
Avery Dennison has become the first company to mass‑produce NFC inlays that embed Pragmatic Semiconductor’s NFC Connect FlexIC chips. The partnership delivers low‑cost, edge‑level intelligence for consumer packaged goods, supporting digital brand experiences and compliance tools such as Digital Product Passports. A parallel launch with Sleever introduces Inventra, an RFID‑enabled shrink‑sleeve label aimed at the beauty market’s inventory and anti‑counterfeit challenges. Both initiatives position Avery Dennison at the forefront of sustainable, data‑rich smart packaging.

RRD’s 2026 Integrated Packaging Report surveyed 400 packaging, label and supply‑chain leaders, revealing a stark gap between strong awareness of smart packaging and its limited real‑world adoption. While most respondents intend to adopt connected packaging—using RFID, QR codes and IoT...
Blecon has introduced the Blecon Agent, software that activates the built‑in Bluetooth radios on Zebra Technologies frontline devices, turning them into an autonomous tracking network. The solution delivers continuous asset visibility without deploying new infrastructure or paying for cellular connectivity,...

Paragon ID and Dracula Technologies announced a large‑scale rollout of XgenTag‑L, the first fully light‑powered, battery‑free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) smart tag. A multi‑year contract for several hundred thousand organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules will enable industrial deployment across logistics, healthcare,...

Hanshow and the University of Cambridge have announced a multi‑year research partnership to create next‑generation Augmented RFID systems built on ultra‑low‑power sensing and distributed hardware architectures. The collaboration blends Cambridge’s expertise in energy‑harvesting communication with Hanshow’s large‑scale edge‑computing and retail...

Netmore Group, a leading Massive IoT network operator, announced the acquisition of Paris‑based Actility, a pioneer in LPWAN solutions. The deal expands Netmore’s reach across utilities, smart cities and enterprise sectors, adding Actility’s extensive LoRaWAN deployments and partner network. Financial...

RFID adoption has moved beyond apparel into full supply‑chain visibility, covering manufacturing, distribution, sales and returns. The industry is shifting from hardware‑centric middleware to software platforms that embed analytics, automation and API integration. Always‑on readers, sensor‑fusion with video and IoT,...

The NFC Forum released its 2026 technology roadmap, outlining six priority initiatives to evolve NFC standards. Key focus areas include boosting data rates up to eight times, launching a comprehensive security profile, and enhancing wireless power specifications. The roadmap also...