RFID Standards News

ASTM Int'l Tests Performance of RFID Transponders in Packaging Standard  Dec 16, 2008
ASTM International issued ASTM D7435 - Test Method for Determining the Performance of Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Transponders on Loaded Containers.

ISO/IEC 18000-1 to Provide Int'l Framework for RFID Frequencies   Dec 15, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) revised ISO/IEC 18000-1 to address growing adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID), particularly in open supply chain applications and the concurrent development of products and services.

ATIS Releases RFID Guideline for Product, Product Package, Transport Unit Tagging - ATIS 0300096  Nov 17, 2008
The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) issued ATIS 0300096 - RFID Guideline for Product, Product Package and Transport Unit Tagging, created by the Bar Code/Standard Coding (BCSC) Committee.

ABI: Global RFID Market to Reach $5.3B in 2008  Nov 11, 2008
The worldwide radio frequency identification (RFID) market will exceed $5.3 billion in 2008, according to a new forecast from ABI Research.

DOJ Will Not Challenge Consortium's Proposed RF Patent-Licensing Arrangement  Nov 3, 2008
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it will not challenge a proposal by a consortium of companies to jointly license patents needed to comply with standards for ultra high frequency radio frequency identification (UHF RFID) technology, which has a variety of uses including airline baggage tracking, retail product inventory and ticketing for events.

AIM Global to Develop Health Care Test Protocols  Oct 21, 2008
AIM Global's radio frequency identification (RFID) Experts Group (REG) will develop a set of test protocols for testing of RF emitters to ensure a benign effect in a health care setting.

ABI: Compliance Aside, Other Benefits Prompt RFID Adoption  Oct 13, 2008
Consumer goods manufacturers and retailers continue to adopt radio frequency identification (RFID), largely for the sake of compliance with mandates from Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and METRO in Germany.

ABI: End-User Survey Reveals RFID Adoption across Broad Range of Verticals   Sep 30, 2008
An online end-user survey from ABI Research found that radio frequency identification (RFID) is being used or evaluated for a growing number of applications across a wide range of vertical industry sectors.

FTC to Host Workshop to Explore Consumer Protection, Privacy Implications of RFID Applications  Sep 12, 2008
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a radio frequency identification (RFID) workshop on consumer privacy and data security to explore emerging applications of RFID technology and their implications for consumer protection policy.

Frost: Standardization, Technology Optimization Trigger Growth in Asia-Pacific RFID Inlays Market   Aug 18, 2008
The market for radio frequency identification (RFID) tags is set to see considerable growth, according to Frost & Sullivan, gaining traction with increasing deployment in various verticals.

AIM Global Issues Guidelines for Tire RFID  Aug 13, 2008
AIM Global issued the AIM Global radio frequency identification (RFID) Guideline REG 396: RFID chips and transponders - Verification and qualification of design and manufacture - Part I: Tires.

Frost: Handheld Terminals Change Retail Environment  Jul 21, 2008
Retailers are under constant pressure to differentiate themselves by providing personalized, responsive customer service and deploying technology that enables real-time communication and inventory management, while improving productivity.

Frost: Emerging RFID Applications to Fuel Opportunities in Asia-Pacific   Jun 9, 2008
Radio frequency identification's (RFID's) ability to track and trace away from the line-of-sight, thus enabling various business processes to be automated, is the key value proposition that will boost its market in the Asia-Pacific region.

ABI: RFID Reader Market Is Integrating, Innovating  Jun 4, 2008
According to ABI Research, radio frequency identification (RFID) readers are becoming more highly integrated and innovative.

Aberdeen: Item-Level RFID Tagging Brings Benefits to Retailers  May 21, 2008
According to a study from Aberdeen Group, item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging is translating into measurable business benefits that may compel many retailers to invest in RFID in 2008 and beyond.

ABI: China's RFID Potential Grows Beyond National ID Program  Mar 12, 2008
China boasts not just the world's largest radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled government ID card initiative, but also a wide range of other RFID application projects in transportation ticketing, animal tagging, anti-counterfeiting, real-time location systems (RTLS), asset tracking, e-ticketing and contactless payments.

FAQ on Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID)  Mar 6, 2008
The European Commission (EC) recently launched a public consultation on privacy, data protection and information security issues involved in applications supported by radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology. The consultation will run until April 25.

ABI: Strong Application Mix, Value Propositions Drive RFID Pilots, Deployments  Mar 4, 2008
The increase in available radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and applications suggests that the market is moving beyond traditional closed-loop application environments, according to ABI Research.

GS1, ETSI, CEN Launch Global RFID Interoperability Forum for Standards  Feb 29, 2008
GS1, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) launched the Global Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Interoperability Forum for Standards (GRIFS), which is a project funded by the European Union (EU) with the goal to improve collaboration and maximise the global interoperability of RFID standards.

Gartner: Worldwide RFID Revenue to Surpass $1.2B in 2008  Feb 29, 2008
Worldwide radio frequency identification (RFID) revenue is forecast to total $1.2 billion in 2008, a 30.9% increase from 2007 revenue of $917.3 million, according to Gartner Inc. By 2012, worldwide RFID revenue is forecast to total $3.5 billion.

ABI: Wi-Fi RTLS, Software Service Professionals to Experience Added Revenue, Expansion  Feb 20, 2008
Wi-Fi real-time location systems (RTLS) require dense deployments of supplementary access points to accurately triangulate and then locate assets and people.

ABI: RFID Integrators Must Prepare for Shifting Market  Feb 1, 2008
Only a few years ago, companies specializing in radio frequency identification (RFID) integration services could succeed by offering clients their specialized knowledge of how RFID technology worked or, in some cases, didn't work.

GS1 Hong Kong, Wal-mart Team to Develop EPC/RFID Adoption Program in China  Jan 27, 2008
GS1 Hong Kong and Wal-Mart are teaming to create a program to drive adoption of electronic product code/radio frequency identification (EPC/RFID) technology in Foshan, China.

NISO Issues RFID Best Practices Document  Jan 27, 2008
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) issued RFID in U.S. Libraries, which contains recommended practices to facilitate the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in library applications.

Xterprise Releases Sam's Club RFID Pallet Tagging Service  Jan 17, 2008
Xterprise Inc. created a "software-as-a-service (SaaS)" edition of its Xterprise automated radio frequency identification (RFID) module (XARM) specifically targeted at retail suppliers required to meet the Sam's Club pallet tagging requirement.

ABI: RFID Markets to Grow 21% Annually Through 2012  Jan 11, 2008
Worldwide radio frequency identification (RFID) markets are expected to reach $8.4 billion in 2012, according to ABI Research, up from $3.8 billion in 2007.

ITU: ICT Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions  Dec 24, 2007
Information and communication technologies (ICT) can be a cause and a potential cure for climate change, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

HP, LG Electronics, Motorola Form RFID Consortium  Dec 16, 2007
Seven companies organized the radio frequency identification (RFID) Consortium LLC to jointly license ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID patents.

NIST Measures Challenges for Wireless Factories  Dec 13, 2007
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), factories have much to gain from wireless technology, such as robot control, radio frequency identification (RFID) tag monitoring and local area network (LAN) communications.

ABI: Leading Wi-Fi RTLS Vendors Say Vertical Markets Advantageous for Growth  Dec 8, 2007
As Wi-Fi real time locating systems (RTLS) vendors expand their markets horizontally, many will rely on healthy vertical markets for sustained growth, according to ABI Research.

Interoperability Conference to Minimize Fragmentation, Facilitate Trade  Dec 8, 2007
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), in partnership with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), will host Interoperability: Key to International Business in Warsaw, Poland, February 6-7, 2008.

GS1 UK Unveils Electronic Product Code Information Service Pilot  Nov 23, 2007
GS1 UK and BT Auto-ID Services are seeking organisations to participate in the GS1 UK Electronic Product Code Information Service (EPCIS) pilot.

ABI: Active RFID Leads Technology in Cargo Container Security...For Now  Nov 16, 2007
Although the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) committee concerned with cargo container security finally released a standard based on active radio frequency identification (RFID), many end-users would prefer to employ passive RFID solutions, or, according to ABI Research, none at all.

Fujitsu Installs AbsoluteSKY RFID System at Staples Business Depot  Nov 6, 2007
Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. announced that the three-month installation of the AbsoluteSKY radio frequency identification (RFID) based intelliTRACKER product suite in Staples Business Depot's first store was successful.

ABI: RFID End-User Survey Reveals Requirements for Retail CPG, Pharmaceutical Firms  Oct 31, 2007
Recent analysis from ABI Research found that radio frequency identification (RFID) is being used or evaluated for a growing number of applications across a wide range of vertical industry sectors.

Frost: RFID Middleware Market Shows Strong Growth Potential  Oct 31, 2007
The change from mandate-driven to return on investment (ROI)-driven customer purchase decisions has influenced the dynamic radio frequency identification (RFID) market.

ABI: Manufacturing Innovation, Evolution Essential for Passive RFID Label Market  Oct 30, 2007
Market volume for passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags is historically higher in low frequency (LF) and high frequency (HF) applications, as opposed to ultra-high frequency (UHF) applications.

Frost: RFID Pilots, Supply Chain Management Efficiencies Ensure Asia-Pacific RFID Growth   Oct 29, 2007
Buoyed by the success of the increasing numbers of radio frequency identification (RFID) pilots and projects in supply chains, end-users are becoming progressively keen on utilizing RFID.

Frost: Collaborative Approach, Integrated Solutions Hold Potential for Supply Chain Management Markets  Oct 23, 2007
The global supply chain management (SCM) software and services markets gained momentum with the introduction of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and the global outsourcing trend.

IBM Developments Move Toward Use of Open Standards in RFID Tools  Oct 12, 2007
IBM announced two developments related to using open standards in radio frequency identification (RFID) tools:

ABI: Wi-Fi Encroaching on RFID's Location-Based Services Markets  Sep 11, 2007
The large and growing installed base of Wi-Fi equipment means new opportunities for using Wi-Fi in unorthodox ways.

Intermec RFID Hardware to be Certified for Use in China  Sep 10, 2007
Intermec Inc.'s passive ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) readers will be certified for operation in China by the country's State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC).

ABI: End-User Survey Confirms RFID Moving Beyond Supply Chain Management  Sep 5, 2007
Recent analysis from ABI Research found that radio frequency identification (RFID) is being used or evaluated for a growing number of applications across a wide range of vertical industry sectors.

ISO Offers Systematic Approach to Container Security Tracking - ISO 17363  Sep 5, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 17363:2007 - Supply chain applications of RFID - Freight containers, which defines the usage of read/write radio frequency identification (RFID) shipment tags for supply chain management (SCM), and defines the air-interface communications, a common set of required data structures and a commonly organized set of optional data requirements.

CISC Semiconductor Introduces RFID Tag Measurement, Evaluation Test System  Aug 20, 2007
National Instruments (NI) asked CISC Semiconductor Design+Consulting GmbH to design a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder performance test library using NI's Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW) programming language.

SAP Extended PLM Application Targets Change, Innovation  Aug 17, 2007
SAP AG unveiled its road map for the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM) application, which companies can use to address two business trends: the accelerated speed of change and the need to differentiate through innovation within their business network.

Savi Announces First Participants in Standardized RFID E-Seal Licensing Program  Aug 14, 2007
Savi Technology announced the first six companies that agreed to license Savi's intellectual property, which is incorporated into the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 18185 standard for electronic cargo seals (e-Seals).

BRIDGE Project Enters Second Year for Testing, Piloting RFID Applications   Aug 10, 2007
The Building Radio frequency IDentification for the Global Environment (BRIDGE) project is entering a key phase in the future deployment of EPCglobal applications, according to GS1.

Frost: Rising Data Volumes Create Need for Euro RFID   Aug 10, 2007
The European radio frequency identification (RFID) market is set to achieve significant progress, given its past and existing initiatives in retail, health care, manufacturing, logistics and anti-counterfeiting measures.

Seven RFID Organizations Support Open-Source Low-Level Reader Protocol Software Development  Aug 3, 2007
Seven radio frequency identification (RFID) technology organizations are supporting the open-source development of EPCglobal-compliant Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) software libraries, which enable EPCglobal ultra high frequency (UHF) Gen 2 communications via the LLRP universal reader-to-network interface.

Frost: Asia-Pacific RFID Market to Stabilize by 2010   Jul 31, 2007
Radio frequency identification (RFID) supply chain deployments in Asia-Pacific have been relatively slow, according to Frost & Sullivan, especially when compared to Europe or the U.S.

Frost: Confusion Between RFID, Contactless Smart Cards Causing Concern  Jul 31, 007
Although contactless technology is experiencing a surge, there is still much confusion over the similarities and differences between radio frequency identification (RFID) and contactless smart card technology.

Frost: Better Awareness, Stronger Standards to Drive Chipless Tag Technology  Jul 30, 2007
Although relatively new, chipless tag technology is attracting considerable attention as an emerging technology offering similar functionalities to those of radio frequency identification (RFID), but at potentially lower costs.

Frost: Asian RFID Market to See Highest Growth  Jul 30, 2007
The radio frequency identification (RFID) market is an emerging one, according to Frost & Sullivan, but is expected to receive a major boost with the standardization of frequencies and reduction of tag prices.

NISO Launches Discovery to Delivery, Content & Collection Committees  Jul 24, 2007
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) created a Discovery to Delivery Topic Committee and Content and Collection Management Topic Committee.

GAO: DOD Time Frame Challenges Supply Chain Implementation  Jul 18, 2007
The recent update to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) supply chain management plan shows that the DOD made progress developing and implementing its supply chain management improvement initiatives.

Odin Technologies Releases Benchmark for European RFID Readers  Jul 17, 2007
Odin technologies released a benchmark of European radio frequency identification (RFID) readers.

CEA, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on Miniaturized Energy Tech  Jul 7, 2007
STMicroelectronics (ST) and CEA, a French public technological research organisation, signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of miniaturized energy technologies with an emphasis on powering mobile phones, laptop computers and other portable electronic products.

Savi Tech, IFS Offer Supply Chain Software for Defense  Jun 30, 2007
Savi Technology and IFS Defence will partner to provide information solutions for the aerospace and defense market.

GS1, HL7 Developing Global Standards Designed to Improve Patient Care  Jun 29, 2007
Health Level Seven Inc. (HL7) and GS1 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop global standards for improving patient care.

University of Arkansas RFID Research Center Exploring Using RFID for Item Level Apparel Tagging  Jun 8, 2007
The University of Arkansas RFID Research Center will collaborate with a retail industry organization and a global supply chain association to explore the feasibility and value of using radio-frequency identification technology (RFID) for item-level tagging of apparel and footwear.

Freescale Launches Low-Power RF Transmit/Receive Devices  Jun 5, 2007
Freescale Semiconductor introduced the MC33696 phase-locked loop- (PLL-) tuned ultra-high frequency (UHF) transceiver and MC33596 low-voltage receiver for use in remote keyless entry, garage door control, radio frequency identification (RFID) products, alarm monitoring, wireless alarm and security systems, home automation and automatic meter reading.

WhereNet Introduces Multimode Active RFID RTLS Tag  Jun 4, 2007
WhereNet Corp. released the multimode WhereTag IV active radio frequency identification (RFID) asset tag.

Fujitsu to Install AbsoluteSKY RFID Inventory Tracking Systems at Staples Business Depot  Jun 1, 2007
Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. announced that Staples Business Depot will install the AbsoluteSKY intelliTRACKER radio frequency identification- (RFID)- based product suite at a Canadian store.

ABI: Container Tracking Pilot Highlights Benefits of RFID Standards in Port Management  May 17, 2007
A recent EPCglobal pilot project using active radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, along with software from Oracle and Savi Technology, highlighted the importance of common standards in maximizing the benefits RFID can bring to port operations.

IEEE Approves Two Smart Transducer Standards - IEEE 1451.0, IEEE 1451.5   May 10, 2007
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved two smart transducer standards in its IEEE 1451 series, which provides for common interfaces among sensors, actuators, instruments and networks and allows for interoperable and interchangeable transducers.

NIST Issues Guidelines for Ensuring RFID Security  May 10, 2007
Retailers, manufacturers, hospitals, federal agencies and other organizations planning to use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to improve their operations should also systematically evaluate the possible security and privacy risks and use best practices to mitigate them, according to a report issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

RF Research Centers Form Global RF Lab Alliance  May 10, 2007
The University of Arkansas RFID Research Center, the RFID Lab at the University of Parma and the LogDynamics Lab at the University of Bremen are forming the Global RF Lab Alliance, a confederation of radio frequency (RF)-focused laboratories from around the world.

Savi Technology Releases RFID Patent Licensing for Cargo Container E-Seal  May 9, 2007
Savi Technology released a "QuickStart" licensing program for its intellectual property (IP) incorporated into International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 18185, the new standard for electronic cargo seals (e-Seals).

EPCglobal Concludes First Phase of Hong Kong, Japan RFID Pilot Project  May 9, 2007
GS1 EPCglobal completed the first phase of their Transportation and Logistics Industry Action Group RFID pilot programme, which tracked in real time the location of cargo containers shipped from Hong Kong to Japan.

IBM Releases Midvolume Thermal, RFID Printer for Supply Chain Operations, Asset Management Label Applications  May 3, 2007
IBM introduced the InfoPrint 6700 M40, part of the InfoPrint 6700 family of thermal/ radio frequency identification (RFID) printers, to provide label printing for supply chain operations and asset management.

Health Industry Insights: Cost, Lack of Standards Delay Pharma RFID Adoption   Apr 28, 2007
Technology cost and lack of demonstrated return on investment (ROI) are primary roadblocks contributing to slow radio frequency identification (RFID) adoption by the pharmaceutical industry, according to results from a survey of 143 life sciences industry leaders conducted by Health Industry Insights, an IDC company.

EPCglobal Ratifies Low-Level RFID Reader Protocol  Apr 26, 2007
GS1 EPCglobal Inc. ratified the Low-Level Reader Protocol (LLRP) standard.

Axcess Unveils RFID Solution to Help Manage Assets  Apr 23, 2007
Three civilian U.S. government agencies are installing Axcess International's patented ActiveTag wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) system for locating, tracking and protecting laptop computer assets and critical documents.

SecureRF Releases RFID Tag with Onboard Security Features  Apr 16, 2007
SecureRF Corp. released the LIghtweight Multistream Encryption (LIME) Tag with onboard security and cold chain management features.

Frost: Government, Micro-payment Applications Boost Contactless Smart Card Market Growth  Apr 13, 2007
The contactless smart card market is witnessing remarkable growth due to significant advancements in the e-passport and micro-payment segments, according to Frost & Sullivan.

Impinj, METRO Group to Jointly Develop UHF RFID Item-Level Solution for Tagging Garments  Apr 10, 2007
Impinj Inc. and METRO Group will jointly develop a comprehensive ultra high frequency (UHF) Gen 2 item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) technology solution for tagging high-value garments and accessories.

Kimberly-Clark Deploys OATSystems Mobile RFID Tagging Solution for In-Store Product Promotions  Apr 9, 2007
Kimberly-Clark Corp. is deploying OATSystems' OAT Mobile Tag, an enterprise-class, mobile radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging solution to improve the execution of in-store product promotions.

SAP Auto-Identification Tech Provides Product Tracking, Authentification for Pharma, Defense, Automotive Firms  Apr 6, 2007
SAP AG released two radio frequency identification (RFID) and auto-identification technologies: product tracking and authentification (PTA) processes that tap into information contained on sensor-tagged objects and an object event repository in which the PTA information is managed.

ABI: RFID Responds to A&D Supply Chain, Asset Management Requirements  Apr 4, 2007
To keep pace with an ever-changing aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, companies are seeking better ways to manage complexity, cut costs and boost productivity.

Intermec Introduces IV7C Vehicle Mount RFID Reader  Apr 3, 2007
Intermec Inc. introduced the latest version of its vehicle mount radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, the IV7C, a rugged RFID tag reader designed to read RFID tags anywhere within reach of a forklift.

Oracle, Savi Tech Track RFID-Tagged Containers Shipped from Hong Kong to Japan  Mar 29, 2007
Oracle and Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company, provided an information link to track in real time the location of cargo containers shipped from Hong Kong to Japan. The work was part of a pilot project initiated by GS1 EPCglobal.

U.S. Air Force Awards RFID Pilot Contract to VeriSign, Alien Technology, E. Smith  Mar 20, 2007
VeriSign Inc., Alien Technology Corp. and E Smith Consulting LCC were awarded a contract to manage an innovative radio frequency identification (RFID) pilot with the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General's office.

EC Proposes European Strategy for Smart Radio Tags  Mar 16, 2007
After a year-long study, the European Commission (EC) unveiled its proposed European strategy for radio frequency identification (RFID).

Avnet Tech Solutions Develops RFID Product with Printronix, Stratum Glob  Mar 6, 2007
Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating group of Avnet Inc., created a radio frequency identification (RFID) bundled tool that enables its system integrator, embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and value-added reseller (VAR) partners to take advantage of the emerging RFID market

Manufacturing Insights: RFID Implementations Growing at Cautious Rate  Feb 28, 2007
RFID Worldwide Perspective, the second annual Manufacturing Insights global radio frequency identification (RFID) report, indicates most companies are cautiously spending on RFID, but the prospects are encouraging.

Avnet Tech Solutions to Offer Lowry Thermal Transfer RFID Labels  Feb 23, 2007
Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating group of Avnet Inc., reached a distribution agreement with Lowry Computer Products Inc. to include Lowry thermal transfer radio frequency identification (RFID) labels in its enterprise mobility offerings for system integrators, embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and value-added reseller (VAR) partners.

IEC Launches Second Collection of RFID Standards  Feb 22, 2007
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) launched a second thematic collection of radio frequency identification (RFID) standards on CD-ROM.

Aberdeen: Manufacturers Leverage RFID to Reduce Waste, Enhance Production  Feb 20, 2007
Early adopters of radio frequency identification (RFID) in aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, paper, electronics and heavy industrial manufacturing are leveraging the technology to drive out waste, enable just-in-time delivery of finished goods and realize continuous improvement throughout production.

Japan Application Consortium Formed for RFID Pilot Program  Feb 7, 2007
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), NTT Comware, Oracle Corp. Japan and VeriSign Japan K.K. are forming the Japan Application Consortium (JAC) to construct a radio frequency identification (RFID) system based on a jointly developed standard for use in the international logistics pilot program that is being conducted by EPCglobal.

Frost: Drug Counterfeiting Boosts Euro Pharma Market RFID Implementation  Jan 22, 2007
The use of radio frequency identification (RFID) by Europe's pharmaceutical industry will continue to grow as a result of increasing counterfeit products in the market.

Frost: RFID Printer/Encoder Applicators Enable Transition from Legacy Data Capture Systems  Jan 11, 2007
The radio frequency identification (RFID) printer and encoder market gained significant momentum due to an increase of open-looped pilots and deployments requiring encoding capabilities.

Frost: Promise of 5-Cent Tag Cheers Venture Capitalists in RFID Market  Jan 5, 2007
Venture capitalists and the investment community are upbeat about the 2008 launch of the 5-cent tag in the world radio frequency identification (RFID) market.

Blue Vector Systems to Provide RFID, GPS Sensor Network for Nortel Municipal Wireless Initiative  Jan 4, 2007
Nortel selected Blue Vector Systems' line of sensor networking appliances as part of its next generation of municipal wireless solutions.

EC Harmonises Radio Frequencies  Jan 2, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently made two decisions on harmonisation of radio spectrum use for short-range devices and for radio frequency identification devices (RFID) in the ultra high frequency (UHF) band.

ABI: Revenues from RFID-based Airline Baggage Handling Will More than Double by 2011  Dec 4, 2006
Radio frequency identification (RFID) has the potential to streamline and improve airline baggage handling, especially in this time of heightened security measures, but analysts are asking when will RFID baggage handling reach a critical mass?

ABI: RFID-based MRO Strategies Mean Security for Aerospace, Defense Supply Chains  Dec 4, 2006
Aerospace and defense (A&D) companies are increasingly looking for ways to gain competitive advantage through the enhanced management of supply chains and assets.

SecureRF RFID Tag Addresses Security for Pharmaceutical Supply Chain  Nov 22, 2006
SecureRF released a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag with onboard security and cold chain management features targeting pharmaceutical supply chain applications.

Savi Technology Active RFID Supply Chain Products Approved for Use in China  Nov 20, 2006
Savi Technology received approval from the China State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC) to use its family of active radio frequency identification (RFID) products throughout the country.

Frost: Demand-responsive Manufacturing Drives N. American RFID Markets  Nov 3, 2006
The radio frequency identification (RFID) markets in North America are expected to witness significant growth with the rising need for highly responsive and integrated information systems.

ABI: Wi-Fi, Active RFID Vying for Health Care Asset Management Markets  Nov 3, 2006
Wi-Fi and active radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies are locked in a long battle to capture the burgeoning market in health care asset tracking, according to a new study from ABI Research.

National Guard Awards Contracts for RFID 'Portable Deployment Kits'  Nov 1, 2006
The U.S. National Guard selected Savi Technology to provide highly mobile radio frequency identification (RFID) systems that will improve real-time tracking of supplies at National Guard armories and for deployed operations.

CHEP to Launch Global RFID Track, Trace System  Nov 1, 2006
CHEP is developing a worldwide system to provide trading partners in the supply chain with real-time visibility to products shipped on the company’s pallets and containers.

RFID Consortium Embraces ISO Amendment for Generation 2 Protocol  Oct 31, 2006
The RFID Consortium will provide licenses in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 18000-6 Amendment 1 incorporating the EPCglobal Generation 2 ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) air interface protocol that was published by ISO.

Operational Deployment of RFID in Europe Getting Closer  Oct 27, 2006
The performance of radio frequency identification (RFID) in Europe means operational deployment of RFID is getting closer, according to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).

DHS Expands Vicinity RFID Usage in Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative  Oct 27, 2006
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the state department's proposed rulemaking on the PASSport card, is expanding the use of vicinity radio frequency identification (RFID) technology at U.S. ports of entry.

FAQ on Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID)   Oct 19, 2006
The European Commission (EC) reported initial findings from its wide public debate on radio frequency identification devices (RFID) at the "RFID - Heading for the Future" conference on October 16, 2006.

ABI Research: ID, E-passports Key to Surge of High Frequency RFID Tag IC Shipments  Oct 13, 2006
More than 565 million high frequency (HF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tag integrated circuits (ICs) were shipped in 2005, according to ABI Research.

IPICO RFID Technology to be Piloted in China   Oct 9, 2006
Intellectual Property and Innovation Co. (IPICO) IP-X radio frequency identification (RFID) technology will be tested in four RFID pilot projects in China.

ABI: Industry Decline Not Cause of Lower 2007 RFID Software/Services Revenue Forecasts   Sep 20, 2006
ABI Research reduced its 2007 market forecast for radio frequency identification (RFID) software and services revenue to $3.1B, which represents a downward adjustment of approximately 15% from previous estimates.

ABI Research: Delays, Uncertainty Challenge Chinese RFID Standards  Sep 20, 2006
Silence from the national government and aggressive marketing by EPCglobal - an organization working toward standardization of electronic product code (EPC) technology - are combining to create a climate of uncertainty around the issue of radio frequency identification (RFID) standards in China, according to ABI Research.

ABI Research Database Shows RFID Reader Shipment Growth  Aug 15, 2006
The global market for radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and reader modules grew to more than 35,500 unit shipments in 2005, according to metrics published in a new RFID Reader Market Sizing Database from ABI Research.

Texas Instruments Releases EPCglobal Certified Gen 2 RFID Silicon   Aug 2, 2006
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) released its EPCglobal Inc certified Generation 2 (Gen 2) ultra-high frequency (UHF) silicon.

Passive RFID Portals Added to DoD Distribution Centers   Aug 2, 2006
More than 300 passive radio frequency identification (RFID) portals will be installed across the U.S. Defense Distribution Center (DDC) global logistics network.

Frost: Emerging Economies in Asia, Latin America Hold Promise for Mass RFID Tagging   Jul 31, 2006
The radio frequency identification (RFID) market has witnessed higher interest levels compared to similar technologies for barcodes and wireless networks, according to Frost & Sullivan.

BRIDGE Project Launches RFID Research, Development Initiative   Jul 20, 2006
The Building Radio frequency IDentification solutions for the Global Environment (BRIDGE) project lunched a three-year initiative dedicated to research, development, training and demonstration in the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) based on EPCglobal standards.

ISO Amends RFID Standard to Include EPCglobal UHF Air Interface Protocol   Jul 17, 2006
EPCglobal Inc.'s ultra high frequency (UHF) Generation 2 (Gen 2) air interface protocol was incorporated into the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 18000-6 Amendment 1 as Type C on UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) by ISO.

SkyeTek Introduces Security for RFID Privacy Protection   Jul 17, 2006
SkyeTek Inc. unveiled security technology for protecting the integrity and privacy of broad radio frequency identification (RFID) implementations in high frequency (HF) and ultra high frequency (UHF).

Symbol RFID Technology to be Deployed at U.S. DLA Distribution Centers   Jul 14, 2006
Symbol Technologies Inc. was selected by Odin Technologies to support its recent contract win with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Tagsys Equips China Library, Donates System to New Orleans Library   Jul 12, 2006
Tagsys was awarded a library radio frequency identification (RFID) project at the Shenzhen Library in China and teamed with Integrated Technology Group (ITG) to donate an item-level RFID infrastructure to the Alvar branch of the New Orleans Public Library.

EC Opens Public Consultation on RFID   Jul 7, 2006
An online public consultation on how the European Commission (EC) can help ensure that the growing use of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) boosts the competitiveness of Europe's economy was launched on the European Union (EU) web site "Your Voice in Europe."

University of Alaska Selects Alien Technology RFID Products for ACSI   Jul 4, 2006
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) selected Alien Technology Corp. radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services to supply the Alaska Center for Supply Chain Integration (ACSI) contract with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Axcess Publishes White Paper on Automatic IT Asset Management   Jun 23, 2006
Axcess International Inc. released a white paper that details implementations of its ActiveTag long-range, battery-powered radio frequency identification (RFID) solution for economically and automatically managing and protecting IT assets.

Tagsys Launches Wi-Fi Enabled Item-Level RFID Reader for Libraries   Jun 23, 2006
Tagsys RFID developed a Wi-Fi enabled handheld, item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) reader designed to improve inventory tracking and management for libraries.

Axcess, Tyco Integrate Event-Driven RFID into Access Control Systems   Jun 23, 2006
Axcess International Inc. and Tyco Fire & Security announced a partnership that integrates Axcess ActiveTag radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions into the Tyco Fire & Security suite of Software House and Kantech access control solutions.

IEEE Develops Standard for RuBee Visibility Network Protocol   Jun 20, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) began work on a new standard - IEEE P1902.1 - that will improve upon the visibility network protocol known as RuBee.

Microsoft BizTalk RFID Integrates with Third-Party Applications   Jun 15, 2006
Intermec Inc. announced support for Microsoft BizTalk radio frequency identification (RFID).

Alien Technology Product Awarded EPCglobal Certification Mark   Jun 15, 2006
Alien Technology Corp. was awarded the EPCglobal Certification Mark for its new ultra high frequency (UHF) Generation 2 RFID integrated circuit.

DoD Seeks Public Comment on Interim Rule Regarding RFID Tags   Jun 12, 2006
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include additional commodities and DoD locations that require package marking with passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.

DoD Distribution Center Awards Contract for RFID Equipment Installation   Jun 9, 2006
The Defense Distribution Center (DDC) awarded a contract valued at $14.6M to Odin Technologies for the installation of passive radio frequency identification (RFID) equipment throughout DDC's global distribution network.

ETSI Reports on Improved Warehouse RFID Reader Performance   Jun 9, 2006
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Code of Practice was the reference document for testing of the reading performance of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems in warehouse conditions.

WhereNet RFID System Automates Ford of Canada's Inbound Supply Chain   Jun 6, 2006
WhereNet Corp. announced that Ford Motor Co. of Canada is deploying the WhereNet active radio frequency identification (RFID), real-time locating system (RTLS) technology at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex (OAC).

German Retailer Uses Intermec Gen 2 RFID Technology   Jun 5, 2006
Metro Group is using Intermec Inc. Gen 2 radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in its Cash & Carry wholesale stores in Germany.

ABI Research: Impact of Printed Electronics in RFID May Be Delayed   Jun 5, 2006
Printed electronics have the potential to transform the radio frequency identification (RFID) industry, if and when they gain sufficient market acceptance and find appropriate applications.

Hybrid RFID Solution Helps Manage Financial, Customer Data Security   May 24, 2006
AXCESS International Inc. and Media Recovery are collaborating to provide a radio frequency identification (RFID) product that manages and secures banking records stored on magnetic computer tape/cartridges.

DHS Studies Use of RFID for Human Identification   May 23, 2006
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Emerging Applications and Technology Subcommittee of the DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee is studying the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) for human identification and recommends against using it.

Proof of Return on Investment Program to Help RFID   May 23, 2006
OATSystems and ADT announced a proof of return on investment (ROI) program designed to validate the ROI from standards-based radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled promotions and help the next phase of RFID deployments.

New ABI Research Database Tracks Global RFID Tag IC Shipments   May 10, 2006
To provide aggregated shipment data as reported by leading radio frequency identification (RFID) integrated chip (IC) manufacturers worldwide, ABI Research launched its RFID Tag IC Market Sizing Database.

Intermec Introduces Ruggedized RFID Tag   May 9, 2006
Intermec introduced a reusable, ruggedized radio frequency identification (RFID) tag capable of withstanding temperature extremes and hazardous exposures common in manufacturing and material handling operations, according to the company.

Savi Technology Releases RFID Sensor Tags to Track Global Shipments   May 3, 2006
Savi Technology released two sensor tags that monitor the temperature and humidity of military and commercial shipments including aircraft engines, ammunition, medical supplies, foodstuffs and other perishables vulnerable to environmental conditions as they move through the supply chain.

Alien Technology, Vue Technology Team to Provide RFID Solutions   May 3, 2006
Alien Technology Corp. and Vue Technology announced an alliance to deliver scalable, item level radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions across multiple industries.

ABI Research: New Report Paints RFID's Big Picture   Apr 27, 2006
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is found in fields as varied as supply chain logistics, aerospace and defense, automotive, border security, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, retail, transportation and more.

ABI Research: RFID Adds Scalability, Interoperability, Performance   Apr 25, 2006
RFID markets, increasingly concentrated on the Gen 2 specification, show signs of a healthy transition to the next phase of RFID implementation - full integration at the enterprise level, backed by deep management commitment.

RFID Tags Could Assist in Tracking Emergency Personnel   Apr 18, 2006
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is studying whether RFID technology can be used as a low-cost, reliable means to track firefighters and other first responders inside buildings and help them navigate under hazardous conditions.

ABI: South Korean RFID Vendors See Enormous Global Opportunities   Apr 4, 2006
South Korean vendors began radio frequency identification (RFID) development more slowly than their global rivals, but they believe they can still enjoy enormous opportunities in the international marketplace, especially in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) segment, according to ABI Research.

ABI: From Vehicle Entry to Manufacturing Process, Automotive RFID Takes Hold   Apr 4, 2006
Vehicle-entry systems may be the largest segment for automotive radio frequency identification (RFID) today, but the use of this technology will have much broader implications in the future, according to ABI Research.

NISO Launches RFID Committee   Apr 3, 2006
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) formed a technical committee (TC) to create guidelines for best practices for the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in library applications.

ABI: RFID Showing Strong in Real-Time Traffic Data Collection   Mar 30, 2006
The collection of real-time traffic information may increasingly be carried out by readers rather than sensors, according to a new study from ABI Research.

Intermec Launches Two RFID Purchase Programs   Mar 21, 2006
Intermec Inc. launched two radio frequency identification (RFID) purchase programs designed to help companies obtain the business benefits of Gen 2 RFID equipment and technology, while maximizing previous investments in earlier-generation RFID.

EC Opens Public Debate on Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID)   Mar 15, 2006
The European Commission (EC) launched a comprehensive public consultation on Radio Frequency Identification devices (RFID) to address concerns about personal privacy and security, as well as about technical interoperability and international compatibility.

EC Issues FAQ on Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID)   Mar 15, 2006
Why is RFID on the European Commission (EC) agenda?

Experts Call for Standardization of RFID Technology   Feb 23, 2006
Professionals involved in Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and standards facilitation say a standardization framework is needed to support compatibility and interoperability between different manufacturers and applications.

Legislation Uncertainty Slows Adoption of Pharmaceutical RFID Tracking   Feb 13, 2006
Despite early optimism for RFID tracking in the pharmaceutical industry, no more than 10 medications will be tagged on a large scale during 2006, according to a new ABI Research study.

RFID in 2006: World Looks to North America, EPCGlobal Looks to the Enterprise, Label Converters Look for Position   Feb 3, 2006
Market globalization, increased standards input and a race for status in the label conversion arena are three emerging trends in RFID, a technology still boding "hot" for 2006, according to ABI Research.

ITU Workshop to Survey RFID Standards   Jan 27, 2006
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will be conducting a workshop, "Networked RFID: Systems and Services," Feb. 14-15 at the ITU headquarters in Geneva.

RTI Creates Standards-Compliant Networking Solution for Industrial Automation Applications   Jan 25, 2006
Real-Time Innovations (RTI) created a modified version of its NDDS real-time publish-subscribe communication middleware that can be used in low-cost, memory-constrained applications.

DoD Suppliers' Passive RFID Info Guide Released   Dec 15, 2005
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released version 8.0 of Suppliers' Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Information Guide.

Savi RFID Network Upgrades to Track NATO Defense Consignments   Dec 13, 2005
The NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A) awarded Savi Technology a contract to upgrade and sustain operational support of the radio frequency identification (RFID)-based network Savi built last year to track multi-national defense consignments between Europe and Afghanistan.

PolyApply Chooses IEEE 1620 Test Standard for Printed Organic RFIDs   Nov 14, 2005
PolyApply, a European Union-sponsored program that aims to fabricate organic radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, adopted the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) 1620 standard to help it compare RFID systems developed by its corporate and research participants.

GAO: Better Strategic Planning Can Help DoD RFID Program   Sep 16, 2005
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) started implementing passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging with its suppliers, but recently identified several challenges that will need to be resolved before full implementation, according to a study by the U.S. General Accountability Office (GAO).

DoD Publishes RFID Supplier Implementation Plan   Aug 23, 2005
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has developed a supplier implementation plan to use passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging.

US-VISIT Begins Testing Radio Frequency Identification Tech   Aug 16, 2005
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) started testing the US-VISIT Program's next phase of implementation, which uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to record the entries and exits of visitors who are issued an I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) at U.S. land borders.