RegardingID Archive | RFID System Helps Labs Do Their Job Better

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

How do facilities eliminate discrepancies and ensure complete accountability in performing the care and tracking of genetically altered rodents?

Through use of a RFID-based solution.

Here’s a white paper, which was posted this morning, with the back-up evidence.

Easylube debuts automated RFID lubrication system

Easylube has introduced an automated electromechanical gearset using integrated RFID technology to track and manage lube points throughout a plant.

Each lubricator also features a bi-color LED warning light, replaceable grease cup, RFID tag and reader to enable real-time tracking of bearings. The RFID reader serves as a wireless data collector, reading Easylube RFID tags that are placed on each lubrication point and transmitting the lubrication status to a handheld PDA. Exact regreasing volumes and intervals are calculated using minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) formulation.

Colorado State deploys new pay-to-print system

Colorado State University (CSU) is considering an alternative method for managing its campus computer labs while additionally adding a system of pay-to-print kiosks around the university, according to The Rocky Mountain Collegian.

MasterCard pilots NFC payments in Aussie theaters

MasterCard and Commonwealth Bank have announced the launch of a QkR, a new mobile app that enables movie theater goers to browse and purchase refreshments from their seats.

Intel joins NFC Forum board of directors

The NFC Forum has announced that Intel Corporation has upgraded its membership from Principal to Sponsor, the highest level of membership in the organization.

As a Sponsor member, Intel will hold a seat on the NFC Forum Board of Directors, as well designate individuals to run for Forum leadership positions and appoint one voting representative to all NFC Forum Committees and Working Groups.

Treehouse Labs pilots RFID helmet, increases detection of football head injuries

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Treehouse Labs announced that it will soon be testing a RFID prototype that enables a sensing system inside of football helmets to alert coaches and medical staff when a player experiences an impact great enough to cause a concussion.

Lawrence Berkeley Labs taps AssetPulse to track high value lab equipment

Lawrence Berkeley National Labs has partnered with AssetPulse to deploy an RFID asset tracking solution to track and manage its lab equipment. Lawrence Berkeley owns specialized high value equipment such as vacuum pumps.

Subscribe

Print Magazine

Featured Events

Links

Searching …

RFID System Helps Labs Do Their Job Better