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RFID Journal

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Independent publication on RFID and auto‑ID technologies in retail inventory management, POS, and supply chain.

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Avery Dennison First to Integrate Pragmatic Chips at Scale
News•Feb 27, 2026

Avery Dennison First to Integrate Pragmatic Chips at Scale

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.

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RRD Details Smart Packaging Implementation
News•Feb 26, 2026

RRD Details Smart Packaging Implementation

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...

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Blecon Launches Agent to Transform Zebra Devices
News•Feb 19, 2026

Blecon Launches Agent to Transform Zebra Devices

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,...

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Paragon ID, Dracula Technologies to Scale Light-Powered BLE Tags
News•Feb 16, 2026

Paragon ID, Dracula Technologies to Scale Light-Powered BLE Tags

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,...

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Hanshow, University of Cambridge Team Up to Advance Next-Generation Augmented RFID
News•Feb 13, 2026

Hanshow, University of Cambridge Team Up to Advance Next-Generation Augmented RFID

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...

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Netmore Group Acquires Actility to Unify Global LoRaWAN Ecosystem
Deals•Feb 12, 2026

Netmore Group Acquires Actility to Unify Global LoRaWAN Ecosystem

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...

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RFID Beyond Middleware: The Next Stage of Software and Data for Retailers
News•Feb 11, 2026

RFID Beyond Middleware: The Next Stage of Software and Data for Retailers

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,...

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NFC Forum Publishes Its Latest Technology Roadmap
News•Feb 9, 2026

NFC Forum Publishes Its Latest Technology Roadmap

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...

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