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RFID News Roundup
SUKU, Avery Dennison Smartrac, EM Micro partner on healthcare traceability; Telefónica Tech, Fibocom Wireless, Aitos.io team up for IoT-blockchain offerings; AVSystem connects LPWAN IoT devices to Microsoft, Amazon platforms; World Alliance for Efficient Solutions recognizes Xidas IoT; UrsaLeo, Shiratech collaborate on predictive-maintenance products; RFID firm Know Labs secures new financing; USDA to pursue rulemaking on RFID use in animal disease traceability.
French Railroad Pilot Employs LoRaWAN Technology with GS1 Standards
GS1 in Europe and the LoRa Alliance have announced a liaison to standardize the semantics of tag or sensor identification, making IoT deployments simpler whether involving LoRa only or a hybrid approach with RFID or another technology.
RAIN Alliance Research Finds RFID Growth Despite Pandemic
According to a report from the Alliance and VDC Research, integrated circuit sales reached 21 billion last year, while overall UHF RFID products are forecast to reach more than twice the volume of sales from 2019 to 2024.
AR Glasses Leverage Li-Fi Connectivity for Secure Internet Connections
Vuzix is offering wireless connectivity with Signify’s Trulifi solution, consisting of a Li-Fi dongle that attaches to smart glasses and ceiling-mounted transceivers, so data can be transmitted securely at military, government and healthcare facilities.
In Memory of Pat King
The founder of Technologies ROI and the world’s leading innovator around high-temperature radio frequency identification tags passed away on Mar. 14.
Social Distancing and Contact Tracing Made Easy Through Wearable Devices
Wearable technology can provide an innovative way for factories to keep workers safe.
Natural Gas Company Leverages UWB to Ensure Mustering Safety
Canadian Natural Resources is using an automated system to track the locations of workers during turnaround processes, after the technology from Connectus and Sewio was previously found to reduce mustering times tenfold.
RFID News Roundup
Mainetti offers RFID solution for omnichannel retail; Guardhat smart hardhats certified safe for hazardous sites; CAEN RFID intros long-range reader for industrial use; PSA Certification accredits Silicon Labs IoT security solution; Ergosense launches IoT-based indoor virus-detection system; Avnet adds Ripples IOT to its partner program; Phoenics Electronics named exclusive North American Synaptics distributor.
Drinking Game Goes Digital with RFID
Atalon Ventures’ PONGConnect table, software and apps automate beer-pong competitions to make scores absolute and digital, thus preventing disagreements even when players are intoxicated.
Machine Learning Aids RFID Tag Reading of Textiles
Several laundry companies are piloting a system from Datamars that leverages ML algorithms to differentiate between good and stray tag reads, enabling faster, more versatile installations without requiring physical RF shields or threshold identification.
Utilizing VAS for RFID
Value-added services make it easier for distribution centers to maintain separate inventories for different customers’ tag requirements.












