Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Honeywell enters the RFID space with new retail solution

Monday, January 23, 2012

Proclaiming its entrance into the RFID space, Honeywell introduced part of a new product portfolio designed to bring efficiency to the retail industry, the Optimus 5900 RFID mobile computer.

The Optimus 5900 RFID mobile computer combines RFID and automated data collection technology for the retail market.


The rugged mobile computer accurately reads up to 45 EPC Gen2 RFID tags in a 10 second time frame and provides improved inventory visibility and item ordering accuracy. And a 3.5-inch screen, resistive touch panel and 28-key keyboard enables accurate data entry and easy reading.

The Optimus 5900 RFID mobile computer will begin shipping in February. [end] 

SML Group Ltd announced the launch of its new “ViziT” RFID item visibility solutions for the retail apparel and item tracking applications.

The ViziT solutions include a range of RFID/EAS enabled paper and woven labels, as well as tickets and sticker that can be attached to garments and stacked items. Using the SML ViziT IT cloud based data management software also provides for semi automated inventory control, as well as improved loss prevention by triggering alarms and item identification at the store exit.

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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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Impinj introduced Monza Self-Serialization, a chip-based EPC serialization method supported on ultra-high frequency RFID inlays powered by the Monza 5 tag chip.

Monza Self-Serialization generates a unique Serialized Global Trade Item Number (SGTIN) directly from each tag chip. This chip-based serialization simplifies EPC serial number management, giving retail brand owners the flexibility to decide when, where and how they manage the item-level tagging process across their supply chain.

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GAO RFID Asset Tracking launched its 433 MHz RFID rugged asset tag used for outdoor asset tagging applications, particularly those operating on metallic surfaces.

This RFID rugged asset tag, model 124017, transmits signals at preset time intervals which include customer site code (CSC), tag ID, tag age counter value, movement alarm and tamper alarm status. It offers a typical transmission range of 0 to 50 meters depending on antenna configuration.

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