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Company Uses RFID To Track Air filtering Systems, Return on Investment Expected in '07

Friday, December 29, 2006

Herding, a German manufacturer of industrial air-filtering systems, is using RFID to track the production and quality control of the reusable air filters it produces.

Because of efficiency gains the RFID system has brought to the production process and the processing of handling returns, the company expects to recoup its investment in 2007, reports RFID Journal.

What other applications for the technology does the future hold? Stay tuned. The new year is just around the corner. [end] 

Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

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Bombardier Transportation has teamed up with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to improve track worker protection with the company’s RFID and other advanced technologies.

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A new study reveals the market for RFID transponders, readers, software and services will generate more than $70.5 billion from 2012 to the end of 2017.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Australia’s Attorney General and Ministry of Defense are exploring ways to grant reciprocation for fast-tracking each other’s citizens through customs checks in both countries, reports Australian Business Traveller.

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TAGSYS has introduced its total management system for the textile rental services market, an end-to-end system to enable laundries and their customers to reduce linen abuse, regulate hoarding and accelerate their time for return on investment.

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Disney World is trialing a new FastPass system that will utilize RFID technology to speed up ticketing lines at Disney’s popular rides and theme park attractions, according to ITWeb.

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