ID WORLD

The market for RFID and contactless smartcard systems - Fingerprint Cards and Motorola sign agreement - Samsys and LG&P collaborate on SmartShelf - E-government takes off in Macau - Manhattan Associates acquires Logistic.com - Biometrics solutions certified for security - The Swatch Group acquires Sokymat Ident Component -1,600 fingerprint readers for the DOD - X-Ident gains strong partners - VeriChip distribution in South Korea - RJI announces agreement with TMA - Datalogic celebrates 30 years and new offices - A new partner to the smart card industry - First data launches subsidiary in China - Gillette pioneers large-scale testing of RFID - Funding fuels growth at Marc Global - Miotec's quality system goes ISO9001 - Barcoding.com expands in the United States

Focus on Transactions

Logistics

by Ray Speicher, Mecco Marking & Traceability

While paper bar code labeling has enabled many industries to automate data collection, the technology has severe limitations in those manufacturing environments where products are exposed to coolants, heat treatments, chemical baths or paint. A direct part marking system called Bumpy Bar Code now offers a cost-effective solution.

by Gaia Steden

Decreasing costs of radio frequency identification tags and systems pave the way to widespread use of RFID-based identification and tracking solutions in modern logistics processes.

Integrated yard and transportation management - Matalan to deploysupply chain execution solutions - New open standard wireless LAN management tool - The complex logistics of an airbus plant

Tags & Labels

by F. Schütz, IPSC, University of Lausanne

The technical issues involved with an effective firearm tracking solution are not easily overcome. At the University of Lausanne, prototypes of "electronic weapons" featuring an integrated RFID tag are being developed specifically for such tracking applications.

by Sol Jacobs, Tadiran Batteries

While the end-users of RFID solutions are - and should be - primarily concerned with the operating performance of system hardware and software, the system manufacturer’s choice of battery technology has a direct effect on how long and how reliably that performance is delivered.

Verichip launches its "Get Chipped" promotion - POS Printing of phone cards - Blazepoint launches own label printer range - 2.5 million contactless cards for Capri - Customized thermal transfer ribbons - New sheet-to-sheet finishing solution - Ribbon management technology for printers - Multiple applications on contactless chip cards - Low cost components for contactless cards - Portable Bluetooth printers for the mobile workforce

Smart Cards

by Victor March

France is to become one of the first EU countries to deploy digital tachographs integrating smart card technology. In addition to the benefits of electronic tachographs for the end-customer, for the first time in Europe smart card technology will make it possible to effectively combat road safety violations.

VISA EU speeds up migration to EMV - Secure multi-application Java Card - The All-In-1-Card.com operating platform - Multi-application city card introduced in Tampere, Finland - Smart card security for multimedia - SIM-to-SIM card reader

Retail Automation

by Pier Costa

Leading fashion house Prada revolutionizes the shopping experience using RFID technology. Smart labels identify customers, merchandise and staff and provide enhanced interactive services at its flagship stores.

by Michael Liard, VDC

As retail markets become ever more competitive, high-tech automation is becoming a key factor in retailer’s efforts to improve customer experience. A look at current and future trends in the market of retail automation.

Data Collection

Going wireless with Linux - New tool for postal workers - PC power in a handheld - Software tool for easy hand-held reader set-up - The laser bar code reader with amplifier - Tracking PCBs in electronics manufacturing - New linear imager for retail and light industry - Low-cost RFID readers - Entry-level scanner for retail applications - Palm terminal for industrial environments - POS terminals programmed in BASIC - Micro bar code reader in 3 versions

Access Control

by Joan Comellas, Circontrol

With RFID technology, innovative solutions are available to the hotel industry that allow to increase security, reduce maintenance costs and increase customer satisfaction.

Biometric hand readers for time & attendance - Your face is the key - Complete secure sign-on solution with biometrics - Contactless RFID and biometrics for user authentication - Automatic face recognition for border control tested in Germany - Asset Management and People Protection System - Contactless e-ticketing system in Columbia - Long distance automatic vehicle identification

Interview

by Victor March

The recent news about the acquisition of the RFID transponder manufacturer Sokymat IDent Component by the Swatch Group has raised interest world-wide. An interview with Mougahed Darwish of EM gave us the chance to learn more about the reasons behind this important acquisition.

Events

by Victor March

33 speakers from 11 countries inaugurated the first ID WORLD International Congress, with presentations on state-of-the-art auto ID systems and solutions, market and technology trends, case studies and the latest applications. A look back at last year‘s event and a peak at this year‘s upcoming show.

News Events Understanding trust in business - A pan-European forum for the auto ID community - Secure access to corporate information - RFID and beyond: smart labels, tickets, cards & source tagging