Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Avnet execs speaking on RFID in health card

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Avnet Inc. announced two experts will present on the current landscape of technologies available for RFID and active device security technology at the upcoming Medical Design and Manufacturing East Conference commencing in New York on June 7.

Nick Lukianov, technical and business development director, vertical segments for Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, will present on high-frequency RFID closed loop embedded systems, covering the intelligent security and data management technology available using RFID.

Jim Carver, technical director for Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, will discuss active security technology for medical device applications, covering the technologies available to prevent liability issues, lost revenue and compromised intellectual property issues that arise from counterfeit equipment and consumables. [end] 

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