A large number of libraries in Queens, NY are converting to RFID tracking systems, which support RFID check-in and check-out. Fourteen libraries have converted their collection of books, journals, newspapers and other media to RFID enabled coding systems.   Two libraries, the Fresh Meadows and Far Rockaway will be the first to receive the RFID [...]

Toronto, Canada (RFID World) – GAO RFID has released a Wiegand-to-Ethernet RFID controller ideal for door access applications. This network access controller is able to connect to any kind of Wiegand reader such as magnetic stripe reader, RFID reader or fingerprint reader. This Wiegand-to-Ethernet smart RFID controller, model 491018, features central control and communicates with [...]

(RFID World) Fenwal Inc. a medical technology company that serves worldwide in the area of blood collection, safety, availability and separation recently announced a 5-year contract agreement with Biolog-id. The contract allows Fenwal to exclusively market, sell and distribute the Biolog-id radio frequency identification blood tracking system across the United States and Europe. The system [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) Treehouse Labs, headquartered in Austin, Texas is taking part in a pilot project creating helmets with RFID tags placed inside the helmets to detect the impact on the helmet when worn by football players to alert coaches and medical staff of potential concussions the player may experience.   The RFID tags are embedded on [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) Hitachi recently announced the order of a Passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Equipment Tracking Solution from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). This is the first RFID technology order made by the SCDF to use to support its current defence technologies. The RFID solution will be used to track equipment such as fire extinguishers [...]

(RFIDWorld.ca) ADR recently introduced a new RFID system to manage and report workforce hours and activities on construction sites. Using RFID tags, the management system will allow for the monitoring of workforce activity at large construction sites. The RFID system monitor uses proprietary technology architecture to support real time monitoring of workforce activity and movement [...]