Laird releases multi-interface platform for low-power, long-range IoT deployments; Icon Labs announces authentication solution for Internet of Things manufacturers; Mitsubishi Electric Automation connects Industrial Internet of Things with MTConnect open standard; Crystal Group brings IoT capabilities to rugged environments; Telink Semiconductor releases updated BLE chip SDK for Apple HomeKit; Retail IoT platforms to connect 12.5 billion assets by 2021, says Juniper Research.
The driver extends the company’s family of miniature, low-voltage drivers for battery-powered portable and wearable applications.
Technology startup Shotput’s system will enable consumer app-based orders of beverages or other products, from a mobile unit equipped with radio frequency identification, in order to provide automated dispensing and restocks.
The FEIG ELECTRONICS CPRMUX is a small, inexpensive four-channel antenna multiplexer designed to connect multiple antennas to the ID CPR74 NFC reader module. Matching hole patterns permit the modules to stack compactly above or below one another.
Sesi de Cianorte’s students have developed an RFID-enabled device that identifies each pet and provides food in the proper measure.
Balluff unveils new long-range RFID reader ••• Identiv, Dai Nippon Printing partner on UHF RFID tags for monitoring bridge cracks ••• Tönnjes RFID system identifies automobiles in Kenya ••• Telink Semiconductor releases updated BLE chip SDK for Apple HomeKit ••• Haldor RFID products count and track sponges, surgical instruments ••• Harting showcases Industry 4.0 solutions incorporating RFID.
MTConnect is an open standard that allows the sharing of a common language between machines and other electrical equipment from various manufacturers.
RFID Journal’s 15th annual event, being held in Phoenix, Ariz., on May. 9-11, will feature an impressive lineup of keynotes and general sessions.
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The company’s Floodgate Certificate Authority provides certificate management for businesses implementing their own certificate-based authentication using public key infrastructure.