The EPC, or Electronic Product Code, is a serial number like the registration number on a car. It represents and helps to identify uniquely the product or object to which it is attached. Often…

It's not only about consumer goods Industries and companies, whether global or local, large or small, are testing and using RFID for tracking goods and improving their processes and services. This…

Protecting people and animals During the past few years, both North America and Europe have experienced alarming outbreaks of disease among livestock, including BSE. In Asia, the spread of bird flu…

From World War II to your corner shop Like the internet, RFID has its roots in the military. During the Second World War, a crude form of this radio wave based technology was used to distinguish…

RFID monitors the quality and freshness of food More and more retailers and food producers are using RFID to identify and maintain the quality of their products. This helps them guarantee the…

RFID helps deliver the freshest products to your table Nuno Carvalho has invited a couple of friends for a barbecue in the garden of his home near Lisbon. He heads for the local butcher to pick up…

RFID creates a safer and more secure world for consumers RFID is behind numerous safety advances: it tracks the maintenance and safety records of spare parts, it can help you recover your lost or…

Zebra stripes and embedded numbers The zebra-like barcode is a visual representation of a type of product. It tells you, for example, “I’m a tube of toothpaste” – just as the black and…

RFID-tagged items for everyday use Let’s say you’re a working mom. You’ve got your hands full: kids, appointments and shopping. Imagine one day that you no longer have to keep a shopping list.…

RFID improves logistics – helping you get what you want when you want it Today’s consumers are more demanding than ever before. They want products – whether food, clothes or electronics – to…