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January 2010 |
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The RFID War Has Begun
Technobab, January 2010
Rfiddler kills RFID tags dead. Developers at Codeninja have invented a device which can be aimed at RFID tags, and even USB flash drives, to permanently deactivate and destroy their data.
RFID technology in industrial applications
Control Engineering Europe, November 2009
By Kevin Canham, Harting
In any industrial process a wide variety of items of equipment come under particular scrutiny and have to be monitored continuously to ensure that they are fulfilling the demands and requirements made on them.
Automated Inspection Lowers Solar Cell Costs
Machine Vision On-Line, October 2009
By Xing-Fei He, DALSA
The solar cell market is poised to experience exceptional growth, but continued success in the market will require manufacturers to drive production costs down. Automated optical inspection (AOI) using machine vision systems will play a key role in this cost reduction by speeding production and reducing waste. The challenge is to have the right vision system for each inspection task.
Using Controls Standards to Accelerate Continuous Improvement Initiatives
By GE Intelligent Platforms
The OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW) has released their PackTags and PackML standards, which define naming conventions and “structural” guidelines that ensure consistency in the way the building blocks of code are used and described.
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TURCK releases RFID-S Slices
RFID-S has two channels of RFID per slice, and up to four slices may be added to each node - resulting in up to eight channels of RFID per node. |
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| Application Stories |
System Eliminates Need for Handheld Scans
Assembly, December 2009
BMW’s plant in Regensburg, Germany, has long used tracking devices to monitor its production processes. Now, it uses a tool assistance system from Ubisense and a location identification system from IBS. The system continuously evaluates the spatial relationship between the line’s automated production systems and the vehicles being processed.
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RFID Essentials Web-based Training
RFID Essentials is an interactive, Web-based learning resource designed to address the needs of end-user organizations in the exploration or early adoption phase. In about eight hours, users can acquire working knowledge of RFID technology, and how to apply and evaluate it. This course is ideal for information technology, finance, operations, engineering, and sales professionals and managers who want to familiarize themselves with RFID technology without spending days or weeks reading or sitting in a classroom.
International Market Access Seminar
February 10, 2010 Montclair, NJ
Department of Commerce and TÜVRheinland will provide an overview of the Global Regulatory Approvals Process and review potential roadblocks. Price: $99.
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LXE adds Wavelink software to mobile industrial computers
LXE adds Wavelink Terminal Emulation and Industrial Browser software across its Windows Mobile and Windows CE-based family of mobile computers.
Market for Image sensors expected to grow slowly in 2010
Vision Systems Design, October 2009
According to a report from Strategies Unlimited, the market for image sensors will decline to $6.4 billion in 2009, a drop of 11% from 2008 and the first decline since the analyst firm began tracking the market in 1997. Growth is expected to return in 2010, but the average growth rate will be in the single digits in coming years, following more than a decade of 22% compound annual growth.
Real-time RFID tracking well
Manufacturers' Monthly, October 2009
By Katherine Crichton
Despite the global downturn, there has been a surge in orders for RFID in 2009, according to a new report released by research company IDTechEx earlier this year. The company has forecast that the global RFID market will rise 5% this year to $US5.56bn, up from $US5.25bn in 2008.
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TagMaster receives order for railway monitor system
RFIDNews, January 2010
TagMaster will supply RFID equipment to TagItalia, a division of Generale Sistemi, based in Prato, Italy. The RFID equipment will be used to automatically identify rail vehicles on a mainline vehicle condition monitoring system.
Siemens wins contract for Italian airport renovations
RFIDNews, January 2010
Siemens Mobility won a maintenance contract from SEA, the operators of the Milanese airports Malpensa and Linate. Siemens will be implementing a system for the maintenance management that will be using RFID technology in the spare parts management sector and in the identification of the maintainable items.v
USMC issues $4.4m contract for asset tracking solution
RFIDNews, November 2009
The USMC is planning to use RFID at Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton and Okinawa, Japan. The system will track in-transit, in-storage and in-repair assets across the USMC’s entire supply chain.
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ARC's 14th Annual Orlando Forum
February 8, 2010 - February 11, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Operational Excellence Forum covers collaboration tools and technologies that enable businesses to move beyond integration and begin to have people, teams, and organizations work together more effectively.
WESTEC 2010
March 23, 2010 - March 25, 2010
WESTEC offers expert demonstrations of the latest technologies and applications by more than 450 international exhibitors. These exhibitors are ready with the advanced machine tools, cutting tools and accessories, applications, emerging technologies, and business resources that keep manufacturing on the move.
Hannover Messe 2010
April 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location: Hannover, Germany
The world's leading showcase for industrial technology is staged annually in Hannover, Germany. Italy to be featured as its official Partner Country. In 2010 the spotlight will be on industrial automation, energy, technology, industrial subcontracting and cutting-edge technologies.
2010 Niagara Summit
May 2, 2010 - May 4, 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
The Niagara Summit is an open exchange and conference that focuses on technology, integration and connecting diverse systems and smart devices. The event is one of the largest gatherings of industry professionals and practitioners developing applications and deploying solutions built around open, interoperability, integration and connectivity.
2010 Sensors Expo & Conference
June 7, 2010 - June 9, 2010
Location: Rosemont, IL, USA
The event is dedicated to exploring the most up-to-date innovations in sensor technology including physical sensors, sensor networks, biosensors, MEMS/nanotechnology, instrumentation & controls, intelligent systems, machine-to- machine communication, wireless sensing and IT technology.
Automation/Robotics World Show 2010
August 27, 2010 - August 29, 2010
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Automation & Robotics World Show 10, the country's most awaited exhibition gives a way to success to the new innovations and opportunities for that vast industrial segment comprising of power, Pharmaceutical, Terminal Automation, and Tank Farm Automation.
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