance of supply-chain execution applications, announced that it will be unveiling its ultra-rugged RX2 lift truck mounted RFID reader at WalMart Supplier On-Boarding Forum and EPCglobal US Tech Expo, April 25 and 26 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The RX2 is the second lift truck mounted RFID reader being developed by LXE, the first one being the RX1 announced last September. The RX2 addresses a need for a simple, easy-to-install, vehicle mounted RFID reader that can be used for standard RFID based forklift pallet move applications such as shipping, receiving, picking and put-aways where EPC RFID based identification of pallet loads and locations are used. The RX2's mounting solution requires no permanent lift modifications or lift truck downtime for installation. The unit is ultra-rugged and has been designed to operate in the extreme environment found on the business end of a lift truck. " ...

Walmart RFID: Vehicle Mounted Reader: Via LXE: LXE Inc. To Unveil RX2 Vehicle Mounted RFID Reader At Wal-Mart Supplier On-Boarding Forum And EPCglobal US Tech Expo ...

RFID Analytics Software ...

Xterprise releases analytics software to support RFID technology. ...

... "Xterprise Incorporated, an industry leading Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Enabled Supply Chain solutions provider and the leader in RFID source tagging solutions, has extended its solution offering with the commercial release of AnalytiX. AnalytiX is a data analytics product targeted to assist retail suppliers shipping RFID products to Wal-Mart and other retailers by monitoring and quantifying the benefits of using RFID within retail supply chains. Unlike other RFID analytics offerings in the market, Xterprise’s AnalytiX product provides the most innovative user interface, the richest retail RFID analytics available in the market and the first of its kind monitoring of production source tagging solution performance. The product is fully compatible with WalMart's Retail Link as well as many Enterprise Systems data interfaces such as SAP. Xterprise is currently working with members of the Wal-Mart top100 in pilots and will demonstrate the product at both the EPC Technology Expo/Wal-Mart supplier forum (Dallas, April 25-26) and RFID Journal Live (Las Vegas, May 1-3). " ...

Via Xterprise: Xterprise Announces Most Comprehensive RFID AnalytiX Product in the Market ...

RFID CeBIT Forum ...

RFID technology will be showcased at CeBIT ...

... "The upcoming computer trade fair CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, will for the first time feature an Auto ID/RFID exhibition section. The accompanying CeBIT Forum RFID, which will take place from March 9 through 15 in Hall 6 at Stand G48 ... " ...

RFID CeBIT Forum: Via Social Business Club: RFID chosen as a main topic of upcoming CeBIT 2006 ...

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 Promise: IBM Exec Event ...

RFID Promise: IBM Exec Event: Via SantaCruz Sentinel: Business Calendar October 2, 2005

... "Software Development Forum presents THE PROMISE OF RFID: A CONVERSATION WITH IBM EXECUTIVES 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Pillsbury Winthrop, 2475 Hanover St., Palo Alto. " ...

Emerging RFID For VARs

Emerging RFID For VARs: Via Chattanoogan: 3 Chattanooga Firms Among Presenters At Venture Forum In Knoxville ...

... "TradeWind Technologies (Knoxville, TN) develops and manufactures flexible and advanced radio frequency identification (RFID) systems for VARs and Systems Integrators to meet the demands of emerging RFID markets. " ...

RFID Session HP Technology Forum ...

RFID Session HP Technology Forum: Via hP: Preview of sessions at HP Technology Forum 2005 ...

... "Implementing RFID-based solutions in health care industry: Get an overview of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the health care industry—including the business case for adoption and the ROI that can be achieved. This session includes specific case studies for Patient and Asset tracking in health care environments using RFID technologies. It also describes the overall IT architecture needed to support such implementations. " ...

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 InterModal Asset Movement ...

RFID InterModal Asset Movement: ITS Road Trip is the Theme for Intelligent Transportation Society of Georgia 2005 Annual Meeting ...

ITS annual meeting will cover topics such as intermodal asset management using RFID technology ...

... "Advances in ITS for Freight, Ports and Transit. The use of RFID for tracking inter-model asset movement, best practices for secure movement of freight and the future of ITS for bus rapid transit (BRT). " ...

ITS Georgia is a group of organizations that support ITS technology as a way to significantly reduce congestion and improve the performance, safety and efficiency of our transportation system. ITS Georgia provides a forum for advocacy, facilitation, integration, and for learning more about Intelligent Transportation Systems. ITS Georgia members include federal, state and local transportation agencies, ITS technology and service providers, large private and commercial transportation system users, universities, and other interested parties with missions that involve, or are affected by, the transportation system. ITS Georgia is the state Chapter of ITS America. ITS America is the organization that provides technical advice and assistance to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

RFID Innovation Leadership Event ...

RFID Innovation Leadership Event: iNEMI Innovation Leadership Forum, September 15-16, 2005, iNEMI Headquarters, Herndon, Virginia ...

... "Product/market strategy setters for innovative electronic firms: Key current markets: mobility, consumer, communications, computing, automotive; Key emerging markets: medical devices, sensors, RFID, system in package (SiP); Key future markets: nanotechnology, MEMS, energy and disruptive technology " ...

The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) is an industry-led consortium whose mission is to assure leadership of the global electronics manufacturing supply chain. With a membership that includes approximately 70 electronics manufacturers, suppliers, associations, government agencies and universities, iNEMI provides an environment in which partners and competitors alike can collectively anticipate future technology and business needs and effectively develop collaborative courses of action to meet those needs.

RFID Informational Forum Panel

Berkeley Public Library

... "The Berkeley Public Library announces a New Date for the Community Informational Forum on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): RFID: What's It All About? Berkeley Public Library is holding a Community Informational Forum on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) at the South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, on Monday, August 1, 2005, 6:30-9:00 pm. For accessibility questions and more information, call (510) 981-6121, TTY 510-548-1240. Come learn how RFID works, in general, and how it functions in a library setting. One group of expert panelists will address issues of RFID technology such as: What It Is, Uses & Experience; Software Technology; and Public Health and Ergonomic Issues. A second group of expert panelists will address RFID policy issues such as: Privacy; Security; Best Practices. There will be time set aside for questions and comments from the community. " ...

RFID 2005 Conference UCLA: What's Next

RFID 2005 - What's Next

... "In the year 2005, RFID is being applied to a variety of applications including supply chain, logistics, warehousing, security, brand protection, asset management, shipping, etc. These applications are finding their way into a variety of industries including retail, aerospace, automotive, airport management, pharmaceutical, medical/healthcare, etc. Major organizations have been carrying out trials over the last couple of years and have gained experiences including Walmart, Target, DoD, TESCO, IBM, HP, Albertsons, Fedex, UPS, etc. UCLA-WINMEC is hosting a forum to discuss where this industry is today with respect to actual usage, the successes failures, standards, how RFID projects are justified, how RFID is actually being implemented, deployment issues.

October 25 - 26, 2005 at UCLA. " ...

AIAG RFID AIT Forum: Learning ...

AIAG Hosts 10 Annual Forum for Automatic Identification Technologies, RFID ...

... "What do the automotive industry, the family dog, and Wal-Mart all have in common? Radio frequency identification (RFID). ... RFID technology is used to identify lost pets, track stock on store shelves, and control and error proof the production process. Direct-part marking (DPM) uses a two-dimensional (2-D) symbol and contains information like supplier identification and serial lot traceability information, which is encoded on the part, and is used now on vehicular engines, axles and many other parts. " ...

Founded in 1982, AIAG is a globally recognized organization where OEMs and suppliers unite to address and resolve issues affecting the worldwide automotive supply chain. AIAG’s goals are to reduce cost and complexity through collaboration; improve product quality, health, safety and the environment; and optimize speed to market throughout the supply chain. Headquartered in the metro Detroit area, its more than 1,500 member companies include North American, European and Asia-Pacific OEMs and suppliers to the automotive industry.

Printed RFID Conference on deck in May ...

Printed RFID Conference: Packaging Perspectives ...

... Printed RFID Conference
Date: 10 May 2005, 2 day(s)
Event Type: Impact Forum
Venue: Ramada Plaza Hotel, Gatwick, Surrey, UK

Packaging converters need to establish how they can take advantage of this cheap and efficient way of meeting brand owner and retailer demands. Packaging brand owners need to assess the supply chain implications of cost effective item level tagging. For the first time it’s not just the retailers reaping the rewards, but they too stand to gain considerable advantage from low cost tags. Suppliers of substrates, inks, printing equipment and packaging machinery also need to be prepared for the printed RFID revolution. ...

Pira’s comprehensive new forum is the first ever event to address this exciting new technology. Pira International is the leading independent research centre with major consultancy, training and information services. It provides innovative business solutions to companies in the packaging, printing, paper, and retail supply chains. Pira’s high profile international events regularly attract senior level delegates from top companies around the globe to discuss and learn about new technologies and best business practices.

China International RFID Forum 2005 Coming This Summer ...

China (Guangzhou) International RFID Forum 2005, SCAN-GUANGZHOU is planned for 14th July, 2005 at the Guangzhou Chinese Export Commodities Fair Exhibition Hall ...

... China (Guangzhou) International RFID Forum 2005 will be held together with China (Guangzhou) International Auto-ID Technology Exhibition 2005. It will cover on the following topics----RFID market analysis, RFID technology and applications, RFID compliance requirements and impacts, vertical industrial case studies, etc. This forum will promote RFID’s research, development and implementation, and help the business community to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and substantial financial growth. ...

EPC Software Development Conference ...

EPC Software Development Conference: VeriSign to Host EPC Developers Conference at RFID Journal LIVE! In conjunction with the RFIDJournal Live event, a conference will be offered to focus on the needs of software developers focused on EPC, electronic product code, applications in the supply chain. ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Forum Brings Together Leading Software Developers and Supply Chain Executives Creating Real-world Applications for RFID-Generated Supply Chain Data MOUNTAIN ...

... VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, today announced it will be hosting the first ever EPC Developers Conference, http://www.EPCDevCon.com, in conjunction with RFID Journal LIVE! on April 10, 2005 in Chicago. The event represents a first-time gathering of software developers and supply chain executives specifically focused on design and creation of practical solutions that leverage RFID-generated information from across the global supply chain. Also speaking at the EPC Developers Conference will be leading thinkers and practitioners around RFID and EPC, including Sean Campbell, IBM; Ann Grackin, ChainLink Research; Bernie Hogan, Uniform Code Council; Michael Mealling, Refactored Networks; John Radko, GXS; Mark Roberti, RFID Journal; Sanjay Sarma, OATsystems; Puneet Sawhney, CHEP; Ken Traub, ConnecTerra; Jeff Wells, Franwell and others. ...

VeriSign, Inc. operates intelligent infrastructure services that enable businesses and individuals to find, connect, secure, and transact across today's complex global networks.

RFID Forum Wireless Sensors ...

RFID Forum Notice 03-01-2004

... "Wireless Sensor Technology Forum

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and Technology Administration (TA) will host a half-day forum on sensor technologies, entitled 'From RFID to Smart Dust: The Expanding Market for Wireless Sensor Technologies.' The first panel will address the future market for sensor technologies by examining a variety of wireless sensor technologies, along with the current and potential future uses by industry and government. Panelists will include researchers, market analysts, and industry and government users. The second panel will address public policy issues facing sensor technologies such as spectrum use, privacy and security, and intellectual property. Panelists will include representatives from companies and government, as well as public policy analysts.

DATES: The Wireless Sensor Technology Forum will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2004.

ADDRESSES: The forum on wireless sensor technologies will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Auditorium, Washington, D.C. (Entrance to the Department of Commerce is on 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Lader, Office of Policy Analysis and Development, NTIA, at (202) 482-1880, or electronic mail: wlader@ntia.doc.gov. Please direct media inquiries to the Office of Public Affairs, NTIA, at (202) 482-7002. " ...

Supply Chain RFID Forum Discussion at the Automation Summit ...

Supply Chain RFID at the Automation Summit: Al Frink, US Department of Commerce to Keynote at SME Automation & ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... RFID Forum (Radio Frequency Identification) "Making Waves: Integrating RFID into Your Supply Chain," and a Workshop "Extending the Lean Toolkit to the Whole ...

... Al Frink, assistant secretary, Manufacturing and Services, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C., will deliver the keynote, "A Government Perspective -- The Role of Government in Automation and Assembly," on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) 2nd Annual Automation & Assembly Summit, "Achieving World Class Manufacturing with Advanced Automation." The event is being held at the Sheraton West Port Hotel Lakeside Chalet, St. Louis, Mo., on April 18-20, 2005. ...

SME established the Automated Manufacturing & Assembly Community (AMAC) to identify advanced and evolving manufacturing technologies and processes in the area of automation and assembly.