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Despite some organizations'' reluctance to embrace mandated tagging, the technology could prove extremely beneficial to the livestock supply chain.
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By deploying IoT-enabling technologies, companies can use digitalization and analytics to provide 360-degree visibility over their entire operations.
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Synergy Med Global Design Solutions is selling a 40-foot mobile unit equipped with active and passive RFID, as well as GPS, to track the location of the pod, as well as assets, supplies and individuals within it.
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Question: "Is there an RFID system available by which inexpensive RFID tags placed on water utility pipes, laid beneath ground level at a depth of 2 to 3 meters, could be tracked via a drone flying 50 meters in the air?"
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At trade fairs, shopping malls and airports, GPS signals are often too weak and make targeted indoor navigation difficult, but Bluetooth sign interior navigation offers assistance in guiding people to their destination. In this article, Wollen Hisen explains the concept of Bluetooth beacon indoor positioning.
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Without RFID, retailers don''t know what they have in their stores or their supply chains; as a result, they are struggling to deliver the right goods to the correct customers at the proper time.
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Smart labels and packaging are safely supporting healthcare products for patients and professionals, thereby saving lives.
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The company has cut its costs to manage 200,000 parts in stock; what used to take 15 employees five nights to complete now requires one hour and only one worker.
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Digital Science has released a report highlighting the global research landscape trends and cultural changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, written by Simon J. Porter and Daniel W. Hook, aims to engage all research stakeholders, including scientists, universities, companies and publications, by analyzing publication trends, regional focal points of research, collaboration patterns and top institutional producers of research regarding the pandemic.
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Regulr is giving away its new app to help keep people safe during the pandemic crisis.
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It''s vital to understand how the technology works, how different RFID tags are used at hospitals and what barriers prevent RFID from being implemented at every facility.
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Montreal''s Jewish General Hospital leveraged its existing RFID management system for tracking hospital garments to enable an overnight ramp-up of scrubs demands to meet COVID-19 related regulations.
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Digital Science has released a report highlighting the global research landscape trends and cultural changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, written by Simon J. Porter and Daniel W. Hook, aims to engage all research stakeholders, including scientists, universities, companies and publications, by analyzing publication trends, regional focal points of research, collaboration patterns and top institutional producers of research regarding the pandemic.
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At a time when face-to-face conferences and exhibitions can pose health risks for attendees, those interested in learning about RFID and IoT technologies can still attend educational events online.
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A connected business is a profitable business, and technologies like cloud computing, RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy are becoming vital.
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Marcel Sacco, the general director of Hershey Brasil, outlines his company''s vision regarding smart packaging trends.
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Question: "If I had a box or bag full of multiple items all jumbled up on top of and beside each other, would it be possible to use RFID technology to scan the lot of them simultaneously? Could I do this without taking everything out of the bag or box?"
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There are many aspects for a company to consider before embarking on an RFID journey. Apparel label manufacturer ITL Group has identified the preparation steps that fashion retailers should take to ensure a successful pilot and RFID rollout.
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A conspiracy theory has gone viral involving Bill Gates, Anthony Fauci, George Soros, Jeffrey Epstein, biotech firm Moderna and RFID chips. Don''t believe a word of it.
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Gaining real-time visibility into returnable assets can set you up for financial success and long-term growth.
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Restaurants and bars are leveraging their self-serve beer walls to offer a safer beer-drinking experience, according to PourMyBeer, and sales have matched a pre-pandemic high for new companies deploying the technology.
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Question: "I would like to count sheep returning from a field through a gate that is 2 meters wide. RFID tags would be attached to the sheep''s ears. Many dozens of sheep may gather near the gate, and several may run through it at the same time. Could a single reader cope with this scenario?"
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This educational handbook, by KnarrTek''s Dr. Peter Green, explains how to implement RFID, barcodes and other technologies to track and trace materials and WIP. It provides an overview of the principles, methods and technologies used to track materials in industrial, medical, food and construction supply chains, as well as the standards and the tradeoffs.
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The introduction of an active RFID system by marine terminal operators at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach achieved the expected benefits, and some unexpected ones.
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Gaining real-time visibility into returnable assets can set you up for financial success and long-term growth.
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A year-long proof-of-concept, held by Auburn University''s RFID Lab with global brands and retailers, finds that data can be shared on an immutable ledger, enabling the deployment of supply chain tracking with EPC UHF RFID.
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Question: "We have detected the presence of an unknown and unauthorized device. On two occasions, transmissions were loud enough to be recorded from 5 feet away. We seek a company that could interrogate and confirm the device. Any suggestions?"
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A conspiracy theory has gone viral involving Bill Gates, Anthony Fauci, George Soros, Jeffrey Epstein, biotech firm Moderna and RFID chips. Don''t believe a word of it.
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With the right use and research, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things could create a safer world for us all.
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Australian senior living facility Odyssey is deploying sensor-based IoT technology to track residents and patients so it can predict, prevent and respond to injuries and health issues, as well as identify anyone with a fever attempting to enter.
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Question: "I seek a reader with a very specific set of characteristics. Could you please recommend some suppliers offering an appropriate product?"
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This educational handbook by KnarrTek''s Peter Green explains how to implement RFID, barcodes and other technologies to track and trace materials and WIP. It provides an overview of the principles, methods and technologies used to monitor materials in industrial, medical, food and construction supply chains, as well as the standards and tradeoffs involved.
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The nation is poised to require all of its citizens to obtain electronic passports with embedded RFID technology by next year. Could other countries follow this example?
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The Internet of Things is changing how athletes practice and perform sports, and how spectators interact with them.
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The technology firm has acquired NFC payment company Mobeewave, teamed up with BMW for keyless car access, and released a feature for developers to provide easy NFC transactions without requiring an app.
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Question: "I don''t know what type of coding is being used. I have an iCopy reader that reads all of my cards except for this one; it cannot seem to recognize the Nedap card. What kind of equipment or software could decode and read it?"
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This educational handbook by KnarrTek''s Peter Green explains how to implement RFID, barcodes and other technologies to track and trace materials and WIP. It provides an overview of the principles, methods and technologies used to monitor materials in industrial, medical, food and construction supply chains, as well as the standards and tradeoffs involved.
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A white paper from Avery Dennison, produced in partnership with RFID Journal, addresses market trends and opportunities.
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As the post-pandemic world undergoes major transformations, deployments of radio frequency identification technologies may become even more necessary.
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Marcel Sacco, the general director of Hershey Brasil, outlines his company''s vision regarding smart packaging trends.
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Question: "I want to be able to hide and expose a tag. What is the minimum area that would need to be shielded in order for the tag to be invisible to a reader?"
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Poor air quality can impact health and well-being. Indicators of air pollution include small particulate matters of 2.5 microns or less and volatile organic compounds, which are emitted by fireplaces, candles, cleaning supplies, furniture, textiles and more. This white paper, written by Alexander Herrmann and Richard Fix of Bosch Sensortec, discusses sensing technologies that can monitor air quality.
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Near Field Communication technology can help to reduce the risk of coronavirus exposure for those staying at a hotel either for business or for pleasure.
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RFID technologies can act as a beacon for expansion.
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University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust has begun tagging and tracking equipment that moves around its eight-story facility in order to reduce search times, ensure the safe and timely maintenance and cleaning of items, and decrease the need for redundant purchasing.
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At a time when face-to-face conferences and exhibitions can pose health risks for attendees, those interested in learning about RFID and IoT technologies can still attend educational events online.
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In the healthcare field, Internet of Things solutions have been making life easier for medical professionals and enhancing patient care.
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The For Boys For Girls store chain has invested in greater efficiency and agility through radio frequency identification technology.
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Question: "I am seeking the best reader and antenna that could be utilized, tested and proven for use in highway tolling. It would need to comply with Indian standard protocols regarding RFID devices operating in the 865 to 867 MHz frequency range, and we are using passive RFID tags complying with the ISO 18000-6c standard. What would you recommend?"
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There are many aspects for a company to consider before embarking on an RFID journey. Apparel label manufacturer ITL Group has identified the preparation steps that fashion retailers should take to ensure a successful pilot and RFID rollout.
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JULY 2020

In This Issue Valuable information to help you plan your RFID deployment and determine the potential ROI: Museums Will Open With UWB-Based Social-Distancing Tool NFC, Blockchain Authenticate and Manage Collectibles STMicroelectronics BLE Platform for Industry, Smart Buildings Lenovo Provides IoT Solution for Pandemic Worker Safety NXP, Mastercard, Xiaomi Expand Contactless Payments in Europe Industrial Handheld Reader Offers Ease of Use, Long Life Webinar Report: METRC Reader, EM Micro Dual-Frequency Chip Object Management Group Forms Digital Twin Consortium

ADVERTISEMENT RFID Journal LIVE! 2020 Sept. 9-11, 2020 . Orlando, Fla. RFID Journal LIVE! is the world''s largest conference and exhibition focused on radio frequency identification, the Internet of Things and related technologies. Now in its 18th year, LIVE! features more than 150 exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing best-in-class RFID tags, readers, software and implementation services. Innovative new products are introduced at LIVE! each year, so you will be among the first to see the latest RFID offerings. Register today!

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At a time when face-to-face conferences and exhibitions can pose health risks for attendees, those interested in learning about RFID and IoT technologies can still attend educational events online.
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It''s up to educators to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for a new era of IoT-driven education.
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University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust has begun tagging and tracking equipment that moves around its eight-story facility in order to reduce search times, ensure the safe and timely maintenance and cleaning of items, and decrease the need for redundant purchasing.
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Question: "How do you think the pandemic will change the strategies of retailers, brands and manufacturers, and how will it affect data sharing throughout the end-to-end supply chain?"
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There are many aspects for a company to consider before embarking on an RFID journey. Apparel label manufacturer ITL Group has identified the preparation steps that fashion retailers should take to ensure a successful pilot and RFID rollout.
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RFID JOURNAL VIDEO LIBRARY RFID In Manufacturing 2020 Manufacturing companies are employing RFID to achieve major benefits in their supply chains and in their factories. RFID Journal recently held its annual RFID in Manufacturing virtual event, which covered the key benefits that businesses are achieving with the technology. Watch the Video Speakers: . Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal . Brandee Howe, Account Manager, Radley Corp. . Juho Partanen, Business Development Director, Voyantic . Philippe Lallement, IoT Ecosystem Intelligence, Michelin . Jochen Renfordt, Managing Director and Cofounder, Radiotag Duration: 2 hours 12 minutes | Published: June 30, 2020 Must be a registered user or premium member-click here to register for free.

Top News Museums Will Open With UWB-Based Social- Distancing Tool Magazzino Italian Art is launching a solution from Advanced Industrial Marketing to detect unsafe proximities and alert visitors so they can be comfortable in remaining a safe distance from others. Full Story NFC, Blockchain Authenticate and Manage Collectibles Sonra and other brands are launching an encrypted, tamper-evident solution with app and blockchain functionality provided by collectID, to help collectors ensure authenticity, gain brand content and manage collections digitally. Full Story STMicroelectronics Releases BLE Platform for Industry, Smart Buildings The evaluation platform, designed for application development, features modules utilizing the company''s second-generation Bluetooth Low Energy system-on-chip. Full Story Lenovo Provides IoT Solution for All Facets of Pandemic Worker Safety After the computer company launched its new Internet of Things services division, COVID-19 posed the first challenge: providing worker-safety solutions that cover everything from safe, hands-free entrance to contact tracing. Full Story NXP, Mastercard, Xiaomi Expand Contactless Payments in Europe The companies are bringing contactless technology to Russia as part of a European-wide rollout of NXP''s mobile wallet solution; the system enables payment devices by digitizing bank cards and offering smooth NFC transactions at the point of sale. Full Story Industrial Handheld Reader Offers Ease of Use, Long Life Nordic ID has designed its HH85 UHF RFID reader to be lightweight, useable with gloves and able to withstand drops of up to 1.6 meters, with a battery life of at least two full-time work shifts. Full Story Webinar Report: METRC Wearable Reader, EM Microelectronic Dual-Frequency Chip RFID Journal recently continued its series of webinars highlighting the Best New Product finalists of 2020. Full Story Object Management Group Forms Digital Twin Consortium Users can create standard terminology and reference architectures, as well as share use cases across industries; Ansys, Dell Technologies, Lendlease and Microsoft helped to form the new organization. Full Story

ADVERTISEMENT Call for White Paper Submissions Post Your Document to the RFID White Paper Library RFID Journal invites members of the academic, industrial and research communities to submit white papers relevant to the fields of radio frequency identification and the Internet of Things. Topics can include supply chain, manufacturing, health care, retailing, security, asset tracking, privacy, standards and regulations, and more. Institutions and individuals can submit their work electronically. White papers accepted for publication will be added to IOT Journal''s online library and spotlighted in one of our e-newsletters. To submit white papers, e-mail rhandley@rfidjournal.com.

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Without RFID, retailers don''t know what they have in their stores or their supply chains; as a result, they are struggling to deliver the right goods to the correct customers at the proper time.
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Smart labels and packaging are safely supporting healthcare products for patients and professionals, thereby saving lives.
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Cargocast''s end-to-end solution is designed to operate seamlessly with a shipping company''s existing system, with the aim of making technology deployment faster and more affordable.
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Question: "During a recnt webinar, you mentioned a Singapore hospital using RFID technology for contact tracing during the SARS outbreak. Can you provide a link to that article?"
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INTRANAV discusses its software feature that supports social distancing based on an RTLS platform, which can control the flow of employees to avoid coronavirus infection possibilities, or to immediately locate direct contacts in order to initiate emergency measures. Quarantine zones can be created, risk groups can be prevented from meeting, and alarm messages can be issued if employees fail to maintain the specified safe distance.
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After embedding radio frequency identification into its park-access bracelets several years ago, Walt Disney World now plans to begin focusing more on smartphone apps.
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Here are some specific questions to ask product managers, embedded system engineers and solution architects when choosing an RFID design-in module solution.
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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is customizing the experience for each patron based on his or her interests and accessibility needs; the technology provides the additional benefit of a safe opening during the pandemic.
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Question: "I don''t know what type of coding is being used. I have an iCopy reader that reads all of my cards except for this one; it cannot seem to recognize the Nedap card. What kind of equipment or software could decode and read it?"
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