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Tagsys has donated over US$60,000 worth of RFID equipment to Merrimack College, to help establish an RFID and Automatic Identification technology laboratory.
The donation includes a combination of high frequency and ultra high frequency tags, readers, antennas and application stations to Merrimack's RFID/Auto ID lab, located in the Mendel centre for Science, Engineering, and Technology. Merrimack College is the only college in the country to include RFID coursework as a core requirement for an electrical engineering undergraduate degree.
Together with the equipment, Tagsys also donated RFID "demonstration stations" to help students learn firsthand how RFID is used to track items in manufacturing and supply chain applications in industries such as libraries, textile services, apparel retail, luxury goods, and pharmaceutical/health care.
According to Dr. Ronald Champagne, president of Merrimack College, Merrimack anticipates continued widespread adoption of RFID in item-level tracking, and the donation will give students the opportunity to learn actively on the latest RFID technology that will provide them with superior hands-on experience and unmatched preparation for their professional lives. This in turn will allow the college to deliver highly-qualified RFID candidates to the field.
Bill Stuek, Tagsys' CEO, says "Tagsys is pleased to help Merrimack College offer the only undergrad RFID course in the country. As we anticipate increased demand for RFID technology in all industries, it's imperative that we have qualified RFID professionals to support this growth. This is a mutually beneficial opportunity for both Tagsys and Merrimack by helping prepare the next generation of future RFID professionals."
Sources: Tagsys; Merrimack College
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