Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Gates Corp. elects InSync Software for RFID-driven, asset monitoring application

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Gates Corporation, manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, systems and components, has selected InSync’s iApp Builder to build and run an asset monitoring application for improving product and process visibility.

The machine-to-machine, Web-based application leverages RFID, GPS, handhelds and sensors to collect data that can be used to enhance operational efficiencies and assure product integrity and availability. The iApp Builder features device configuration, data filtering, alert and status notifications, and real time data visualization, all of which enable users to configure processes such as check-in/check-out, shipping and receiving and real time location plotting based on specific business rules.


Additionally, the features and utilities of iApp Builder enable operators to easily communicate with existing sensor infrastructure, connect partners, set up permissions, commission applications and share specified data and visibility based on need, instance and authorization.

And the toolset, iApp Mobile, provides developers with the ability to distribute applications and business logic to handhelds across multiple locations as well as run remote diagnostics, control devices, monitor and provide tech support, all via the Web. [end] 

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of encapsulated RFID mini-transponders designed for applications in animal tagging and asset tracking.

The 12mm TRPGR30TGC and TRPGP40TGC mini-transponders were developed to enable users a battery-free solution for embedding RFID tags into smaller objects across a broader range of applications. These transponders come ready-to-use and are 100 percent backwards compatible with all of TI’s RFID software and readers including power modules, control modules and micro readers.

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Leo InnoTech (LIT) and UPM RFID have carried out a large-scale item-level RFID implementation for a Chinese apparel company focusing primarily on warehouse logistics optimization.

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ADR Software has introduced its latest RFID-based labor monitoring and reporting service for the commercial construction industry.

The newly branded Workforce Monitor uses proprietary technology architecture to provide real-time monitoring and reporting of workforce activity at large construction sites. Utilizing RFID tags, embedded in stickers affixed to hard hats and ID badges, Workforce can monitor personnel traffic with enhanced collection, reporting and analysis tools.

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Vaughan Public Libraries in Ontario, Ca. are in the final stages of implementing the Fastrac RFID system.

The Fastrac RFID will provide greater convenience to patrons, time savings for the staff and additional security for the library itself. Provided by the partnership between VTLS and mk Sorting Systems, the installation will include several self-checkout kiosks, staff stations, RFID gates, tagging stations, tagging wands and tags.

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