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Trackonomy Acquires BLE-chip Company InPlay

Trackonomy Acquires BLE-chip Company InPlay

Trackonomy announced today its acquisition of InPlay, a pioneering developer of next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chip technology, with applications spanning healthcare, gaming, logistics, and broader wireless IoT markets. InPlay is a leader in Bluetooth Low...

Merck to Supply $20M in RFID Tags in USDA Program

Merck to Supply $20M in RFID Tags in USDA Program

To strengthen national swine disease traceability, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is providing no-cost RFID eartags for sow and exhibition swine producers. Beginning this fall, eligible producers and...

Clarity Rebranded as ClarityRFID

Clarity Rebranded as ClarityRFID

Formerly marketed as a solution from SML Group (as SML IIS), the business unit behind the Clarity product suite has rebranded as ClarityRFID. ClarityRFID enterprise-class software is engineered and deployment-proven for vertical retailers and brand owners,...

Zebra Continues to Expand Relationship with NFL

Zebra Continues to Expand Relationship with NFL

With the start of a new NFL season upon us, Zebra is teaming up with one of the most historic franchises to provide more information about the health and abilities for their players. This season, Zebra has implemented its RFID tracking technology to monitor player and...

NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet DPP Requirements

NXP Reveals NFC Tags to Meet DPP Requirements

With the European Union’s (EU) Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements approaching fast, one of the leading semiconductor manufacturing and design companies is offering a tag designed to meet the moment. NXP Semiconductors NTAG X DNA is the company’s new Type 4...