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03/09/2024

Expert Insight: Rethinking Hard Tag Removal with RFID

https://www.rfidjournal.com/expert-views/rethinking-hard-tag-removal-how-rfid-technologies-are-complementary-to-eas-hard-tags/221239/

In today's retail landscape, protecting inventory while ensuring a seamless customer experience is paramount. Craig Szklany, VP and Product General Manager, Loss Prevention and Liability at Sensormatic Solutions, delves into the evolving role of RFID technologies as a complementary solution to traditional EAS hard tags.

With over 30 years at Sensormatic Solutions and a background in electrical engineering, Craig brings a wealth of experience and innovative thinking to the table. His latest article explores how RFID can enhance loss prevention strategies while streamlining operations.

Discover how RFID is shaping the future of loss prevention. Read the full Expert View now! https://www.rfidjournal.com/expert-views/rethinking-hard-tag-removal-how-rfid-technologies-are-complementary-to-eas-hard-tags/221239/

What RFID gives you is insight into your operations — what you do with that information will depend on your size, segment and locale.

03/09/2024

Amazon Using AI, RFID for Retail Checkout. https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/amazon-using-ai-rfid-for-retail-checkout/221573/

The Seattle-based company’s Just Walk Out system will use AI with input from different sources and considers them simultaneously. The system’s use of RFID is more geared to bigger crowds, such as those in stadiums and arenas. Amazon tested the RFID system in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle in April 2023 and officially launched the system at Lumen Field later that year. It’s now in five stadiums around the country.

Amazon is revamping is its frictionless checkout system, Just Walk Out, by using artificial intelligence and RFID.

27/08/2024

Tune In to Our Latest Expert View with Aileen Ryan, President & CEO of RAIN RFID Alliance! https://www.rfidjournal.com/expert-views/defending-rfid-supply-chain-resilience-in-the-united-states-the-power-of-community/221575/

Join us as Aileen Ryan dives deep into the critical issue facing the U.S. supply chain. A current petition under consideration by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could significantly impact the use of UHF RFID and other “Part 15” devices across various industries. This change threatens the resilience, diversity, and security of our nation's supply chain.

Learn how the power of community can safeguard these essential technologies and why your voice matters in this crucial conversation.

"A current petition under consideration by the FCC risks undermining the use of UHF RFID....devices in the U.S. across all use cases."

26/08/2024

Telescopic Handler Leverages RFID to Automate Safety Decisions.

Magni Telescopic Handlers - Official has released its latest telehandler equipment: a rotating crane and lift that identifies attachments with RFID technology. The system helps operators at mines, construction sites or logging operations to ensure they operate the lift according to the attachment in use and the weight of the object being moved.

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/telescopic-handler-leverages-rfid-to-automate-safety-decisions/221544/

26/08/2024

RFID Smart Access Cards Allow Instant Cloning Due to Backdoor: Report

Qurakslab found vulnerability in MIFARE Classic smart cards made by Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group.

The security vulnerability allows “card-only” attacks and not the corresponding card reader

The MIFARE cards affected belong to the FM11RF08 or FM11RF08S generations used in hotels in the U.S., Europe, China and India.

23/08/2024

Carrucci Shoes Steps Ahead with RFID https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/carrucci-shoes-steps-ahead-with-rfid/221403/

The men’s shoe company used a retailer’s RFID mandate as catalyst to deploy an inventory management system identifying each product as it enters and leaves its warehouse. The data from the RFID4U solution, known as TagMatiks Wedge, not only helps ensure the right products are shipped to its customers, the retailers, but enables Carrucci to gain a high level of inventory accuracy needed for e-commerce sales. Now that the system is fully live, the products are being tagged at the manufacturing site. When Carrucci places an order from the manufacturing site, they send the corresponding Avery Dennison tags to the factory. As the new products are packed in shoe boxes, the RFID tags are applied to each one, and the unique ID encoded on that tag is linked to the product SKU.

23/08/2024

Carrucci Shoes Steps Ahead with RFID https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/carrucci-shoes-steps-ahead-with-rfid/221403/

The men’s shoe company used a retailer’s RFID mandate as catalyst to deploy an inventory management system identifying each product as it enters and leaves its warehouse. The data from the RFID4U solution, known as TagMatiks Wedge, not only helps ensure the right products are shipped to its customers, the retailers, but enables Carrucci to gain a high level of inventory accuracy needed for e-commerce sales. Now that the system is fully live, the products are being tagged at the manufacturing site. When Carrucci places an order from the manufacturing site, they send the corresponding Avery Dennison tags to the factory. As the new products are packed in shoe boxes, the RFID tags are applied to each one, and the unique ID encoded on that tag is linked to the product SKU.

With the RFID4U technology, Carrucci has achieved the inventory accuracy needed to enable online purchasing from its website.

22/08/2024

Expert Insight from Chris Diorio, CEO of Impinj: The RAIN RFID Industry Must Oppose Proposed Changes to the 900 MHz Frequency Band.

https://www.rfidjournal.com/editors-views/impinj-ceo-rain-rfid-industry-must-oppose-proposed-changes-to-900-mhz-frequency-band/221538/

The 900 MHz band is vital for industries and government agencies relying on RAIN RFID for logistics, retail, healthcare, and public services. Any changes could disrupt operations at companies like AUDI AG, Boeing, BMW, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda, lululemon, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nordstrom, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Nike, Target, UPS, United States Customs and Immigration Service, United States Department of Defense, Walmart and Zara.

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Impinj's Chris Diorio details why the FCC should swiftly deny NextNav’s petition to change RFID spectrum allocations in the 900 MHz ISM band.

21/08/2024

Apple Expands NFC Access to Developers

When iOS 18.1 is released, third-party developers use application programming interface coding to tap into the NFC chip. Developers will need to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay associated fees to request the NFC and SE entitlement.

Developers can use the new NFC and Secure Element APIs, allowing to offer in-app contactless transactions for in-store payments.

20/08/2024

Cummins Inc. Boosts Sustainability with RFID-enabled Returnable Packaging

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/cummins-boosts-sustainability-with-rfid-enabled-returnable-packaging/221503/

The global engine and power supply company is reducing its waste by employing RFID-based, trackable reusable plastic containers for components and products. The system is live at its U.S. sites while the company also invested in providing the technology for its suppliers.

To reduce waste and track their Returnable Transport Items (RTIs), Cummins has deployed an RFID solution from Surgere.

19/08/2024

Intelliguard®, Cencora Increase Compatibility of RFID-Tagged Medications

Intelliguard’s Care stations can now read and decode Cencora medication enabled with RFID to seamlessly aggregate data from RFID-tagged medications. The expanded capability allows providers access to a wider selection of medications compatible with Intelliguard’s systems. Officials said this is significant milestone in streamlining the medication supply chain processes. https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/intelliguard-cencora-increase-compatibility-of-rfid-tagged-medications/221510/

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Intelliguard’s Mira Prep and Mira Care stations can now read and decode Cencora medication enabled with RFID at hospitals.

16/08/2024

College Research Focuses on RFID for Cycle, Pedestrian Safety

University of Wisconsin-Madison, researchers have tested UHF RFID technology to help motorists identify when children, pedestrians or bikes are in their path. The group is seeking collaboration with technology companies to commercialize the solution.

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/college-research-focuses-on-rfid-for-cycle-pedestrian-safety/221466/

University of Wisconsin researchers have tested UHF RFID technology to help motorists identify children, pedestrians or bikes in their path.

16/08/2024

How to Contribute a Guest Article to RFID Journal

We are frequently asked if RFID Journal accepts articles from outside contributors. The short answer is “Yes, we do." The longer response is that it depends on the articles being submitted.

If you've got an editorial you'd like to see published, and if it meets our criteria, we'd be happy to share it with our readers.

14/08/2024

Inovar Packaging Group Acquires The Kennedy Group

The acquisition signifies Inovar’s tenth platform acquisition and is a key part of its expansion strategy, enhancing its presence in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. regions as well as new capabilities such as pressure-sensitive, roll-fed, and RFID label technologies. In acquiring Kennedy Group, Inovar can now offer RFID labeling. https://lnkd.in/eQuf_StW

14/08/2024

Penguin Location Services Applies AI, ML to BLE 5.1 For Precise RTLS

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/penguin-applies-ai-ml-to-ble-5-1-for-precise-rtls/221405/ The location technology company has built an algorithm layer to its BLE 5.1 solution so that hospitals and other companies can gain 3-meter-based location accuracy without paying a high cost.

The system adds intelligence to Angle of Arrive and signal strength data to precisely identify where an off-the-shelf BLE 5.1 tag is located.

Penguin has built an algorithm layer to its BLE 5.1 solution so companies can gain 3-meter-based location accuracy without paying a high cost

13/08/2024

FCC Considers NextNav Petition for UHF Band

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/fcc-considers-nextnav-petition-for-uhf-band/221470/

The geolocation company’s filing seeks priority to be given to their GPS-based devices using the band 902-928 MHz, traditionally used by UHF RFID, LoRa and other technologies. RAIN RFID Alliance and GS1 warn that approval of the petition could severely inhibit the use of UHF RFID technology in the U.S. and worldwide.

NextNav seeks priority for to their GPS-based devices using the band 902-928 MHz, traditionally used by UHF RFID, LoRa and other technologies

12/08/2024

NTT DATA partners with Zebra Technologies to offer its device as a service (DaaS) solution with private 5G networks to make IoT deployments easier and lower cost. The solution includes a wireless network independent of public cellular systems. https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/iot-via-private-5g-accelerating-with-ntt-data-and-zebra-collaboration/221401/

NTT DATA released its Edge AI platform to enable real-time and local decision-making based on IoT data. This announcement follows the company’s recent collaboration with Qualcomm, aimed at accelerating the evolution of the 5G device ecosystem, said Parm Sandhu, NTT DATA’s Enterprise 5G products and services VP. “Customers across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, critical infrastructure and other industries are making requests for more 5G enabled devices and managed services to support deployments in areas where connectivity is a challenge,” said Sandhu.

NTT Data and Zebra partnered to offer device as a service (DaaS) solution with private 5G networks to make IoT deployments easier, lower cost

12/08/2024

European Countries Approve Upper Band for RFID

The upper band 915 to 921 MHz adoption by 11 European countries will make UHF RFID higher performance as well as more universally operable, since the channels overlap with those used in North America and beyond.

Just three countries remain with only lower band approval due to military use of the upper band: Germany, Greece and The Netherlands.

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/european-countries-approve-upper-band-for-rfid/221462/

The upper band 915 to 921 MHz adoption by most European countries will make UHF RFID higher performance as well as more universally operable.

09/08/2024

Avery Dennison Study Finds Shrinkage at Crisis Level for Many Retailers

The survey known as “The Retail Theft Crisis – Strategies to Protect Your Business” was conducted to measure how impactful retail shrinkage rates are today, as well as what role RFID and other technologies might have in addressing those challenges. The study found that three-fourths of retailer responders have adopted RFID or plan to do so in the next 24 months. The technology is poised to act as shrinkage detection as well as asset protection and loss prevention. https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/study-finds-shrinkage-at-crisis-level-for-many-retailers/221397/

The Avery Dennison study found that three-fourths of retailer responders have adopted RFID or plan to do so in the next 24 months.

09/08/2024

Schreiner ProTech Products Offers Labels Protecting RFID Chips

The company recently adapted its RFID-labels to ensure reliable, trackable connectivity for products across a broad set of high-leverage sectors

The Robust RFID-Labels utilize protective elements designed to systematically absorb mechanical stress.

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/schreiner-protech-offers-labels-protecting-rfid-chips/221432/

Schreiner ProTech has adapted its Robust RFID-Labels to ensure reliable, trackable connectivity for products across a broad set of sectors.

07/08/2024

Trials Find Wi-Fi HaLow Offers High Performance IoT Connectivity

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/trials-find-wi-fi-halow-offers-high-performance-iot-connectivity/221399/

A U.S.–based trial of Wi-Fi HaLow technology by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) brings IoT connectivity into homes, farms, factories and schools. Based on the results, the standards organization next plans to test the technology in Asia and Europe. Among the trials was a smart home system in Denver, CO. CableLabs; Scott Farm Market and Greenhouse; a smart city trial in Irvine, CA, Wi-Fi HaLow deployment included equipment from NEWRACOM, Morse Micro, and Methods2Business;

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A U.S.–based trial of Wi-Fi HaLow technology by the Wireless Broadband Alliance brings IoT connectivity into farms, factories and schools.

06/08/2024

RFID, RTLS Bring Data to AI in the Factory

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/rfid-rtls-bring-data-to-ai-in-the-factory/221289/

Factories are introducing AI into their product design, assembly automation and robotics, as well as exploring ways to make general efficiency improvements. And some are leveraging the rich data provided by RFID solutions to enable that effort. RFID will rise to 66 percent within the next five years based on the plans of manufacturing leadership surveyed this year in a Zebra Technologies study.

When an AI system works well, management can then gain insights on the way production work or material flow is taking place.

05/08/2024

NXP Semiconductors, BMW Group Lead Drive for Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Certification https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/nxp-bmw-lead-drive-for-car-connectivity-consortium-certification/221349/

NXP Semiconductors is the first NFC technology company to gain certification from the CCC for interoperability and security. Its SN220 chip is used in mobile devices and wearables to enable drivers and authorized parties to securely access and operate cars without a key.

NXP Semiconductors is the first NFC technology company to gain certification from the CCC for interoperability and security.

05/08/2024

Michelin Steers RFID Tire Tagging Ahead with Gen 4 https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/michelin-steers-rfid-tire-tagging-ahead-with-gen-4/221363/

The tire company and Murata have signed an agreement to manufacture the latest, most economical and sustainable tag designed for tires. The Gen 4 tag is built to be flexible, embedded directly into all styles and types of tires with performance to last the life of the tire.

Michelin and Murata have signed an agreement to manufacture the latest, most economical and sustainable RFID tag designed for tires.

02/08/2024

Allbirds Delivers Fast-Paced RFID Rollout for Shoes, Clothing

Following a 30-day rollout across 40 stores, AllBirds has expanded its RFID deployment to four more stores in the UK this summer. The solution from Sensormatic is enabling the retailer to offer omnichannel sales from its stores due to an approximately 98 percent inventory accuracy.

https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/allbirds-delivers-fast-paced-rfid-rollout-for-shoes-clothing/221346/

The Sensormatic RFID solution is enabling Allbirds to offer omnichannel sales from its stores due to a 98 percent inventory accuracy count.

01/08/2024

RFID Journal News Roundup https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/digital-matter-quuppa-u-blox-nvidia-rfid-news-roundup/221370/

Digital Matter Brings BLE to its Tracking Devices

Quuppa Offers Certified Installer Certification (QCIC) for RTLS

u-blox Position Solution Released on NVIDIA Platform for Autonomous Vehicles

Digital Matter released new versions of its Dart3 and G70 GPS vehicle and equipment tracking devices, now including BLE functionality.

31/07/2024

NHS to Pilot RFID to Track Cancer Samples

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust trial uses RFID technology specially adapted to track samples. The new system allows continuous tracking by adding custom tags and installing antennas and readers throughout the department. https://www.rfidjournal.com/news/nhs-to-pilot-rfid-to-track-cancer-samples/221306/

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will trial the RFID real-time tracking system for the samples of cancer patients.