SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 28, 2011 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that XECAN, a leading provider of RFID patient safety solutions, has integrated the ThingMagic® Astra® UHF Reader into its RFID Oncology Solution. The XECAN solution enhances the patient experience and significantly assists in the goal of eliminating treatment errors allowing healthcare organizations to offer a safer and more inviting medical experience. Most recently, XECAN’s RFID Oncology Solution was deployed at Jordan Hospital in Massachusetts.

Designed for enterprise environments, the ThingMagic Astra is an integrated UHF RFID reader that is easy to install and unobtrusive, making it ideal for healthcare IT infrastructures . The XECAN Oncology Solution leverages the Astra’s flexibility, ease-of-use and low cost to automate patient queuing, the opening of patient charts and treatment plans, and accessory verification for treatment devices. XECAN’s RFID plug-in solution is designed to eliminate patient identification and potential treatment errors by interfacing directly with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software.

"By embedding our agent software directly onto the Astra reader, we’ve made our RFID Oncology Solution truly plug-and-play," said Bin Yang, Ph.D., CEO of XECAN. "The design and functionality of Astra lets us offer integration-ready RFID solutions for major EMR systems on the market, so customers don’t have to modify their existing EMR software. This breakthrough advantage sets us apart while enabling us to provide an affordable, yet highly reliable RFID system."

"Healthcare organizations have recognized how Passive UHF RFID can help streamline business operations, as well as the positive impact RFID-enabled solutions can have on patients," said Tom Grant, general manager of Trimble's ThingMagic Division. "By simplifying the way organizations can develop, integrate, and deploy RFID-enabled solutions, we help healthcare companies like XECAN focus more on the patient and less on the RFID technology."

As part of the solution, each patient receives a XECAN RFID lanyard. The RFID reader, which is concealed above the ceiling, automatically identifies the patient. Because of the extended read range of the ThingMagic Astra reader, patients need only pass within approximately 15 feet of any reader to be recognized. Through the XECAN EMR integration, when the RFID system identifies the patient, they are placed in the daily schedule queue and their medical chart and treatment plan are immediately opened. Patient-identifiable information can only be viewed within the clinic and only by authorized staff members.

After only a few weeks of use, the deployment at Jordan Hospital has been very well received by staff and patients because it fosters a more pleasant experience for the patient. By reducing the number of time-consuming manual activities, the front office and nursing staff can spend more quality time with the patients. Additionally, patients can be confident that “wrong patient” medical errors are significantly minimized, if not eliminated.

"Before the RFID system was in place, we would have to ask the patient to produce three forms of identification to properly match them with their treatment plans. Now, after an initial registration, the patient’s identification is verified automatically in one step. This gives us more time to talk to patients about things going on in their lives, helping them feel more at ease," said Natalie Campbell, Department manager, Jordan Hospital. "We’re so pleased with the progress that we’re already thinking about expanding the RFID system to other parts of the hospital to potentially include staff and radiology accessories."

New Customer Deployments

Joining several leading oncology clinics, Lahey Clinic has also selected the XECAN RFID solution. The first phase of Lahey’s XECAN solution will be deployed at its Burlington, Massachusetts site for patient tracking and queuing. Patient charts will be opened in two LINAC rooms, along with SIM rooms and exam rooms. The second phase will take place at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Peabody, Massachusetts with similar functionality. A third phase is expected to add more tracking locations to fully leverage the technology to improve operational flows.

ThingMagic RFID readers are also deployed in solutions at healthcare facilities such as the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center to reduce patient anxiety and improve the workflow between clinicians, patients and administrators, as well as in Greenville Hospital for surgical case cart stocking, equipment loss prevention and asset utilization reporting. The company’s RFID Reader Modules have also been selected for integration into many mobile and stationary medical devices, allowing hospitals to benefit from patient-centric applications that would otherwise not be possible, such as point-of-care solutions and services, automated pharmaceutical receipt & distribution, ADT, and EMR applications.

About XECAN

XECAN is a Boston-based RFID Technology Company incorporated in 2007. XECAN’s core team of MIT-trained engineers have many years of experience in the enterprise software industry. Through years of work on RFID technology at MIT’s Auto-ID Center and Media Lab, XECAN has developed the world class plug-and-play wedge integration technology, and the secure enterprise-quality software infrastructure that constitutes the basis for its RFID products. XECAN has a solid Intellectual Property base and unmatched RFID expertise. The current XECAN team members are well-recognized experts in the RFID field.

About Trimble’s ThingMagic Division

Trimble’s ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ThingMagic was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID™". For more information, visit: www.thingmagic.com.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 24, 2011 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that TagMaster, a leading producer of advanced long-range, radio frequency identification (RFID) systems for automatic identification, will integrate the ThingMagic® Mercury5e (M5e) embedded UHF RFID reader module into its new stationary readers. TagMaster’s readers are designed for asset tracking applications in the railway industry as well as hands-free solutions for personnel and vehicle access control.

Businesses such as rail transportation systems, parking facilities and airlines are looking to overcome competitive challenges by reducing costs and improving operational efficiencies and asset utilization. In response to these customer demands, TagMaster is integrating the M5e module into its newest line of UHF RFID readers to deliver increased efficiency, security and convenience, while minimizing environmental impact with low power output, small form factor and discreet design.

"Certain industries and applications carry with them complex economic and operational challenges that require very specific RFID solutions," said Bo Tiderman, CEO of TagMaster. "The railway industry and automatic identification applications fall into that category. Long-range read capabilities are a must, and the RFID system must also support various environmental requirements, high-speed read capability, and flexible configuration options. The ThingMagic M5e design satisfies those requirements with its extensive feature set, small size and superior performance, giving us the ability to easily create products and information services that serve our customers' specific needs."

The ThingMagic M5e enables the TagMaster XT-3HD and XT-3 Readers to be built to suit a wide range of requirements. Key features of the readers include full functionality ECP Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) compliance, GEN4 Linux operating system, which provides powerful processing capabilities within the reader and maximum flexibility in terms of application integration, and customized application development using TagMaster’s open source Software Development Kit. The XT-3HD is a rugged outdoor reader designed to comply with railway standards. It has a read-range of up to five meters and will read EPC Gen 2 UHF ID Tags mounted on passing trains or wagons. The TagMaster XT-3 Reader is primarily designed for people and vehicle access control applications, such as parking garage access where long-range identification in combination with high-speed RFID tag reading may be required.

"Our RFID modules and developer kits are designed to serve as tools to build innovative and customizable RFID solutions for worldwide deployment, across a variety of markets," said Tom Grant, general manager of Trimble's ThingMagic Division. "TagMaster is an excellent example of a company that is successfully satisfying a variety of complex regulations and customer parameters and we’re proud to be in a position to help make that happen. It’s these types of solutions that spur the advancement and adoption of RFID."

With its expanded functionality , the ThingMagic M5e is a one watt, credit card-sized reader module ideal for adding UHF RFID read and write capabilities to a wide range of fixed and mobile devices. The ease-of-use of the ThingMagic embedded reader modules enable rapid RFID solution development so partners can bring products to market faster and at a lower development cost. Further simplifying development, the ThingMagic MercuryAPI reduces time-to-market by providing customers with a common platform with which to develop highly complementary RFID-enabled solutions based on the company's broad portfolio of embedded and fixed/finished RFID reader products.

About TagMaster

TagMaster is a Swedish technology company founded in 1994 with headquarters in Kista (Stockholm), Sweden. TagMaster designs and markets advanced long-range radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and information services associated with automatic vehicle identification, rail bound transportation, asset management and people access, in order to increase efficiency, security, convenience and to decrease environmental impact. TagMaster exports mainly to Europe, Asia and North America via a global network of partners, systems integrators and distributors. TagMaster shares are traded on First North in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, visit www.tagmaster.com.

About Trimble’s ThingMagic Division

Trimble’s ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ThingMagic was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID™". For more information, visit: www.thingmagic.com.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 24, 2011 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the availability of a number of new capabilities for its ThingMagic Mercury6e (M6e) , Mercury5e (M5e) , and Mercury5e-Compact (M5e-C) embedded UHF RFID reader modules. Available through a firmware upgrade, the added functionality gives customers an enhanced set of tools to develop more innovative and customized RFID solutions for worldwide deployment. The company also introduced enhancements to its ThingMagic MercuryAPI, the universal application programming interface (API) for all ThingMagic fixed/finished and embedded RFID reader products.

"As RFID solution development continues to expand, it is important that customers can take advantage of innovation that can yield real business value", said Tom Grant, general manager of Trimble's ThingMagic Division. "Our embedded reader developments put customers in a position to leverage the latest advancements in RFID reader performance and utility, allowing them to bring products to market faster and at a lower development cost."

Improved Performance

To support a growing number of applications demanding high-performance under diverse operating conditions, this upgrade optimizes several RFID tag read/write operations resulting in an overall performance improvement. Key enhancements include: continuous read capabilities for moving-tag applications where precise tag reading in dense, fast-paced environments is required; BlockWrite operations that significantly reduce the time to write many bytes of data to a tag with a single operation; and enhanced channel hopping resulting in improved read time.

Support for Advanced Tag Features

Further expanding the company's broad support of RFID tags and advanced tag capabilities, this upgrade adds custom command support for newer RFID tags developed with NXP and Impinj ICs. These custom commands provide additional anti-eavesdropping security and, as offered by NXP, support for a tamper alarm, switch control, and battery status reporting. Additionally, a powerful, unique 'Write Tag EPC command' can now be applied selectively or non-selectively to all tags in the field with a single command, reducing the time needed to encode large tag populations. Support for optional Gen2 functions including eXtended PC field and BlockPermaLock capabilities is also available.

Anti-counterfeiting and Data Retrieval Features

The amount of data returned from every tag in the field has been significantly extended in order to defeat counterfeiting of electronic product code (EPC) values and to allow tags to be uniquely identified without having to create unique EPC values for each tag. Already available on the M6e, these capabilities have now been extended to the ThingMagic M5e and M5e-Compact embedded modules.

New API

A new version of the ThingMagic MercuryAPI adds Java support for M6e application development and C-API support for the M5e. With this upgrade, the MercuryAPI now provides universal Java, .NET and "C" support across the entire ThingMagic embedded RFID product line. Offering a significant advantage for solution developers, the MercuryAPI reduces time-to-market by providing customers with a common platform with which to develop highly complementary RFID-enabled solutions based on the company's broad portfolio of embedded and fixed/finished RFID reader products.

Compliance with New Korean Regulations

This upgrade addresses new regulations for UHF RFID reader operation in Korea by adding full Korean regulation conformance to the M5e. Already available on the M6e, this upgrade expands regional support available on a single M5e product SKU.

Pricing and Availability

The firmware upgrade is expected to be available beginning May 24, 2011. Existing RFID reader module customers with a current support contract can acquire the upgrade at no additional cost. For more information, please contact ThingMagic sales at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or +1-866-833-4069. International dialers call +1 617-499-4090.

About Trimble’s ThingMagic Division

Trimble’s ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ThingMagic was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID™". For more information, visit: www.thingmagic.com.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., DORSET, Vt. and TORONTO, Mar. 17, 2011 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it partnered with Truecount Corporation, an innovator in RFID software solutions for the retail industry. Truecount will leverage ThingMagic® enterprise-grade RFID readers to deliver best-in-class item-level RFID platforms for retailers and their end-to-end supply chains.

According to Truecount CEO Zander Livingston, one of the leading experts in RFID implementation and integration for the retail industry, without RFID, most retail companies lack reliable information about inventory and the activities relating to the shipping and receiving of items for their stores. They cannot track with precision when or where an item has been received, where it currently resides in the store or if and when it reached its final destination. In fact, statistics from the RFID Research Center at the University of Arkansas place the current inventory accuracy rate for apparel stores in the U.S. at roughly 65 percent. By implementing item-level RFID, Livingston believes retailers can achieve up-to-the-minute inventory visibility that is approximately 99 plus percent precise.

"Increasing the degree of accuracy to the 99 plus percent level can be a huge competitive advantage for retailers," said Livingston. "Truecount’s item-level RFID platform combined with ThingMagic advanced reader technology can streamline and accelerate inventory and management processes."

"ThingMagic solutions stand out as a leader in RFID. The innovative technology excels in tag reading speed, ease of integration and performance across many diverse operating conditions," continued Livingston. "Leveraging ThingMagic solutions can enable rapid deployment of RFID and a quicker path to ROI for our retail customers."

Truecount and ThingMagic solutions focus on delivering the highest return-on-investment for retail customers by utilizing the most advanced RFID technology. Implementing Truecount’s leading-edge software platform, one of the first designed specifically for retailers, in combination with ThingMagic advanced readers can give retailers unprecedented control over inventory and related work-flows. The powerful capabilities provided through the relationship are designed to reduce the costs and complexities of tracking assets throughout the supply chain.

"Truecount’s retail software platform addresses customers’ most critical inventory-related challenges and delivers RFID-driven data that can be acted on with confidence," said Tom Grant, general manager of Trimble’s ThingMagic Division. "ThingMagic embedded and finished RFID readers provide unique and powerful options for retail solution providers like Truecount to develop offerings that can streamline operations and enhance the shopping experience. RFID is poised to drive significant business process improvements throughout the retail market where item-level visibility is critical, and we’re excited about the new levels of efficiency and opportunity this relationship can deliver."

With a rapid increase in rollouts of item-level RFID expected within the retail industry this year - ABI Research estimates retailers will use 1 billion RFID tags in 2011 - the companies recognize the need for scalable, flexible RFID solutions for retailers of all sizes, from tier-two firms to the largest global chains.

"The expected overall compound annual growth rate for RFID worldwide is 28 percent for the period 2011 to 2013 with apparel and footwear retailers a significant driver of that growth," said Livingston. "For retailers, the question is not if they will integrate RFID technology into their processes, but when. The time is now, and Truecount and ThingMagic solutions will bring added value to retailers who are ready to implement."

About Truecount Corporation

Truecount Corporation develops and deploys leading-edge item-level RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) software built from the ground up to solve the critical problems that affect the bottom line for retailers. Truecount combines the most advanced RFID technologies with expert consulting, installation, integration and support services to achieve unprecedented efficiencies and visibility into inventory with easier management and execution of workflows relating to inventory and replenishment. For more information, visit: www.truecount.com.

About Trimble’s ThingMagic Division

Trimble’s ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ThingMagic was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID™". For more information, visit: www.thingmagic.com.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Mar. 1, 2010 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the ThingMagic® Mercury6 (M6) 4-port, multiprotocol RFID reader as the latest addition to its RFID product family. The M6 is based on the ThingMagic M6e embedded RFID reader module and operates with the ThingMagic MercuryAPI , providing OEMs, VARs and end users with high-performance RFID and a common programming interface for enterprise RFID solution development.

Designed for a Wide Range of Applications

Building on the ease of use, reliability and enterprise-grade performance ThingMagic products are known for, the M6 offers a low-profile form factor, rugged service operating capabilities and the industry’s highest transmit power for a Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable reader. These features make the M6 well suited for enterprise, commercial and industrial environments where high performance in a wide range of operating conditions is required.

Key features include:

• Small form factor – Dimensions of 3.4 cm (Height) x 19.0 cm (Length) x 17.8 cm (Width) allow for the integration of enterprise-grade RFID into low profile portals, read stations, displays and a variety of other indoor and outdoor structures and environments.
• Environmental rating – The M6 has an IP52 rating, providing dust ingress protection and water resistance for industrial, outdoor and rugged service requirements.
• Transmit power – The M6 can operate at +5 to +31.5 dBm in both AC and PoE powered options, delivering superior performance for a wide range of applications.
• Tag read performance – Configuration flexibility supports high sensitivity and high throughput operations. Superior receive sensitivity allows for a long read range (up to 30 ft) and an RFID tag read rate of 400 tags per second in typical read zone environments.
• Power over Ethernet – Power over Ethernet (PoE) support provides ease of installation and low total cost of ownership.
• Wi-Fi network connectivity – An integrated Wi-Fi network option provides low cost integration with existing enterprise Wi-Fi networks and Wi-Fi security standards.

"Providing customers with superior, high-performance auto-identification and data collection solutions is our primary business objective. In order to succeed, we need to partner with technology providers whose products are reliable, scalable, and easy to deploy," said Robert Fuqua, president and CEO, Atlas RFID . "The ThingMagic M6 delivers the performance and versatility that is required for our varied client environments and key markets, including construction, workforce and organizational planning and automotive manufacturing. We’re excited about the new opportunities the M6 will bring Atlas RFID and the market as a whole."

Further simplifying solution development, the M6 is available with the ThingMagic MercuryAPI which includes high-level developer interfaces in Java and C#. This application programming interface – available on all ThingMagic fixed and embedded RIFD readers - provides customers with a common platform with which to develop highly complementary RFID-enabled products based on the company’s broad portfolio of RFID reader technology.

"As the market evolves from the use of one-size-fits-all RFID readers toward highly integrated solutions, ThingMagic continues to broaden its portfolio of RFID readers and development tools to serve established and emerging customer needs," said Tom Grant , general manager of Trimble’s ThingMagic Division. “The addition of the Mercury6 to our product line allows our customers to continue to develop and deliver innovative RFID solutions in a variety of form factors across several markets poised for significant growth.

The M6 list price is US$1,395 for the Power over Ethernet model and US$1,545 for the Integrated Wi-Fi model. The M6 is available now. To place orders, please contact ThingMagic sales at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or +1-866-833-4069. International dialers call +1 617-499-4090.

About Trimble’s ThingMagic Division

Trimble’s ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID reader engines, development platforms and design services for a wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and design services to create solutions for challenging applications. ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies, retailers, and consumer companies. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ThingMagic was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID™". For more information, visit: www.thingmagic.com.

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO

ThingMagic, a Division of Trimble

WHAT

RFID is being adopted today by many healthcare facilities to improve their asset management, patient tracking and throughput, infection control and patient-centric services. UHF RFID in particular allows hospital staff and administrators to easily and cost–effectively measure a large number of parameters in healthcare settings because of its low cost and ease of deployment. As a result, hospitals and other healthcare facilities can implement innovative patient-centric applications that would otherwise not be economically feasible.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2010 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the general availability of its ThingMagic® ,Mercury6e (M6e) module — the latest addition to its embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) product family. Achieving several market firsts , the M6e is the world’s smallest 1 Watt, four port UHF reader module on the market today, delivering leading performance and significant time-to-market advantages to original equipment manufacturers (OEM), value added resellers (VAR), and solution providers looking to add RFID to existing product lines or designing and building new solutions from the ground up.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2010 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that its ThingMagic M5e and M5e-Compact RFID reader modules are being used as part of an inventory management system deployed by Gerry Weber, an international fashion and lifestyle company based in Germany. ThingMagic ,embedded RFID readers power several components of the system including handheld scanners used for inventory, Point-Of-Sale (POS) devices, and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) gate antennas. The system has been deployed in 150 “Houses of Gerry Weber” retail stores in Germany and throughout Europe.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2010 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has acquired the business of ThingMagic, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts. ThingMagic is a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and offers advanced development services to facilitate the integration of RFID into a wide range of applications. The acquisition expands Trimble’s technology portfolio and will enable the company to provide additional productivity solutions in its served industries. Financial terms were not disclosed.

10th Anniversary Celebrates Key Milestones, Innovative Applications and Offers Predictions for the Future

Cambridge, MA, September 21, 2010 – ThingMagic, Inc. (www.thingmagic.com), a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today announced its 10th anniversary with a celebration of its achievements and by gathering predictions from several industry leaders about the next 10 years of RFID and the impact it will have on business and society.