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Impinj Unlocks New IoT Device Opportunities with Launch of Advanced RAIN RFID Chips

New Impinj E710, E510, and E310 reader chips address increasing demand for item connectivity in retail, supply chain and logistics, and consumer electronics.

06.15.21

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Impinj Adds Brian Wong as Chief Product Officer

Before joining Impinj, he served as CEO of four companies.

04.30.21

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Impinj Sees RFID Moving Into New Avenues of Retail

Use of RFID expands from inventory management to loss prevention, checkout.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 04.15.21

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Steve Sanghi Joins Impinj Board of Directors

Sanghi was named executive chairman of Microchip Technology, Inc. in March 2021 after serving as Microchip’s CEO since 1990.

03.23.21

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Vizinex RFID Enhances Sentry Line of Tags with Newest Impinj Chip

New chip and tag design utilizing the m750 chip improves RFID read range.

03.05.21

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Impinj Ships 50 Billionth Endpoint IC, 3 Millionth Connectivity Device

New RAIN RFID milestones underscore progress on expanding the Internet of Things by 1,000×.

02.15.21

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Impinj Announces Preliminary 4Q 2020 Revenue

Expected preliminary fourth quarter 2020 revenue to exceed $36 million.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.13.21

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Umesh Padval Joins Impinj Board of Directors

Venture partner of Thomvest Ventures joins the Impinj board of directors.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.03.20

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Tageos Launches Next-Gen RAIN RFID Inlays Powered by Impinj M700 IC Series

First ARC-certified retail and supply chain optimized inlays.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.23.20

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Impinj Reports 3Q 2020 Financial Results

Company reports revenue of $28.2 million, GAAP gross margin of 47.4%.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.02.20

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Impinj Reports 2Q 2020 Financial Results

Impinj reported revenue of $26.5 million, GAAP gross margin of 49% and non-GAAP gross margin of 51.4% in 2Q 2020.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.04.20

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Impinj Promotes Jeff Dossett to Chief Revenue Officer

Dossett joined Impinj in May 2017 and most recently served as the company’s executive VP of sales and marketing.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.07.20

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Impinj Reports 1Q 2020 Financial Results

Company sets record for first quarter revenue.

04.29.20

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Impinj Offers COVID-19 Update

Message from CEO Chris Diorio.

Chris Diorio, Impinj CEO 04.09.20

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Smartrac Introduces Extra-Robust DURA Delivery Format for Inlays, Tags

The new product is designed for industrial, supply chain or logistics applications, such as the tagging of reusable pallets and returnable transport items.

03.30.20

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Impinj Reports 4Q 2019 Financial Results

Full year 2019 revenue was $152.8 million, with GAAP gross margin of 48.4%.

03.18.20

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Avery Dennison Continues ‘Smart’ Expansion

Partnerships, acquisitions and increased R&D have elevated the company’s position in this field.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Label & Narrow Web 02.21.20

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Avery Dennison Announces Brazil RFID Manufacturing Facility

The new factory will be located in Vinhedo (SP), opening in 2021.

02.19.20

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EPI Helps Streamline Medical Care with Innovative RAIN RFID Tags, Equipment, Solutions

Impinj spoke with Justine Blank, VP and RFID Solutions architect of EPI.

Impinj 02.14.20

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Impinj Announces Departure of Eric Brodersen, President and COO

Impinj does not plan to backfill the president and COO position at the present time.

02.10.20

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Impinj Introduces Enterprise-Grade RAIN RFID Reader for Next-Gen IoT Solutions

New Impinj R700 reader delivers excellent performance, deployment simplicity, and enterprise-grade reliability.

02.04.20

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Impinj's Jill West Shows Latest Innovations at NRF 2020

Jill West, senior director, marketing communications for Impinj, shows the new Impinj M700 universal RFID chips and more at NRF 2020.

Videos David Savastano, Editor

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Checkpoint Unveils New Fully Integrated UNO RF/RFID Label

The new UNO RF/RFID single label, launched at NRF 2020, is available immediately.

01.17.20

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RFID, NFC Specialists Showcase Technologies at NRF 2020

From inventory control and omnichannel sales to frictionless shopping and analytics, RFID and NFC are poised to play a greater role in retail.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.15.20

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Impinj Appoints CFO

Cary Baker joins Impinj in February 2020.

01.10.20

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Smartrac Strives to Shape Future of Connected Retail

First opportunity to NRF visitors to handle samples of Smartrac’s recently announced inlays and tags.

01.09.20

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Impinj Achieves ThingWorx Ready Status

Offers new PTC marketplace connector enabling ThingWorx users to streamline inventory management.

01.03.20

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Impinj Launches IoT Partner Network Program

For resellers, independent software vendors, distributors, service providers, and OEMs.

12.18.19

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Impinj Launches New RFID Chips for Universal Tagging in Impinj M700 Series

Smaller, more powerful chips are designed for applications ranging from retail and industrial to aviation.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.11.19

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Smartrac Launches MINIWEB Inlays Powered by Impinj’s M700 IC’s

Smartrac’s new MINIWEB inlays and tags are available with Impinj M730 and M750 ICs.

12.05.19

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Checkpoint Systems Launches 1st Inlays with New Impinj M700 Chips

The new inlays will be 18% smaller, more sensitive and made from 70% recycled content.

12.05.19

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Impinj Introduces 2 New RAIN RFID Tag Chips for Global Markets

Impinj M730 and M750 tag chips can be attached to, or embedded in, nearly any item, and that operate worldwide.

12.04.19

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PE Now Interview with Yongli Zhang, Executive Chairman and CEO of China Outfitters Holdings

Zhang discusses his brand’s use of RFID as well as the positive feedback from consumers.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 11.26.19

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Targeted: Accuracy with RAIN RFID Every Step of the Way

Impinj shows importance of automating inventory process and improving accuracy with RAIN RFID.

Infographics11.20.19

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Impinj Reports 3Q 2019 Financial Results

Quarterly revenue exceeded $40 million for the first time.

11.07.19

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Smartrac Launches MAXDURA KEG Product Line

Made for tagging beer kegs and other returnable transport items.

10.28.19

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Impinj Extends Support for Japan’s Electronic Tag Initiative at Convenience, Drug Stores

Impinj M700 endpoint IC innovations bring Internet of Things to consumable items.

10.08.19

Cathal Phelan Added to Impinj Board of Directors

Phelan is currently CEO of Rapt Touch, Inc., a leading provider of touchscreen technology.

09.10.19

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JADAK Introduces ThingMagic RAIN Starter Kit

The ThingMagic RAIN Starter Kit, developed by JADAK in collaboration with Impinj and RAIN RFID Alliance, will be available for sale in September.

08.23.19

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Impinj Reports Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

RFID specialist sets quarterly revenue record.

07.31.19

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Impinj Announces Brian Wilson as New VP of IT

Wilson leads development of Impinj IT infrastructure supporting the company’s R&D of the IoT.

05.15.19

DELO, Mühlbauer, Impinj Achieve Milestone in Efficient RAIN RFID Label Manufacturing

New adhesive a key step towards delivering 100,000 RAIN RFID inlays per hour.

05.09.19

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Impinj Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Reports revenue of $33.1 million, GAAP gross margin of 48%.

05.01.19

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Improving Inventory Accuracy with RFID

Brands and retailers gain by ensuring products are available for shoppers.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 04.24.19

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Impinj Innovations Enabling IoT Functionality for Trillions of Everyday Items

New RAIN RFID endpoint IC series will enable connectivity to everyday items in the retail, grocery, consumer packaged goods and logistics markets.

03.28.19

RFID and the Future of Retail

Benefits include the ability to have real-time insight into inventory, as well as what sells for brand owners and retailers and what the product offers.

Dave Savastano, Editor 03.07.19

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