JAS Achieves Zero Error Count with Zebra’s RFID Solutions
JAS Worldwide is using Zebra’s RFID technology to gain greater inventory visibility that airline officials says has already cut its warehouse error count to zero and achieved 100 percent package loading accuracy.
Zebra and HT Stone, Zebra Premier Business Partner, equipped JAS with Zebra’s MC3300 RFID Android mobile computers and TC52 mobile computers across eight warehouses. JAS also replaced its existing industrial label printers with Zebra ZT411 RFID printers to accurately and efficiently print and encode Zebra RFID labels.
JAS has 22 operative branches in Italy and a proprietary network active in 47 countries around the world serving the automotive, energy, aerospace and pharma industries.
“In transportation and logistics, the right information at the right time can be the difference between efficient deliveries and misplaced resources,” said Andre Luecht, global strategy lead for transportation, logistics and warehouse, Zebra Technologies. “Zebra provides the industry’s broadest field-proven RFID portfolio for unmatched accuracy and interoperability that elevates every system, device, tag and worker.”
BleuIO Introduces Remote Access BLE Devices
BleuIO is now offering a new feature enabling remote access to BLE devices using the BleuIO USB dongle. This innovation allows users to monitor, control, and troubleshoot BLE devices from any location with an internet connection, opening up a world of possibilities for industries ranging from healthcare to smart homes and IoT, according to company officials.
Developed by Smart Sensor Devices, the plug-and-play Bluetooth Low Energy USB dongle designed to make BLE application development accessible to everyone. With a focus on ease of use, compatibility, and functionality, BleuIO provides powerful solutions for developers and businesses looking to leverage BLE technology in innovative ways.
Until now, BLE devices have generally required users to be within a close range to communicate with them. BleuIO’s remote access feature changes that, allowing BLE commands to be sent over the internet, bridging the distance between BLE devices and their users. This enhancement is achieved with an easy-to-implement setup that uses Node.js and LocalTunnel, allowing even non-experts to access and control their devices remotely.
“BleuIO’s remote BLE access enables our users with the flexibility to monitor and control their devices from anywhere,” said Axel Hammar, founder and CEO of Smart Sensor Devices. “This capability is essential for IoT applications, allowing centralized monitoring and management while reducing operational costs and enhancing productivity.”
u-blox Launches Tri-Radio Module for IoT Implementations
u-blox has introduced MAYA-W4, a cost-efficient tri-radio module that delivers the latest in wireless connectivity technologies for the mass market.
With support for dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and 802.15.4 (for Thread supporting Matter), the MAYA-W4 is set to redefine the landscape of IoT applications in diverse industries, enhancing device connectivity and interoperability, according to company officials.
The MAYA-W4 addresses the market’s need for Wi-Fi 6 solutions, driven by the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 6 in IoT segments—it alleviates network congestion, enhances power efficiency, and, with a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, is suitable for industrial environments. With its entry-level feature set and optimized data throughput, the MAYA-W4 offers cost-efficient connectivity without compromising performance. The inclusion of 802.15.4 enables low-power IoT and mesh networking, providing a gateway for the next generation of smart, connected devices.
Larry Olivas, vice president and general manager, wireless connectivity solutions at NXP Semiconductors, explained the MAYA-W4 module integrates the newly announced NXP Semiconductors IW610 chipset to deliver the latest wireless connectivity technologies to additional segments such as industrial, medical, and consumer.
“As a Gold Partner and part of our broader market strategy, u-blox is instrumental in making robust connectivity and an advanced feature set available to our broad market customers. We are excited about the MAYA-W4 and u-blox’s commitment to NXP as a strategic connectivity partner,” said Olivas.
The new module also eases design efforts, enabling manufacturers to scale their device designs for current and future markets. Offering a selection of antenna variants, designers can choose between pin(s) out, embedded antenna, or U.FL. connector(s) configuration. By maintaining the same compact dimensions as its predecessors (10 x 14 x 1.9 mm), u-blox simplifies migration across previous generations.