Manufacturer Tracks Scaffolding Products Via Beacon-Based RTLS
Altrad is using Smartly’s SINTRA system to track the locations of steel scaffolding tagged with Bluetooth beacons, with Samsung phones and tablets functioning as tag readers.
Malibu Rum Serves Up NFC-Connected Bottles
The maker of the coconut-flavored liquor is carrying out a three-month pilot involving Tesco shoppers, to learn how RFID can be used to engage consumers and understand their behavior.
Smart Ice Cube Orders Drinks When Glasses Are Empty
Martini’s Smart Cube technology consists of a plastic ice cube containing a Bluetooth beacon and a sensor that determines when a drink is finished and transmits that information to bartenders.
RFID and Government Regulation
Radio frequency identification can help reduce the burden of data collection and paperwork associated with government oversight.
Greater RFID Awareness and Acceptance Lead to Accelerated Adoption
The RFID Lab’s 2016 study shows that more U.S. retailers are using RFID to enable omnichannel shopping.