Swine RFID Program Boosts Disease Preparedness
The National Pork Board is handing RFID readers to the people who see the most pig traffic in a year. Swine exhibition sites, state pork associations and Extension programmes holding…
RFID and GS1 Standards: Why Global Data Standards Matter
Every RFID tag carries a unique identifier, but without a common language to interpret that data, the information is only useful within a single organisation. This is exactly the problem…
What is HF RFID? The 13.56 MHz Sweet Spot
High Frequency (HF) RFID operates at 13.56 MHz, a globally licence-free band that has become the backbone of billions of contactless transactions every day. Sitting between the short reach of…
EU Regulations Mandating RFID Microchip Identification for Dogs and Cats Formally Approved
The European Parliament has formally approved the first-ever EU-wide regulations mandating RFID microchip identification for all dogs and cats across member states. The landmark vote, held on Tuesday 28 April…
RAIN Alliance Highlights Digital Identity Traceability in Upcoming Tyres Masterclass
The RAIN Alliance has announced a comprehensive RAIN Tags in Tyres masterclass set to take place in Cleveland, Ohio from 19 to 20 May 2026. The event, hosted alongside Hana…
What is UHF RFID and Why Does It Dominate Modern Deployments?
Ultra-High Frequency RFID, commonly known as UHF RFID, operates within the 860 to 960 MHz frequency range and has become the backbone of modern identification and tracking systems across industries…
Two NFC Forum Specifications Adopted as IEC Standards
The NFC Forum has announced that two of its key specifications have been formally adopted by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as global standards. The move marks a significant milestone…
NFC Forum launches certification to support extended range of contactless connections
The NFC Forum, the global standards body for near-field communication (NFC) technology, has announced the launch of its latest certification programme, Certification Release 15 (CR15), alongside its earlier technical specification…
NFC Release 15: Extending the Range, Redefining the Standard
NFC Release 15: Extending the Range, Redefining the Standard On 17 June 2025, the NFC Forum officially announced NFC Release 15, a major update to the NFC (HF RFID) standard…
Newsletter
Never miss a story in this category
One email every Thursday: implementations, hardware and tag launches, and analysis. Free, and you can leave whenever you like.
