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Chipless RFID

Chipless RFID, printed electronics, and low-cost tag research for high-volume item-level tracking.

newsRFID NewsAugust 19, 2026 Europe

Massachusetts student wins award for developing printable, chipless RFID tag

A high school researcher has developed a chipless RFID tag made from conductive MXene that can be printed directly onto plastic packaging and dissolved during standard industrial recycling washes. This innovation addresses a critical barrier to circularity by enabling automated polymer sorting without contaminating the final recycled material, offering a low-cost, sustainable alternative to traditional silicon-based tags.

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researchScienceDirect.comJune 2, 2026 Global

Patch-based multi-tag chipless RFID configuration for batch-level identification

Researchers have developed a patch-based multi-tag chipless RFID configuration designed specifically for high-density batch-level identification. This development enables cost-effective tracking of multiple items simultaneously without the silicon overhead of traditional RFID, offering a scalable solution for high-volume logistics and inventory management where item-level cost is prohibitive.

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researchIEEE XploreApril 9, 2026 Global

Durable Conductive Ink Enabling Washable Textile Electronics for RFID and WPT Devices

A new conductive ink formulation allows for the screen-printing of RFID antennas and wireless power transfer (WPT) coils that maintain high conductivity through multiple industrial laundry cycles. This development removes a primary barrier to the mass adoption of smart textiles by ensuring electronic performance does not degrade during routine cleaning. For manufacturers, this enables the production of durable, wash-resistant e-textiles for healthcare and hospitality sectors

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