Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Fujitsu goes global with garment tags

Monday, May 12, 2008

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited have announced they have expanded sales of their thin UHF RFID tags for garment management to the international market, focusing primarily in North America, Europe and China.

Fujitsu RFID garment tags are designed for durability, strength and flexibility. The tags are waterproof and can withstand heat, bending and pressure during washing. In addition, because of their small size and softness, they can be attached to a wide variety of fabrics and garments without causing discomfort to the garment wearer. Due to their UHF-band capabilities, multiple tags can be read simultaneously, for increased efficiency.

Fujitsu and Fujitsu Frontech RFID tags were initially developed for the Japanese market. The companies have now developed tags that are widely compatible with bandwidth frequencies used outside of Japan, enabling an expansion of sales to worldwide markets. The RFID tags were developed by Fujitsu and Fujitsu Frontech and are being manufactured by Fujitsu Frontech. [end] 

HID Global unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of RFID tags, with the announcement of the IronTag 176 ultra-high frequency (UHF) transponder.

This durable tag is suited for tracking a variety of metal parts and equipment. Originally designed for tracking aircraft parts during assembly and maintenance, the IronTag endures the harsh conditions of manufacturing and processing as well as vehicle and equipment operation.

read more »

Revel, an entertainment resort and casino operating in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has selected the GIMS ultra-high frequency RFID uniform tracking system to control thousands of valuable garments worn by more than 5,800 resort staff members.

read more »

Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Ill. has installed InvoTech’s GIMS automatic ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID garment tracking system to manage more than 20,000 custom-designed staff uniforms.

read more »

AuthenTec has announced that its AES850 smart fingerprint sensor has been integrated into a new Fujitsu smart phone, the REGZA Phone T-01D.

With AuthenTec’s AES850, the Android 2.3-based phone can be locked and unlocked via a quick scan of the user’s fingerprint. The sensor can also be used to control access to applications on the phone as well as provide greater security for NFC-enabled mobile payments.

read more »

HID Global announced an expanded portfolio of RFID asset tracking solutions designed to meet the demands of industries including logistics, automation and manufacturing, medical and health care, returnable transport items and waste management.

read more »

ImageFIRST, provider of laundry services in the health care industry, has selected Fujitsu ultra-high frequency RFID tags and Positek RFID to improve garment identification and tracking at its Clearwater, Fla. facility.

read more »