(RFIDWorld.ca) A 13.56 MHz RFID waterproof wristband tag has been added by GAO RFID to its collection of products.  GAOs products are made to manage attendance in swimming pools, saunas, washing centers, as well as outdoor water recreation centers. The tag is compliant with the ISO 156693 standard and provides a read range of 1 [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) The market for Person Identification/Access Control is expected to show a healthy growth in upcoming years—especially since 56% of European enterprises are already dependent on them.  The RFID market will grow at a CAGR of around 18% to reach a value of about US $11.2 billion by the end of 2014.  The current growth [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) A new, recent rule requires all cattle to be tagged with RFID tags if they are being moved from their location of origin such as a farm. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency stated that the barcode must be left on the ear of the animal in addition to an RFID tag on the same [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) ABI Research said in a news report that the RFID (radio frequency identification) market is set to bounce back up in the next few years.  Regardless of the realities or recession, the RFID market is forecasted to be very successful this year. Based on the research groups studies, the RFID market is expected to [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) If radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags become less costly at a rate of one cent per piece, barcodes may decrease at a much faster rate than expected.  Currently RFID tags cost about ten cents apiece but it is not unrealistic to see the price drop down overtime.  Now South Korean researchers say that they have [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) The workings of grocery shopping could change completely if and when the introduction of RFID tags on merchandise is put into place.  Imagine putting all your purchases into a cart and simply walking out of the store with everything being automatically scanned because of RFID tags on each and every product.  It will make [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) A British IT expert warns that Canada’s new RFID tagged E-passports can easily be hacked into and are not secure enough. Adam Laurie, Director of Aperture Labs Limited pointed out that using a biometric chip does not make the passport secure enough because any other individual can buy the equipment needed—just for $100—which can [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) Researchers from the University of Florida have introduced new RFID microchips that are combined with nano-particle antennas, which are able to communicate with laptops or cell phones to monitor if any given patients have taken their medicine.  This allows doctors to efficiently keep track of their patient’s records. This new method is still a [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) A hospitality security provider, VingCard, recently concluded a project at Best Western, installing its Classic RFID contactless electronic upgrade kit with NFC cell phone compatibility.  VingCard, a part of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group, has upgraded this service at the Best Western Hotel de la Paix in Reims, France.  The Best Western Hotel is located [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) As part of a national swine tracing system, the Canadian Pork council has begun to hand out traceability ear tags.  The primary objective of distributing traceability ear tags is to be able to quickly trace back swine and the affected areas in the event of a crisis such as a food safety issue or [...]