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RFID4U partners with TAPPI for RFID symposium, bootcamp and smart packaging workshop.


RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. 4U, the world's leader in radio frequency identification See RFID.  learning solutions, will create a RFID symposium along with a half day bootcamp and smart packaging workshop in 2006 to inform the paper and converting industries on latest in cutting edge RFID technology. Designed on behalf of TAPPI TAPPI Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry , the two-day Symposium will have two tracks--one for paper industry personnel and one for converting industry personnel with the half-day pre-conference boot camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment.  held specifically for beginners to RFID.

RFID4U will also create a 2006 Smart Packaging Workshop in conjunction with the TAPPI Corrugated cor·ru·gate  
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 in September. Smart Packaging is a new technology involving sensors that can indicate, among other things, how long a product has been on the shelf.

"The paper and converting industries rely upon TAPPI for standards and education that will keep them competitive in today's rapidly changing marketplace," Sanjiv Dua, C.E.O. of RFID4U, said. "It's exciting for us to design this symposium and workshop to assist these industries."

RFID4U maintains a full curriculum of radio frequency identification (RFID) trainings and certification that include vendor-neutral classroom courses, online e-courses, customized on-site trainings, and vendor-authorized courses.

This event is scheduled for June 6-8, 2006 in Atlanta. Details for this event will be published as they are finalized.
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Date:Feb 1, 2006
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