Autentico NFC – Anti-counterfeiting for wine, oil, and fashion
Sardinian firm Autentico Srl puts an NFC tag inside the adhesive label a producer already uses, so a shopper can tap a wine or olive oil bottle with a phone…
RAIN Alliance Launches Working Group for RAIN RFID Sensors
The RAIN Alliance has launched a working group for sensor-enabled RAIN RFID, chaired by Sara Amendola of Radio6ense, covering temperature, humidity, moisture, pressure, strain and freshness sensing. Battery-free tags put…
Fashion designer Yuima Nakazato showcases an NFC powered photo book at Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
Murata supplied the NFC tags for a limited edition photobook given to guests at Yuima Nakazato's Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 show. A tap of a phone on the 13.56…
Inside the EU DPP Registry: What the New Rules Actually Mean for RFID
The EU Digital Product Passport Registry has been live since 20 July and its operating rules took effect on 6 August, yet nobody can register the first mandated passport because…
EU Digital Product Passport Central Registry Goes Live
The EU Digital Product Passport Central Registry officially went live on July 19, 2026, marking a turning point for product transparency across Europe. While much of the conversation has centered…
RAIN in Action Summit Madrid 2026
The RAIN Alliance has announced that its flagship RAIN in Action Summit will return this autumn, with Madrid, Spain playing host from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Building on…
RFID and the Circular Economy: Closing the Loop on Product Lifecycles
The circular economy has a tracking problem. Products move through supply chains, into the hands of consumers, and then into waste streams with little visibility into what they are made…
NFC Explained: How Near Field Communication Relates to RFID
Near Field Communication, or NFC, has become one of the most widely used wireless technologies in everyday life. From tapping your phone to pay for coffee to scanning a smart…
RFID in the UK: Adoption Trends, Key Players, and Opportunities
The United Kingdom has emerged as one of Europe’s most dynamic RFID markets, with adoption accelerating across retail, healthcare, logistics, and the public sector. Valued at approximately USD 595 million…
Why RFID Adoption is Accelerating in 2026
The RFID industry has reached a turning point. After years of steady progress, 2026 is shaping up as the year when adoption shifts from cautious experimentation to confident, large-scale deployment.…
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