Paragon ID Receives ARC Quality Certification from Auburn University
Paragon ID has announced the renewal of its ARC Quality Certification from the Auburn University’s RFID Lab, validating the company’s manufacturing expertise, resources, capabilities and quality processes covering all the critical aspects of RFID inlay design and production, according to company officials.
In the last few years, Paragon ID has extended its product offering and launched diverse ranges of RFID inlays, all of which are ARC certified, spanning various specifications and applications, with a notable focus on retail, manufacturing, aviation and pharmaceutical sectors.
“We are honored and thankful to have our ARC Quality Certification renewed, recognizing our robust Quality Management System and commitment to high standards in RFID tag design and manufacturing,” said François Gauthier, Paragon ID COO. “Auburn University’s support in this rigorous and demanding certification process has been instrumental in helping Paragon ID continually enhance the quality and performance of the products we bring to market, year after year. This recognition underscores our dedication to delivering reliable, high-quality RFID solutions to businesses worldwide.”
An end-to-end solution provider, Paragon ID offers comprehensive integrated RFID solutions, encompassing everything from inlay design and manufacturing to the production of final tags. These tailored offerings are designed to meet diverse requirements, from initial concept to full implementation for a wide range of applications including inventory management, loss prevention, operations optimization, supply chain and logistics, and brand protection.
Minew, InPlay Unveil MTB06 BLE Printable Smart Label
IoT device manufacturer and innovator Minew, in partnership with innovative wireless connectivity SoC provider InPlay, has introduced the latest MTB06 BLE flexible printable smart label.
This smart label, powered by IN100 NanoBeacon SoC, provides users with a tracking device designed to meet the demands of modern logistics. Officials from both companies noted as package volumes soar, the demand for real-time tracking has become essential for shippers, logistics companies, and end recipients. Traditional RFID tags, however, often lack real-time positioning capabilities, leading to lost parcels during transit.
As an upgrade to previous products, the MTB06 smart label offers a flexible, thin, and printable design with a minimum bending capability of 60°, making it ideal for curved surfaces like barrels and tires. Internally, it features an ultra-thin PCB assembly and a 40mAh flexible paper battery, enabling continuous operation for up to six months to ensure users receive accurate, real-time logistics data over extended periods. The MTB06 has a wide operating temperature range from -20 to 50°C (about -5 to 125°F), adapting reliably to diverse environments and offering robust global logistics tracking.
At the heart of the MTB06 is InPlay’s compact IN100 NanoBeacon SoC, which leverages Bluetooth 5.3 technology for real-time wireless data transmission. This advanced SoC features a low-power design that ensures stable, long-range communication without the complexity of traditional firmware. It empowers users to scale their asset tracking and management capabilities effortlessly, enhancing reliability and efficiency in logistics operations.
Operating the MTB06 smart label is simple: users load the label into a compatible UHF RFID printer where tracking information is automatically written onto the label. After printing, attaching the label to the asset’s surface and peeling off a designated corner activates it, enabling real-time tracking. With Minew’s MSensor application, users can check the status of their smart labels to ensure they are working properly.
Tageos Product Receive ARC Certification
Tageos has been granted new ARC certifications for its EOS-241 M830 inlay. It is the first 42 x 16 mm product on the market to receive performance certifications for the important R and Y2 specs from the Auburn University RFID Lab.
Benefiting from EOS-241 M830’s new ARC certifications, retail suppliers, service bureaus and converters will be able to stream tag management and manufacturing for large RFID deployments across retail apparel and general merchandise categories with a single ultra-compact, high-performance RAIN RFID inlay.
Under the newer ARC specs R and Y2, the 42 x 16 mm inlay option was no longer available. Without Tageos’ EOS-241 M830, suppliers would have to switch to larger RAIN RFID inlays to comply with RFID mandates and retailer programs, which would make it much more difficult to manage and apply labels to different categories of goods, according to company officials. With the newly certified inlay, this form factor can now be used on all items under ARC specifications F, O, Q, R, W5, W6 and Y2, making it much easier to comply with large-scale RFID programs.
“The EOS-241 M830 represents a significant achievement in meeting technologically demanding performance specifications in an ultra-compact 42 x 16mm form factor,” said Chris Reese, chief technology officer at Tageos. “Tageos’ expertise and commitment to RFID innovation, sustainability and performance has enabled us to meet the needs of the ever-evolving retail market. We’re excited to help simplify retail compliance for our customers and retail suppliers with this trailblazing RAIN RFID inlay.”
The EOS-241 M830 delivers high-performance readability on a wide selection of different types of apparel and general merchandise. This also includes items that have been historically challenging to tag with a small antenna design, including sporting goods, art supplies and stationery. The inlay features the Impinj M830 chip, with improved read sensitivity, AutoTune performance, and better backscatter efficiency.