Next generation RFID labels, attached to chemical drums, promise better compliance with safety regulations when storing hazardous materials. Smart active labels could warn if the barrels are leaking of if warehouse capacity has been exceeded, for example. Embedded sensing, computing, and wireless communication capabilities give the labels real-time functionality. British Petroleum, which plans to test the system in the UK later this year, envisions commercial possibilities three to five years ahead. Follow the link for more about the technology and its potential applications.
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