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A solution from Reelables, with InPlay integrated circuits, can be activated and then transmit for up to a year via BLE, using a printed battery without toxic chemicals or heavy metals.

Sensormatic Solutions intros acousto-magnetic metal label; XO2Tech offers AI and RFID meal-planning app; Silicon Labs dual-band SoC extends connectivity for multiple protocols; 5G Open Innovation Lab partners with F5, GXC, Spirent Communications; AsReader, Xemelgo unveil app to guide manufacturers on tagging.

SML’s Clarity software will manage data from PervasID’s Ranger readers so stores can capture location data about merchandise without requiring handheld readers.

Asset Infinity provides solutions to Fortune 500 companies, traditionally with barcode- and QR code-based data capture, and now with RFID as well.

The company says its new branding signifies a commitment to ‘enabling the future’ via its portfolio of IoT solutions and sustainability-minded products.

As doctors and nurses enter the technology-rich patient rooms at OhioHealth, their information will be displayed on a TV monitor to help patients understand who comes and goes from their bedside.

STMicroelectronics designs MEMS pressure sensor for IIoT; Energous IoT power transmitter doubles energizing capability; KP Performance offers IoT multiband combination antennas; Estone Technology releases embedded board for IoT; PerfTech intros wired smart-home router; Kinexon, SAP partner on IIoT solutions; XO2Tech unveils RFID-ready AI healthcare-monitoring solution.

Mini Smart Ahonkylä uses Nordic ID readers, as well as Confidex tags, to identify products stocked, purchased and removed from stores.

RF Controls has built a new functionality into its overhead reader antennas to encode UHF RFID tags, or to change their EPC IDs, from up to 50 feet away.

Sekisui and Xemelgo developed, tested and deployed a solution that brought visibility to aircraft component production and boosted on-time delivery.

The company plans to expand its manufacturing efforts by nearly 250 percent during the next 12 months, and to add new factories in Europe and Asia.

Since Paragon ID acquired UWINLOC, the companies have been marketing its MahVis solution that harvests ambient RF energy, then wirelessly transmits sensor data and a precise location.

The research firm forecasts a market value of $14 billion this year for RFID technology, up from $12.8 billion in 2022.

Having purchased Alert Systems and its solution for detecting RFID-blocking foil shields, Checkpoint Systems intends to integrate the technology into its EAS offerings.

En-Vision’s ScripTalk solution is used globally to speak the content of a visually impaired patient’s medication label via a reading station or device.

A retail brand is testing an SML solution designed to lower the cost of tracking returned goods, and the tech company has released a report describing the expense of managing such products.

An RTLS solution from Cognosos enables automotive companies to locate specific vehicles by leveraging tags on rearview mirrors, gateway devices and an app for van drivers that can prompt the tags to light up when needed.

The solution is designed to protect IoT and IIoT networks, data and critical services against unknown threats, across a wide range of verticals.

The winners for 2023 were revealed at the RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition, held last week in Orlando, Fla.

The LoRa Alliance says the technology is leading the global evolution of Industry 5.0, guided by environmental, social and governance initiatives.

The non-profit organization is extending its global efforts to connect with companies and users, addressing use cases, regulations and bandwidth opportunities.

The rollout across 40 stores consists of a passive handheld reader-based system that tracks inventory and enables replenishment.

RFiD Discovery, BuzzStreets offer healthcare wayfinding, asset tracking; RF Code, Links Technology partner on remote environmental monitoring; Temera, MERMEC Engineering enable sustainability for fashion brands; XO2Tech releases AI-barcodes designed to work with RFID tags; FDA approves modification to Medtronic BLE insulin-monitoring tech; Linxens updates its Steel Tag tracker.

India’s FASTag tolling program is using Perfect ID’s new transponder, which features high user memory to store vehicle data, as well as Impinj’s M781 chip.

As the industry prepares to digitize all new tires, companies have been testing RFID in their products and leveraging standardized data management from the Global Data Service Organization.

The Exynos Connect U100 is being built into products to connect them with objects or people in their environment, and to identify location and direction of movement.

Here are some scenarios grocery outlets could consider to remain competitive.

Japanese companies have been using AsReader’s new product, now being released in North America and next in Europe, to read tags at 30-foot heights or under loaded pallets.

STAR Systems Int’l, TransCore partner on tolling solutions; Semtech, Connected Development launch LoRa IoT products; Texas Instruments offers IC family for IoT applications; Abracon UWB antennas enable short-range data transmission; Connectivity Standards Alliance revises Zigbee protocol stack; Descartes Systems Group acquires Localz.

The company is growing its wireless energy solution to power BLE tags with new certification for use in Japan, and has teamed up with InnoTractor and Thinaer.

Manufacturers in Japan are deploying the company’s e-Platch solution to detect changes in sounds that could indicate malfunctions or potential failures of critical equipment.

A wearable in-mouth sensor is among the early products being built to leverage Silicon Labs’ new system-on-chip family, which can capture and transmit data via Bluetooth and Zigbee.

A system from MishiPay enables a hybrid approach by which customers can either conduct purchasing via their smartphone or pay at an RFID kiosk.

Xerafy offers RFID tags with metal plate for industrial assets; Litmus adds digital twins to industrial data platform; iDTronic intros new RFID reader modules; Digital Twin Consortium presents business essentials education.

Produce company Gourmet monitors its onions, shallots and garlic as they are sorted, stored and then packaged, using an RFID system deployed on forklifts.

Avery Dennison’s atma.io platform now includes functions to generate notices or messages based on specific events, which retail companies are testing.

Avery Dennison’s atma.io platform now includes functions to generate notices or messages based on specific events, which retail companies are testing.

At a recent online event, STMicroelectronics, Grapheal and Northwestern University presented technology used for patient care, healthcare screening and equipment maintenance.

This year’s conference and exhibition will feature several informative sessions provided by RFID Journal’s sponsors.

Polaris Automation and Caron Engineering are providing integration and software with Elatec reader systems to enable manufacturers to supply Internet of Things-based access to machinery and tools, along with analytics.

Signet Tags launches NFC customer-engagement platform; MASS Group adds Find Tag functionality to mobile readers; Continental offers UWB-based child-presence detection; Renesas Electronics samples BLE microcontroller; Semtech unveils new chipset for 5G mobile devices; Sewio releases UWB RTLS software; Qualcomm intros IoT solutions for industrial applications.

The wholesale club has launched Simbe’s robotic system, using barcode scanning and computer vision, to capture on-shelf stocking data at 237 clubs, and is gaining efficiency and reducing out-of-stock events.

A real-time location system from Wipelot has enabled Vestel to decrease shift-start losses, occupational accidents and its workforce.

Melexis’s new contactless sensor enables Samsung wearables to measure temperatures millimeters from skin with medical-grade precision.

The new devices enable Internet of Things data collection to make process control more efficient, while lowering building and process costs.

Tosca has tagged more than 1.5 million plastic pallets and high-value assets that transport goods to factories and stores, providing a view into all steps of each asset’s transportation and service cycles.

Portable Technology Solutions aims to help suppliers meet RFID mandates from retailers such as Walmart, to validate tags’ EPC numbers and confirm proper shipment of goods.

This year’s conference and exhibition will feature a special pavilion in the exhibit hall with leading members of AIM North America.

IoT solutions will consist of the company’s hybrid technology, which enables cellular-connected gateways that connect to LoRa devices.

Rainforest Connection is launching a version of its wildlife-detection system that captures animal sounds, analyzes the data and forwards it via cellular, Wi-Fi or LoRa networks.

Semnox Solutions receives U.S. patent for RFID roaming tag; Beontag among Financial Times’ fastest-growing companies; Soracom adds industrial SIM to Internet of Things portfolio; RAIN Alliance elects board of directors.

This year’s conference and exhibition will feature a dedicated space for industry experts to answer attendees’ questions about the technology.

One year after GS1 US launched its Cross-Industry RFID Discussion Group, the organization says its 200 members, from retailers to manufacturers, have been able to share experiences.

Tata Consultancy Services has launched a solution with Google Cloud to help buildings identify and reduce energy consumption.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the Fundamentals of RFID: Basics and More track at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the manufacturing technical workshop at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

In addition, solutions provider Avnet has announced the availability of IoTConnect on STMicro’s STM32U5 microcontroller.

The team will focus on how digital twin technologies can help telecommunication providers facilitate communication and enable access to essential services.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the RFID and IoT for Inventory and Warehouse Management track at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

UnaBiz, LORIOT partner on multi-protocol IoT solutions; Tapwow teams with Identiv on smart packaging, IoT tech; L-com expands IoT air quality and water leak sensor line; CAEN RFID portable reader supports ASYGN sensor chips; Industrial ID companies form technologies alliance; Unified Office adds Alexa-based AI notifications to IoT portfolio.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the Retail and Apparel track at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

Sigfox solutions provider UnaBiz is teaming with LoRaWAN network solutions supplier Senet for deployments in utilities, asset management and other applications.

The company’s 5G IoT processors support four major operating systems, and it also offers two robotics platforms and an accelerator program for ecosystem partners.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the RFID in the Food Chain track at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals track at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

IP Parking offers all major wireless protocols with its automated, single-device solution, using Elatec readers, and is now planning UWB inclusion as well.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the AIM-hosted panels at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

Using Semtech’s latest offering, developer platforms from Murata and Johanson Technology allow a small form factor, as well as lower development cost and risk.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the Manufacturing track at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

Zebra environmental sensors boost supply chain visibility; NXP MCU enables secure NFC authentications; Arrow Electronics, Qualcomm expand collaboration.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss the Supply Chain and Logistics track at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition.

The retailer has partnered with Simbe to roll out the company’s Tally automated business-intelligence robot to all of its 237 stores.

The X-AR project finds that those wearing the glasses could locate RFID-tagged goods within centimeters and be alerted if an item they pick up is the wrong one.

An Avnet Abacus analysis reveals investments in Industrial IoT companies more than doubled in 2022, with acquisitions reaching an all-time peak.

The companies’ single-button device is a simple way to offer low-cost Internet of Things functionality for homes, hospitals and factories that operates without software integration, cables, a dedicated server or a wireless network.

Congresswoman intros IoT legislation for smart device use; NXP toolset enables software development for embedded apps; STMicroelectronics unveils BLE microcontrollers for IoT; SimplyRFiD launches RFID tag for metal, liquid products; FineLine receives patent for RFID mold-management solution; Ericsson IoT accelerator provides connectivity for Lyft e-bikes; OE-A publishes roadmap for flexible and printed electronics; MarketsandMarkets releases market research for RFID, RTLS.

The facilities are expected to raise the company’s annual production capacity to more than seven billion RFID inlays this year.

Antenna makers are adopting Chasm’s material, known as AgeNT, to enable the deployment of wireless devices in places where copper antennas created visual disruption.

The organization outlines new drug leaflet rules for the country’s National Health Surveillance Agency, including the digital format.

The SpotBot 4G features LTE-M 4G connectivity, enabling life-sciences companies to view the conditions of products moving through the supply chain, including temperature, light and moisture levels.

The companies’ infant-protection and wander-detection systems, combined with products focused on staff duress and asset management, will enable larger, more flexible, IoT-based solutions for hospitals.

The winners will be revealed at the RFID Journal LIVE! 2023 conference and exhibition, to be held on May 9-11, in Orlando, Fla.

STMicroelectronics’ new low-power modules provide data communication with accurate geolocation capability for Internet of Things devices and assets.

By enhancing an existing RFID-based solution for eyewear frame management with a cloud-based ordering system, Frame Source Group aims to boost inventory visibility.

Nedap’s new reader and cloud-based integration enables retailers to more easily deploy RFID-enabled payment terminals so that sales transactions can be approximately 15 percent faster than with traditional barcode scanning.

Sadaharitha Plantations has attached RFID tags to thousands of trees in one of its groves, with plans to expand to all sites, using a solution from Cenmetrix.

NXP adds NFC to secure element for Matter devices; STAR Systems receives patent for antenna design; TSC Printronix print engine offers RFID encoding; Sierra Wireless unveils IoT module with Sony chipset; Renesas, AMD collaborate on RF front-end solution; ScaleOut Software adds simulation to digital twin service; Industry IoT Consortium publishes new white paper; KnarrTek white papers discuss ERP, RFID data capture.

With the Zippsafe smart garment storage solution, locker bags and shoe compartments are digitally controlled via RFID readers, with user access managed remotely.

IoT firm Minew is releasing two versions of a new tag, with an SoC from Inplay, to enable low-cost RTLS management of inventory, assets or individuals.

The National Football League’s new contract will include upgrades to its real-time positioning system for balls and players, including X, Y and now Z coordinates related to vertical movement.

Former editor Mark Roberti has formed RFID Strategies to help end-user companies deploy RFID successfully, and RFID firms to market their products more effectively.

STMicroelectronics releases RF-integrated passive devices; Mobix Labs intros new ultra-wideband antenna; Sports Vision, Rochester hospital deploy Keonn RFID tech; Sewio releases on-premises version of myRTLS; Cogniteam enables IoT robot and sensor integration; CAP-XX offers prismatic supercapacitor for IoT devices.

Technology company XO2Tech has patented solutions that provide sensory data ranging from presence to temperature, gas or fill-level information, which helps ChatGPT provide users with contextualized information.

Manhattan Associates has expanded its Active Omni platform to include RFID data, and retailers are deploying the solution to combine handheld readers and POS devices to capture managed on the app.

The site serves as a subsection for testing and developing plans for using RFID or IoT technology to manage assets and inventory aboard and around aircraft and spacecraft.

Many British business leaders do not believe their government provides sufficient support to help them compete on a global scale.

Identiv, STMicroelectronics expand NFC/HF partnership; Aruba Networks joins RTLS group PI North America; Guardian RFID offers virtual learning for corrections; Digital Twin Consortium, OPC Foundation team up; Avnet releases IoT platform based on AWS collaboration; Wilson Electronics acquires UWB company Zinwave.

Toppan is selling its new tag to brands for consumer-engagement applications, with the goal of reducing carbon footprints compared to those of PET-based tags.