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Pepperl+Fuchs IDENTControl launch Compact B40 CRA-Ready Multi-Frequency RFID Unit

Pepperl+Fuchs IDENTControl launch Compact B40 CRA-Ready Multi-Frequency RFID Unit

Pepperl+Fuchs has unveiled the IDENTControl Compact B40, a new RFID evaluation unit designed to simplify multi-frequency identification across industrial and IT environments. The device, officially designated IC-KP2-2HB40-2V1D, supports LF, HF,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

RFID Vendor Types: Manufacturers, Integrators, and Resellers Explained

RFID Vendor Types: Manufacturers, Integrators, and Resellers Explained

If you are evaluating RFID technology for your business, one of the first hurdles is understanding who does what in the supply chain. The RFID ecosystem is made up of…

How to Build a Business Case for RFID

How to Build a Business Case for RFID

Every RFID deployment starts with a simple question: will this pay for itself? Whether you are pitching to a CFO, a board, or your own operations team, a well-structured business…

Case Study: Zara’s RFID-Powered Fast Fashion Machine

Case Study: Zara’s RFID-Powered Fast Fashion Machine

When Inditex, the parent company of Zara, announced its full-scale RFID rollout across more than 2,000 stores worldwide, it signalled a turning point for retail inventory management. The Spanish fashion…

What is UHF RFID and Why Does It Dominate Modern Deployments?

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…

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