Paybacks from item level RFID divide into those that are difficult or impossible to quantify at project level and those that are readily quantifiable.
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.
Hardware interoperability programme unveiled at EPCglobal European conference
Sep 11, 2006
Six companies receive certification marks for 11 products
Freightliner LLC Chooses IDENTEC SOLUTIONS and Cactus Commerce for RFID Work-in-Progress Efficiencies
Sep 07, 2006
Louis Fleischer is on a mission. As an automation engineer for the Portland Truck Plant, he has the dubious task of helping keep the production line moving for Freightliner LLC, a DaimlerChrysler company.
Increasing security in the supply chain with electronic security markers
Sep 06, 2006
Joseph Pearson, business development manager, Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid) Systems presents a white paper.
Near Field Communication (NFC) the interface of interfaces? By IDTechEx
Sep 06, 2006
The argument for Near Field Communication (NFC) is this: You would not expend a lot of energy and cause annoyance by shouting across a room at someone you would walk across or ask someone nearby to pass on the message.
Philips Semiconductors becomes NXP
Sep 05, 2006
Fifty years of innovation and a rich IP portfolio firmly establishes NXP as Europe's second largest semiconductor company
The Price-Sensitivity Curve for RFID
Aug 29, 2006
The correlation between the volume and pricing of RFID tags has been a much debated topic in recent times. Below is Dr Peter Harrop's forecast on pricing for the next ten years and his justification behind the figures.
Linpac Materials Handling and Intellident combine to offer RFID-ready multi-trip container systems
Aug 22, 2006
Two companies that make up part of the asset management giant LINPAC Group have joined forces to offer the materials handling industry the latest in asset tracking packaging systems.
AEROSCOUT ENHANCES INDUSTRYS LEADING WI-FI-BASED ACTIVE RFID TAG
Aug 15, 2006
Innovative and Enhanced Capabilities Extend AeroScout Leadership in Healthcare, Manufacturing and Other Industries
Item level RFID - the prosperous market 2006-2016
Aug 14, 2006
Item level RFID is set for substantial growth over the next decade. A new study from IDTechEx forecasts and explores key markets that will apply item-level tagging, advances in technology and the mass adoption that will follow. Dr. Peter Harrop from IDTechEx summarises this study below.
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.
