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Tags, readers and deployments in the 860 to 960 MHz band, where most retail, logistics and industrial RFID operates. Includes RAIN RFID implementations, hardware launches and performance benchmarks.

Xerafy Announces XPLORER Screw for OCTG and Tubular Lifecycle Tracking

Xerafy Announces XPLORER Screw for OCTG and Tubular Lifecycle Tracking

Xerafy has launched the XPLORER Screw, a purpose-built embedded RAIN RFID tag engineered for lifecycle tracking of oil and gas tubular assets including OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods). The threaded…

Deploying ultra-miniaturised RFID tags in glasses for frame inventory management

Deploying ultra-miniaturised RFID tags in glasses for frame inventory management

The eyewear industry has long struggled with inventory headaches. Between the sheer variety of frames on offer, the compact size of high-value products making them easy to misplace or steal,…

SK&T and Zebra Technologies partner to implement RFID for real-time medication inventory visibility

SK&T and Zebra Technologies partner to implement RFID for real-time medication inventory visibility

Pharmacy operations have long struggled with the challenge of keeping medication inventory accurate, accessible, and up to date. Manual counts and barcode-only systems, while functional, leave gaps that can lead…

RAIN Alliance Board of Directors

RAIN Alliance Board of Directors

The RAIN Alliance has announced the results of its latest board elections, welcoming five newly elected directors alongside four returning incumbents. The nine-member board brings together leaders from across the…

RFID Site Surveys: Why RF Planning is Non-Negotiable

RFID Site Surveys: Why RF Planning is Non-Negotiable

Rolling out an RFID system without a proper site survey is like building a house without checking the foundations. It might stand for a while, but it will not perform…

Tesco’s RFID Journey – From Sceptic to Advocate

Tesco’s RFID Journey – From Sceptic to Advocate

When Tesco first began evaluating RFID technology for its UK stores, the reaction inside the business was cautious at best. Britain’s largest supermarket chain had watched early RFID pilots in…

RFID in the NHS: Tracking Assets to Save Lives and Money

RFID in the NHS: Tracking Assets to Save Lives and Money

The National Health Service is one of the largest and most complex healthcare systems in the world, serving over 67 million people across England alone. Managing the vast array of…

NXP Semiconductors Q1 2026 Results – UCODE RFID Product Ramp Cited as Key Growth Driver

NXP Semiconductors Q1 2026 Results – UCODE RFID Product Ramp Cited as Key Growth Driver

NXP Semiconductors has posted strong first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue hitting $3.18 billion and year-over-year growth of 12%. While the Dutch chipmaker’s automotive and edge AI divisions grabbed headlines, it…

Avery Dennison Announces Q1 2026 Results

Avery Dennison Announces Q1 2026 Results

Avery Dennison has reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, posting adjusted earnings per share of $2.47, a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The global materials…

RFID and Privacy: What Your Customers Need to Know

RFID and Privacy: What Your Customers Need to Know

RFID technology is now embedded in everything from retail clothing tags to contactless payment cards. As adoption grows, so do questions about privacy. Whether you are a retailer deploying RAIN…

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