MICROCHIPS – CAR PARTS
March 1st, 2003
BY PHILIP FINE
Tyres and car engine parts could soon be imbedded with radio frequency identification tags (RFID). International Paper and Canon USA have implemented a pilot project to imbed them into products from a selected range of industries, including the automotive sector. The technology can track products from assembly line to end user, making recalls and restocking more efficient. The move follows the release last year by the US-based Automotive Industry Action Group of a standard for using the technology on tyres. Placed on the inside of tyres, the RFID ...
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