Key Takeaways Avery Dennison invested $75 million in Wiliot to expand its sensor technology portfolio and accelerate the adoption of Physical AI in global supply chains. The deal establishes Avery Dennison as Wiliot's preferred commercial partner, combining passive...
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How UPS is Redefining Logistics with RFID Innovation
Key Takeaways RFID technology expansion by UPS enhances package tracking, offering real-time visibility and reliability for customers. UPS invests over $100 million in RFID, setting a new benchmark for global logistics with automated, smarter supply chains. On April...
AccuformNMC RFID Label Production Boosted by GTUS Machine
AccuformNMC has reported accelerating its UHF RFID label production and reducing consumable costs by more than half with the Graph-Tech USA (GTUS) RFID-Runner encode-and-print system. Features of the RFID-Runner include the proprietary GTUS eZ-Inkjet print engine and...
Zebra Showcases New Supply Chain Solutions
Key takeaways: Zebra's new wearable and mobile computers improve supply chain visibility and enable AI-driven decision-making. The solutions empower businesses to digitize and automate workflows, enhancing operational efficiency. Zebra Technologies demonstrated new...
Upgraded Impinj Reader Delivers Enterprise-Grade Edge Intelligence
Key Takeaways: The upgraded Impinj R700 reader offers twice the processor performance and three times the memory size, enabling real-time edge intelligence. New Gen2X capabilities improve tag readability, enhance edge processing, and support future innovations via...
Avery Dennison Launches RFID Inlays Matching Major Sterilization Methods
Key takeaways: Avery Dennison's RFID inlays improve tracking accuracy and durability under harsh sterilization conditions. The portfolio supports compliance with UDI requirements and streamlines inventory management. Healthcare facilities can now track medical devices...
Wiliot Partners with Databricks to Power Physical AI at Scale
Key Takeaways: Wiliot’s Physical AI platform and supply chain solutions are built on Databricks, unlocking real-time, AI-driven insights from physical-world data. The partnership enhances supply chain automation, including inventory, shipment verification, and...
Semtech Partners with Digital Barriers to Launch AI-Powered Video Compression
Semtech recently announced a partnership with Digital Barriers to deliver a fully integrated device-to-cloud cellular video solution, Semtech Video Compression that is purpose-built for critical video surveillance and analytics. In a separate announcement, Semtech’s...
How Texas Children’s Saved $14M with Zebra RFID Solutions: RFID Journal Case Study
As hospitals in the U.S. become larger and have to serve more patients, ensuring that inventory counts for medicines to are up to date and accurate has become a priority. This was an issue that Texas Children’s Hospital was having as its pharmacy was struggling with a...
Checkpoint RFID Innovation Secures Scotch Whisky Traceability
A recent UK investigation uncovered fraud within the Scotch whisky cask investment industry, exposing how investors were misled by false claims and, in some cases, entirely fictitious casks. The BBC’s Disclosure: Hunting the Whisky Bandits resulted in industry-wide...
Tönnjes Offers New RFID Security Solutions for Vehicle Identification
Tönnjes presented its next-generation solutions for secure and networked vehicle identification, a new generation of hybrid chips and demonstrated its latest developments for digital vehicle registration and authentication in a live trade fair environment. The new...
How BIG W Boosted Sales with Rapid RFID Tagging: RFID Journal Case Study
In the aftermath of COVID, ensuring that both in store and online customers have the same availability has been a priority for retailers worldwide with RFID right at the center for those solutions. BIG W is one of Australia's most loved brands, offering great value...












