RFID In the Heatwave
I still remember the exact moment. Kuwait, mid-July, ambient temperature sitting at 50 degrees Celsius in the shade. I was on a refinery site, tasked with swapping out a LF…
Avery Dennison launches Pathfinder Edge its fastest handheld printer line yet for retail and logistics
Avery Dennison has unveiled the Pathfinder Edge, a handheld label printer that represents the biggest leap forward in the product line’s 40-year history. The device is designed for retail and…
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…
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…
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…
Case Study: Plymouth NHS Trust – Tracking 60,000 Medical Assets
Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital, one of the largest acute hospitals in the South West of England, has transformed its medical asset management through a large-scale RFID deployment. The project, built around…
Clustag Acquires Labelmasters to Strengthen Traceability and Labeling Capabilities
Clustag has taken a significant step toward becoming a fully integrated traceability provider with its acquisition of Labelmasters, a specialist in automated labeling solutions for logistics and distribution environments. The…
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…
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