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RFID Technology
MangoMOBILE Launches RFID Solution for Event Marketers
The turn-key solution utilizes proprietary software that combines handheld networked computers and radio frequency identification chips integrated into a variety of wearable devices.
ABI Research: RFID Industry Worth $9.7 Billion by 2013
The recent announcements of major RFID projects by large end-users such as Airbus, Sam`s Club and the U.S. Department of Defense are part of the reason for the rosy forecast.
BlueStar to Distribute RFID Products from FEIG Electronics
BlueStar, the leading innovator in solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, has reached an agreement to distribute the FEIG Electronics line of RFID products.
Flexible Multi-Frequency EPC IC from Innovision Enables Intelligent Supply Chain Tracking
Innovision Research & Technology combined an 8051 core with complex RFID design to provide the world`s most function-rich RFID IC engine solution now available for Axcess International Inc.
Industrial Packaging
Glue Dots Introduces the EconoDot
The EconoDot dispenses clean, instant-bonding Glue Dots one at a time at a rate of 60 adhesives per minute without burns or the mess of excess glues. No machine programming is required.
HDM-Carlaw Counts on New Equipment
The equipment is designed to produce mailing envelopes and non-postal packaging materials with security features and hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive coating with better bond strength.
Bosch Plans Expansion of Non-Auto Spares Biz
Bosch, world's second largest automotive parts manufacturer, has decided to make a substantial investment in its non-automotive spares business to strengthen its presence in the country.
Printing, Labeling & Bar-Coding
HP Introduces New Line of Printing Solutions for Small Businesses
The HP LaserJet M1522 MFP series offers high quality print, copy, scan, and fax functionality in one space saving device.
Muller Martini to Show Flexible Package Printing Options at Drupa
At Drupa 2008, Muller Martini will be demonstrating web offset printing with flexo varnishing on OPP film, on an Alprinta 52V.
xpedx to Distribute World`s First LED-UV Print Curing System
A 14``x20`` RYOBI 525GX will be the initial platform for the LED-UV curing system, with plans to extend the system to press models such as the 23``x31`` RYOBI 750 series in the future.
Editorial

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders.

ABI Research has issued a new report forecasting that the global RFID industry will be valued at $9.7 billion by 2013, equaling roughly a 15% compound annual growth rate over the next five years. Energy companies and specialty retailers  are all investing in RFID, especially for asset management applications.

For more updates, read the next issue of Packaging IDeaS.

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