The hybrid solution automates data capture about which wastebins are emptied as well as how many “green” recyclable bags at each household. Norway’s Halden Municipality is gaining an extensive view into its waste collection with a hybrid radio-frequency identification...
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Nokia, Aramco Team to Develop IoT applications, via 5G
The companies are looking to develop joint proof-of-concept solutions, and to validate technologies in real-world deployments. The research and scientific development company Nokia Bell Labs is joining forces with energy company Aramco to develop 5G-related Industry...
Vikings Make Playoff Push, With Help of UWB to Track Player Performance and Health
The ultra-wideband MotionWorks solution from Zebra Technologies enables team trainers to view each player’s activities in practice and games. The Minnesota Vikings are the latest NFL team to leverage ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to enhance the training of its...
New Impinj Reader Boasts Edge Computing
The Impinj R720 RAIN UHF RFID reader provides improved processing power and memory, offering more autonomous tag reading and management. RFID technology applications are evolving to require greater edge-based decision-making— to make smarter environments at conveyors,...
RFID News Roundup: STMicroelectronics, Avery Dennison, Google
STMicroelectronics announces new smart Bluetooth devices and a next generation NFC controller that enables contactless ticketing, Avery Dennison releases UHF hard tag for laundry management STMicroelectronics Hardware Used In Google Pixel Phone STMicroelectronics (ST)...
RFID News Roundup: STMicroelectronics, Avery Dennison, Google
STMicroelectronics announces new smart Bluetooth devices and a next generation NFC controller that enables contactless ticketing, Avery Dennison releases UHF hard tag for laundry management STMicroelectronics Hardware Used In Google Pixel Phone STMicroelectronics (ST)...
As the Holiday Travel Season Begins, IoT Technologies Take Off with Baggage Tags
BagTag’s solution consists of a software platform for use by airlines, and a tag with built in BLE, NFC and UHF technologies. As the crush of U.S. travelers hit airports this Thanksgiving, airlines are offering high-tech tags that will track the bags for those...
Cyclists Test NFC Technology in Shoe to Help Emergency Responders
DMT Cycling is providing an NFC feature in its special edition shoes with a tag from Avery Dennison leveraging an ICE Key chip to identify cyclists and their health needs. Technologist Roberto Simonelli suffered a serious accident when competing in a motorcycle race...
RFID Healthcare Market Forecasted to Reach $2.6 billion by 2031
TMR report offers that the largest areas of growth are expected to be in North America, Asia A report released this week estimates at the beginning of the next decade, the worldwide radio frequency identification (RFID) market in healthcare will grow nearly 10% to...
2021 RFID Trends for Industries and Events
Here are seven areas in which RFID is helping to improve business processes around the world.










