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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Riverside’s RFID and AI technology developed to accelerate growth in greeting cards category performance

1 Riverside’s RFID and AI technology developed to accelerate growth in greeting cards category performance

Riverside Greetings, the supplier of greeting card solutions, has developed RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology which is claimed to dramatically accelerate category growth in the convenience and forecourt sector.

SATO Europe launches RAIN RFID asset management solution ASETRA to boost operational efficiency

2 SATO Europe launches RAIN RFID asset management solution ASETRA to boost operational efficiency

SATO has launched its RAIN RFID1-based asset management solution ASETRA in Europe. The easy to deploy system comprising RFID tags, RFID printers and desktop reader/writers accurately and easily tracks and manages assets through the supply chain.

UnitVisID meets growing RFID use in healthcare with rebrand

3 UnitVisID meets growing RFID use in healthcare with rebrand

The DoseID Consortium, the membership-driven industry alliance advancing radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology in pharmaceuticals, has rebranded to UnitVisID Alliance.

Zebra introduces New PartnerConnect Location and Tracking Specialisation for channel partners

4 Zebra introduces New PartnerConnect Location and Tracking Specialisation for channel partners

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the new PartnerConnect Location and Tracking Specialisation for partners focused on selling RFID andreal-time location systems (RTLS). 

Hugo Boss partners with Nedap for global RFID roll-out

5 Hugo Boss partners with Nedap for global RFID roll-out

Nedap, the RFID solutions provider, has announced that Hugo Boss, one of the leading companies in the premium segment of the global apparel market, has selected Nedap’s iD Cloud platform for its retail business.

HID Global acquires Vizinex RFID to expand portfolio of high-performance passive RFID tags

6 HID Global acquires Vizinex RFID to expand portfolio of high-performance passive RFID tags

HID Global has acquired Vizinex RFID. The acquisition increases HID Global’s presence and relevance in key vertical markets including healthcare/medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centres, etc. and adds a key technology to HID Global’s RFID tag portfolio.

RAIN RFID tag IC 2021 sales volume rockets up 36%

7 RAIN RFID tag IC 2021 sales volume rockets up 36%

RAIN Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag integrated circuits’ (IC) worldwide sales volume for the second year in a row smashed industry forecasts increasing 36% over the last year helping to nudge lifetime sales past the 100 billion tag IC sold barrier. This is the seventh year in a row of sales growth for RAIN RFID tag IC sales according to the RAIN Alliance, an industry technology group.

IDTechEx discusses how semiconductor shortage affects RFID industry

8 IDTechEx discusses how semiconductor shortage affects RFID industry

COVID-19 is a double sword. COVID pushes businesses to adopt technologies quicker to improve production as well as management efficiency, in order to survive. COVID-19, on the other hand, catalyzes an ongoing issue – the semiconductor shortage – that has had a substantial influence on a wide variety of businesses in recent years, including the RFID industry.

Why RFID is the future: Working more efficiently with DENSO

9 Why RFID is the future: Working more efficiently with DENSO

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) provides new and profitable opportunities for increasing organisational, financial and operational performance. For instance, the retail and logistics industries can benefit from the superior RFID technology. DENSO explains why.

SATO and Xerafy partnership brings cost-effective RFID inventory management to global markets

10 SATO and Xerafy partnership brings cost-effective RFID inventory management to global markets

International provider of next-generation auto-ID and labelling solutions, SATO has partnered with Xerafy to bring pioneering metal skin radio frequency identification (RFID) labels to the automotive, manufacturing and healthcare global markets through its range of RFID-enabled printers.

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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