Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

The Slate, USB powered RFID desktop reader

Monday, July 12, 2010

CAEN RFID announced availability of its newest addition to the easy2read family with the ultra high frequency desktop Slate RFID reader. It features integrated circular polarized antenna for short to medium range applications, such as point-of-sales, document tracking, RFID programming stations, and access control.

Powered and controlled directly by USB it enables the read of EPC Class1 Gen2 UHF RFID tags in a desktop environment. The Slate features measures 15mm thick and covers a surface area roughly the size of a sheet of paper. [end] 

Easylube has introduced an automated electromechanical gearset using integrated RFID technology to track and manage lube points throughout a plant.

Each lubricator also features a bi-color LED warning light, replaceable grease cup, RFID tag and reader to enable real-time tracking of bearings. The RFID reader serves as a wireless data collector, reading Easylube RFID tags that are placed on each lubrication point and transmitting the lubrication status to a handheld PDA. Exact regreasing volumes and intervals are calculated using minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) formulation.

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The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Maryland has implemented an RFID tracking solution from FileTrail, an automated system which will be used to track cadavers and office case files.

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Idesco announced that it has updated and enhanced its DESCoder software package, offering security providers and end users alike more control over their contactless access control systems.

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GAO RFID has released a Wiegand-to-Ethernet RFID controller designed specifically for door access applications.

The network access controller, model 491018, is able to connect to any type of Wiegand reader such as magnetic stripe reader, RFID reader or fingerprint reader. It also offers a master card for adding or deleting access privileges directly from the external reader, thus acting independently without connection to a network or PC.

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SCM Microsystems announced the launch of a new ultra high frequency desktop reader designed for the retail and specialty tracking environments.

The ARYGON AUDR-USB is compliant with ISO 1800-6 and EPC Gen 2 standards for passive ultra high frequency reader RFID. It further delivers a compact, desktop package for close-range applications such as point-of-sale (POS) checkout and on-the-shelf inventory management at an attractive price.

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GAO RFID announced its handheld RFID reader series for animal identification and management, for applications such as stock breeding, animal control, or foodstuff tracking systems.

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