Long range, low power wireless platforms are an increasingly popular concept for real-time asset tracking and IoT (Internet of Things) applications because of their ability to offer more affordable connectivity between objects spread over large geographical areas. While there is never-ending debate about the number...
Big brands are looking to asset identification and authentication technology to deliver unique and highly-personalised customer experiences – in real time. The technology that is most often at the heart of these applications is near-field communication, aka NFC. NFC is a method of transferring data...
The who’s who of the RFID industry recently gathered in Orlando, Florida for the 12th Annual RFID Journal Awards. These awards pay homage to both new and enhanced products and the innovative use of RFID-related technology across a number of categories from all over the...
In an era of mega-warehouses and distribution centres (think Amazon, Walmart, Target, Tesco, NASA, Boeing, Airbus), keeping track of millions of assets, products, parts and components, and taking stock of inventory, can be a consuming job, even with the help of RFID. One of the...
Data collecting drones, RFID sled readers for smart phones, near field communications (NFC), blockchain technology and the Internet Of Things (IoT) for secure traceability applications and were all getting a great deal of attention at this year’s RFID Journal LIVE! event which was held across...
