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News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 15, 2026

FEIG expands its access control portfolio with OSDP-capable UHF reader ID LRU500i-BD

FEIG ELECTRONIC has updated its ID LRU500i-BD long-range UHF reader to support the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for secure, bidirectional vehicle identification at ranges up to 10 meters. This enhancement allows integrators to transition from vulnerable Wiegand connections to encrypted RS-485 communication, meeting the higher cybersecurity standards now required in high-end perimeter security and parking management.

News wire · press releaseRFID NewsSeptember 15, 2026

San Antonio Zoo launches ZooBand, a free RFID wristband for member entry and cashless purchases

The San Antonio Zoo has introduced the "ZooBand," a free RFID wearable that integrates membership credentials and cashless payment methods for entry, dining, and retail. This deployment demonstrates a shift toward frictionless guest experiences and operational efficiency as the venue transitions to a fully cashless model.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 15, 2026

Gran Canaria Airport Tags Visiting Taxis with RFID to Enforce a 20-Transfer Monthly Quota

Gran Canaria Airport has implemented rear-windscreen RFID tags and plate readers to monitor and enforce a strict 20-transfer monthly quota for taxis licensed outside the local municipalities. This automated enforcement system addresses high cancellation rates and operational congestion by providing real-time oversight of regional transport regulations.

News wire · press releasePR NewswireSeptember 15, 2026

Meet UROVO UPad: The Flagship Commercial Tablet for Connected Frontline Operations

UROVO has launched the UPad, an enterprise-grade tablet that integrates high-performance RFID reading, barcode scanning, and secure payment processing into a single mobile platform. This consolidation reduces hardware CAPEX for retailers and logistics providers by eliminating the need for separate peripherals while streamlining multi-functional workflows for frontline workers.

News wire · newsIndustry bodyRAIN AllianceSeptember 14, 2026

William Toney Joins the RAIN Alliance Board of Directors

William Toney of Avery Dennison has joined the RAIN Alliance Board of Directors, succeeding Pierre Muller who is stepping down from the position. This leadership transition ensures representation from a major industry player continues within the organization’s governing body.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 14, 2026

When a Fan Scarf Becomes a Stadium Ticket: Dijon FCO Refreshes the Fan Experience with NFC Technology

Dijon FCO has integrated NFC chips directly into fan scarves, allowing the merchandise to function as both a stadium entry pass and a contactless payment method for concessions. This application demonstrates how textile-integrated RFID can drive revenue by merging fan apparel with functional utility, streamlining stadium operations while increasing merchandise value.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 14, 2026

LZPD NRW and Duisburg Police Test First Patrol Car with Intelligent Equipment Tracking Using RFID

The German police have begun field-testing patrol cars equipped with integrated RFID antennas that automatically inventory approximately 50 pieces of emergency equipment via the vehicle's infotainment system. This automation eliminates manual shift-change checklists, reducing human error and ensuring operational readiness while demonstrating a high-value use case for ruggedized UHF RFID in mobile asset management.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 13, 2026

RFID Event Processing: CEP Engines and Why Real-Time Matters

Complex Event Processing (CEP) engines transform high-volume raw tag data into actionable intelligence by filtering noise and correlating movements across multiple read points in real time. This capability is critical for moving beyond simple data logging to create an automated control layer that can instantly correct logistical errors before they impact the supply chain.

News wire · newsRFID JournalSeptember 11, 2026

How AI with RFID Technology is Changing the Retail Inventory Management

Integrating AI with RFID-generated data allows retailers to transition from passive stock tracking to predictive inventory optimization, directly addressing the $1.73 trillion annual loss caused by overstocks and stockouts. This synergy enables manufacturers and integrators to offer solutions that not only improve accuracy but also automate replenishment and markdown strategies, maximizing working capital efficiency.

News wire · press releaseRFID JournalSeptember 11, 2026

Tagglu Launches NFC Platform to Connects Everyday Objects to Editable Digital Content

Tagglu has launched an NFC-based platform that links physical assets to editable digital content via tags with a QR-code fallback, requiring no specialized mobile app for access. This development is significant for the rental and logistics sectors, as it allows operators to update equipment documentation or status information in real-time without the cost of replacing physical hardware.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 11, 2026

Enhancing AV Equipment Management with RFID: Beontag & AED Group Collaboration

AED Group is deploying custom-engineered RAIN RFID hard tags from Beontag across its entire aluminum truss inventory to automate warehouse logistics via fixed reader gates. This solution overcomes the technical challenge of mounting sensors on non-drillable, curved metal surfaces, providing high-durability tracking for heavy assets in the demanding AV rental market.

News wire · press releaseRFID NewsSeptember 11, 2026

How Avianor Uses RFID Across Tool Control Cabinets in partnership with Xerafy

Avianor has deployed a comprehensive RFID tool-tracking system across its Montreal-Mirabel hangars using Xerafy tags and Anantics readers to monitor equipment across four aircraft positions. By integrating automated cabinet reads with ERP-linked portal zones, the system provides distinct physical verification of tool movement, significantly reducing FOD (Foreign Object Debris) risks and manual inventory labor in aerospace maintenance environments.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 11, 2026

Autentico NFC – Anti-counterfeiting for wine, oil, and fashion

Autentico Srl is integrating NFC tags directly into existing adhesive labels for luxury wine, oil, and fashion products to provide instant smartphone-based verification. This solution offers manufacturers real-time geolocation data for every scan, enabling brands to detect grey market activity and map global consumer engagement without altering their established packaging aesthetics.

News wire · press releaseRFID NewsSeptember 11, 2026

Pragmatic Semiconductor appoints Dr Paul James as EVP Manufacturing and Operations to scale NFC chip output

Pragmatic Semiconductor has appointed Dr. Paul James, a veteran of the Vishay Newport fab, as EVP of Manufacturing and Operations to scale output at the UK’s first 300mm semiconductor line. This leadership move is critical for the commercial expansion of the company’s flexible NFC Connect and Protect chips, signaling a transition from pilot production to high-volume foundry capabilities.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 11, 2026

RFID Network Infrastructure: What Your IT Team Needs to Know

Implementing fixed UHF RFID systems requires IT teams to prioritize Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget planning, as individual readers can draw up to 30 watts and significantly impact switch capacity. Beyond hardware, successful deployment hinges on establishing dedicated VLANs and firewall rules to manage the high-volume event streams generated by busy portals without compromising network stability or security.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 11, 2026

Troy Design & Manufacturing Automates Identification of Critical Vehicle Safety Components

Troy Design & Manufacturing has implemented high-memory UHF tags to automate the tracking of critical safety components in first responder vehicles, even when installed in non-line-of-sight chassis locations. The adoption of tags capable of surviving extreme temperatures during manufacturing provides a reliable digital birth certificate for safety-critical parts, ensuring long-term traceability and compliance for specialized vehicle fleets.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 10, 2026

AP-HM to tag linen with RFID after losing 60,000 sheets a year across its Marseille hospitals

AP-HM is implementing RFID tracking across its Marseille hospital network to combat the annual loss of 60,000 bed sheets, valued at €400,000. By automating the sorting and allocation of 14 tonnes of daily laundry, the system reduces overhead costs and provides a high-ROI case study for large-scale institutional textile management.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 10, 2026

Mainzer Weinmarkt tracks reusable dishes by RFID through eight deposit return machines

The 2024 Mainzer Weinmarkt successfully deployed eight automated deposit return machines to track and sort RFID-tagged reusable plates and bowls, potentially offsetting 50,000 single-use containers. This implementation demonstrates the scalability of UHF RFID for high-volume circular economy logistics, providing event organizers with the real-time inventory and automated sorting capabilities necessary to make reusable glass and ceramic programs commercially viable.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 10, 2026

Avery Dennison study: 97% of fans want personalised merchandise, but 63% walk away from queues and stockouts

Avery Dennison has introduced an RFID-driven self-service kiosk system to address high abandonment rates at live events, where 63% of fans currently walk away due to long queues and stockouts. The technology enables rapid, automated inventory counting of individual customization components like letters and numbers, allowing retailers to capture the 52% of fans willing to pay a premium for personalized merchandise. By reducing wait times and ensuring stock accuracy, this solut

News wire · press releaseRFID JournalSeptember 10, 2026

Iridium, SKYWAVE Partner to Advance Industrial IoT

Iridium Communications and SkyWave have partnered to provide heavy equipment OEMs with hybrid connectivity integrating satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi networks for industrial IoT applications. This collaboration enables seamless asset tracking and predictive maintenance in remote regions lacking terrestrial coverage, ensuring continuous data visibility for global fleet management.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 10, 2026

Bonfiglioli reads 400 parcels in and 400 out every day through seven RFID gates at its EVO plant

Bonfiglioli has deployed seven RFID gates at its EVO plant to automate the tracking of 800 daily inbound and outbound parcels. This implementation reduces manual intervention and eliminates loading errors, demonstrating how standardized gate infrastructure can streamline high-volume logistics for industrial component manufacturers.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 10, 2026

Bradford Teaching Hospitals takes Lyngsoe X-Tracking to St Luke’s Hospital, reaching 172 RFID readers

Bradford Teaching Hospitals has expanded its Lyngsoe X-Tracking network to St Luke’s Hospital, deploying 40 additional Zebra FX9600 readers to track up to 38,000 medical devices. The expansion and subsequent license renewal through 2030 demonstrate a long-term commitment to high-density fixed infrastructure for hospital-wide asset visibility, improving clinical workflows and equipment utilization at scale.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 10, 2026

RFID Emergency Equipment Checks in Aircraft Cabins: Emirates, AirAsia and Hainan Airlines

Major carriers including Emirates and AirAsia have reduced aircraft cabin inspection times by up to 97%, with an Airbus A380’s 820 emergency items now audited in just 11 minutes. This rapid data collection eliminates manual errors and significantly increases fleet availability by streamlining mandated safety compliance protocols.

News wire · newsRFID NewsSeptember 10, 2026

VR Group reads wagon RFID tags at 250km/h across Finland’s 5,900km rail network

VR Group has implemented trackside UHF RFID readers across Finland’s 5,900km rail network capable of identifying freight wagons at speeds up to 250km/h in temperatures as low as -45°C. This deployment enables real-time synchronization of axle and wheel sensor data with specific wagons, allowing operators to transition from reactive repairs to high-speed, automated preventive maintenance in extreme environments.