Energy Harvesting
Powercast Aims RF-based Charging Kit at Consumer Goods
The company is selling an evaluation kit to manufacturers of mobile phones, gaming remotes and other wireless devices to test technology that enables the charging of those devices without wires.
Why Batteries Are Ripe for Disruption
Energy-harvesting techniques are maturing and could provide a more sustainable approach to deploying IoT networks.
Startups, Academics Focus on IoT’s Weak Link: Power
Batteries represent a design problem for Internet of Things devices, especially those used in very dense or widely distributed networks. But some researchers and startups believe they can address this shortcoming through energy harvesting.
Great River Energy Fosters Secure, Smart Grid
The electricity cooperative recently selected Full Spectrum to provide its wireless data communications backbone to support critical communications and smart-grid applications.
Filter Manufacturer Senses an Opportunity
Donaldson is offering its customers a solution that uses pressure sensors to track the lifespan of filters used in diesel fuel dispensers, with the goal of keeping their operations flowing smoothly.
To Stand Out in the Field, Filter Manufacturer Adds IoT
Donaldson is offering its customers a means for remotely tracking the filters' lifespan, with the goal of keeping their operations flowing smoothly.
Verdigris Unveils Einstein Energy-Management Platform
The startup attaches sensors to electrical panels, rather than to outlets or directly to equipment, in order to track energy consumption and equipment health.
IoT Startup Arable Seeks to Simplify Ag Tech
The company's solar-powered Pulsepod marries a range of sensors with an advanced rain gauge and cellular connectivity to help famers better understand the health of their crops.IoT News Roundup
Samsung building LoRa network in South Korea; Intel acquiring computer-vision startup to bolster IoT capabilities; Virginia startup says it is bringing Nest-like controls to water heaters; Hitachi Insight Group merging public and private data sources for smart-city apps.
PREMIUM CONTENT
Current RFID Trends and Challenges You Should Know About
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Ten Ways RFID Improves Quality Control in Harsh Environments
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Code 10-31: How Retailers Use RFID to Prevent Theft
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Are RFID Costs Prohibitive for Small and Midsize Businesses?
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Health Frontiers: How RFID Helps Control and Prevent Infections and Medical Errors
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Three Ways RFID Asset Tracking and Management Helps Businesses
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Nursing Facility Monitors Vitals via BLE, IoT
Skilled nursing facility  Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has deployed a Bluetooth Low Ene ...
Cable Maker Shines Light on Products with RFID
Cable manufacturer  The First Electronics Corp. (FEC) has gained full visibility into its work-in-p ...
RFID Locates Cold Storage at Belgian Logistics Site
European logistics services company  Luik Natie completed an 8,000-square-meter (86,100-square-foot ...
Senior Bowl UWB Stats Directed to Players, Scouts, Social Media
With a new website and contract for its  Reese's Senior Bowl player-tracking system using ultra-wid ...
South Carolina Food Franchise Brings Down Energy Bills via IoT
Quick-serve restaurant chain  Outlaw Enterprises has deployed a solution with technology provider  ...
Aertssen Tracks Heavy Equipment Transport via RFID
Heavy equipment transportation specialist  Aertssen Logistics has traditionally used a manual metho ...
How RFID Is Digitizing Vehicle Manufacturing and Dealerships
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Four Ways RFID Aids in Supply Chain Management
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Fighting Fire with IoT
An Internet of Things (IoT) solution will be going live in 10 forests around the world this fall to ...
Bars Tap Into RFID to Reimagine Post-Pandemic Patron Experience
Georgia's  Pour Taproom Atlanta is designed as a relaxed drinking environment where people strollin ...
How RFID Is Transforming the Livestock-Management Industry
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
Freight Companies Tracking Vaccines, Perishables, High-Value Goods via IoT
Several freight-forwarding businesses are piloting an Internet of Things (IoT)-based solution provid ...
Webinar Report: How to Leverage RFID to Improve Automotive Production
Radio frequency identification has become synonymous with most track-and-trace systems currently use ...
RFID Journal Digital Summit 2021 Report
RFID Journal has long hosted an annual in-person conference and exhibition called  RFID Journal LIV ...
How to Achieve Better Stock Placement and Replenishment Using RFID
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
How to Use RFID to Optimize Stock Replacement and Replenishment
Ed. Note: This post originally appeared at the blog of  RFID Journal LIVE!, the world's largest con ...
RFID in Health Care 2021 Report
In the health-care field, hospitals and other medical facilities are employing radio frequency ident ...
Webinar Report: Why Item-Level RFID Is the Key to BOPIS 2.0
Apparel and footwear retailers were struggling with "buy online, pickup in store" (BOPIS) before the ...