Fujitsu launches Bluetooth 5.0 dual-mode wireless modules; Schreiner MediPharm adds RFID to security labels; IntelliGuard offers platform to read GS1 RFID drug labels; NXP, Xiaomi offer NFC stickers for smart-home use; LoRa Alliance releases new spec; PLI unveils RFID hotel keys made with recycled materials; Impinj intros RFID reader for IoT.
With its UHF RFID-enabled cabinets, or with retrofitted kits using PervasID readers, the company is offering avionics and automotive companies, as well as other manufacturers, a solution for preventing tool loss and foreign object debris at more than 99 percent read accuracy.
Developers must do their homework when it comes to finding the best module for their specific needs.
In addition, the company is working with software company Temenos to help banks meet an increased demand for trusted mobile and online transactions.
Improving the technology’s reputation will make companies more open to exploring it as a potential solution to their business problems.
The European EPC Competence Center’s 2020 annual survey tested more than 500 UHF RFID tags and found consistently higher performance among them, as well as sensor functionality and sustainability options.
NXP intros UWB ICs for IoT use cases; SATO unveils RFID asset-management system for manufacturing, logistics; STMicroelectronics offers MCUs for BLE, Zigbee and Thread; Swift Sensors launches IoT wireless sensor system; Litmus, SMCI partner to enable smart manufacturing; OptConnect receives U.S. patent for smart embedded modem; Canvass Analytics raises Series A funding for industrial AI.
The company is providing online training, workshops and demonstrations for retailers and brands planning RFID deployments, as it finds the pandemic causing dual challenges: difficulty in business travelling and a greater demand for inventory accuracy.
HID Global allows employees to open doors and authenticate systems hands-free, using wearable devices provided by Nymi.
The industry has done a poor job of dispelling myths and educating businesspeople about the technology’s value.