The industry's first scientific evaluation of passive RFID tags designed to work on metal objects has been released. It busts two well-circulated myths: The industry's first scientific evaluation of ...

Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are definitely a handy way of tracking shipments. Instead of simply crossing their fingers and hoping for the best, importers and exporters can check the ...

A small 6.0×2.0×2.3-mm RFID tag, the LXTBKZMCMG-010 from Murata, attaches directly to metal to allow tool tracking systems to determine usage, warranty status, and user accountability. The ...

The Eco Mini is designed for use on household or sporting goods sold in retail, while the Eco Mini-Plus targets work-in-progress tracking in manufacturing Manufacturers and suppliers of household and ...

Researchers at North Dakota State University have developed an RFID tag that neatly solves the problem of metallic interference — it uses the metal it's attached to as an antenna. Traditional RFID ...

Companies tracking assets and inventory in metallic environments face basic challenges around the physics of RF transmission, namely reflecting the energy emitted from RFID readers which creates an ...

Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a compact RFID tag that works on surfaces such as metal, which can otherwise impede radio waves. The tag, 30mm long, 25mm wide and 0.5mm thick, can be attached to ...

Researchers have developed a method to embed radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in paper, which could help combat document counterfeiting, and have developed antennaless RFID tags for use on ...

Comparison of 17 UHF RFID tags from seven vendors shows that RFID can work on metal and identifies which tags lead the pack. A recent report billed as “the industry’s first scientific evaluation of ...

Under the right conditions, aluminum foil can act as a shield, reflecting or absorbing RFID waves. However, its effectiveness ...

It can be difficult, digging out your keys or wallet when your hands are full. Well, if an experimental new 3D-printed "smart ring" reaches production, such digging may no longer be necessary. The ...