RFID and NFC

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.04.20

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Flexible Electronics Is Proving to Be Ideal for Healthcare

COVID-19 pandemic has shown the increased need for sensors and wearables with conformable form factors.

David Savastano 11.04.20

COVID-19 and the Printed Electronics Industry

Companies are trying to navigate a new business climate during the pandemic

Anthony Locicero 11.04.20

Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Smart Packaging Looks to Move Forward

Best opportunities are in healthcare, luxury items like liquor and cosmetics.

David Savastano 11.04.20

Flexible and Printed Electronics are Reaching the Mainstream

The industry is seeing new products reach commercialization, whether it is sensors, wearables, in-mold electronics or more.

David Savastano 02.21.20

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.12.19

Conductive Ink Conference Highlights Latest Trends

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Tekscan, Brewer Science and SEMI are among the presenters detailing the future of flexible and printed electronics and conductive inks.

David Savastano 11.12.19

Brand Owners See Benefits of Smart Packaging

Use of NFC, RFID and other technologies allow brands to connect with consumers.

David Savastano 11.09.18

Conference Gives Glimpse into Future of Printed Electronics, Conductive Inks

Smart packaging, displays, RFID and more are covered in inaugural Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference.

David Savastano 11.09.18

The Present and Future of Flexible, Hybrid and Printed Electronics

David Savastano 03.09.18

RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

RFID and the Frictionless Future

New technologies are making the shopping experience easier for consumers and retailers alike.

David Savastano 03.09.18

The Conductive Ink and Materials Market

Estimated at $2 billion in annual sales, conductive inks and materials are critical to flexible and printed electronics.

David Savastano 03.09.18

Vast Markets Available for Flexible, Printed Electronics Manufacturers to Explore

Semiconductors, displays, OLED, QLED, and wearables are among them.

Anthony Locicero 03.09.18

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Showing the Value of Smart Packaging

Costs still remain a barrier to broadening smart packaging’s attraction, particularly in large consumer product sectors.

Sean Milmo 03.09.18

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.10.17

Flexible Hybrid Electronics and Sensors

Flexible sensors are proving to be a major opportunity for manufacturers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets.

David Savastano 11.10.17

Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Temperature Loggers are Finding New Opportunities

Demand for sensors are growing for perishable items such as food, flowers and pharmaceuticals.

David Savastano 11.10.17

The RFID Market is On the Rise

David Savastano 03.23.17

The Flexible Battery Market

As the Internet of Things and wearables continue to emerge, the ability to power millions of sensors is critical.

David Savastano 03.23.17

The Conductive Ink Market

The flexible and printed electronics market is gaining traction in areas such as smart packaging and wearables.

David Savastano 03.23.17

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

The Suppliers Directory offers comprehensive industry information, from products and materials to equipment and services.

11.14.16

Latest Developments in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Sensors, wearables and smart packaging are among the growth opportunities for the field.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Connecting to the Internet of Things

Printed electronics, RFID are providing solutions for the IoT.

David Savstano 11.14.16

Research Institutions in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Researchers are developing new capabilities, which are leading to new applications.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Monitoring Food Packaging

Printed electronics, RFID are helping keep our food safer.

David Savastano 03.31.16

The Conductive Ink Market

As products reach commercialization, the $2.3 billion conductive ink market is poised to grow further.

David Savastano 03.31.16

Printing and Electronics

Printers are making advances in producing electronics, and are gearing up for new opportunities.

David Savastano 03.28.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

Staff 11.09.15

New Products are Driving Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

As more products reach commercialization, more companies are looking at ways to utilize these technologies.

David Savastano 11.09.15

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC

The RFID Market Continues to Expand

RFID is making gains in key markets, including retail and apparel, and flexible and printed electronics have a role to play.

David Savastano 11.09.15

Conductive Inks Drive Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Estimated at more than $2 billion in annual sales, the conductive ink market is one of the success stories in the field.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Intriguing New Opportunities as PE Reaches the Marketplace

Leaders from throughout the flexible and printed electronics field report on some of the interesting products.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

The State of Flexible and Printed Electronics

Commercialization is on the upswing, and manufacturers are seeing opportunities ahead for a wide range of fields.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Printed Electronics Finds Commercial Success

New applications are emerging in a wide range of fields, including sensors, automotive parts and displays

David Savastano 11.07.14

Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | RFID and NFC | Touch Screens

Choosing the Right Substrates for Flexible & Printed Electronics

Whether the choice is PET, PEN or paper, substrates have a large impact on the final application.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Roadsimple Modernizes Warehouse Ops with Zebra Technologies

Roadsimple 'transformed our warehouse from a manual-based operation using pen and paper to a truly modernized one,' said Hao Fang, IT director.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.22.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Farmacorp Selects Zebra Technologies, Reflexis Systems to Modernize On-site Store Audits

Bolivian pharmacy chain leverages mobile store inspections across 100+ stores.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.15.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Sensormatic Solutions Debuts VisionWorks at NRF 2021

VisionWorks provides retailers with new deep learning-based computer vision AI models for unmatched operational insights.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.14.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Veridos Paves Way for Secure, Autonomous Border Crossing

Veridos has successfully implemented many automated border control solutions, including projects in Bangladesh, Morocco, and Luxembourg.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.14.21

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Timestrip Electronic Indicators Launched

For monitoring safe storage and transportation of wide range of goods including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare, food produce, adhesives and inks.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.13.21

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Impinj Announces Preliminary 4Q 2020 Revenue

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

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.13.21

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Sensormatic Solutions Launches Sensormatic IQ

Unify diverse data and insights with the new intelligent operating platform designed to drive improved shopper experiences and retail outcomes.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.12.21

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Nathan Winters Appointed Zebra Technologies CFO

Winters takes position after serving in acting role since August 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.12.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Powercast Wins 2021 BIG Innovation Award

Attains accolade for its wirelessly-powered RFID Temperature Scanning System.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.12.21

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Announces 4Q 2020 Preliminary Revenues

Preliminary Q420 net revenues of $3.24 billion, above the outlook range.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.08.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

AIM Congratulates 2020 Case Study Winners

AIM pays tribute to participants who demonstrated innovative use of AIDC technologies for their annual Case Study Competition.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.07.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

Powercast Sees Record Customer, Revenue Growth in 2020

Also, Powercast showcasing new wirelessly-powered RFID temperature scanning system and more at CES Virtual 2021.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.05.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Filippa K Selects Nedap to Power Omnichannel Fulfillment

"RFID technology helps us to always have the right products available online and in our stores," said Emelie Berggren, fulfillment director at Filippa K.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.05.21

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Announces Early Repayments of Loans

Company strengthens balance sheet as RFID demand allows early repayments.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 01.04.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Voted Top Software Vendor by Retailers in 2021 RIS Software LeaderBoard

Recent acquisition of leading workforce and task management provider Reflexis Systems also featured prominently throughout rankings.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.28.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Ackermans Selects Zebra Technologies’ Mobile Computing Solution to Modernize Store Operations

South African fashion retailer utilizes Zebra’s TC20 mobile computer for Windows to Android migration.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.25.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Green Tuesday Campaign Donations Equal Removing 21 Tons of Toxic Blue-green Algae

For each purchase order placed by its partners during the Green Tuesday week, Confidex would donate 3% of the order value to the John Nurminen Foundation.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.25.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Botswana Reinforces Decade-Old Partnership with Veridos

Places an additional order for state-of-the-art ePassports with Veridos.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

STMicroelectronics, Schneider Electric Partner on Carbon Neutrality, Energy-Efficient Solutions

Will look at the possibilities enabled by wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC and GaN), AI-enabled sensors, and connectivity.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.18.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Schreiner MediPharm Joins DoseID

Consortium seeking RFID tracking standardization in healthcare sector.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.18.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

RRD Touchless World Offers Production, Distribution for Apple App Clip Codes

App Clip Codes integrate digital variable text and graphical print with NFC technology plus full dynamic encoding.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.17.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison, Schreiner MediPharm, PragmatIC Semiconductor Leveraging NFC Technology

Extending smart packaging to the unit-level for everyday pharma to significantly improve patient safety and experiences.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.15.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Amsterdam Selects Thales' Card Readers for Its Buses, Trams

Thales’ new card readers enable payment by mobile phone, bank card, credit card or QR code.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.14.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Newsweek Ranks Emerson Among America’s Most Responsible Companies

Emerson ranks No. 41 overall and No. 2 in the Capital Goods industry category.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.11.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | RFID and NFC

ASSA ABLOY, LG Electronics Collaboration Set to Transform Digital Door Displays

Door will display high-definition images and videos using LG’s transparent OLED signage.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.10.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Advances Significant Sustainability Actions in 2020

Achieves substantial upgrade on CDP environmental scorecard.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.10.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Thales Introduces Ready to Fly

Designed to help its airline customers restore passenger confidence in air travel during the crisis and in a post-pandemic world.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.08.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Brady Corporation Reports Fiscal 1Q 2021 Results

Net sales were $277.2 million, down from $286.9 million in 1Q 2019, while cash flow from operating activities was up 61.8% to $62.8 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.07.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Thales Introduces Double-Sided ID Card Reader

First to be able to examine ID cards or driving licenses in the cloud in less than four seconds.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.04.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Tageos Appoints New Head of Marketing

Most recently she was senior VP marketing & communications at Smartrac Technology.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.03.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Confidex’s Enhanced Automotive Product Offering Drives Digital Transformation

Confidex’s expanded portfolio includes products serving today’s challenges in the automotive supply chain.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.02.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

American Nuts Embraces RFID ERC Solution to Control Inventory, Operations, Profitability

The company expects to reduce inventory levels within the next six to 12 months by at least 25%, according to CFO Nate Willits,

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.02.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies’ Cristen Kogl Receives Women, Influence & Power in Law Award

Law.com Corporate Counsel announces annual list honoring top women lawyers.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.30.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Sensormatic Solutions Newest SuperTag 4 Helps Retailers Maximize Sales, Reduce Shrink

Tag design and SMaaS integration offer next-generation protection for high-value merchandise.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.20.20

Breaking News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC

RAIN RFID Market Research Report Available Now

First time a Market Research Report has been sponsored by the industry alliance, said Steve Halliday, president of the RAIN Alliance.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.18.20

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | RFID and NFC

Toppan Named to DJSI World Index for 4th Consecutive Year

Sustainability performance recognized by leading global ESG investment index.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.18.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

CCL Industries Announces Record Quarterly Results for 3Q 2020

Sales for 3Q 2020 increased 1.2% to $1,373.4 million, while operating income increased 17.4% to $246.3 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.17.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Ackermans Selects Zebra Technologies’ Mobile Computing Solution to Modernize Store Operations

South African fashion retailer utilizes Zebra’s TC20 mobile computer for Windows to Android migration.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.16.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

ASSA ABLOY Completes Divestiture of CEDES in Switzerland to capiton AG

CEDES is a sensor technology company in the elevator and door industry.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.13.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Reports 3Q 2020 Results

RFID revenue increases more than 100% year-over-year, driving positive earnings per share.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.13.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Feig Introduces RFID Interface for Machines, Self-service Terminals

RFID reader for flush mounting into metal.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Encuentro Moda Selects Nedap for Real-time RFID Deployment in 125 Stores

Encuentro Moda embraces RFID to optimize digital merchandise availability and unlock omnichannel potential.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Mindray Medical International Optimizes Healthcare Workflows with Zebra Technologies

Clinicians receive patient alerts through a new alarm management system on Zebra touch computers.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.11.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Emerson Names Akberet Boykin Farr as VP of Diversity, Social Responsibility

Boykin Farr, who has managed the company’s internal diversity and inclusion programs since 2017, will continue to oversee the D&I function.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.10.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Announces 3Q 2020 Results

Third-quarter 2020 net sales were $1,132 million, a year-over-year increase of 0.2%, while adjusted EBITDA decreased 10.5% year-over-year to $230 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.09.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Emerson Reports 4Q, Full Year 2020 Results

Full year free cash flow was $2.55 billion, up 6%, on sales of $16.8 billion.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.06.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Tageos Joins DoseID to Further Expand RFID Interoperability in Healthcare

First-of-its-kind consortium made up of healthcare industry leaders aims to establish standards for RFID use.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.06.20

LOPEC 2021 Goes Virtual

The event period (March 23–25, 2021) remains unchanged, but the event moves online.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.03.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

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

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics to Exhibit at Electronica South China 2020

Will show smart mobility, power and energy management, and IoT & 5G solutions.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.02.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Reports Preliminary 3Q 2020 Results

Company expects approximately 30% sequential increase in revenue to $24.8 million to $25 million and positive earnings per share.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.29.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Schreiner ProTech Develops RFID Component Tracking Label

Autoliv incorporates customized version of Schreiner ProTech’s ((rfid))-Poly-Track label for in-line data acquisitions and product authenticity.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.28.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Reports 3Q 2020 Results

Third-quarter revenue was $2.3 billion, up 0.1% year-on-year, with third-quarter cash flow from operations of $527 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.28.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Civil Registry Seen as Driver for UN Sustainability Goal ‘Legal Identity for All’

More than 15 million eID cards have been issued to Iraqi citizens.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.27.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports 2020 3Q Financial Results

Q3 2020 net revenues are $2.67 billion, with gross margin of 36,% net income of $242 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.26.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

SATO America Appoints Kerry Langley VP of Sales

Langley joins the SATO America team proceeding a career in auto-ID solutions as Oceania region head for SATO and managing director of SATO New Zealand.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.23.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Announces 3Q 2020 Results

Year-to-date free cash flow was $342 million, up 4.4% compared to the same period last year.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.23.20

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC

RRD Enables NFC/QRC-Powered Interactions with New Touchless World Solution

Embedded tags bring rich user experiences to life with scannable, contactless options.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.22.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Giesecke+Devrient, HID Global to Enable Secure Touchless Access Control for Clean Room Environments

Will allow access controls through secure authentication.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.19.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Confidex Releases Heatwave Family of Products for Industrial Manufacturing

Heatwave Flag, Heatwave Tough offer automotive and other industries 2 new heat resistant UHF RFID tags that can operate at up to 250°C.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.15.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Hywear Compact Wins Innovation Award

Barcode and RFID wearable wins reader's choice "LOGISTRA best practice: Innovations 2020."

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.15.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Names Bill Easter to Board of Directors

Easter is the former chairman, president and CEO of DCP Midstream LLC.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.09.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Announces 3Q 2020 Preliminary Revenues

Preliminary Q320 net revenues of $2.67 billion, above the outlook range.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.08.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Dane Hatchett Named Manager, Business Development, for Vizinex RFID

He is responsible for working with channel partners and integrators to advance RFID tagging solutions.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.06.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Belgium Picks Zetes, Thales to Provide Next-Gen ePassports

The new passport produced by Thales will be completely redesigned including a data page made of 100% polycarbonate.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.05.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | RFID and NFC

Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Introduces NFC-Enabled VR eKiosk

The virtual product shelf VR eKiosk relies on cVEND PIN from FEIG.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.02.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

European Signature Dialog, Bundesdruckerei Hold European Digital Identity Roundtable

Potential, challenges and general conditions for a successful framework for European digital identities were discussed.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.30.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Powercast Launches Wirelessly-Powered Temperature Scanning System

System supports employee safety and health; employees use personal, battery-free fob to quickly scan their temperature.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.29.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Introduces AD-332u8 RAIN RFID Inlay

Has passed ARC Spec H for demanding retail environments.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.29.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Jones Healthcare Group Launches NFC Connected Packaging Solutions

Will be used to support consumer wellness, brand insights and supply chain protection.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.29.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Combines RAIN RFID, EAS into One Retail-Optimized Inlay

Combines item-level tracking and digital ID capabilities with the secondary loss prevention functionality of an EAS tag.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.23.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

DataLase Completes Management Buyout

DataLase has acquired full independence from Sato, the global provider of Auto-ID solutions.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Los Angeles Rams, Zebra Technologies Continue Partnership for On-Field Player Tracking

RFID tracking system installed in SoFi Stadium and Rams’ practice facility captures data to help team evaluate player performance and operate more efficiently.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.17.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Releases Trend Report 'The New Transparency'

Transparency is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s paramount to business success, Avery Dennison said.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.16.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra: Only 2 in 10 Consumers Have Complete Confidence Their Food is Safe to Eat

On average less than 40% of food and beverage industry decision-makers place complete trust in the industry to ensure food and beverage safety.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.16.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Giesecke+Devrient, Netcetera Partner

The global security technology group Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) invests in Netcetera.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.09.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

ASSA ABLOY Sells CEDES in Switzerland to capiton AG

The company is headquartered in Landquart, Switzerland. Sales in 2019 amounted to about 51 MEUR.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.08.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Wins Security Today’s 2020 New Product of the Year Award

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.04.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Completes Reflexis Systems, Inc. Acquisition

Privately-held provider of intelligent workforce management, execution, and communication solutions.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.02.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Emerson Acquiring Open Systems International, Inc.

Software provides real-time management and optimization across the smart grid.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.28.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Powercast Releases Over-the-Air Wireless Charging Grip for Nintendo Joy-Con Controllers on Amazon

Gaming product that charges over the air without wires or charging mats.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.26.20

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Printing | RFID and NFC

Toppan Printing Launches RFID Tag with Electronic Paper Display

Can enhance traceability, enable labor-saving, and drive paperless processes in manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.25.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

ASSA ABLOY Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in agta record

agta record will be consolidated into ASSA ABLOY as of Aug. 31, 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.24.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Checkpoint Launches 1st ARC Approved M750 Inlays with ‘Njord’

At (44mm x 26mm), the Njord is the smallest ARC certified inlay in categories F and I.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.21.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Names Acting CFO

Olivier Leonetti departing for a new role in a non-competing industry.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

NFL's Chicago Bears Utilizing Zebra's On-Field Tracking Technology

The Zebra MotionWorks Sport tracking system captures metrics such as player participation, speed, aggregate distance traveled and more.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.17.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

ASSA ABLOY Acquires UK-Based Access-IS

Company provides electronic RFID, NFC and barcode devices, and had sales of $25 million in 2019.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.17.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Jumbo Selects Zebra Technologies’ Personal Shopping Solution

Self-scanning capabilities enable in-store navigation and assistance to streamline workflows.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.17.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Emerson Announces Departure of Robert Sharp

Sharp was executive president of Commercial & Residential Solutions.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.17.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks Improves Front-Line Workers’ Productivity with Zebra

Android enterprise tablets, software and services improve the efficiency of field workers in rugged environments and at home.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.14.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Secure UWB Deployed in Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

NXP’s mobile wallet extends into an end-to-end solution for security applications such as NFC-based payments and mobile ticketing.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.13.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Vizinex RFID Makes Annual Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Inc. magazine put Vizinex RFID as No. 3,053 on its annual Inc. 5000 list.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.13.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

CCL Industries Announces 2Q 2020 Results

Sales for 2Q 2020 decreased 9.8% to $1,221.9 million, compared to $1,354.2 million in 2Q 2019.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.13.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Reports 3Q 2020 Results

Year-to-date free cash flow was $1.53 billion, up $118 million or 8%.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.12.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Thales Providing Licenses, Real ID Cards for Wyoming Drivers

Wyoming is the first state in the U.S. to use this full-color photo engraving technology, and 1 of 12 to contract Thales to supply secure ID cards.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.07.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Identiv Reports 2Q 2020 Results

Backlog for orders requested to ship in the third quarter totaled $13 million, up 140% year-over-year.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.06.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

New Application Automates Workplace Social Distancing, Contact Tracing

The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) HID BEEKS Aware fobs alert employees when they are closer than 2 meters (6.5 feet) from each other.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.31.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Launches Frictionless uTrust UHF Credentials

For touchless, long-distance physical access control.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.30.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Introduces Circular Economy Program to Improve Sustainability

Program offers refurbishment, rental, buy-back and recycling of select Zebra devices.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.29.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports 2Q 2020 Financial Results

2Q 2020 net revenues were $2.09 billion, with gross margin of 35% and net income of $90 million.

Ink World Staff 07.28.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Savi Providing Asset Tracking, In-Transit Visibility Capabilities to U.S. Department of Defense

aRFID tags, readers, Portable Deployment Kits enable U.S. military, Allied orgs to maintain mission-critical end-to-end visibility asset tracking.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.23.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Identiv Appoints Mike Taylor as VP of Global Sales

Taylor will lead Identiv’s global sales and business development efforts for its physical access control system (PACS) products and solutions.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.22.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Alien Technology Reshaping Inlay Portfolio

Orders will continue to be accepted through Aug. 1, 2020, or until existing inventory is no longer available.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Feig: Using Contactless Vehicle Access Control to Avoid Uncertainties During COVID-19 Pandemic

Automated RFID systems ensure hygienic access control and minimize the risk of contact infections.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.20.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Schenker Trusts in ASSA ABLOY Solution for New Terminal

ASSA ABLOY will deliver 98 complete docking stations, 22 smaller docking stations for vans and a number of overhead sectional doors and high-performance doors.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.15.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

TransCore Awarded Advanced Technology Project of the Year

Delivered a program that advances tolling capabilities in California.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.14.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv uTrust TS Readers Now Available to All PSA Members

PSA Security Network is the world’s largest systems integrator consortium made up of security and audio-visual systems integrators in North America.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.13.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

STMicroelectronics, Fingerprint Cards Develop, Launch Advanced Biometric Payment Card Solution

Co-development of Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) platform to offer an efficient and competitive solution to card manufacturers for the banking market.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.09.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Exhibiting at Electronica China 2020

Will showcase latest solutions for smart mobility, power & energy management, and IoT & 5G.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.03.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Dutch Cargo Terminal Improves Operational Management Over 4G with Zebra Technologies

Enterprise rugged tablets, software and services increase performance and reinforce 24/7 operational continuity.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.03.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Connectivity Ecosystem Expands, Offers New Solutions for Modern Home

ASSA ABLOY joins the Connectivity Ecosystem, a partnership between Schneider Electric, Somfy and Danfoss.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.02.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac Introduces Circus Tamper Loop Pro

Company’s first offering based on the SIC43NT chip from Silicon Craft.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.30.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv, CertiPath Partner

Providing FICAM-certified, pre-screening visitor management platform for high-assurance government credentials.

06.29.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

HID, Alutel Mobility Ensure Secure Access at Remote Mining Facility

Solution combines HID’s OMNIKEY readers and Seos credentials with Alutel Mobility’s RAGTAB tablets and mobile app.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.29.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Toppan to Bolster Production of Antibacterial Cards for Payment, Access

Cards contain agent that inhibits bacterial growth by more than 99% to support hygienic payment transactions and access control under the new normal.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.29.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Computerworld Names Zebra Technologies to 2020 Best Places to Work in IT List

Zebra ranked No. 3 among the top 25 midsize employers nationwide.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.26.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

In Memoriam: Veridos Matsoukis Managing Director Efthimios Matsoukis

Matsoukis, who worked in the security printing industry since 1972, was 71.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.26.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac Introduces Maxdura Thermologger

For challenging cold chain environments.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.25.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Stichd, Nedap Collaborate to Create Fully Transparent Supply Chain

RFID adoption enables higher availability of products from brands like Levi’s, Puma and Tommy Hilfiger leading to increased profitability.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.16.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Launches Next Generation of Desktop Printers

The Zebra ZD620 offers users two separate models: a direct thermal (ZD620d) and a thermal transfer (ZD620t).

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.16.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Assists Neste's Smart Store

The unmanned store uses RFID technology to automatically scan all purchases made by the customer at once.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.12.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Thales Supplying All Texas Drivers Licenses, ID Cards

More than 7 million cards, complying with the national security standards of the REAL ID Act, will be provided to Texas residents per year.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.11.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Confidex NFC Tags Monitor Fruit Growth for Banana Grower

The NFC tags are mounted on iron pipes in the open near each banana tree. The plantation expects to deploy 105,000 NFC tags in the first stage of the rollout.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.10.20

Breaking News | Research Institutions | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Fraunhofer IPMS Presents Communication Solutions for Modern Production

Virtual industrial fair "INDUSTRIAL production + handling" from June 17 to July 3, 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.09.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

SCSU Helps Secure Agribusiness Supply Chain With Zebra RFID Solution

University project offers crop delivery visibility – from seed to table – for small farmers, regulatory agencies and consumers.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 06.05.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

NXP Introduces MIFARE DESFire EV3 IC

Enhanced feature set increases security for smart city installations.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 06.02.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Brady Corporation Reports Fiscal 3Q 2020 Results

Sales for the quarter declined 8.2% to $266 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 06.02.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Develops NFC-Enabled Body Temperature Measurement Patch

Wearable transponder technology supports reopening of public venues and allows simple patient monitoring by global governments and healthcare workers.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.01.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Wins 3rd Consecutive MedTech Breakthrough Award

Annual awards program honors outstanding health & medical technology products and companies.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.28.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Shareholders Elect Kurt Sievers CEO

Richard “Rick” Clemmer, who previously led the company for 11 years, will remain a strategic advisor to NXP.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.27.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Contact Tracing Now Available on Identiv’s Hirsch Velocity Access Control Platform

Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ recommendations, contact tracing is a key strategy for preventing further spread of COVID-19.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.26.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Checkpoint Systems Launches Inventory Quarantine

Can be stand-alone or integrated and allows retailers to assign returned stock into an automated quarantine "holding pattern" for several hours.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.22.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Investing $100 Million to Create New Innovation Center

Also expand manufacturing operations in Colorado.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv, MintID Launch World’s 1st NFC-Protected, IoT-Connected Gold, Silver Bullion

Securely authenticate precious metal products and stop counterfeiting in real-time via AES-128 bit encrypted tamper-proof tags and iOS and Android apps.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.21.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Linda Connly Elected to Zebra Technologies' Board of Directors

With key roles at Dell, EMC and Rackspace, 25-year go-to-market veteran will contribute to company’s expansion into new markets and solutions.

05.19.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Introduces MotionWorks Warehouse

New location solution that modernizes warehouse operations by tracking assets, automating transactions, improving worker productivity, reducing shipping errors.

05.18.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Awarded ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 Certifications

Defines parameters for compliance with the highest standards of quality, environmental responsibility, and other characteristics of world-class organizations.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.18.20

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News | RFID and NFC

CCL Industries Announces 1Q 2020 Results

Sales declined 2.7% to $1,296.5 million on organic declines across all segments.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 05.15.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

STMicroelectronics Joins Zhaga Consortium

Consortium's aim is to advance the deployment of NFC technology in the industrial lighting market.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.13.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Awards Current, Future Nurses for Challenging Status Quo

Scholarships offered for the best ideas related to using healthcare technology to improve patient care.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.12.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac, SUKU Leverage NFC, Blockchain to Guarantee COVID-19 Test Kits, PPE Authenticity

Solution utilizes Avery Dennison’s Digital Identity Platform to feed tag data to SUKU’s blockchain-based supply chain application.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.12.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Maikubo Increases Staff Efficiency with Zebra RFID Solution

RFID enables AI Academy to achieve faster, more accurate asset tagging and management of its training equipment.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 05.11.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

Backlog for Q2’2020 increased 85% from the prior quarter and a 100% from the same period last year.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.11.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Veridos: Digital Services Can Help Governments, Citizens through COVID-19 Pandemic

"Citizens and governments can greatly benefit from a secure and technologically advanced digital ecosystem," Veridos CEO Andreas Räschmeier said.

05.01.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

SATO Joins RAIN RFID Alliance

SATO joins the global forum of more than 160 members seeking to accelerate the adoption of passive UHF RFID.

05.01.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

First-quarter revenue was $2 billion, down 3% year-on-year.

04.30.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Announces 1Q 2020 Results

Net sales declined 1% to $1.72 billion, with free cash flow strong across wide range of scenarios.

04.30.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Announces 1Q 2020 Results

Net sales of $1,052 million, a year-over-year decrease of 1.3%, with net income of $89 million.

04.29.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Impinj Reports 1Q 2020 Financial Results

Company sets record for first quarter revenue.

04.29.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Emerson Reports 2Q 2020 Results, Updates Full Year 2020 Guidance

Net sales of $4.2 billion were down 9%; underlying sales were down 7% as demand declined significantly in March due to the rapid spread of COVID-19.

04.21.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Appoints Holly Tyson Chief HR Officer

She succeeds Mike Terzich who is leaving the organization after a 28-year tenure.

04.13.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

NXP’s New Wi-Fi 6 Portfolio Accelerates Adoption Across IoT, Auto, Access, Industrial Markets

Coupled with NXP’s EdgeVerse comprehensive platform for compute processing and security.

04.07.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Updates View of 1Q 2020 Performance

Sets date to review detailed results.

04.07.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Sports Unlimited Retail Rolling Out Nedap RFID to 100 Multi-brand Stores

For the roll-out, all stores will be equipped with the Nedap !D Cloud software and Zebra RFID readers.

04.02.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Confidex, Quuppa Strengthen Cooperation on Real Time Location Services for Demanding Environments

Confidex's Viking Industrial Bluetooth tags reached full certification on the Quuppa proprietary channel for CE, FCC, IC and Japan regions.

03.26.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Zebra’s Michael Maris, Mark Wheeler Receive Supply Chain Pros to Know Awards

Supply & Demand Chain Executive announces annual list of the supply chain’s top professionals

03.25.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Joins Zigbee Alliance Member Group China as Council Member

ZMGC focuses on accelerating market adoption of Zigbee in China.

03.25.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Reports 4Q, Fiscal Year 2019 Results

Revenue increased 7% to a record $83.8 million, while gross profit increased 10% to $36.7 million, or 43.8% of total revenue.

03.19.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Schreiner MediPharm Partners with Kit Check

RFID-Labels allow hospital pharmacies to track and manage medication inventory and usage via intelligent software.

03.18.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Impinj Reports 4Q 2019 Financial Results

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

03.18.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Thales, Telstra, Microsoft, Arduino Deliver Scalable Trust for Easy-to-Deploy IoT Applications

Implemented the GSMA IoT SAFE solution to address the IoT devices market fragmentation and enable robust and effective IoT Security at scale.

03.17.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Checkpoint Systems, JCPenney Partner

Styling Rooms at the Hurst, Texas store are equipped with Checkpoint’s InterACT Fitting Room solution and JCPenney Style @ Your Service technology.

03.13.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Confidex Releases Go – RAIN RFID Labels

Designed for high-volume logistics and other applications.

03.03.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Completes Smartrac’s RFID Transponder Business Acquisition

Purchased for €225 million.

03.02.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Updates 1Q 2020 Revenue Outlook Due to Potential Coronavirus Impact

Expectations for total revenue in the first quarter of 2020 will be reduced due to the im-pact of the coronavirus.

03.02.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

EU Commission Clears ASSA ABLOY´s agta record Acquisition, Subject to Conditions

Closing is expected in the second half of 2020 after all remaining closing conditions and the EU Commission requirements have been fulfilled.

03.02.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Announces Change in Board Leadership

Patrick Siewert will serve as lead independent director following the annual meeting, subject to his reelection.

03.02.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Kathmandu Deploys ShopperTrak Analytics from Sensormatic Solutions

Kathmandu offers outdoor apparel and gear designed for rugged landscapes and adventure-seeking consumers.

02.28.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Invests in New Brazilian Factory

The facility in Brazil will manufacture a wide variety of RFID inlay designs.

02.25.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Donates Technology to China Hospitals

The hospitals will be using Zebra barcode printers and supplies to produce patient ID wristbands, patient records and specimen labels.

02.25.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

CCL Industries Announces 4Q, 2019 Results

For the year, sales and operating income improved 3.1% and 1.5% to $5.3 billion and $787.3 million, respectively.

02.25.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Brady Corporation Reports Fiscal 2Q 2020 Results

Income before income taxes increased 15.4% to $42.4 million in 2Q 2020.

02.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Driver’s License Issued 'In Seconds' with Lumidigm Fingerprint Readers

The Lumidigm V sensor verifies a person’s identity electronically and with mathematical certainty, against a presented official identity document.

02.20.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Announces Brazil RFID Manufacturing Facility

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

02.19.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Sensormatic Solutions Showcasing TrueVUE Inventory Intelligence Software at EuroShop 2020

Sensormatic is at Hall 6, Stand C01.

02.17.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Veridos Providing Munich Security Conference with Authentication Technology

Veridos will deploy the VeriGO eAccess solution again at the event.

02.14.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Announces 4Q, Full-Year 2019 Results

Fourth-quarter net income was $169 million and net income per diluted share was $3.10; year-over-year increases of 47.0% and 46.9%, respectively.

02.13.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv to Showcase NFC Solutions at WestPack, First-Ever Cannabis Packaging Summit

Will demonstrate a range of NFC products to make consumer packaging more intelligent.

02.11.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Biosite in the UK

Biosite is a leading solutions provider of biometric access control to the UK construction industry.

02.10.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Reports 4Q, Full-year 2019 Results

Full-year cash flow from operations was $2.37 billion, with net capex investments of $503 million.

02.07.20

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC

Mountain Warehouse Selects Nedap for Global RFID Roll-Out

Inventory accuracy a key factor to maintain growth.

02.06.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

RAIN RFID Alliance Announces Membership Growth, Starts 2020 Regional Meetings

More than 10 companies including Printronix, Samsung and SATO recently joined the RAIN Alliance, growing to 170 members worldwide.

02.04.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

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

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

CCL Industries Announces Bolt-on Acquisition for Checkpoint

Eti-Textil offers a full range of labeling products and services, including RFID, while adding to CCL’s ALS operational footprint in Iberia and North Africa.

02.03.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Announces 4Q, Full Year 2019 Results

The company’s 4Q19 net sales increased 0.2% to $1.77 billion, with organic sales growth (non-GAAP) of 2.1%.

01.31.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Bundesdruckerei Concludes Acquisition of genua GmbH

Genua GmbH is a German-based IT security specialist.

01.31.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Kensington Integrates Identiv’s Smart Card Reader Technology

Integrated into its BlackBelt rugged case for secure two-factor authentication.

01.29.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Study: Real-Time Data Access is Critical for Energy, Utilities Field

Rapid adoption of rugged mobile devices and tablets expected over the next five years.

01.29.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Confidex, Thales to Launch Flexible Clap Card for Mass Transit Market

The two companies have created a flexible, CLAP-compliant system to replace magnetic tickets.

01.28.20

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports Q4, FY 2019 Financial Results

Full year net revenues were $9.56 billion, with gross margin of 38.7% and net income of $1,032 million.

01.27.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra, NFL Share Player Insights from 49ers, Chiefs Ahead of Super Bowl LIV

This year Zebra tagged 2,880 players plus all the officials during the pre-season, with nearly 1,700 players tagged during the regular season.

01.24.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Identiv Launches Eco-Friendly RFID, NFC Tags

The tags are manufactured on renewable paper, without plastic layers and harmful chemicals.

01.23.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

APR Installs i50th SUPPLYSENTRY RFID Inventory Management System at Südpack USA

APR installed the SUPPLYSENTRY system in October of last year to help Südpack's monitoring of frequently used consumables.

01.23.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Modernizes Mobis Parts Australia's Warehouse Operations

Zebra’s Warehousing Vision Study 2019: 73% of decision-makers plan to invest in wearables over the next 3 years.

01.22.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors

Organization of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things.

01.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Veridos: Bangladesh Starts Transition to ePassports

Veridos provides the technology for the setup and execution of the new travel documents.

01.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

ITL Launches New RFID Solution

The solution provides "control, efficiency and a single point of contact for the retailer," ITL Chief Operating Officer Chris Currie said.

01.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Toray Achieves World’s 1st UHF Wireless Communication with Low-Cost Printed RFIDs

The RFID employs a high-performance semi-conductive carbon nanotube composite.

01.21.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

NXP Accelerates UWB-based Mobile Payment Innovation with NTT DOCOMO, Sony

Demonstration shows secure, convenient hands-free check-out and unique, location-based marketing services.

01.15.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Pure Hydration Selects Smart Cosmos to Digitize Products

Looking to reduce the environmental impact of disposable plastic water-bottles in the work-place.

01.14.20

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Unveils New Intelligent Automation Solution at NRF 2020

SmartSight delivers subscription-based robotic solution that turns data into corrective actions to drive better store performance.

01.14.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

HP Launches Cloud Services for Retail, Hospitality Markets at NRF 2020

HP Engage Console and HP Engage Catalog are expected to be available in February.

01.10.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Schreiner MediPharm Exhibits Latest Labeling Products at Pharmapack

The new Robust RFID-Label offers reliable end-to-end functionality from production to final use.

01.10.20

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Impinj Appoints CFO

Cary Baker joins Impinj in February 2020.

01.10.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Checkpoint Systems’ HALO App Simplifies, Speeds Up Omnichannel Orders with RFID

RFID-driven inventory data drives the distribution of orders to stores.

01.08.20

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Impinj Achieves ThingWorx Ready Status

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

01.03.20

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

DUCIT Improves Worker Productivity, Delivery Speed with Zebra Mobile Solutions

Selected Zebra rugged mobile computing solutions. DUCIT drivers are using Zebra’s rugged Android-based TC56 mobile computer and L10 tablet.

12.30.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Launches Cirrus

Cloud-based Access Control as a Service solution built on the Hirsch physical access control system platform.

12.25.19

Printed Electronics Market Worth $19.8 Billion by 2024: MarketsandMarkets

Expected to register a 15.1% CAGR through the forecast period.

12.18.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Impinj Launches IoT Partner Network Program

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

12.18.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | RFID and NFC

Imec, TNO, Cartamundi Develop Flexible Tags that Communicate with Standard Touch Screens

C-touch tags can be integrated into a wide range of paper and plastic-based objects such as tickets, certified documents, payment cards, and more.

12.17.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Ynvisible, Identiv Partner on Temperature Tracker Products

Companies combining Ynvisible’s EC display technology-based visual indicators with Identiv’s range of uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker products.

12.10.19

European Industries Lead New Graphene Flagship Projects to Shape EU’s Environmental Future

Graphene Flagship has committed €45 million to invest in 11 commercialization projects.

12.10.19

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Completes Acquisition of Marvell’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Connectivity Assets

The agreement was previously announced in May 2019.

12.09.19

OE-A Continues to Bring Future of Printed Electronics to CES 2020

Held annually in Las Vegas, it attracts more than 170,000 attendees from 160 countries.

12.06.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

New Zebra Warehouse Solution Increases Worker Productivity Up to 24%

Warehouse workflow software, head-mounted display and ringer scanner modernize warehouse opera-tions to meet needs of on-demand economy.

12.05.19

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

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

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Smartrac Launches Dual-Function GLASS TAG THERMOSENSOR

RFID transponder is designed for industrial and animal ID applications.

12.04.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Helps Improve Patient Care at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Zebra’s touch computer solution gives hospital staff instant access to critical patient data.

12.04.19

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

NXP, Marvell Announce Final Regulatory Approval, Expected Close Date

NXP’s acquisition of Marvell’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity assets on track to close in first half of December 2019.

12.03.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

British Hospital Maintains Patient Safety During 1-Day Relocation with Zebra Technologies

Touch computers enable fast, accurate move to the new hospital site.

12.03.19

Breaking News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Electronic Shelf Label Market Expected to Reach $2.16 Billion by 2026: Allied Market Research

Market size was valued at $624.7 million in 2018.

11.29.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Giesecke+Devrient Ranked Among Germany's Top 50 Most Innovative Companies

Giesecke+Devrient cracked the top 30.

11.28.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Veridos Modernizes Cyprus Passport Personalization System

Veridos was awarded a contract to refurbish and maintain the nationwide system for biometric data collection.

11.27.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Brady Corporation Reports 1Q 2020 Results

Income before income taxes increased 4.2% to $41.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

11.25.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Sensormatic RFID Solutions Bring Sightline into $1.2 Trillion Shrink

Systems are designed for retailers seeking to leverage advanced loss prevention use cases with RIFD technology.

11.21.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Ventures Invests in AI Startup Focal Systems

Focal Systems works with leading retailers on four continents to provide AI-powered cameras and an advanced analytics stack.

11.20.19

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Smartrac Selling RFID Inlay Business to Avery Dennison

Smartrac's RFID inlay and tags business will complement Avery Dennison’s Intelligent Labels platform.

11.20.19

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Identiv Wins 2019 IoT Integration Award for Kraft Heinz Intelligent Instant Redeemable Coupon

‘Find the KRAFT Golden Singles’ reward scratch game embedded with Identiv’s NFC-enabled tags.

11.18.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra: 75% of Millennials Abandon In-Store Purchases, Led By Out-of-Stocks

Six in 10 shoppers agree self-checkout solutions provide an improved customer experience.

11.15.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Toppan Presenting at AIPIA World Congress 2019

Event takes place Nov. 18-19 at the Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage.

11.15.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

FlexIC Foundry Enables Custom Flexible Integrated Circuit Design

FlexIC Foundry now allows third parties to access this technology to design and manufacture their own custom flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs).

11.14.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Identiv Reports 3Q 2019 Results

Company notes 15% revenue growth, RFID sales up 11% year-over-year, and second consecutive quarter of positive GAAP net income.

11.14.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

CCL Industries Announces 3Q 2019 Results

Sales increased 1.5% to $1,357.1 million on organic growth of 2.1%, 3.5% and 8.4% for the CCL, Avery and Checkpoint Segments respectively.

11.13.19

Breaking News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC

20.1 Billion RFID Tags to Be Sold in 2019: IDTechEx

Revenue growth for RAIN RFID from 2018 to 2019 is 15%.

Raghu Das 11.12.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

TransCore Opens New Harrisburg, PA Facility

The newly renovated complex includes approximately 50,000 square feet of conditioned space in two buildings.

11.08.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

AstroNova’s QuickLabel, SPF-Inc.’s Metallograph Partner

This new technology will be exhibited at Printed Electronics USA on Nov. 20-21, 2019, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

11.08.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Emerson Reports 4Q, Full Year 2019 Results

Fourth quarter net sales of $5.0 billion increased 2%; full year free cash flow is $2.4 billion.

11.07.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

PragmatIC, Schreiner MediPharm Partner

Adding smart labels based on PragmatIC’s ConnectIC family of flexible integrated circuits into Schreiner MediPharm’s product portfolio.

11.07.19

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Identiv, NXP Powering New Kraft Heinz Intelligent Instant Redeemable Game

Kraft Heinz’ ‘Find the KRAFT Golden Singles’ reward scratch game is one of the biggest deployments of NFC-based intelligent packaging to date.

11.07.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Impinj Reports 3Q 2019 Financial Results

Quarterly revenue exceeded $40 million for the first time.

11.07.19

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Zebra Acquires Cortexica

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

11.06.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

G+D Mobile Security, HIT Form Global Partnership for Payment Cards in Premium Segment

Incorporates G+D Mobile Security’s EMV contactless chip technology. Will produce metal cards from HIT’s manufacturing facility in Ohio.

11.01.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac Expands CIRCUS PRO Series

The NFC product series is now also available with a white label chip called Smartrac OTP.

10.30.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Reports 3Q 2019 Results

Revenue was $2.3 billion, down 7% year-on-year, while GAAP gross margin was 52.4%.

10.30.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Technologies Announces 3Q 2019 Results

Third-quarter net sales of $1,130 million, with year-over-year growth of 3.5%.

10.30.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

TransCore Launches Nationwide RV Toll Pass

Allows RVers to travel across the country using only one transponder to pay tolls electron-ically

10.29.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Troy, NY, Police Department Deploys Zebra XSLATE R12 Tablets

Troy PD deployed tablets across its fleet of police cars.

10.29.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac Launches MAXDURA KEG Product Line

Made for tagging beer kegs and other returnable transport items.

10.28.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports 3Q 2019 Financial Results

Q3 2019 net revenues were $2.55 billion, with a gross margin of 37.9%.

10.28.19

Financial News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Announces 3Q 2019 Results

RFID solutions sales increased by approximately 20%.

10.25.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Veridos Presents Smartphone-Based Verification Solution for Identity Documents

The solution uses the capacitive displays of smartphones to verify identity documents quickly and securely.

10.24.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac, SensThys Provide RFID-Based Moisture, Temp, Location Sensing Solution

New solution combines SensThys’ line of RAIN RFID readers and algorithms w/ Smartrac’s custom-built moisture and temperature sensing RAIN RFID inlays and tags.

10.23.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

STMicroelectronics Unveils Enhanced NFC Experiences of New iOS 13 Platform

The Core NFC Framework in iOS 13 enables reading and writing interactions with diverse types of NFC tags, including ISO/IEC 15693type-5 tags.

10.23.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

PragmatIC, Topolytics Team for UK Government Circular Economy Initiative

Topolytics will use RFID tags incorporating PragmatIC’s technology to deliver the UK’s first comprehensive digital waste tracking solution.

10.22.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Toppan’s High-Security Solutions Being Featured at SecurityPrinters Banknotes+Identity

Event takes place at the Bella Center Copenhagen from Oct. 23 to 25.

10.22.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printing | RFID and NFC

SPF-Inc., QuickLabel Partner for Printed Electronics

Exhibiting this technology at Printed Electronics USA on Nov. 20-21, 2019, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

10.18.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

British Retailer Lakeland Helps 'Future-Proof' Operations with Zebra Technologies

Lakeland deployed Zebra TC51 Android touch computers in its 67 stores.

10.17.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Vizinex RFID, Barcodes, Inc.Deliver Custom RFID Solution

An electrical contractor working on a project for a state DoT reached out to Barcodes Inc. looking for a solution to an RFID requirement in the contract.

10.17.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

STMicroelectronics Launches Next-Gen Payment System-on-Chip

It is based on the ST31P450 secure microcontroller with cyber-protection.

10.16.19

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Veridos Names New CEO

On Nov. 1, Andreas Räschmeier, 52, will succeed the retiring Hans-Wolfgang Kunz, 65.

10.16.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Study: Record Number of Enterprises Becoming 'Intelligent' with IoT Investments

The survey analyzes the extent to which companies connect the physical and digital worlds to drive innovation through real-time guidance and more.

10.15.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac, Compass Supporting McKinsey’s 'Modern Retail Collective' Store

Currently, Smartrac is the only RFID inlay manufacturer providing NFC technology to this store.

10.02.19

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Announces Comprehensive Review of Operations

Will examine operational, capital allocation and portfolio.

10.02.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

McKinsey & Company Opens High-Tech Retail Store

Working with Zebra, Smartrac on retail concept featuring new technologies at the Mall of America.

10.01.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Smartrac Launches EAGLE Green Tags

EAGLE Green uses plastic-free, fully recyclable paper as the substrate, foregoes adhesives as much as possible, and comes with a laser-cut aluminum antenna.

10.01.19

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Placard

Placard is Australia’s largest secure card manufacturer.

10.01.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Zebra Showcasing Prescriptive Analytics Solutions at GITEX 2019

GITEX 2019 takes place Oct. 6-10, 2019, in Dubai.

10.01.19

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Jones Receives 2019 Metro Rx Vendor of the Year

Supplies custom-branded medication dispensing products including adherence packaging, labels, bags, vials, bottles and jars.

09.30.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

North Central Sight Services Adds Zebra’s MC3300 Mobile Computers

NCSS’s mission is to provide products, services and employment opportunities to the blind and visually impaired.

09.27.19

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | RFID and NFC

Toppan, Amcor Collaborate on NFC Tag-Enabled Anti-Counterfeiting Solution for Wine and Spirits

The InTact capsule incorporates an NFC tag that detects breaking and can be authenticated using a smartphone.

09.25.19

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Brewer Science, SEMI Headline Conductive Ink Conference

Sensors and wearables for healthcare, production processes will be among key takeaways from Oct. 17-18 conference.

09.25.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Outdoor Voices, Nedap to Develop Omnichannel Services

Digital-first activewear brand implements RFID inventory management to improve web order fulfillment, on-shelf availability.

09.09.19

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC

Smartrac Launches New NFC PRO Series

Taking secure product authentication to higher levels.

09.06.19

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