Impinj recently unveiled its new Gen2X innovations— three key innovations inhibit fraudulent items and tags, reduce stray tag reads and help readers find and focus on tags of interest in retail and industrial environments. The Seattle-based company added Gen2X support...
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Verizon Survey Finds IoT a Smart Bet for Businesses
Respondents to a Verizon Business survey found considerable optimism for IoT when it comes to return on investment (ROI), growth potential, and ongoing uses. Respondents of the survey of 500 companies that use IoT services in their operations indicated that while...
Wiliot Joins Auburn University RFID Lab Advisory Board
Wiliot has joined the Auburn University RFID Lab's advisory board. As part of the board, Wiliot will focus on Ambient IoT market education, highlighting how Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-based sensing and data streaming complement RFID to deliver continuous, artificial...
Avery Denison Scores a Touchdown with Dallas Cowboys Apparel Customization Partnership: RFID Case Study
How does America’s Team create a seamless, engaging in-store experience around customized merchandise? That was the challenge that the Dallas Cowboys sought to increase merchandise sales and unlock a new revenue stream through premium, customized team jerseys and...
Growth Forecasted for Flexible, Printed Electronics Industry
The biannual survey flexible and printed electronics industry by the Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A) forecasts double digit growth in 2026. Revenue growth is forecast to rise 14 percent in 2026 compared to 2025. Despite the industry facing global...
SML Group Welcomes New Investors to Accelerate Next Phase of Global Growth
FountainVest and CPE have joined as new shareholders with the SML Group, a global leader in RFID and brand identification solutions, today announced that. The introduction of these two respected global private equity firms marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s...
Acceliot Introduces AI-Powered RFID for Warehouse Automation
Acceliot, a leading asset tracking and management innovator, announced the launch of its Smart Space Portal (SSP) architecture. Touted as a breakthrough software-defined RFID platform, it delivers automated scan precision for pallet and item movement at warehouse dock...
What’s Next for IoT? A Q&A with Eseye’s Nick Earle
As the IoT market matures, enterprise ambitions have evolved far beyond simple device connection. The new imperative is guaranteeing secure, reliable, and seamless global connectivity. This shift elevates the need for robust, verifiable performance, with many leaders...
NFC Forum Launches Certification to Support Extended Range of Contactless Connections
NFC Forum, the global standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, has launched the latest version of its Certification Release (CR15), defining the testing program to certify compliance with the NFC Release 15 Specification announced earlier this...
Peacock Bros. Unified RFID Software Aims to Transform Asset Management
Peacock Bros has launched its in-house developed RFID Software, a connected system that unites a mobile app and web portal for complete RFID management. The new software comes as organizations struggle with fragmented RFID processes, using separate tools for tagging,...
Tageos, Trackonomy Partner to Deliver First-to-Market BLE Inlays
Tageos, a global leader in RFID inlays, tags, and smart product solutions, and Trackonomy recently announced a strategic partnership to launch the first battery-powered Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlays designed for scalable, mass-market deployment. The collaboration...
Xerafy, Impinj Launch Thinnest Gen2X On-Metal RAIN RFID Label
Xerafy, the specialist in industrial RAIN RFID tagging solutions, is now offering the Metal Skin Delta and Titanium RFID labels, billed as the thinnest and smallest on-metal labels in the market and the first to feature the Impinj M830 RFID endpoint IC with...












