 | Friday, August 17, 2007
Issue 665 | | Will Smith, Editor |  |
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Editor's Note: Today's top story is the new tire-tracking solution from Advanced ID and SkyeTek and a look at RFID tire tagging generally.
Healthcare services giant McKesson announced the general availability of its RTLS solution, which is based on WiFi and active RFID technology. Called Horizon Real-Time Location System, it is designed for asset and person tracking within hospitals. The 588-bed research and teaching hospital Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in South Carolina has used the solution for the last nine months to track 550 IV pumps. CIO Ray Shingler stated that the McKesson solution saved the hospital from ordering 50 new IV pumps at a cost of $10,000 each because it brought their attention to a batch of stored, overlooked pumps.
Lastly, RFID systems integrator Secured Digital Applications has announced its award of a contract to deploy a web-based RFID inventory tracking and management system for a third party logistics warehousing, packaging, and fulfillment provider in Southeast Asia. The job is slated for completion this December and is valued at $1.36 million. |
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| Upcoming Events | - Midwest RFID Symposium, Oct 23-24, University of Kansas (site)  | | - IDGA's Military Logistics Summit, Sept 10-13, Adelphi, MD (site) | | - RFID World Boston 2007, Sept 18-20, Boston, MA (site) | | - LogiPharma 07, Sept. 17-19, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, PA (site) | | - IDTechEx's RFID Europe; 18-19 September, Cambridge, UK (site) | | | Products & Services | | - Real-Time WIP Visibility Appliance from Omnitrol Networks (site) | | - Until you mange assets with ESP, you might want to try RFID. (site) | | - Peel - Stick - Ship(TM): SimplyRFID Pre-Programmed Tags (site) | | | Research & Whitepapers | | - How RFID Can Decrease Manufacturing Errors (site) | | - RFID Marketing Strategies Report from RFID Update (site) | | | RTLS & Active RFID | | 
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RFID Solution Fights Counterfeit Tires
To protect against the growing problem of counterfeit tires, Advanced ID and SkyeTek have announced a new, standards-based tire management solution. SkyeTek's UHF RFID reader modules are used in Advanced ID readers, which capture tire tag identification data for authentication. The readers integrate with the company's software to provide tire performance data and other information to help manufacturers, distributors, and fleet operators manage tire inventories.
"We think maybe one out of five tires is counterfeit or came from the gray market, and is not manufactured to the standards of the world's top manufacturers," Advanced ID CEO Dan Finch told RFID Update. "It's a big problem that the industry doesn't talk about a lot, in part because it has traditionally required expensive identification and tracking solutions."
RFID tags can be safely attached to tires to provide identification and to integrate with sensors to store data on pressure, wear, and other conditions. There are several industry and international standards for tire identification that are compatible with the EPC system so tires can be uniquely identified and authenticated throughout the supply chain. Finch said all major tire manufacturers are conducting RFID trials, and many fleet operators and smaller tire manufacturers, distributors, and leasing agents are also piloting RFID.
"Low cost solution devices and systems are expected to lead the way for migration to the era of tire RFID," Dr. Patrick King, global electronics strategist for Michelin, is quoted in the announcement. "This is particularly true for commercial tires and applications, and the publishing of global tire standards recently have helped to set the stage for adoption," said King, referring to AIAG B11, Tire and Wheel Data Standard and ISO 17367 Embedded RFID Standard.
Michelin, the world's largest tire manufacturer, estimated that 50,000 to 70,000 counterfeit truck tires were sold in Europe in an 18-month period. The company urged the European Commission to take action, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.
Advanced ID provides RFID tags that can be embedded into tires by manufacturers, as well as patches that can be applied in the aftermarket. It manufactures handheld and fixed position readers, using reader modules from SkyeTek and others. The company's software applications can track tire inventories, monitor tires as they drive in and out of depots, and provide advanced management capabilities. In July the company acquired Pneu-Logic, which provides automated tire inspection and management solutions. Finch estimates Advanced ID's RFID-based tire monitoring and asset management systems can save fleet operators 20 to 25 percent on tire and fuel costs.
SkyeTek and Advanced ID collaborated to develop the reader announced today. Finch said it provides both excellent performance and the intermediate ranges typically needed for tire ID applications. It also conforms to EPC Gen2, AIAG B11, and ISO standards.
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| Upcoming Events | Midwest RFID Symposium, Oct 23-24, University of Kansas
The 3rd annual symposium and exhibition focuses on closed-loop applications of RFID. Speakers and exhibitors from Motorola, Ekahau, Intelleflex, Fluensee, Intermec, Rush Tracking, SAVR Communications and more will demonstrate RFID's potential to error proof manufacturing, organize the office, and simplify asset tracking in industry and healthcare. www.continuinged.ku.edu | IDGA's Military Logistics Summit, Sept 10-13, Adelphi, MD
Join the "who's who" of logistics at the leading event for senior-level defense logistics professionals. Join thought leaders and decision-makers to discuss the latest implementation strategies and program initiatives to ensure the flexibility and preparedness of our military's future. Special keynote by: GEN John Abizaid, USA (Ret), Commander, USCENTCOM (2003-2007). www.militarylogisticssummit.com. | RFID World Boston 2007, Sept 18-20, Boston, MA
RFID World Boston: the official industry event for the global RFID community. Find out how RFID provides security, privacy, and authentication for products, personnel, and property. The conference covers issues from the technology available for securing RFID transactions to consumer concerns about privacy. Save $200 off registration now. | LogiPharma 07, Sept. 17-19, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, PA
LogiPharma presents 3 days of knowledge-sharing and idea exchange on the challenges and issues surrounding pharmaceutical supply chain management. For more information please visit www.logipharma.com. | IDTechEx's RFID Europe; 18-19 September, Cambridge, UK
IDTechEx's RFID Europe, in its eighth year, is the premium event covering RFID, technology analysis and market insight. Hear from AIR FRANCE KLM, Ahold, BP, TNT, MasterCard, Tube Lines, Sony, City Link and others. Explore technologies from printed RFID to smart tickets and cards to RTLS and sensor networks. Register with code: UPDATE97. | | | Products & Services | Real-Time WIP Visibility Appliance from Omnitrol Networks
Meet the industry's most innovative award winning RFID solution that enables complete work-order traceability in manufacturing. Real-time web-based dashboards and multi-site monitoring for work-order pedigree and traceability, including proactive bottleneck management and real-time performance analytics optimizing shop-floor efficiency. All at the lowest TCO in the marketplace. www.omnitrol.com/WIP. | Until you mange assets with ESP, you might want to try RFID.
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Specialized RFID tags that are optimized for use on or around metal are an effective and viable alternative to bar codes for error proofing applications in manufacturing. Learn the financial impact of errors and recalls and how RFID can be used for error proofing and other manufacturing processes. Get the full report now. | RFID Marketing Strategies Report from RFID Update
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