Smartrac intros RFID tags for luggage, supply chain, automotive and industrial use Smartrac has announced its new Wings tag, which offers a read distance of up to 18 meters (59 feet) and a compact footprint. The tag comes with NXP's UCODE 8 IC, a new RFID tag designed for luggage tracking and also suitable for apparel and supply chain management
CLERMONT-FERRAND, France—After some recent delays, a universal ISO standard for RFID tire tags is now expected to be available by the end of 2019, according to Michelin's Pierre Loiret, who leads on industrial standards and government regulation. He also is a co-convenor on the ISO TC31 WG10 ... CLERMONT-FERRAND, France—After
IATA requires airlines to reduce mishandling of baggage by implementing cross-industry tracking, says SICK Automation. SICK Automation, a provider of laser, camera and RFID technology, is helping airlines and airport operators close the gaps of baggage mishandling. The International Air Transport Association's (IATA's) Resolution 753, that came into effect on 1 June this
Tageos has expanded its presence in the aviation industry by announcing certification of a new product for airline baggage tracking applications. The EOS-409 UHF RFID inlay has been approved by Auburn University’s RFID Lab for its “Tagged Performance Specification U.” This broad specification is designed to test RFID inlay performance in
Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI), a leading provider and pioneer of RAIN solutions, today announced the Impinj® Monza® R6-B tag chip for tracking checked baggage in the global air-transport industry. SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI), a leading provider and pioneer of RAIN solutions, today announced the Impinj® Monza® R6-B tag chip for tracking
Radio frequency identification is being adopted rapidly in a growing number of tire industry processes and will deliver more transparency, fewer rejected tires and production failures and better control of materials.. Radio frequency identification is being adopted rapidly in a growing number of tire industry processes and will deliver more
International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week voted to approve a mandate requiring member airlines to implement RFID baggage tracking. IATA will develop implementation standards over the next year, with the goal of rolling out the technology globally by 2020. According to IATA, member airlines represent 83% of global air
The three-month project consisted of a UHF RFID solution from Vero Solutions, using the technology company's software and Impinj readers to track when baggage carts enter and depart a baggage claim area, to make cart management more visible. Mar 21, 2018— London's Heathrow Airport is evaluating the results of a three-month proof-of-concept
Zero-defect production must surely be the ultimate goal of every manufacturer. Control Engineering Europe finds out what role RFID technology has in bringing this closer reality. The automotive industry has always been a leading force when it comes to efficient manufacturing processes and quality control. Over the years RFID technology
As of late, the easiest and most convenient option for customers and operators alike is through using RFID tags. What makes them such a great option? Let’s take a look. The numbers don’t lie: creating a monthly membership program at a carwash pays a big dividend. Recently, Professional Carwashing & Detailing has