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…
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.…
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
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…
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…
Altinteg introduces the AI-Ready RFID Architecture (AIRA) Framework
Altinteg Technology Solutions has published a new open framework designed to bridge a critical gap between RFID infrastructure and artificial intelligence in grocery and food supply chains. The AI-Ready RFID…
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…
Digital Product Passports and RFID: What the EU Regulations Mean for You
The European Union’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative is set to reshape how manufacturers, retailers, and consumers interact with product data. At the heart of this transformation sits RFID technology,…
The State of RFID in 2026: Market Trends and What’s Next
A comprehensive look at the RFID market in 2026, from chip shortage recovery and retail mandates to EU Digital Product Passports, sustainability, and AI integration.