Anatomy of an RFID Tag: Chip, Antenna, Substrate
Every RFID tag, no matter how small or specialised, is built from just three core parts: a chip, an antenna, and a substrate. Understanding how these components work together is…
UID Acquires AEG ID
Unified Information Devices, Inc. (UID) has completed its acquisition of AEG Identifikationssysteme GmbH (AEG ID), bringing together two established players in the industrial RFID space. The deal includes AEG ID’s…
RFID Interference: What Causes It and How to Fix It
RFID systems are powerful tools for tracking inventory, managing assets, and streamlining operations. But even the best-designed RFID setup can run into problems when interference gets in the way. Understanding…
The ROI of RFID: How to Measure What Matters
RFID adoption is accelerating across retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. But for many organisations, the question remains: how do you actually prove it is working? Measuring the return on investment…
RFID and IoT: Where Tag Data Meets Sensor Networks
The lines between RFID and the Internet of Things are blurring fast. What started as two separate technology tracks, one focused on identifying objects and the other on connecting sensors,…
Kathrein Solutions Launches EDGE Line Ultra-Slim UHF RFID Antenna Family
Kathrein Solutions has unveiled the EDGE Line, a new family of UHF RFID antennas that pushes the boundaries of compact antenna design. With a profile of just 6mm, the EDGE…
GUARDIAN RFID Launches Medication Manager to Tackle Drug Administration Errors in Correctional Facilities
GUARDIAN RFID has released Medication Manager for its Command Cloud platform, a new module that uses RFID-based identity verification to reduce medication administration errors in jails and prisons across the…
RFID Support and Maintenance: What Does ‘Ongoing’ Actually Look Like?
When organisations invest in RFID technology, the focus tends to land squarely on the initial deployment. The readers get installed, the tags get applied, and the system goes live. But…
Block’s Cash App Launches “Cash App Wand” NFC-Enabled Physical Payment Accessories
Block has officially entered the wearable payments space with the launch of Cash App Tags, a new line of NFC-enabled physical accessories that let users make contactless payments without reaching…
NFC Forum Launches Healthcare Special Interest Group
The NFC Forum has announced the launch of a new Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG), a move designed to push Near Field Communication technology further into the medical and pharmaceutical…
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