Working Group Planning Open IIoT Standard

Working Group Planning Open IIoT Standard

The Eclipse Foundation has launched a working group for the Industrial Internet of Things software standard known as Sparkplug, to ensure the interoperability of IoT systems for energy and gas, automotive and other industrial users.

Ceramics Company Gains Efficiency With RFID

Ceramics Company Gains Efficiency With RFID

A radio frequency identification system has reduced the amount of time required for Porto Brasil Ceramica to count the items on its pallets, from 40 minutes down to three, within only three months of installation.

RFID News Roundup

RFID News Roundup

STMicroelectronics unveils IIoT connectivity ecosystem, new MCUs for smart devices; SATO America releases mobile thermal printer; Brytemap intros handheld RFID compliance tool for cannabis companies; Portable Technology Solutions’ software supports Alien Technology’s RFID reader; Layer3, LORIOT partner on IoT solutions for Nigeria; Senet, Digital Matter team up on LoRaWAN IoT asset-tracking solutions; Litmus Automation, Parker Hannifin sign IoT software licensing agreement.

NFC Personalizes Ice Bottle to Reduce Waste

NFC Personalizes Ice Bottle to Reduce Waste

Pure Hydration’s new intelligent, reusable water bottle employs NFC technology to enable users to track their own filtered water consumption, locate refill stations and access data personalized to their own interests.