Energy Harvesting
RFID News Roundup
Semtech, Vutility collaborate on LoRaWAN energy-monitoring system; Janam Technologies launches self-credentialing kiosk; Viakoo device certificate manager allows Zero Trust for IoT networks; Powercast ships 10 million wireless RF Powerharvester chips; Soracom, Orange Wholesale France partner on IoT connectivity services; Itron partners with Spanish city on smart-city project.
Wiliot Expands BLE Sensor Solution with Platform, V2 Chips
The company has released its postage stamp-sized energy-harvesting device to transmit data at a distance of up to 10 meters, along with a software platform and a starter kit designed for easy development and deployment.
Robot Offers RF Power-Harvesting Functionality for RFID Shelf Labels
Powercast is teaming with robotics firm Badger Technologies to offer an electronic shelf label management system that stores can employ, leveraging an RFID reading robot to update pricing at the shelf level.
IoT Network Provider Sigfox, with Bankruptcy Protection, Seeks Buyers
The French company has a six-month observation period during which it plans to seek investors or buyers so it can continue technology development.
RFID News Roundup
LoRa Alliance expands LoRaWAN certification test tool capabilities; Identiv offers on-metal UHF RFID labels; Kerlink, CITiLIGHT collaborate on LoRaWAN street lighting; TSC Printronix Auto ID unveils onsite servicing for industrial printers; Atmosic receives funding for energy-harvesting Bluetooth 5.3 SoCs.
RFID News Roundup
HID cloud-based platform enables Microsoft certificate automation; STMicroelectronics, Sierra Wireless collaborate on IoT solutions; Nedap launches RFID platform for supply chain visibility; Insight SiP expands its IoT security program; Energous gains FCC approval for OTA wireless charging; XO2Tech unveils RF refrigeration/cooking system; ELATEC commissions technology report on workplace security.
RFID News Roundup
NXP offers UWB development tools for Apple products; Schreiner ProTech intros UHF RFID starter kit; Qualcomm unveils new Internet of Things solutions; SkyLab uses Semtech asset-management platform for prototyping board; Scottish music event goes cashless with Event Genius payment tech; Energous, Atmosic partner on RF energy harvesting; Cupix launches 3D digital twin platform.
The Hunt for Smarter IIoT Power Just Keeps Going
As Industrial Internet of Things use cases mount up, the requirement to manage power more efficiently has increased exponentially, with interesting results.
RFID News Roundup
Everactive intros IoT steam-trap predictive-maintenance solution; Software AG uses MachNation IoT performance-testing system; Semtech, EchoStar Mobile to test satellite IoT connectivity integrated with LoRaWAN; Avnet offers IoT proof-of-concept development platform; Omdia survey shows enterprises deem IoT vital to digital transformation; Ambiq unveils voice-command kit with BLE option for IoT devices; Essence Group launches smart home security solution.