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• SNCF and Cepovett Group have launched a pilot to track about 40,000 uniforms for railroad employees with E-Thread RFID technology from Primo1D.
• The UHF RAIN RFID thread can be sewn or applied directly into fabrics and washed and worn without being detected or damaged.

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• The company’s “Measuring Greatness” campaign started this season with TJ Tampa of the Baltimore Ravens
• The rookie from Iowa State is using the technology to gauge his recovery from an ankle injury and track his performance gains

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• GreyOrange has released its gStore software with SoftFence algorithms to shield a reader from unintended tag reads.
• The solution aims to help store associates capture omnichannel tag reads for shipping and receiving without the confusion of stray RFID tags.

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• Researchers at the University of Glasgow have patented a system that tracks the behavior of elderly or at-risk individuals in their homes, without requiring those people to wear RFID tags
• With RFID interrogator on one wall, and tags arrayed on the opposite wall, the system uses machine learning and AI to identify when someone is in the room, disrupting the transmission, and how they are positioned or moving

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• The company’s frictionless checkout solutions, designed to seamlessly integrate into existing systems that can be installed in a day
• The Just Walk Out RFID lanes delivered checkout speeds up to four times faster than traditional point of sales systems

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• Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) acquired Starport Technologies in October and now offers a growing capacity for UHF RFID label production for consumer products.
• With the acquisition, MCC has opened a its Smart Packaging Solutions division that is being headed by the former Starport CEO.

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• JAS Worldwide, BleuIO, u-blox: RFID News Roundup
• Hana Technologies, BlueStar, CYBRA: RFID News Roundup

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• The ANSI National Accreditation Board has approved ISO accreditation for three testing methods by Axia Labs at Michigan State University for pharmaceutical RFID labelling and tracking.
• The lab is also launching Phase Two of a study of tracking RFID-tagged, palletized medications to a distributor and on to the dispenser.

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• Konkakt.io is commercially releasing its paper-thin, disposable sticker tag which tracks assets in non-reusable settings.
• Hospitals are using the technology to track patient charts, bio-samples, phones and other high value goods with short lifespans.

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• A convenience store retailer in the U.S. is employing a new solution from Sensormatic Solutions and HappyOrNot that collects shopper satisfaction responses and compares against traffic data.
• The Brand Vitality Meter solution was designed to help retailers optimize their staffing, displays and products for greatest shopper satisfaction.

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• NXP Semiconductors new wireless battery management system (BMS) solution with Ultra-Wideband (UWB) capabilities helps solve complex manufacturing processes
• The product is projected to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles

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• The University of Memphis’s lab now features a system from Avery Dennison using its reader conveyor system and atma.IO software platform.
• Students are building RFID enabled item and parcel identification applications for companies shipping goods to customers.

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• Hana Technologies, BlueStar, CYBRA: RFID News Roundup
• NXP Semiconductors, Checkpoint, ApertureData: RFID News Roundup

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• Hana Technologies, BlueStar, CYBRA: RFID News Roundup
• NXP Semiconductors, Checkpoint, ApertureData: RFID News Roundup

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• The number of connected IoT devices is expected to grow 13 percent to 18.8 billion by the end of 2024, with over 40 billion connected IoT devices by 2030
• The integration of artificial intelligence in IoT, including Generative AI and Edge AI, was a key trend this year

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• Strong wireless cellular expansion in the second quarter of 2024 was powered by continuing growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem
• Overall 5G global connections add 192 million to reach 2.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and is projected to reach 8.6 billion by 2029

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• Bottles of fine wine often pass through a black hole when it comes to visibility of bottled wines that travel thousands of miles to small outlets and can be stored for a decade or longer.
• The dVin Labs solution being piloted by two European wine bonding companies uses technology from RedBite to provide an immutable record, accessible to all, of a bottle’s history and storage conditions.

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• Sharewear began offering an NFC-enabled product to consumers this summer that has now been adopted by Volusia County school district and sheriff’s department.
• The startup sells the wristband with free data or a subscription for those who want alerts when the wristband in scanned by a smartphone.

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• Phenix Label unveils a tear-away label for improved RFID scanning of liquid-filled retail packaging
• Tageos EOS-261 M730 RFID inlay was selected due to its combination of compact footprint, versatility and highly reliable performance,

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• The initial emphasis of this alliance will be BLE-enabled cold-chain monitoring, needed for maintaining temperature compliance in the food and logistics industries.
• The partnership positions both companies to cater to global demand for ruggedized BLE IoT applications across industries.

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• Fasep, an Italian tire rotating service equipment company, has released what may be the first rotating machine with RFID functionality.
• The V788 Balancer automatically identifies tires with UHF RFID tags, and connects the operator with data about the service requirements, while also creating a digital record of the tire’s service.

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• NXP Semiconductors, Checkpoint, ApertureData: RFID News Roundup
• Simbe, Tageos, Kudelski IoT, GreyOrange, Simplismart: RFID News Roundup

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• The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit to stop USDA RFID ear tag requirements for shipment of dairy cattle, some beef cattle and bison
• Meanwhile, state officials have reported that they do not have enough of the tags to fully implement the program

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• The new report details how today’s Wi-Fi standards can be used to enhance commutes, travel and daily errands with reliable Wi-Fi 
• WBA noted high-quality Wi-Fi services can attract more customers, increase engagement, and provide a competitive edge.

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• Comprion has released two new NFC charging test benches for companies to ensure that wireless charging is effective for users.
• The device and chip manufacturers can use the system in-house and receive support based on the test results.

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• Software company TEKLYNX and printer provider SATO joined forces this fall to offer a cloud-based solution that includes printers and RFID or barcode printing
• The solution is being promoted as improving data accuracy and support compliance requirements by enabling a company to manage all printers from a single software platform

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• NXP’s Advanced Trimension UWB Portfolio is being deployed by Audi AG to enhance smart, hands-free secure car access functionality for the OEM’s new Premium Platform Electric
• Gubagoo has partnered with all U.S.-based Audi dealers for modern chat and digital retailing tools to enhance sales and performance

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• Simbe, Tageos, Kudelski IoT, GreyOrange, Simplismart: RFID News Roundup
• WAV, Auburn University, Trident IoT, Axzon, Blecon: RFID News Roundup

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• Terraformation is using technology including Dryad Networks’ wireless mesh sensors to bring intelligence to its tree plantations on the Big Island of Hawaii.
• The system currently tracks a 45-acre area on a dry and wind-prone area where trees are vulnerable to fire.

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• Litum’s new Little Tag leverages the company’s software as a service to manage ultrawide band (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-based data about where an infant is and who is with them.
• A city hospital in Turkey is deploying the system for real time security as well as to track operational metrics about patient care.

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• Altitude Trampoline Park is piloting an IoT-based system from Intelliplay that tracks the location and activity of children as they play, for both security ands gamification.
• The system links digital with physical play by tracking activity levels and displaying the names of the most active children on a leaderboard.

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• A key aim is to support the GSMA SGP.32 eSIM remote provisioning and management standard for automobiles
• The company’s offering would relieve automotive manufacturers of a costly and laborious process

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• The AI-based location data company bought Cox Prosight, a hospital RTLS software provider that serves all location tracking applications on a single platform
• The acquisition will provide a full-stack solution that includes RTLS hardware, AI to manage raw data, and a “single pane of glass” software platform for everything from asset tracking to hand hygiene

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• Secure injection of signed DACs at Silicon Labs-designated factories
• Simplified key management and reduced manufacturing complexity
• Accelerated time-to-market for Matter-certified products
• Enhanced protection against counterfeiting and overproduction

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• The software company’s Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing solution will bring RFID based tracking of goods in hospitals
• A team of RFID companies are embarking on the new solution deployment: Zebra, Terso and Avery Dennison

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• OnAsset Intelligence asserted a patent for using RFID tags against Zebra Technologies in a suit in 2019
• Zebra previously filed a petition with the Supreme Court, arguing that the Federal Circuit failed to clarify what it means by “an exclusionary right.”

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• Utilities face some of the most rapid changes in energy demands worldwide and using IoT and artificial intelligence (AI) offers key benefits related to safety, maintenance, labor augmentation and consumer engagement, according to Itron report
• AI offers challenges as well as solutions for utility companies by putting more demand on electricity generation, along with EV cars

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• A report from Avery Dennison and Forbes Insights indicates global food waste and supply chain problems can be addressed with RFID and similar technologies
• Consumer engagement, sustainability, supply chain efficiency, food waste reduction are all global targets for what Avery Dennison calls a bridge between digital and physical worlds

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• The site will run cutting-edge machinery for the manufacture of self-adhesives and RFID smart tags for industrial, logistics and retail applications
• The facility will be able to ship up to 3 billion RFID tags and up to 2.9 billion sq of graphic and label materials per year

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• Avery Dennison, IoTech, Abbott Label, Comprion: RFID News Roundup
• Oracle, e6data, EMVCo: RFID News Roundup

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• Experloop, founded by a jeweler, offers a digital solution to jewelry certification and identification, with a small chip intended to be as beautiful as the jewelry itself.
• The chip includes a sensor to prevents it from responding to an interrogation unless the user places their finger over it to approve the transaction.

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• The survey found 95 percent of respondents expect to see measurable benefits from IoT within two years of deployment
• Additionally, 56 percent of companies said they are now investing over $1 million on IoT in 2024

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• Since deploying an immersive experience for dairy and pig farming, the museum has been able to create a more reliable connection between the physical and digital worlds
• Several of the digital players, provided by BrightSign and Nexmosphere, leverage sensor data with RFID reader and motion sensor to track presence

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• Seagull Software is the result of a merger between Seagull Scientific and its BarTender labelling system, and software solutions company Mojix.
• The newly merged company intends to bring supply chain visibility to companies that are using BarTender label printing software.

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• IoT device and solutions company OptConnect has been providing connectivity for products used in North and South America, while Capestone similarly serves Europe
• The acquisition is part of a strategy to offer more global products that can be used anywhere in the world.

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• Avery Dennison, IoTech, Abbott Label, Comprion: RFID News Roundup
• Oracle, e6data, EMVCo: RFID News Roundup

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• The agreement aims to integrate Samsung’s SmartThings IoT platform with Hyundai and Kia’s software-defined vehicles
• Vehicles can be added to the connected SmartThings ecosystem, controlling air conditioners, air purifiers or other connected devices while driving home

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• Taiwan’s National Library of Public Information has deployed customized technology from EPC Solutions that tracks when copies of each of its 600 journals are removed from the shelf and read.
• The UHF RFID and AI based solution will enable the library to make strategic decisions related to which subscriptions to keep, increase or eliminate, based on reading habits of their patrons.

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• Two companies within the Wakefern supermarket family are now rolling out the Simbe Tally AI and robotics system to capture data from store aisles related to shelf-stock levels, locations and pricing
• Pilots and early deployments found the system improved inventory stock levels and shopping experiences for store customers

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• RFiD Discovery has built a solution aimed at solving a key challenge in hospitals around discharging patients more quickly and ensuring the emptied bed is prepared for the next patient.
• The solution is intended to be low cost, and seamless, while it could also be a first step into a wider RFID patient management solution.

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• Oracle, e6data, EMVCo: RFID News Roundup
• u-blox, Ezurio, AsReader, Teijin, Pine Labs: RFID News Roundup

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• The company’s new offering integrates IoT sensors for predictive maintenance
• A series of updates based on the new feature is expected to be rolled out for the rest of the calendar year

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• When Tropical Storm Helene brought torrential rain and high winds to Fletcher, NC last week, the RFID companies that operate there were spared significant damage.
• Utilities are still down for the area where Tageos, Avery-Dennison Smartrac and label company UPM Raflatac operate, but Tageos is already planning resumption of production.

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• Drug wholesaler Cencora is tagging the injectable anesthesia it sends to hospitals so that the products can be automatically managed with the Intelliguard RFID solution, as they are received and used.
• The effort is intended to bypass previous obstacles around RFID deployment for pharmaceuticals, by offering customers products that are already tagged.

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• The ambient IoT technology company built an AI-based system for its own purposes to interact with the data being captured about moving goods.
• Companies that ship and sell fresh products such as seafood are now leveraging the system to “talk” to their products and learn details such as freshness.

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• The zwitterion molecules in the material designed and tested by Simon Frasier University and the University of Saskatchewan could enable applications for RFID or other IoT sensors that could be printed into packaging.
• The team is now further developing the alternative dielectric material for greater performance across wider temperatures.

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• Developers with a stake in Apple’s regulations on contactless payments are encouraged to submit comments
• The CFPB will be finalizing rules to accelerate the shift to “open banking” in the U.S. next month

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• Oracle, e6data, EMVCo: RFID News Roundup
• u-blox, Ezurio, AsReader, Teijin, Pine Labs: RFID News Roundup

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• FCC indicated is now reviewing 1,700 comments before making its next decision.
• NextNav argued that channel hopping will enable Part 15 devices to continue operation in the presence of 5G transmissions over the lower 900 MHz band.

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• Retailer Tesco is using a solution from Fabacus to comply with anticipated DPP product traceability requirements, using QR codes
• Fabacus is in conversation with companies to use RFID or RFID and NFC hybrid solutions to track inventory as well as meet Europe’s DPP and ESPR requirements

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• Internet provider Cal.net and Emergent Connext have deployed a LoRaWAN based solution for Terranova Ranch in Central Valley California to provide intelligence around watering.
• The solution includes Cal.net’s connectivity with the Emergent LoRaWAN gateways and management software, which the companies are offering to farms across California and beyond.

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• Target applications for Comcast’s MachineQ technology are in pharmaceuticals or life sciences, restaurants and food services, and hospitality.
• The system employs LoRaWAN and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices to track conditions and then analyzes and displays results in its cloud-based software.

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• The companies will use BLE sensors integrated into tires
• Their work together will build off Pirelli Cyber Tire that has integrated sensors that collect data and transmit it to the vehicle to be processed in real time
• Picture: Pirelli

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• The 9th annual report found over half of consumers say they’re somewhat or very concerned about conducting activities online
• 70 percent of businesses saying that AI fraud is expected to be the second greatest challenge for their business

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• The voluntary program will be a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors
• The commission is developing the mark to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions

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• u-blox, Ezurio, AsReader, Teijin, Pine Labs: RFID News Roundup
• Caen RFID, u-blox, AtlasRFIDstore, KAGA FEI: RFID News Roundup

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• Auracast is being built into consumer devices from hearing aids, to speakers and phones, so that users can share or broadcast audio to multiple receivers.
• The technology is poised to benefit consumer experience around music and media consumption, but also serves the hearing impaired population with new functionality.

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• Auracast is being built into consumer devices from hearing aids, to speakers and phones, so that users can share or broadcast audio to multiple receivers.
• The technology is poised to benefit consumer experience around music and media consumption, but also serves the hearing impaired population with new functionality.

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• Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga has deployed a management system from Polytex that provides a view into the access, use and return of its textiles with HF RFID cabinets, antennas and handheld readers.
• Polytex has now released the latest version of its solution to manage data about each textile item through its lifecycle.

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• With RFID tags tracking inventory through stores, many retailers are beginning to leverage AI and Generative AI to boost the benefits the technology provides.
• Initially stores are finding ways to optimize merchandising and improve efficiency by gaining insights about what is selling and what is not, when and where.

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• The newest locations at NFL stadium stores brings the technology to more than 80 sports stadiums
• Stores at college and university campuses opening this fall bring the number of stores on college campuses to more than 30 worldwide

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• Caen RFID, u-blox, AtlasRFIDstore, KAGA FEI: RFID News Roundup
• Avery Dennison, Wiliot, Urovo, Goodix: RFID News Roundup

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• The Quuppa and ZulaFly partnership is looking to “redefine the landscape of location-based services.”
• The two companies are looking to leverage technologies to drive better patient outcomes, streamline healthcare facilities

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• The geo-positioning technology company has petitioned the FCC for access to the 902-928 MHz band, which creates potentially significant disruption for other technologies using that band, including UHF RFID, Z-Wave and LoRa.
• The company claimed—in its response to public comments addressed to the commission— that the petition was important for public health, and that it had reached out to amateurs and engineers whose work could be affected.

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• Datascan’s customers have been seeking automated loss detection or loss prevention, so the tech company built a solution that is now commercially available.
• Those with about 80 percent of their products tagged with RFID may not benefit from a system that identifies unpurchased goods as the leave the store, enabling loss prevention measures.

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• UbiRider’s transportation management system enables MobiAzores, a transit system on Terceira Island.
• The app PICK from UbiRider allows passengers to access bus data and make payments, while the bus operator can gain real-time and historical data about bus use.

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• The technology company has sold its security line to Vitaprotech and will invest proceeds into building the IoT solution.
• With a new CEO at the helm, the company aims to strengthen and expand its solutions for healthcare and other business sectors with specialty and customized technologies.

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• The FCC comments period has closed and responses to those comments are being accepted until Sept. 20
• Companies using and selling RFID, Z-Wave, tolling 6-C systems, and LoRa are among those who have expessed objection to the petition by NextNav for domination of the lower 900 MHz band for its terrestrial navigation purposes

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• Avery Dennison, Wiliot, Urovo, Goodix: RFID News Roundup
• Datascan, Smart Sensor Devices, The Antenna Company: RFID News Roundup

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• Kontakt.io is offering its hand hygiene solution with rewards offered for compliance so that healthcare workers treat handwashing similar to exercising with fitness trackers.
• Several hospitals are testing the system with IR and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to identify whether or not nurses or staff members wash hands when they enter a patient’s room.

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• The Department of Defense is continuing to roll out RFID based systems including an inventory management solution developed by the Marine Corps Logistics Command.
• The department is issuing comments related to the value of the technology to the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) as the FCC considers a petition that would inhibit the use of RFID in the lower MHz band.

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• One retail customer that experimented with eliminating hard tags from its LP programs saw shrink more than double in test locations within one year.
• Another retailer saw shrink grow 40 percent to 70 percent in test departments in just seven weeks.
• A third retailer saw shrink increase by 40 percent in stores or categories where tags were removed — but not elsewhere in the store.

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• 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

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• Avery Dennison, Wiliot, Urovo, Goodix: RFID News Roundup
• Datascan, Smart Sensor Devices, The Antenna Company: RFID News Roundup

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• By adopting RFID technology in its facility, Bishop Cabinets can help ensure custom-made, high-end woodworking takes place efficiently and error free.
• Since deploying the system, the company’s customer support team can respond to inquiries from customers with real time status of orders, based on RFID tags reads on the production floor.

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• Trident IoT, founded by IoT product developers, offers Zigbee or Z-Wave chips for manufacturers of connected sensors and electronics, like smart home devices.
• The company is releasing a software development kit (SDK) that will help reduce the time to market, for its customers.

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• Retail: Over 40 billion tagged items are deployed in the U.S. retail sector alone. These deliver unparalleled end-to-end operational efficiencies, helping track deliveries, automate inventory, enable online business models, prevent counterfeiting and improve profitability.
• Healthcare: U.S. hospitals spend an average of $11.9 million on medical and surgical supplies each year. RAIN RFID plays a fundamental role in elevating patient safety by helping track and monitor these materials, as well as supporting staff and patient workflow, automating replenishment and billing, authenticating quality and tracking sterilization processes.
• National Defense: Virtually all military assets can be tracked, managed and monitored seamlessly with RFID. This engenders seamless military supply chains, especially for assets in transit to be deployed, while providing on-demand data on both traceability and inspection requirements.

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• Magni 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

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• 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

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

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• Datascan, Smart Sensor Devices, The Antenna Company: RFID News Roundup
• WISeKey, Avery Dennison, PourMyBeer, GoTab: RFID News Roundup

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• Reach out to your state’s US senators and federal representatives.
• Submit comments directly to the FCC by September 5, 2024.
• Join the RAIN Alliance’s coordinated effort to prevent this change by contacting the RAIN Alliance president, [email protected]

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• Czech Republic-based company Sewio is HID’s latest acquisition as the its grows its portfolio of identification and RTLS technologies.
• Sewio will continue to operate as part of HID’s Internet of Things Services (IOTS) unit, offering work in progress, asset management and warehousing solutions.

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• Real-time data
• Sensors
• Intelligent algorithms

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• New capabilities have been added to the certification program to simplify the testing of NFC end-products.
• A streamlining of testing requirements was done to evaluate how the device will behave depending on the intended use of the product

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• SML, Microsoft, Penguin Location Services, ZulaFly, Rehrig Pacific, QTek Design: RFID News Roundup
• Aesculap, Paragon ID, Elatec: RFID News Roundup

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• Details of the agreement were not disclosed
• MasterCard was one of eight companies sued by Payvox

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