 | Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Issue 436 | | Will Smith, Editor |  |
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Editor's Note: Today's top story is research firm IDTechEx's assessment of the opportunity for RFID in pharmaceuticals packaging.
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has announced that it will purchase supply chain management software solutions provider Click Commerce for approximately $292 million. ITW is a $12.8 billion diversified manufacturer of highly engineered components and industrial systems and consumables. Read the announcement. Recall that last year publicly-traded Click Commerce launched an RFID consulting practice called Strategy 18 (see Click Commerce Launches RFID Consulting Practice).
SecureRF has hired Mike McGregor to head its research and development team. SecureRF is a provider of secure RFID solutions for high value asset tracking, monitoring, and anti-counterfeiting applications in the pharmaceutical, defense, and homeland security sectors. McGregor was a lead chip designer at Alien Technology, where over his four-year tenure he led the development of passive and semi-passive Gen1 and Gen2 RFID chips. Details here.
Philips Semiconductor has announced its new brand -- NXP -- complete with website and marketing campaign. NXP stands for "next experience", according to the company. Recall that last month Royal Philips Electronics, the conglomerate parent of Philips Semiconductors, signed an agreement to sell a majority stake in Semiconductors for EUR 8.3 billion ($10.2 billion) to a private equity consortium. NXP/Philips Semiconductors produces the company's RFID products, including Gen2 chips (see Philips Enters Gen2 RFID Chip Fray).
Forbes reports that the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will approve active RFID for use on cargo passing in and out of the country. Doing so will allow tagged containers to be read at distances approaching 100 meters instead of the few dozen centimeters that the current use of passive RFID allows. The ministry will set the frequency to 433 MHz, the same that is commonly used for active RFID applications in the US.
Lastly, note the new classified listing below for a USA RFID Technology Group Stand at the 2007 CeBIT conference in Germany. The stand is an easy, cost-effective way for RFID vendors to exhibit at one of the world's largest technology tradeshows. |
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| - USA RFID Technology Group Stand at CeBIT, 15-21 March 2007 (site)  | | - Active RFID Summit 2006, Nov 14-15, Atlanta, GA (site) | | - RFID for Government: October 4-6, 2006, Washington, DC (site) | | - RFID: Evaluate, Justify & Deploy, Nov. 13-15, Las Vegas (site) | | - RFID Journal Industry Summits, September 26 - 28, Chicago (site) | | - RFID Journal LIVE! Europe 2006, October 25 - 27, Amsterdam (site) | | - RFID Journal LIVE! Canada, November 8 - 9, Toronto (site) | | - EPCglobal US Conference 2006, October 17-19, Los Angeles (site) | | | RFID Tags & Labels | | - Lowry Smart Trac Labels: Depend on 100% Good Labels (site) | | - CCL Label - Your Global Partner for Labeling & Packaging (site) | | | RFID Readers | | - Ensyc Technologies: $395 UHF Desktop Reader (site) | | - MTI Wireless Edge: high-quality low-cost panel antennas (site) | | | Products & Services | | - RFIDSupplyChain.com: Save on RFID Tags, RFID Readers & More (site) | | - Peel-Stick-Ship: DOD RFID Compliance from SimplyRFID.com (site) | | | Employment | | - RFID Recruiters - 100% Focused on RFID Recruiting (site) | | | Research & White Papers | | - 2006 RFID Marketing Strategies Report from RFID Update (site) | |
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The Potential for RFID in Pharmaceutical Packaging
Research firm IDTechEx recently released an assessment of RFID adoption across the pharmaceuticals packaging industry. Summarized below are the key findings:- $2.1 billion by 2016. IDTechEx predicts that the healthcare industry's demand for RFID will reach $2.1 billion annually within ten years.
- Big opportunity in compliance improvement. As many as 50% of patients do not take their medication correctly; they either take too much or too little of the medication, take it at the wrong time, or take it for periods that are too long or too short. By incorporating RFID into drug packaging, according to IDTechEx, the removal of a pill can be recorded, thereby effectively monitoring patients' drug-taking. The pharmaceutical industry hopes that such smart packaging will help rectify the expensive and sometimes dangerous issue of patient non-compliance. Indeed, IDTechEx cites a shifting interest away from the historical practice of developing new blockbuster drugs, and toward getting patients to take existing drugs correctly.
- Residual benefits of smart packaging In addition to combating non-compliance, RFID-enabled packaging offers other benefits that are expected to improve the overall quality of pharmaceutical-based healthcare. The benefits include: engaging the patient as a participant in her own treatment; simplifying administration of drugs through automation; and providing interaction with the patient so that the regimen is continuously reinforced.
- RFID to blend with sensors. IDTechEx predicts that eventually pharmaceutical packaging will incorporate sensors that can detect environmental characteristics like temperature. Such technology would allow a pill bottle's expiration date to change dynamically if the bottle has been over-exposed to heat, for example.
- Tamper recording. RFID can record the moment a pharmaceutical package is tampered with. IDTechEx notes that investigators have already used the technology to make arrests. Sweden's Cypak is cited as a leader in this technology.
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| Upcoming Events | USA RFID Technology Group Stand at CeBIT, 15-21 March 2007
The USA RFID Technology Group Stand is an easy, cost-effective way to exhibit at the world’s largest and most influential technology tradeshow. Turnkey exhibit packages include a fully-furnished booth as well as marketing and PR support that targets attendees, journalists, distributors and resellers. Learn more at www.hf-usa.com/cebit_rfid | Active RFID Summit 2006, Nov 14-15, Atlanta, GA
Based on the highly successful 2005 Conference, the Active RFID Summit 2006 is the world's only dedicated Active RFID Conference. Hear Boeing, GE, the National Computerization Agency Korea, Georgia Institute of Technology and many more present on active RFID with ZigBee, RTLS, USN ... Go to www.activeRFIDsummit.com or call +44 1223 813703 | RFID for Government: October 4-6, 2006, Washington, DC
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Four co-located summits with a shared technology exhibition address the unique needs of the retail/consumer products goods, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and aerospace industries. The event brings together leading end users, systems integrators, consultants and vendors to address critical adoption issues in a highly interactive and collaborative setting. Save 10% with code RFIDUPDATE. http://www.rfidjournal.com/industrysummits | RFID Journal LIVE! Europe 2006, October 25 - 27, Amsterdam
The only European RFID event addressing critical adoption issues affecting European companies. This RFID event is where the European RFID community—end users, leading vendors, systems integrators, consultants and others—gathers to learn, plan strategies, network, buy and sell, and share ideas. Plus CompTIA RFID+ training. Save 10% with code RFIDUPDATE. http://www.rfidjournal.com/europe2006 | RFID Journal LIVE! Canada, November 8 - 9, Toronto
RFID Journal LIVE! Canada in partnership with EPCglobal Canada is the RFID event for companies doing business in Canada. The conference and exhibition has the educational content, technology solutions and networking opportunities you need to learn how RFID can benefit your company today. Plus CompTIA RFID+ training. Save 10% with code RFIDUPDATE. http://www.rfidjournal.com/livecanada | EPCglobal US Conference 2006, October 17-19, Los Angeles
The EPCglobal US Conference provides you with accurate and impartial information on the latest standards/technology to help you build & refine your EPC/RFID implementations. Connect with leading end user pioneers - Meet with industry experts - Learn the secrets of successful EPC/RFID deployment - Optimize implementations from strategy to execution. www.EPCglobalUs.org/conference | | | RFID Tags & Labels | Lowry Smart Trac Labels: Depend on 100% Good Labels
Lowry provides a comprehensive range of UHF and HF labels. With innovation and investment in the RFID marketplace, Lowry offers more than label conversion. Lowry's RFID Lab assists with inlay selection and label materials to deliver optimum performance. Rely on Lowry's experience and quality commitment. 1.800.733.0210 x 312 or visit www.lowrycomputer.com | CCL Label - Your Global Partner for Labeling & Packaging
CCL Label is North America's leading full-service provider of pharmaceutical and healthcare labeling and packaging solutions. CCL incorporates the latest RFID technologies into it's labels to provide our customers with labels that are smarter with broader applications. CCL Label puts the Power Behind Your Brand. 609.433.3700 ext.127 or visit www.ccllabel.com | | | RFID Readers | Ensyc Technologies: $395 UHF Desktop Reader
The RFID Block reader is powered by a simple USB connection, works with EPC Class1 Gen1 or Gen2 tags and makes it easy for your business to meet mandates or simply investigate the potential of RFID. Developers will also find the RFID Block a useful tool for application testing. Visit: www.ensyc.com | MTI Wireless Edge: high-quality low-cost panel antennas
* Covering all applicable frequency bands for Passive and Active RFID * Various mechanical configurations for Indoor and Outdoor applications * Single or Dual Polarities * Linear or circular polarities * High robustness and endurance * Field proven in harsh environments * Enhancing system performance * Solutions tailored to customer needs: www.mtiwe.com | | | Products & Services | RFIDSupplyChain.com: Save on RFID Tags, RFID Readers & More
Looking to comply with RFID mandates or implement RFID in your business processes? RFIDSupplyChain.com -- a leader in RFID hardware, software, services and solutions -- provides the latest RFID tags, readers, antennas, smart labels, printers and portals from Alien, Symbol, Intermec, Omron, Printronix, Zebra and BlueBean. Purchase RFID Technology Solutions | Peel-Stick-Ship: DOD RFID Compliance from SimplyRFID.com
SimplyRFID Pro-Tags provide instant DOD RFID compliance for as little as $.70 cents per pre-programmed tag. SimplyRFID creates pre-packaged RFID solutions that are simple, tested, and proven. Visit us at www.simplyRFID.com to find a proven solution for your RFID need. | | | Employment | RFID Recruiters - 100% Focused on RFID Recruiting
Whether your company is looking for the best RFID talent or you have the best RFID talent and are looking for the best RFID employer, RFID Recruiters offers the most focused approach to your objective. To learn how the RFID industry and the RFID job market are evolving, visit www.rfidrecruiters.com | | | Research & White Papers | 2006 RFID Marketing Strategies Report from RFID Update
Thirty-nine pages of original research on RFID audience perceptions, including 30+ figures of tactics, content & messaging, and recommendations to guide marketing strategy. Also, Top-10 RFID company rankings based on 550+ survey respondents. View the executive summary free, with Top-3 sample rankings. Only $495 Individual License or $795 Corporate License. Available now |
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