New RFID Tags from Symbol Technologies

The next generation of RFID technology—commonly referred to as Gen 2—has arrived, and Holtsville, New York-based Symbol Technologies unveiled its first RFID tags based on the new Gen 2 protocol being used by companies such as Wal-Mart. The company also launched a new line of specialty RFID tags, starting with the hardened-metal mount tag that can be attached to items such as utility poles.