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NFC Forum Launches Healthcare Special Interest Group

NFC Forum Launches Healthcare Special Interest Group

The NFC Forum has established a new Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG) to drive the adoption of NFC technology across the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, with a focus on standardization,…

Ma Balise wins Jury Special Mention at Packaging Première Milano Avant-garde Awards 2026

Ma Balise wins Jury Special Mention at Packaging Première Milano Avant-garde Awards 2026

A compostable NFC label just earned one of packaging’s most prestigious nods. Ma Balise, the Belgian distributor behind the Ephem smart label brand, has received a Jury Special Mention at…

Embedded NFC Zipper integration

Embedded NFC Zipper integration

For years, the fashion industry has relied on sewn-in labels, hang tags, and printed barcodes to carry product information. These methods work, but they have well-known limitations. Labels get cut…

What is HF RFID? The 13.56 MHz Sweet Spot

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…

Smart Axles Revolutionise Trailer Maintenance with NFC

Smart Axles Revolutionise Trailer Maintenance with NFC

Trailer maintenance has long been a hands-on, sometimes frustrating process. Technicians crawling under vehicles to scan QR codes on axle components is nobody’s idea of efficiency. But a new partnership…

Herpa Print launches titanID Steel robust self-adhesive RFID tag for metal surfaces

Herpa Print launches titanID Steel robust self-adhesive RFID tag for metal surfaces

German label specialist herpa print GmbH has launched titanID Steel, a self-adhesive RFID tag engineered from the ground up for metal surfaces and harsh industrial environments. The tag is available…

Nedap expands presence in Saudi Arabia with new office

Nedap expands presence in Saudi Arabia with new office

Nedap has opened a new office in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its foothold across the Middle East. The Dutch technology firm, known…

Travel Startup Launches a New Way to Bring Your Souvenirs to Life with NFC

Travel Startup Launches a New Way to Bring Your Souvenirs to Life with NFC

Berlin-based travel startup Memoried has unveiled a clever new product that turns everyday souvenirs into interactive digital memory portals, powered by NFC technology. The concept is straightforward but effective. Memoried…

Identiv Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Exceeds Q1 Guidance

Identiv Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Exceeds Q1 Guidance

Identiv, a global leader in digital security and RFID transponder technology, has reported strong first quarter 2026 financial results that exceeded management guidance. The company posted net revenue of $7.4…

Bardstown Bourbon Company Turns Any Bottle into a Personalised Gifting Experience with NFC

Bardstown Bourbon Company Turns Any Bottle into a Personalised Gifting Experience with NFC

Bardstown Bourbon Company has launched “Bourbon Gifting Reimagined,” a programme that brings NFC technology to the world of premium spirits gifting. The initiative allows consumers to attach NFC-enabled stickers to…

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