PetHub has added Near Field Communication to its tags so owners can identify dogs or cats with the tap of a mobile phone, enabling the return of lost animals and their identification at pet-centered businesses.
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Alliance for IoT Brand Matter Focuses on Standards
The Connectivity Standards Alliance, previously known as the Zigbee Alliance, is creating a standardized approach to Internet of Things development, while offering a new brand called Matter, focused on improving IoT security, interoperability, simplicity, reliability and flexibility.
‘RFID Is Booming’ in Retail
A new report from Accenture says a growing number of retailers are adopting radio frequency identification and are using the technology in new ways.
Driving Sustainability Through RFID Technology
A growing number of brands are helping to pave the way for a more sustainable future.
AIM Global Updates RFID Testing Standard for Medical Devices
The latest version of the 7351731 standard offers updated guidance to help medical device manufacturers and users test their products with UHF, HF and LF RFID readers, to ensure immunity to RF transmission effects.
RFID News Roundup
Confidex offers rugged industrial RFID plates; HID intros new asset-tracking tags; Toppan develops interactive packages to connect with NFC phones; STMicroelectronics, Qeexo partner on machine-learning IoT sensors; Vizinex RFID expands its tag production equipment; Giesecke+Devrient acquires IoT company Pod Group; Microsoft honors IoT partner Rockwell Automation.
IoT Technology Provides Home Healthcare Monitoring
Essence SmartCare has released a patient-care solution leveraging Bluetooth 5 and a package of sensors, a gateway and cloud-based software to connect healthcare providers with patients for personalized monitoring plans.
How RFID and Innovative Electronics Can Boost Recycling
The issues associated with climate change are complex and diverse, but using technology to improve recycling rates and decrease waste can make a difference.
RFID Locks Up Safety for Manufacturing, Industrial Plant Maintenance
Comitronic-BTI’s RFID-enabled Lockgard device is designed to lock machines or secure areas in order to prevent accidents involving electricity or mechanical operation being activated in areas in which individuals are working.
Paragon ID Prepares for Takeoff With Security Label Acquisition
As airline traffic resumes, the technology company’s acquisition is part of its expansion plans in UHF RFID-based baggage tracking.
Business Monitoring and Automation
RFID and other Internet of Things technologies can take the guesswork out of monitoring physical assets, inventory, tools and more.
The Power of Serialization in Planning, Execution and Risk Aversion
With supply chains becoming more complex, it’s time to build a strong foundational framework that is well-monitored and secured.