Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), RFID Systems & Technology

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to identify and track objects. It is a wireless system that consists of two components: tags and readers. RFID tags can be passive or active. Passive tags do not have a battery, so they are powered by the radio waves from the reader. Active tags have a battery, so they can transmit their identification number over a longer distance. News and articles relating to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), RFID tags, RFID readers, RFID Software, RFID Systems & RFID Technology.

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AVTOGAZ (GAZ) SELECTS SYMBOL AND IBM RFID SOLUTION TO OPTIMIZE SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCIES

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GAZ plans two-year RFID technology expansion across network of vehicle processing factories

GXS Launches Packaged Data Synchronisation and RFID Solution Targeting Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

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First All-in-One Solution Reduces Barriers to Compliance with RFID Mandates

SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCTS FOR ENTERPRISE MOBILITY MARKET

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Symbol announces scanners, a rugged mobile computer and a wireless device

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Partners with IBS&S to Launch Complete RFID Asset Management Solution

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IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, a leader in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) innovation, has signed a two-way reseller agreement with Integrated Business Systems & Services (IBS&S). This agreement comes on the heels of an aggressive year of growth for IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, who is now strategically working with another veteran in the RFID software industry.

Texas Instruments Educational & Productivity Solutions First to Ship EPC Gen 2 Tagged Cases and Pallets to Wal-Mart

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Starting with a dozen product lines shipped to five distribution centers, TI E&PS, a Wal-Mart next 200 supplier, is tagging cases and pallets of its market-leading graphing, scientific and financial calculators using Gen 2 smart label solutions from Texas Instruments RFid Systems, NCR Corporation and Zebra Technologies.

New Intermec IV7 Brings Customers Gen 2 RFID Forklift Reader

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Intermec Technologies has launched first-ever EPCglobal Generation 2 RFID vehicle-mount reader.

New HF RFID tags give Texas Instruments the industry's widest range of tags and features available

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More Memory Options, and New Security and Authentication Capabilities features for applications in product tracking, pharmaceuticals, libraries, laundries, leisure complexes etc

Escort Memory Systems announces the Cobalt HF family for industrial automation

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Escort Memory Systems today announces the Cobalt HFTM family of RFID solutions for factory automation.

Secureseal's chilled food RFID monitoring keeps it cool in the yard

9 Secureseal's chilled food RFID monitoring keeps it cool in the yard

Secureseal has developed a wireless temperature monitoring system for refrigerated trailers in transport yards and critical points within the site.

Intermec Trains 50+ EMEA Channel Partners in RFID Technology

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UK resellers authorised to sell Intermec RFID products

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to identify objects. It is a wireless system that consists of two components: tags and readers. The tags are attached to the objects that you want to identify, and the readers are used to read the information from the tags.

The tags are small, passive devices that contain a microchip and an antenna. The microchip stores the information about the object, such as a serial number or a product code. The antenna allows the tag to receive and transmit radio waves.

The readers are devices that emit radio waves and receive signals back from the tags. The readers decode the information from the tags and send it to a computer or other device.

RFID is used in a variety of applications, including:

  • Inventory management: RFID can be used to track inventory in warehouses and stores. This can help to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Access control: RFID can be used to control access to buildings, rooms, or other areas. This can help to improve security.
  • Logistics: RFID can be used to track the movement of goods through the supply chain. This can help to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Animal tracking: RFID can be used to track the movement of animals. This can be used for livestock management or wildlife conservation.

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