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  RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) EQUIPMENT
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Equipment in Millions of US$. The Major Product Segments Analyzed are RFID Tags (Active & Passive), RFID Readers (Low Frequency & High Frequency), Software, and Services. The Product End-Use Segments Analyzed are Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, and Animal Tracking.The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2010. The report profiles 168 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Alanco Technologies, Inc., Technology Systems International, Inc., Brady Corporation, Checkpoint Systems, Inc., Gemplus International SA, HID Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd., Intermec Inc., Matrics Inc., Philips Semiconductors, Precision Dynamics Corporation, Savi Technology, Sirit Inc, TagMaster AB, TagSys RFID (US) (Formerly Gemplus Tag), Texas Instruments Inc., TransCore, Wavetrend Technologies Limited, and Zebra Technologies Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1158  PAGES:    795
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       August 2006
COMPANIES:  168  MARKET DATA TABLES:   321
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) EQUIPMENT (Complete Report) Pages : 795   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level .....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   RFID Tags .....I-4
RFID Readers .....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY129$2250
  1. Industry Overview .....II-15 $500  
   Global Market Overview & Outlook .....II-1
RFID – Innovation Redefines Retailing .....II-1
RFID Technology – The Constituents.....II-1
Cost on the Downward Spiral.....II-1
Auto-ID Center – Laying the Groundwork.....II-1
1$100
   Smart Tags Experiencing Widespread Usage.....II-2
Advantages Galore.....II-2
1$100
   Exploding Potential in Store.....II-3
Tags Lead the Global Revenues .....II-3
1$100
   Security and Access Control – The Dominant End Use.....II-4
Market Leaders.....II-4
Integrated Circuits (ICs).....II-4
Tags & Labels.....II-4
1$100
   Key Players in the RFID Sphere Worldwide Offering Tags, Smart Cards/Labels,
  Readers/Encoders, and Integrated Solutions.....II-5
1$100
  2. Product Overview .....II-65 $500  
   Origin and Evolution of RFID.....II-6
Components and Functioning of RFID System.....II-6
Tag Types – Active and Passive .....II-6
2$200
   Classification of RFID Tags by Frequency Range with Properties and
  Applications.....II-8
Tag Types: Other Classification.....II-8
RFID & Barcode – The Differences and Similarities.....II-8
2$200
   RFID Readers.....II-10
RFID Scores Over.....II-10
1$100
  3. Trends & Issues .....II-116 $600  
   RFID – Yet to Gain Widespread Recognition.....II-111$100
   Global RFID Equipment Market: Key Determinants for Mass Market Acceptance in the
  Order of Ranking.....II-12
New Investments Galore on the Debut of Gen 2 Equipment.....II-12
RFID Technology Still Unfamiliar with Certain Users.....II-12
1$100
   RoI – A Key Annoying Factor.....II-13
Global RFID Equipment Market: Key Factors Inhibiting the Deployment Rate in the Order
  of Ranking.....II-13
High Cost Limits Penetration.....II-13
1$100
   Lack of Established Standards Inhibits Commercial Usage .....II-141$100
   Potential Paramount .....II-151$100
   New Vendors Storm RFID Market .....II-16
Consolidation Moves Change Competitive Scenario.....II-16
1$100
  4. End Use Application Market Overview .....II-1720 $2000  
   RFID in Defense and Military Applications .....II-17
RFID in Supply Chain.....II-17
2$200
   Table 1: Worldwide RFID Usage in the Supply Chain – Estimated Number of Units in Supply Chain by Renowned Companies (In Billions) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-19
RFID in Inventory Management.....II-19
1$100
   RFID All Set to Take on Warehouse and Distribution Activities.....II-20
RFID in Security/ Access Control Applications.....II-20
1$100
   RFID Technology – Security Applications Checklist:.....II-211$100
   RFID in Transportation Applications.....II-22
Emerging Commercial Applications of RFID.....II-22
Automotive.....II-22
1$100
   Bright and Whimsical Growth on the Cards in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals.....II-23 1$100
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-241$100
   Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Application Segment – Asset Tracking, Patient Monitoring and Drug Tracking Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-25

Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-25
1$100
   Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Application Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Asset Tracking, Patient Monitoring and Drug Tracking Segments for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-26
Inventory Control.....II-26
Others Applications .....II-26
1$100
   RFID Devices Finds Application in Marathon .....II-27
Potential Niche Application Generates Widespread Interest in RFID.....II-27
1$100
   Some Practical Instances of RFID At Play.....II-28
FedEx Delivery Vans.....II-28
Dick Simon Trucking.....II-28
American Flightways.....II-28
Georgia-Pacific.....II-28
1$100
   Nuevo Leon State Landfill Site.....II-29
United States Department of Defense.....II-29
RFID Deployment in Various Applications.....II-29
Monitoring Made Easy.....II-29
1$100
   Revolutionizing Business Operations.....II-30
Military Applications Gaining Ground.....II-30
Sensors to Sense Danger.....II-30
Industrial Applications Dominate Hardware Sales.....II-30
1$100
   RFID Threatens to Override Other Technologies.....II-31
Streamlining Business Operations.....II-31
1$100
   Lucrative Potential Springs Innovation.....II-32
RFID Technologies on the Market.....II-32
Transcore Commercial Services’ Amtech Systems.....II-32
1$100
   Intermec’s Intellitag RFID Solutions.....II-33
WhereNet’s Real Time Locating Systems (RLTS).....II-33
1$100
   AXCESS Inc.’s ActiveTag Asset Management System.....II-341$100
   Savi Technology’s SmartChain Platform .....II-351$100
   TSI PRISM Technology.....II-36
1$100
  5. Pricing & Distribution .....II-373 $300  
   Distribution Channels .....II-37 1$100
   Table 6: Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Market by Distribution Channel (2000-2004): Breakdown of Value Sales for Direct to End User, Direct to OEM, AIDC System Integrator, AIDC Dealer Distributor, AIDC VAR, and Other Non-AIDC Channels (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-38

Table 7: Worldwide Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Market by Distribution Channel (2000-2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Direct to End User, Direct to OEM, AIDC System Integrator, AIDC Dealer Distributor, AIDC VAR, and Other Non-AIDC Channels (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-38
1$100
   Pricing.....II-39
1$100
  6. Technical Developments/Breakthroughs .....II-408 $800  
   Hitachi Develops New RFID Based Technology for Nuclear Power Plants.....II-40
New Production System from BE Semiconductor for RFID Antennas.....II-40
RFID Data Transmission Goes Cellular.....II-40
1$100
   Auto ID Center Focuses on RFID Technology Research.....II-412$200
   EDA Technologies Aids in Developing RFIC Designs.....II-43
Logopak Develops Breakthrough Security Labeling Technique.....II-43
1$100
   Department of Energy's PNN Laboratory Develops Long Range RFID System.....II-44
Honeywell FM&T Tests Identifies New Applications for Memory Devices.....II-44
1$100
   The 13.56 MHz RFID Technology Gains ISO Recognition .....II-45
Texas Instruments' TIRIS Sets the Standard in Automotive Security .....II-45
1$100
   Functioning Mechanism of a Typical Immobilizer System.....II-46
Advantages of Immobilizer Security.....II-46
Texas Instruments’ RFID System.....II-46
1$100
   The Future of Automotive Immobilizer Systems.....II-47
1$100
  7. Product Developments/Introductions .....II-4813 $1300  
   AeroScout Develops New Solution for Location Tracking.....II-48
Savi Releases ST-656.....II-48
Intermec and Cascade to Develop RFID Forklift System.....II-48
TagMaster Launches New Line of RFID Readers.....II-48
OATSystems Introduces New Enterprise-Class RFID Appliance.....II-48
QI Systems to Launch New Components for Contactless Payments on RFID.....II-48
1$100
   Hitachi Unveils Thinnest and Smallest RFID Chip.....II-49
Xterprise Unveils AnalytiX.....II-49
SkyeTek Develops New Reader Architecture for Embedded RFID.....II-49
New Hybrid RTLS Solution from RF Code.....II-49
New RFID Device with a Fuel Cell Option.....II-49
Reva Systems Introduces TAP.....II-49
1$100
   SATO America Introduces EPC Compliant RFID Printer.....II-50
SUN Releases RFID Platform.....II-50
Bulldog to Release RFID Products.....II-50
Intermec Launches Intellitag™ Generation 2 UHF RFID Technology.....II-50
SAMSys Launches RF Command Suite™ .....II-50
PDC Launches DR 1000 Reader.....II-50
1$100
   PDC Launches Smart Kiosk and Smart Reader.....II-51
Digital Angel e.Tag ™ RFID tags for Cattle in Canada.....II-51
Savi Technology Launches Savi AMS 4.3.....II-51
Savi Technology Launches Savi Smart Chain 4.3.....II-51
SAMSys Launches Upgraded version of EPC Reader.....II-51
ObjectStore Announces First EPC-Compliant Database Technology for RFID .....II-51
1$100
   Trakker Technologies Goes the RFID Way .....II-52
Metro Group Adopts RFID Tracking Systems.....II-52
SAP Launches RFID Software Package for SCE Applications.....II-52
PDC and Zebra Technologies Launch New RFID Programmer.....II-52
1$100
   Magellan Technology Launches Advanced RFID Reader Programmer.....II-53
Michelin Unveils Unique Radio Frequency Tire Identification Tag System.....II-53
Catalyst Develops Intelligent RFID (iRFID) Solutions.....II-53
1$100
   Tesco to Bring Out RFID .....II-54
IBM Inaugurates RFID service.....II-54
Turck in RFID Market.....II-54
Rafsec Debuts RFID Tag .....II-54
Hitachi Extends Scope of RFID u-chip .....II-54
1$100
   Manugistics Introduces RFID-Enabled Solutions .....II-55
Hill Numberplates’s Joint Venture Company Launches e-Plates .....II-55
TransCore Launches ETC Machine for 24X7 Automated Customer Service .....II-55
TransCore and MIKOH Jointly Develop Contemporary Windshield Sticker Tags .....II-55
1$100
   Auto-ID Center Develops an RFID System.....II-56
Plano Introduces Multifunction Reader.....II-56
Texas Instruments Unveils Multifunction Reader.....II-56
1$100
   Matrics Develops Band-Aid-sized RFID Devices.....II-57
Yamanoto Vinita Pioneers Use of RFID for Prostatomegaly Treatment .....II-57
Alanco Technologies Launches TSI PRISM for Prison Safety .....II-57
Philips Unveils Ultra Low Power Hitag S Chips .....II-57
1$100
   NCR and Alien Technology Bring out World’s First “Hybrid Scanner” Prototype.....II-58
Moscow Cellular Receives Authorization to Develop a Digital Network.....II-58
1$100
   Analog Devices Extends RFIC Portfolio.....II-59
Hitachi Develops World's Tiniest RFID IC.....II-59
2$200
  8. Recent Industry Activity .....II-6138 $3800  
   Lockheed Martin Acquires Savi Technology .....II-61
Assa Abloy ITG Acquires Schwab & Partner Group.....II-61
Metrologic Acquires Visible-RF.....II-61
Sirit Pockets Tradewind Technologies.....II-61
Paxar Buys Adhipress.....II-61
NCR Corp. Acquires IDvelocity LLC.....II-61
1$100
   Homeland Security to Acquire SecurityInc.....II-62
Sirit Pockets SAMSys.....II-62
MicroTRAK Acquires Fibergrations.....II-62
VendingData to Pocket Dolphin Products.....II-62
Raflatac Merges with UPM Rafsec.....II-62
ADC Nordic Merges with Secus Technologies.....II-62
ODIN Technologies Receives Contract from the US DoD.....II-62
1$100
   MARKEM Collaborates with ThingMagic.....II-63
Gaming Partners Teams Up with Progressive Gaming.....II-63
Vue Technology Partners with TAG Company.....II-63
Sculptor Teams Up with LITI.....II-63
Alien Technology Partners with Unisys.....II-63
iAnywhere Collaborates with AWID.....II-63
1$100
   Axcess International Partners with Tyco Fire & Security.....II-64
TAGSYS Collaborates with Psion Teklogix.....II-64
Eclipsys Partners with PanGo.....II-64
Vue Technology Partners with Click Commerce.....II-64
Metrologic Promotes MaxID’s RFID Products.....II-64
Ingersoll to Promote VeriChip’s RFID Systems.....II-64
1$100
   PanGo Networks with ePlus Provides RFID Systems.....II-65
Alien Technology in a Reselling Agreement with Paxar.....II-65
RF Identics Pacts with Impinj.....II-65
NCR Corporation in a Reselling Agreement with SAMSys.....II-65
TagStream in a Strategic Partnership with eSkye Solutions.....II-65
SchmidtRFID Promotes Cogiscan’s RFID Solutions in Asia.....II-65
Axcess International Collaborates with Stemco LP.....II-65
1$100
   RFID Joins CORFIDA.....II-66
GENCO Offers RFID Training.....II-66
Argent Group Pacts with Vue Technology.....II-66
ODIN Technologies Starts New Joint Venture Entity.....II-66
GTRI to Setup New R&D Facility.....II-66
Metro AG Deploys Gen 2 RFID Technology.....II-66
Kimberly-Clark Starts Shipping Gen 2 RFID Tagged Cases.....II-66
1$100
   Domino Establishes Integrated Solutions Group.....II-67
Volvo Mulls on RFID for Asset Tracking.....II-67
VeriSign Pockets R4 Global Systems.....II-67
Click Commerce Acquires Xelus.....II-67
BEA Systems to Acquire ConnecTerra.....II-67
Sokymat Pockets IMASYS.....II-67
RFID Partners with Symbol Technologies.....II-67
1$100
   TagMaster in Global Pact with Securitas Systems .....II-68
TagMaster and Meister Electronics Sign Partnership Agreement.....II-68
Philips Collaborates with Texas Instruments on Gen2 Standard.....II-68
BA Systems Pacts with AcuityID.....II-68
SoftBrands Collaborates with GlobeRanger.....II-68
RFID Bags Exclusive Rights on RFID.US Name .....II-68
Syscan International Partners with Desjardins.....II-68
1$100
   NCR Pacts with Business Effectiveness.....II-69
RFID in a Reseller Agreement with BlueStar.....II-69
ScanSource in a Distribution Agreement with Alien Technology.....II-69
Publix Moves on RFID Testing.....II-69
Alien Technology in a Reselling Agreement with ICT GmbH.....II-69
Omron Invests in RFID Market.....II-69
1$100
   ASK Forays into Chinese RFID Market.....II-70
LSIS Builds RFID Factory.....II-70
ASURYS Joins AIM Association.....II-70
Checkpoint Starts New Subsidiary in India.....II-70
University of Arkansas Opens New RFID Research Facility.....II-70
Marks & Spencer to Expand RFID Trials.....II-70
Roper Industries Acquires Transcore.....II-70
Symbol Acquires Matrics.....II-70
1$100
   OatSystems and Infosys in Strategic Tie-up.....II-71
LG to Establish Mass Production Facility for RFID Readers.....II-71
ZETES to Resell SAMSys RFID Products in Europe.....II-71
Brady Corporation Acquires EMED Co......II-71
Alanco and SAIC to Jointly Market TSI PRISM™ RFID Tracking Technology.....II-71
1$100
   Transcore Acquires Satellite Technology from Vistar Telecommunications.....II-72
Savi Technology Bags Danish Military Contract.....II-72
PDC Acquires MFR Europe.....II-72
TAGSYS Increases RFID Production by 300%.....II-72
TAGSYS and NEC to Jointly Deploy RFID Solutions.....II-72
1$100
   PDC and Convergent Ventures to Jointly Establish ORFID Corporation.....II-73
SAMSys and Lyngsoe Sign Reselling Agreement.....II-73
Checkpoint Systems Invests in GOLIATH Solutions .....II-73
1$100
   Shipcom Wireless Links Up with Texas Instruments for RFID Systems .....II-74
Zebra Technologies Starts Volume Production of EPC-based RFID Printer/Encoder
  .....II-74
Intel Strides into RFID Arena Partly .....II-74
Texas Instruments Takes Over Radia.....II-74
1$100
   Psion Teklogix Signs Strategic Agreement with Wavetrend Technologies.....II-75
TagMaster AB Takes Over Marketing Rights from TagMaster China Ltd......II-75
Traxus Technologies Acquires RFID Wizards and BuyRFID.com .....II-75
Linpac Group Procures Majority Stake in Intellident .....II-75
ASSA ABLOY Acquires Metget AB .....II-75
Zebra Technologies Acquires Entire Outstanding Stake in Atlantek, Inc.....II-75
1$100
   TransCore Procures TMS Software and Assets from CarrierPoint .....II-76
ACG Acquires Omnikey AG .....II-76
UCC and EPC Strike Deal For RFID Technology Licensing.....II-76
ACG Identification Technologies Signs Distribution Deal with Texas
  Instruments.....II-76
1$100
   Vernon Library Supplies in Supply Deal with TAGSYS.....II-77
WebMethods and OATSystems Partner for Integrated RFID Solution .....II-77
Printronix and Alien Technology Announce RFID Solutions .....II-77
STMicroelectronics and Alien Technology Collaborate on IC development .....II-77
WJ Communications and Alien Technology Enter Into Strategic Partnership.....II-77
1$100
   Crisplant Selects Escort Memory’s RFID System for Airport Baggage Handling .....II-78
BTG Signs Agreement with Atmel® for RFID Tag Chips .....II-78
Wavetrend Signs up VTC as Active Technology Distributor.....II-78
Wavetrend and ISIS Partner for Protecting Valuable Art.....II-78
1$100
   Manhattan Associates Forms Strategic Alliances .....II-79
Power Paper and KSW Microtec Broaden Relationship to Include RFID.....II-79
TransCore Adopts Parasoft Jtest for Testing Automation.....II-79
Advanced ID Corporation Receives US$350,000 From Guide-Trend Technology.....II-79
1$100
   Asyst's AdvanTag WIP-Tracking Technology Selected by a Major Japanese Firm.....II-80
Wavetrend and Psion Form Strategic Partnership .....II-80
Wavetrend Obtains IBM Advanced Business Partner Status.....II-80
Tesco Joins Hands with Gillette .....II-80
Power Paper Ltd Forms New Division.....II-80
Savi Technology Gains $90 Million RFID Procurement Contract from U.S. Military
  .....II-80
1$100
   Wavetrend Wins Bicycle Tagging Contract from Dutch Government .....II-81
Wavetrend Obtains South Africa’s Department of Statistics Contract.....II-81
Trex Enterprises Bags Defense Contract for RFID Technology.....II-81
1$100
   Gillette to Obtain 500 Million Tags from Alien Technologies.....II-82
TransCore Adopts Parasoft’s AEP Methodology™ and Jtest™ .....II-82
P&O Ports North America Buys TransCore’s Wireless Access & Tracking System .....II-82
CVS Corp Tests RFID Technology Developed by Auto ID Center.....II-82
1$100
   Infosys Technologies Enters RFID Market.....II-83
Wal-Mart’s Vendors to Tag Cases and Pallets with RFID.....II-83
Toppan Starts Volume Production of T-Junction RFID Chip.....II-83
U.S. DoD Takes Up Largest RF Project for Tracking.....II-83
1$100
   Gillette Tests RFID Tags in Commercial Applications.....II-84
SAL to Promote RFID Products .....II-84
Benetton to Incorporate RFID Tags to Clothing Line.....II-84
1$100
   Stop & Shop Tests Speedpass, a Radio-Frequency Technology.....II-85
DoD Proclaims New Radio Frequency Identification Policy.....II-85
EXE Technologies Starts RFID Pilot Program .....II-85
1$100
   IBM Offers New RFID Service .....II-86
RFID Wizards, Inc. Launches First RFID Internet Superstore.....II-86
Parco Wireless Receives FCC Certification for RFID UVW PALS.....II-86
Savi Receives First FAA Certification for Wireless RFID.....II-86
1$100
   Wavetrend Aids Fight Against SARS .....II-87
Alanco Acquires TSI.....II-87
Brooks-PRI Acquires Hermos .....II-87
NanoPierce Technologies Establishes ExypnoTech in Germany.....II-87
1$100
   TSI and Security Response Technologies in National Marketing Cooperation.....II-88
Panasonic in Strategic Collaboration with Atmel.....II-88
Wireless Identification Technologies Partners with Wavetrend .....II-88
Wavetrend Extends the Peripheral Division.....II-88
1$100
   Texas Instruments RFID Systems Institutes RFID EPIC.....II-89
Texas Instruments RFID Systems Signs Distribution Agreement .....II-89
Ford Adopts RFID Tags to Improve Inventory Tracking.....II-89
Toyota South Africa Uses RFID Tags to Track Vehicles.....II-89
Government Sponsors Safeway and Unilever Joint RFID Trial .....II-89
1$100
   AIAG Launches ADC Standard for Tire Tracking.....II-90
RFI Completes First SAR Test Project.....II-90
Wavetrend Acquires Evolving Management Solutions.....II-90
1$100
   Frontiers Capital Invests in Wavetrend of South Africa.....II-911$100
   Sharp and Mitsubishi in Joint Venture to Promote Intellitag Technology .....II-92
Savi Partners with United Nations' Trade Group .....II-92
Savi Technology and Qualcomm Integrate Products to Deliver Total Solutions .....II-92
1$100
   BTG Invests in SAMSys Technologies and Establishes Joint Venture.....II-93
Wallace Joins TI RFID Systems’ Team Tag-it Program.....II-93
1$100
   TagMaster Signs Contract with Motorola.....II-94
TagMaster Augments Distribution Network.....II-94
TagMaster in OEM Pact with Translogic.....II-94
1$100
   Philips Semiconductors Joins Auto-ID Center .....II-95
Joint Proposal to ISO for Use of RFID in Item Management Applications .....II-95
Global ID Technologies Makes a Debut in North America.....II-95
Alcampo Strikes Deal for the Installation of Antitheft Systems.....II-95
Procter & Gamble and a Key Clothing Retailer Test RFID Chips.....II-95
1$100
   Motorola and CCL Ink MoU to Market Smart Label Solutions .....II-96
SAMSys Technologies in Supply Deal with Marconi Data Systems.....II-96
1$100
   Motorola in Development Agreement with OASIS .....II-97
Moore Corporation Added to Gemplus’ Technology Partner Program.....II-97
1$100
   GTAG Expands Frequency Range to Speed Up Solutions Delivery.....II-98
TransCore Intends Acquisition of Amtech Transportation Systems .....II-98
1$100
  9. Focus on Select Global Players .....II-9915 $1500  
   Alanco Technologies, Inc. (US).....II-99
Technology Systems International, Inc. (TSI).....II-99
Brady Corporation (US).....II-99
1$100
   Checkpoint Systems Inc (US).....II-1001$100
   Gemplus International SA (France).....II-101
HID Corporation (US).....II-101
1$100
   Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan).....II-1021$100
   Intermec Inc. (US).....II-1031$100
   Matrics Inc. (US).....II-1041$100
   Philips Semiconductors (The Netherlands).....II-105
Precision Dynamics Corporation (US).....II-105
1$100
   Savi Technology (US).....II-1061$100
   Sirit Inc (Canada).....II-107
TagMaster AB (Sweden).....II-107
1$100
   TagSys RFID (US) (Formerly Gemplus Tag).....II-1083$300
   Texas Instruments Inc. (US).....II-1111$100
   TransCore (US).....II-112
Wavetrend Technologies Limited (South Africa).....II-112
1$100
   Zebra Technologies Corporation (US).....II-113
1$100
  10. Global Market Perspective .....II-11416 $1600  
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-114

Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-114
1$100
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Tags by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-115

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Tags - Active Tags and Passive Tags Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-115
1$100
   Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Tags by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-116

Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Tags – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Active and Passive Tags for the Years 2000, 2006 & 2010.....II-116
1$100
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Active RFID Tags by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-117

Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Active RFID Tags by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-117
1$100
   Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Passive RFID Tags by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-118

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Passive RFID Tags by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-118
1$100
   Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Readers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-119

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Readers – Low Frequency Readers and High Frequency Readers Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-119
1$100
   Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Readers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-120

Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Readers – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Low Frequency Readers and High Frequency Readers for the Years 2000, 2006 & 2010).....II-120
1$100
   Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Low Frequency RFID Readers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-121

Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Low Frequency RFID Readers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-121
1$100
   Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Frequency RFID Readers by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-122

Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for High Frequency RFID Readers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-122
1$100
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Software by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-123

Table 27: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Software by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-123
1$100
   Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Services by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-124

Table 29: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Services by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-124
1$100
   Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology in Security and Access Control Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-125

Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology in Security and Access Control Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-125
1$100
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology in Transportation Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-126

Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology in Transportation Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-126
1$100
   Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology in Manufacturing & Logistics Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-127

Table 35: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology in Manufacturing & Logistics Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-127
1$100
   Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology in Animal Tracking Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-128

Table 37: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology in Animal Tracking Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-128
1$100
   Table 38: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology in Other Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-129

Table 39: World 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology in Other Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin American Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-129
1$100
III. MARKET149$1950
  1. United States .....III-148 $3600  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Sales Set to Sky Rocket.....III-1
RFID Proponents Hope for Better Growth.....III-1
FDA Initiative to Defend Drug Supplies on RFID.....III-1
1$75
   Product Launches.....III-28$600
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1027$2025
   Review of Key Players .....III-3710$750
   B. Market Analytics.....III-47
Table 40: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by Product Segment – RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 41: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$75
   Table 42: US 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 43: US 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$75
  2. Canada .....III-497 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-49
Current & Future Analysis.....III-49
RFID Market Set for Moderate Growth.....III-49
Product Launches.....III-49
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-503$225
   Sirit Inc – A Key Player.....III-531$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-54
Table 44: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by Product Segment – RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Table 45: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$75
   Table 46: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

Table 47: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$75
  3. Japan .....III-567 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-56
Current & Future Analysis.....III-56
Product Launches.....III-56
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-572$150
   Hitachi, Ltd. – A Key Player.....III-591$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 48: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by Product Segment – RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$75
   Table 49: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

Table 50: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$75
   Table 51: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$75
  4. Europe .....III-636 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-63
Current & Future Analysis.....III-63
Germany Grabs the Major Pie.....III-63
RFID Tags Accounts for Lion’s Share.....III-63
RFID Market Opens Doors for Emerging Applications.....III-63
1$75
   Technological Breakthrough .....III-641$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-65
Table 52: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, and Rest of Europe Regions Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$75
   Table 53: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by Product Segment – RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66

Table 54: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$75
   Table 55: European 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-671$75
   Table 56: European 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 57: European 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$75
  4a. France .....III-694 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-69
Current & Future Analysis.....III-69
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-69
Review of Key Players.....III-69
1$75
   Other Key Players - A Review.....III-701$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-71
Table 58: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by Product Segment – RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71

Table 59: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-71
1$75
   Table 60: French 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72

Table 61: French 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
1$75
  4b. Germany .....III-736 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-73
Current & Future Analysis.....III-73
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-73
2$150
   Review of Key Players.....III-751$75
   Other Key Players.....III-761$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-77
Table 62: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by Product Segment – RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77

Table 63: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$75
   Table 64: German 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for RFID Tags (Active Tags & Passive Tags), RFID Readers (Low Frequency, High Frequency), Software, and Services Segments for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78

Table 65: German 10-Year Perspective for RFID Technology by End Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Security & Access Control, Transportation, Manufacturing & Logistics, Animal tracking, and Other Applications for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$75
  4c. Italy .....III-793 $225  
   Italy .....III-791$75