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November 16, 2019 by

Oct. 30, 2013 –– The NFC Forum, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines, have announced the joint publication of the “NFC Reference Guide for Air Travel” as a comprehensive free reference guide available to download from the NFC Forum’s website.

The document seeks to help the global air travel industry better understand and evaluate the potential benefits and costs, use cases, and implementation options associated with the adoption of NFC technology. IATA members contributed expertise about requirements for the technology’s use in various aspects of air transport, and NFC Forum members provided details about implementation options and practical information about existing applications.

Potential uses of NFC technology for air travel that save time for passengers and streamline operations for airlines and other businesses include:
•   NFC use for secure provision, storage, and reading of boarding passes on mobile devices
•   NFC on a mobile device to enable “tap-and-go” access to elite lounges
•   Airlines and airports using NFC to provide (and cancel) access to secured areas to staff via their mobile devices
•   NFC tags coded and embedded in luggage tags to quickly access baggage information and better track bags’ progress
•   Travellers tapping their NFC-enabled devices to enter a parking garage, pay at exit, or store parking details for later reference
•   NFC’s well-established payment applications for purchases in airport shops, and even on board the aircraft

“It’s a great example of how organizations working jointly can help guide an industry towards consensus on technology adoption. The ultimate beneficiaries will be air travellers, who will enjoy faster boarding, easier baggage management, and other benefits through the use of NFC” said Koichi Tagawa, Chairman of the NFC Forum.
“NFC holds substantial promise to provide a smoother and faster airport experience for travellers. The NFC Reference Guide for Air Travel will be a valuable guide to help stakeholders identify potential opportunities from adoption of NFC technology,” said Stephan Copart, IATA Head, Strategy, Industry Services Transformation.
Click here to download the NFC Reference Guide for Air Travel (800KB)

November 16, 2019 by

While in the eyes’ of many the mining industry is “booming”, with no end in sight to the rapid growth, there has never been a greater need for the intelligent management of assets and human resources within the sector. Worker safety, site security, vehicle and personnel access, and effective utilization of assets are high on the priority list of every mine operations manager.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is at the core of many new systems that are driving efficiency within the industry. No longer “black box magic”, RFID is a reliable, accessible and affordable enabling technology for a wide range of automation, tracking and safety systems.

Long range passive RFID tags are being used to identify and locate mine trucks and other vehicles while on the move. Reader systems are deployed at critical locations to interrogate the vehicle tags as they pass. Positive identification can be used to grant access to secure areas, improve utilization, verify correct loading of materials and to ensure that vehicle separation is maintained to avoid accidents.

Driver ID systems are being deployed as part of a comprehensive site-wide safety system to ensure that only authorised, appropriately qualified staff have access to vehicles and to hazardous zones within mining sites. RFID cards, wristbands or key fobs are issued to drivers as secure credentials, or sometimes it is possible to use existing site ID cards. Identification data is provided to on-board vehicle management systems and to central control rooms via telemetry. Positive linking of vehicle and driver ID, when combined with real-time location information, provides essential data to mine safety systems in the event of emergencies or evacuations. RFID personnel ID cards can furthermore be used for secure building access control, as electronic purses for use in the canteen or vending machines, and for keyless access to accommodation and recreation facilities.

For more information on RFID technology, vehicle identification, asset management or access control systems please visit our website or contact Electro-Com (Australia) Pty Ltd ph 1300 130 806

November 16, 2019 by

Ticketing for events or public transport
Guiding systems for exhibition visitors
Cashless parking
Access control or Time & Attendance
Charging points for electro mobility

Aceprox Read/Write Units support current NFC Transponders to NFC Forum Type 2, like e.g.. Ntag 203, 213, 216 or Mifare Ultralight. Depending on the application either only the ID code or the complete memory contents can be read out or be re-written.

AceProx Readers for all current NFC Transponders

Besides Read/Write Units the AceProx GmbH also offers NFC transponders in different shapes, e.g., as a self-destroying label for driver’s licenses.

November 16, 2019 by

Background to G.L.B. ‘Black Snake’ Strops
Black Snake was established in January 2002 as an Australian manufacturer of recovery strops designed specifically for vehicle recovery and towing.
The use of specially engineered manufacturing equipment allows them to construct a range of specialised, as well as custom made, recovery strops for mining, industrial, military and recreational requirements. The outcome is that Black Snake has become an increasingly sought after supplier of recovery strops in Australia and overseas.
Product development is continuing and custom products are being fabricated every day to meet customers’ requirements. The new production facility, with recently increased capacity, has supported their expansion to meet the needs of a growing export market.

Problem Solving using RFID
The range of Black Snake strops is extensive and identification of each product either in the field, or when returned for repairs, was difficult and time consuming. Labels added during manufacturing are quickly lost, or removed, in the demanding environment of mining or industrial operations.

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By embedding a RFID HF Laundry tag supplied by Electro-Com (Australia) Pty Ltd, in the strop during the manufacturing process, identification of each strop can be with a PDA or NFC enabled device, such as a mobile phone as the tag reader.

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Electro-Comis a leading specialist supplier of RFID equipment, and worked closely with Black Snake to determine the most effective solution for their application. Since using RFID tags in their strops, Black Snake have been able to significantly improve their field support enquiries from users (sometimes from remote mining sites) with identification of the strop easily facilitated by using a mobile phone.

Information when needed means time saved
The same benefits apply when strops are returned to Black Snake for repair. Although the operation has a desktop reader used for programming the new strop prior to despatch, the mobile phone provides a quick and simple way of identification down on the factory floor.
The performance, quality and support Black Snake provides has led to increasing off-shore sales. The ability to manage and monitor each strop, whether from a field enquiry or if returned for repairs, helps Black Snake to not only respond to enquiries quickly and effectively, but manage and monitor performance of their on-going product development efforts to ensure continual product improvement.

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John Johnston, National Sales Manager for Black Snake is excited about the growing offshore demand for the unique characteristics built into their strops and noted that “The help from Electro-Com’s technical team in finding a suitable RFID solution to meet our product tracking needs was invaluable. It allowed us to develop and implement an identification system that helps us with on-going product development and improved field support for the sales volumes we are now experiencing”.
To find out how an RFID based solution can help solve your product tracking challenges and improve quality control call Electro-Com (Australia) Pty Ltd on (03) 9535 0700 or email technical@electrocom.com.au.

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