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IMPINJ IN THE NEWS (2009)

Race Timing Chips: RFID Trips

EDN Senior Technical Editor Brian Dipert's blog focuses on RFID race timing systems, highlighting the ChronoTrack system that uses Impinj technology.

December 9, 2009

Put RFID In Your Product, Not on It

A number of electronics firms have been working with RFID technology providers to develop RFID chips that can be placed on or embedded in printed circuit boards (PCBs). There are a number of benefits to this approach.

November 16, 2009

Carnaval Puts RFID Hangtags on Kids' Clothing

Mexican children's fashion company Carnaval is launching an RFID system to track the items it distributes as they arrive from the factory, as well as when they are inspected, stored and then shipped to a retailer.

November 2, 2009

GS1 Taiwan Pushes for EPCglobal E-seal Standard

Passive electronic seals (e-seals) have become increasingly popular for transportation and logistics, because they are disposable, low-cost and battery-free. But there is no existing standard for passive e-seals. GS1 Taiwan is now calling for GS1's RFID division, EPCglobal, to create a new standard for passive e-seals based on Electronic Product Code (EPC) technology.

October 28, 2009

A Reader Revolution

This year, RFID interrogators that are eons ahead of first-generation readers are hitting the street.

October 19, 2009

AIM Panel to Provide Healthcare Technology Overview

AIM, the international association and recognized authority on bar code, RFID, and enterprise mobile computing, will present a session, Technology Options Enabling Unique Device Identification (UDI), to attendees at the UDI Conference in Orlando, Florida.

October 19, 2009

Lisbon Airport Ups Throughput with RFID Baggage System

Portugal's Lisbon Airport reports that its new RFID-based baggage-handling system (BHS) reduces the average time to process a transfer bag by at least 66 percent.

October 14, 2009

Roan Systems bucks trend

South African distributor of Impinj products, Roan Systems, has seen solid growth in its customer base and product range this year.

October 7, 2009

RFID: An Exercise-Related Counterpoint to Anonymity

EDN Senior Editor Brian Dipert blogs about the use of Impinj's RFID technology in road races.

October 7, 2009

Reap Real Benefits with RFID

The economic downturn has hurt many businesses, but has not stopped the implementation of technology, and certainly not the use of RFID.

October 1, 2009

NextPoint's EPC Hotspot takes guess work out of tagging

Spain’s NextPoint Solutions has just released EPC Hotspot, its new software that shows the best location to affix RFID tags on a given product, as well as defines the highest performance configuration for RFID readers.

September 24, 2009

Invengo Announces UHF Reader that Supports Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth

Chinese RFID hardware manufacturer Invengo has added a new fixed ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) interrogator, based on Impinj's Indy processor, to its product portfolio

September 24, 2009

iDTRONIC Presents the New Bluetox UHF RFID Reader/Writer

iDTRONIC, a leading supplier for RFID Hardware products, has introduced its new Bluebox UHF Controller, based on the Impinj Indy R1000.

September 19, 2009

First Fixed RFID Reader with Wi-Fi, GPRS, and Bluetooth Launched by Invengo

Invengo Technology Corporation adds to its reader product range with the release of the UHF Gen 2 860E, based on Impinj's Indy R1000.

September 17, 2009

Invengo Technology Corp. Launches EPC C1 Gen 2 Jewelry Tag

Invengo Technology Corp. Launches EPC C1 Gen 2 Jewelry Tag with Impinj Monza3 Chip

August 27, 2009

Coke's 'coolest soda machine ever' utilizes Impinj's RFID chips

A few weeks ago we told you about Coca-Cola's soda "fountain of the future," which alows consumers to choose from over 100 varieties of teas, juices and soft drinks and even make unusual combinations such as Fanta Peach and Raspberry Coke. RFID chips from Impinj are being used in the device to monitor, track and maintain the dispenser operations, as well as provide analytics on what people are drinking.

August 18, 2009

Coke Freestyle Taps Twitter, Facebook, RFID

The Coca-Cola Company has launched a Twitter and Facebook page to bring awareness to a new soft drink dispenser that relies on radio frequency (RFID) technology.

August 18, 2009

Impinj releases RFID reader with 'Autopilot' techology

Impinj announced the release of its Speedway Revolution RFID reader, the newest in its Speedway line that features Impinj's Autopilot technology.

August 12, 2009

New Impinj Reader Goes on Autopilot

RFID technology provider Impinj is selling a new ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) EPC Gen 2 RFID interrogator, known as the Speedway Revolution. This new reader will automatically configure itself to adjust to external conditions, such as changes in RFID tag density or the nearby presence of metallic objects.

August 11, 2009

Impinj Participates in Influential Chinese Tradeshow

Impinj was one of the first international brands to participate in the 2009 Shenzhen International RFID Exhibition, an influential trade show in China. Impinj’s popular display provided those in the industry a chance to learn more about brands foreign to China. [In Chinese, 中文]

July 20, 2009

RFID Makes Running Marathons More Fun

When I ran my first marathon in 1983, I remember carefully filling out all the information on my race number so that when I crossed the finish line the race organizers could actually figure out my time and place. I can’t remember, but I don’t think any computers were involved; I believe it was entirely a manual process.

July 16, 2009

RFID Tags Prove Durable in Test With Reusable Produce Containers

RFID tags that are designed for single use could be used for multiple trips without any deterioration in performance if positioned correctly on reusable containers, according to an independent study conducted by the Reusable Packaging Association here.

July 10, 2009

ChronoTrack Taps Athletes for a Fit Planet to 'Green' the D-Tag

Evansville, IN-based ChronoTrack Systems, maker of the popular D-Tag event timing system, is working with Athletes for a Fit Planet to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce the environmental impact of the single-use D-Tag.

July 8, 2009

RFID at the Races

Twenty thousand runners pounding the pavement for more than 26 miles. How do you keep track of all of them? Officials of the Los Angeles Marathon rely on RFID tags and readers. Event organizers first tested the technology in 2008 and were so pleased with the results that they used it again in late May for the 2009 road race.

July 1, 2009

Three-Year Study Shows RFID Tags Can Withstand Multiple Trips Through Supply Chain

Radio frequency identification tags proved they can withstand multiple trips through the supply chain. A three-year study of how the RFID tags handle temperature changes, wet and dry environments, cleaning, dropping, transporting and loading came back with promising results.

July 1, 2009

Rock n Roll Marathon Runners Will Have RFID Tags on Shoes

As many as 25,000 runners are expected to hit the streets of Seattle this Saturday in the first ever Rock n Roll Seattle marathon. Seattle-based Impinj -- along with partner ChronoTrack Systems -- are providing each participant with a radio frequency identification tag that will track start, split and finish times.

June 25, 2009

RFID to Revolutionize Coca Cola's Dispensers

Coca-Cola has begun beta-testing an RFID-enabled drink dispenser that the company claims will transform the soft drink dispensing industry, by providing more than 100 drink options from a single machine.

June 10, 2009

Coke's RFID-Based Dispensers Redefine Business Intelligence

Coca-Cola doesn't think its customers have enough drink choices. So starting this summer, diners at some California, Georgia, and Utah fast-food joints will get to try a self-serve drink dispenser that pours more than 100 varieties of sodas, juices, teas, and flavored waters. Coke plans to roll out the Freestyle drink dispenser nationwide, eventually putting tens of thousands of them in places such as McDonald's, Burger King, and Willy's Mexican Grill.

June 6, 2009

Ontario's new RFID driver's licence still has privacy flaws, commissioner says

The enhanced driver's licences being made available in Ontario June 1 still aren't up to snuff when it comes to protecting personal privacy, says Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner in her annual report. Ann Cavoukian has been working towards adding an off-switch to the enhanced licenses. It won't be on the first batch of licences, but she hasn't given up hope.

May 14, 2009

Impinj adds new products, agreements to its portfolio

RFID hardware manufacturer Impinj has made a slew of announcements over the past few weeks, including the introduction of a next-generation family of EPC Gen 2 interrogator chips, a collaboration with RFID printer company Zebra Technologies and RFID tag and label maker UPM Raflatac, a distribution agreement with European distributor CISPER Electronics, and more.

May 4, 2009

Baird Monthly Report

Baird's Monthly Report on Technology Research. May 2009: Supply Chain Technology

May 2009

Cross-industry, RFID-enabled Concept for Item-level Tagging and Validation Debuts

Solution providers UPM Raflatac, Impinj and Zebra Technologies have debuted what they are calling a first-of-its-kind radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled solution concept to optimize item-level tagging and validation for process-intensive industries, such as electronics manufacturing, retail manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals and third-party logistics.

May 1, 2009

Highlights from RFID Journal Live, Part 2

Second of a two-part piece highlighting announcements from the annual RFID Journal LIVE! show that wrapped up today in Orlando, Florida.

April 29, 2009

Chronotrack Systems Along with Warrier Tour Helps Bring Inspiration to Troups in the Middle East

The Warriors Tour has decided to use ChronoTrack Systems, the leader in disposable transponder timing, to time all of its races in the Middle East. What first started out as a 2 mile Armed Forces physical training run for our troops in the Middle East, turned into one man's quest to bring inspiration, motivation and support to a group of young men and women serving our country.

April 2009

RFID chip manufacturer Impinj has released Monza 3 tag chip in packaged format

RFID chip manufacturer Impinj has released its Monza 3 RFID tag chip in packaged format. The packaged chips are specifically designed to exhibit durability and performance in harsh operating environments. They would be used in tags for industrial applications where exposure to high temperatures and physical stress is common. Examples include pallet tagging and work-in-process printed circuit board tagging by electronics manufacturers.

April 16, 2009

Impinj delivers packaged Monza 3 tag chips: ideal for wide ranging asset tagging applications

New tags exhibit exceptional durability and address harsh operating environments requiring rugged tags.

April 13, 2009

Taiwan Customs Officials Adopt RFID-enabled Container Seals

Officials at Kaohsiung Harbor, Taiwan's busiest port, have introduced the seals with EPC Gen 2 chips to improve security and reduce the need for officers to escort cargo containers.

March 25, 2009

Leading RFID Brands Stronger Now Than Ever

Four companies dominate the rankings of best-known and best-perceived RFID providers, and their closest competitors are more likely to slide into the pack than to rise to challenge for leadership.

March 10, 2009

Impinj Navigates Nascent RFID Market with Unique Technology, Strategy--and Patience

What's the most exciting company in Seattle? I recently put the question to Patrick Ennis, the global head of technology for Bellevue, WA-based Intellectual Ventures, and his answer surprised me: Impinj

February 24, 2009

M/A-COM Combines RFID and Sensors for Smarter Forklift

M/A-COM Technology Solutions has introduced a new EPC Gen 2 RFID solution for forklifts that includes laser and acoustic sensors designed to help improve tag-read and accuracy rates.

January 20, 2009

2008 China RFID Industry Annual Awards Announced: Impinj Ranks Seven in Most Recognized International RFID Vendor of the Year

RFID World China recently announced the winners of the 2008 China RFID Industry Annual Awards. The awards include companies, applications, events, and products, and are a window onto the Chinese RFID industry.

January 20, 2009

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Announces New Advancement In Sensor-Based RFID Forklift Systems

M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc. recently announced the introduction of the company's new sensor-based RFID Forklift System. The RFID Forklift System automatically records an RFID tagged pallet's exact storage location during handling and slotting processes, without requiring the operator to initiate traditional manual data collection methods, resulting in superior accuracy and efficiency throughout the supply chain.

January 15, 2009

Alien, Impinj, & Motorola Top RFID Marketing Leadership Rankings

Alien Technology, Impinj, and Motorola were identified as top RFID industry marketing leaders in new research from RFID Update and Burnell Reports that also found RFID prospects are harder to influence than ever before. Alien is the most widely recognized RFID product or service provider, Impinj is perceived to have the best technology, and Motorola is considered the best-marketed industry company.

January 13, 2009

Impinj Media Relations

Jim Donaldson
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
Impinj, Inc.
jim.donaldson@impinj.com
+1-206-834-1091

Jill West
Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications
Impinj, Inc.
jill.west@impinj.com
+1-206-834-1110