WebSocket Integration Boosts Connectivity of ProGlove Gateway

The ProGlove Gateway, an easy-to-use access and connectivity solution now comes with a powerful WebSocket integration. This allows operators to effortlessly access backend systems.

ProGlove builds the smallest, lightest, and toughest barcode scanners in the world, connecting workers to the Internet of Things. More than 500 renowned organizations in manufacturing, production, logistics, and retail use these smarter workforce solutions.

Shop floor workers can now seamlessly exchange data with enterprise applications such as WMS or ERP systems. The WebSocket integration comes free of charge with the latest firmware update and is available as of now.

"What sets as apart from competitors is that we go beyond barcode scanning to tell the true story of the shop floor," says Ilhan Kolko, Chief Product Officer for ProGlove.

Temperature Sensor Market worth $8.0 billion by 2028

According to a new market research report, Temperature Sensor Market With COVID-19 Impact, published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.9 billion in 2021 and reach USD 8.0 billion by 2028; it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2021–2028).

The continuous demand for temperature sensors, which are integrated into devices like wearable bands, smartphones, and patient monitoring devices, from industries such as consumer electronics and healthcare is driving the temperature sensor market growth.

For the past few years, the demand for reliable, high-performance, and low-cost sensors has been increasing, leading to the development of new technologies like micro and nanotechnology, which provides benefits such as miniaturization, low power consumption, and mass production.

Wireless temperature sensors are expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Industrial automation and demand for miniaturized consumer devices, such as wearables and IoT-connected devices, across regions, are key factors driving the wireless segment of the temperature sensor market.

Contact temperature sensors are expected to account for ~86% share of the overall market by 2028. This segment is likely to continue holding a larger market share than the non-contact temperature sensors segment during the forecast period, due to the use of contact temperature sensors for detecting solid, liquid, or gaseous elements covering a wide range of materials. Contact temperature sensors are widely used in the chemicals, consumer electronics, oil & gas, energy & power, and automotive industries, owing to their low cost, wide temperature range, and high accuracy.

Apple adds rotating security codes for Apple Card

Apple Card holders can now opt to secure their card with a rotating three-digit security code that changes periodically in the iOS 15 update.

Advanced Fraud Protection is a way to keep your Apple Card information even more secure, Apple says.

Apple users should check their security code each time they want to make a purchase with Apple Card to be sure they are using the most up-to-date code.

80% of digital wallet payments in Australia made from Apple devices

Eight in ten in-person contactless payments made from digital wallets using Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) debit and credit cards are made by tapping an Apple device.

This means digital wallets are close to becoming the most popular way to pay in person, the bank says.

In the United States, Apple Pay accounted for 92% of debit card transactions completed using a mobile wallet in 2020.

San Leandro Public Library Introduces New RFID Technology

The San Leandro Public Library has completed the installation of its new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system which involved tagging more than 290,000 books, DVDs, CDs, and other items.

RFID systems are widely used at libraries across the country, and will drastically speed up the checkout and check-in processes, adding additional service options for our valued patrons.

All four library branches will now have self-checkout machines for patrons to use! The self-checkout machines offer 35 language options, and patrons can use either a physical library card or the San Leandro Public Library mobile app to check out library items.

First Cycling Manufacturer To Adopt Digital Product Passport Powered By Blockchain

Kontakt.io announced the availability of the Nano Tag - the world's smallest BLE beacon, and the first disposable wearable tag - to solve for worker safety, patient and visitor experience use cases for the healthcare, hospitality and events industries.

Addressing size and unit cost limitations of older generation RFID tags, Kontakt.io's BLE tag technology makes it possible for end users to deploy truly disposable beacons in a wearable form factor that makes a host of new use cases possible, including those for event delegates, sport fans, building visitors or healthcare patient localization and the applications that take advantage of such real time data.

In healthcare, Nano Tag is used by staff to prevent patient wandering and elopement, to monitor patient procedure wait times and better orchestrate emergency department and operating suites workflows.

For trade shows and in large music and sport events, Nano Tag wristbands are used for crowd safety, emergency management and to enable new experience use cases such as location-aware food services, find my friend and other indoor location experiences.

In smart-buildings, wearable lanyards and wrist Nano Tags make it possible to monitor visitor movements inside buildings, improving facility security and overall safety.

The small and waterproof (IP67) device measures just 0.9 in (23 mm) x 0.7 in x 0.3 in (5.3mm) and only weighs 0.07 oz (2g). The Nano Tag is powered by a Silver Oxide, non-toxic battery which provides up to three months of battery life transmitting once every second (1Hz), extendable to a full operating year at a slower location update rate.

PG&E power line sensor upgrades are too sensitive

Pacific Gas & Electric has upgraded sensors that can tell it more quickly if a power line has been compromised or might spark a fire.

But some of that technology has resulted in unnecessary localized shutoffs.

In recent weeks, the technology caused at least five outages in the foothills mountains between Fresno and Lake Tahoe. There have also been such outages in west Sonoma and Marin as well as Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz.

Global Indoor location market size is estimated to grow from USD 7.0 billion in 2021 to USD 19.7 billion by 2026

The global Indoor location market size is estimated to grow from USD 7.0 billion in 2021 to USD 19.7 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.9% during the forecast period.

Various factors such as the proliferation of smartphones, connected devices, and location-based applications among customers, increased number of applications powered by beacons and BLE tags, and the growing integration of beacons in cameras, LED lightings, PoS devices, and digital signage are driving the adoption of the indoor location and services market across the globe.

The pandemic has affected the indoor location market, but companies are still leveraging indoor location solutions and hardware for facility management, virus tracking, people tracking and management, and smart quarantining. Governments and private companies across verticals are adopting indoor location solutions to keep citizens indoors and to track them.

For instance, Inpixon is offering its location-based technology applications and services without additional costs or at reduced rates (depending on the solution) to healthcare providers and other organizations that are looking for solutions to assist in controlling the spread of the COVID-19 or in managing the impact of the pandemic to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens.

Quarantine and other enforced measures are intended to save lives by containing the spread of the virus. Once these restrictions are lifted, the pressure to restart business operations will increase. This, in turn, would bring along the risk of COVID-19-positive employees introducing the virus to the workplace, thus increasing the risk of infecting the workforce, endangering lives, and placing businesses under quarantine again.

Dallas adds digital wallet payments to contactless transit ticketing system

Passengers using buses, trains and streetcars operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) in the Dallas-Fort Worth area can now make contactless fare payments with their debit or credit card or from a digital wallet on their NFC-enabled mobile device.

DART has added the option to pay with a debit or credit card or digital wallet to its existing contactless ticketing system.

The system supports credit and debit cards issued by Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover, as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Fitbit Pay on an NFC-enabled smartphone or wearable device.

Sensor Fusion Market to Reach $19.84 Billion, Globally, By 2030

Rise in demand for integrated sensors in smartphones, increase in demand for ADAS system, and miniaturization of electronic components drive the growth of the global sensor fusion market.

However, lack of standardization hinders the market growth. On the other hand, surge in number of IoT and interconnected devices present new opportunities in the coming years.

According to the report, the global sensor fusion industry generated $3.55 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $19.84 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 19.7% from 2021 to 2030.

Production facilities in the electronics and semiconductors industry have been halted completely or partially due to lockdown measures and disrupted supply chains across the globe. This affected the overall production volumes of sensor fusion.

The demand from industry verticals such as automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and others have been decreased significantly due to stoppage of daily activities during the lockdown. However, the demand is estimated to recover during the post-lockdown.

Market players have been rethinking their business strategies to ensure optimum continuity and adopting rapid response strategies for regulating the supply chain.

Barcode Label Printer Market size to increase over $ 1 Bn between 2021-2025

 

The barcode label printer market size is expected to grow by USD 1.01 billion during 2021-2025. Technavio's latest market research report estimates that the barcode label printer market will be progressing at a CAGR of almost 6% during the forecast period.

The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period.

Avery Dennison Corp., Barcodes Inc., Brady Corp., Brother International Corp., cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Citizen Systems Japan Co. Ltd., GAINSCHA TECHNOLOGY GROUP Co., Honeywell International Inc., Postek Electronics Co. Ltd., and Printronix are some of the major market participants. Factors such as premiumization through product innovation, growing e-commerce industry, and increasing adoption of 2D barcodes will offer immense growth opportunities. To leverage the current opportunities, market vendors must strengthen their foothold in the fast-growing segments while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.

Free app for those testing fewer than 100 UHF tags

RFID4U has released a RFID asset-tracking app to address a gap that the company has found for customers looking to test RFID technology before investing in a full enterprise-wide rollout.

The TagMatiks AT Lite solution includes a free Android, Apple iOS or Microsoft Windows app that users can download then leverage via a handheld reader, as well as a variety of tags to test RFID technology at their facilities.

Customers can purchase handheld readers and various tag options—which can be pre-printed and pre-encoded—directly from RFID4U.

80% commercial vehicles using RFID tags to enter New Delhi

The number of commercial vehicles using the radio frequency identification (RFID) system to enter the city of New Delhi has gone up to 80%.

Officials of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) claim that it will have a marked effect on reducing pollution in the city, especially during winter.

Every winter, air pollution in Delhi rises to hazardous levels owing to a combination of factors, including adverse weather conditions, vehicular and dust emissions, waste burning, and fumes from crop stubble burning in neighbouring states.

Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for label detection

Norstat now offers an Ultrasonic Fork Sensor that is ideal for the detection of transparent labels or opaque label materials.

Ultrasonic sensing is one of the best ways to detect clear objects with high reliability and the FC8 Ultrasonic Sensor can detect objects regardless of the color, surface or material.

The FC8 has a robust aluminum housing with a 3-mm-width slit detection and a 69-mm-depth slit detection and is available in teach-in versions with dynamic and remote teach.

Maximum switching frequency is 1,500 Hz and output can be either PNP digital, NPN digital or LO/DO output selectable with remote teach.

HID Global improves mobile ticketing for public transportation

HID Global announced that it is the world’s first ticketing solution provider with a software development kit (SDK) that is fully certified and compliant to Calypso HCE standards for secure and convenient mobile ticketing on smartphones.

The certification specifies how to protect ticket data stored in the mobile device’s wallet, helping transport operators to effectively fight fraud by preventing tickets from being duplicated, transferred or altered.

Relied on by public transportation networks and cities around the world, Calypso is an open standard for contactless ticketing applications in which Calypso cards and NFC mobile phones are used. The Calypso Host Card Emulation (HCE) standard extends the success of CNA standards to mobile devices, and the Calypso HCE Security Certification (CHSC) combines a state-of-the-art evaluation methodology with the most stringent requirements of mobile security programs.

Virginia Department of Health Announces Launch of QR Codes to Verify COVID-19 Vaccination

The Virginia Department of Health announced the addition of QR codes – a type of barcode that can be scanned with smartphones – to Virginia COVID-19 vaccination records.

The technology allows anyone to show proof of vaccination with a digital or printed QR code instead of a paper card, and without the need for an app.

As more and more employers and businesses respond to calls by President Biden and Governor Northam to require that employees and customers be vaccinated, QR codes will help improve the consistency and security of vaccination information while protecting individual privacy.

Information from QR codes is only available if and when the individual chooses to share it. Businesses and employers that choose to verify an individual’s vaccination status can scan QR codes with the free SMART Health Verifier App. Individuals do not need to download an app to use QR codes.

Virginia is now the fifth U.S. state to adopt the SMART Health format for QR codes, empowering individuals with trustworthy and verifiable copies of their vaccination records in digital or paper form using open, interoperable standards. The framework and standards were developed by VCI, a coalition of more than 800 public and private organizations – including The Mayo Clinic, Boston Children’s Hospital, Microsoft, MITRE, and The Commons Project Foundation.

Star Micronics Debuts New Line of 1D/2D Barcode Scanners

Star Micronics is to debut its new line of 1D/2D barcode scanners, including a desktop barcode scanner, a handheld scanner, and a wireless handheld scanner.

All three of the new scanners feature a high-powered CPU capable of capturing high-density, high-volume, and distorted barcodes printed on paper or displayed on screen with ease.
Additionally, they all feature a durable IP-rated design and a 4-foot drop-resistant housing. Designed with compatibility in mind, the desktop barcode scanner and handheld barcode scanner seamlessly connect to Star Micronics mCollection printers.

The wireless handheld barcode scanner features a 2200mAh battery, allowing it to run for up to 12 hours of continuous use, and its included USB cable allows for convenient charging. With the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology, the wireless handheld scanner effortlessly maintains a reliable wireless connection to transmit data, with communication distances up to 150 feet.

Sensor identifies glyphosate in droplets of liquid in a laboratory

A newly developed sensor can detect and accurately measure the amount of the widely used and controversial herbicide, glyphosate, in droplets of liquid in a laboratory test.

Washington State University and DL ADV-Tech engineers developed the sensor, which uses nano-sized tubes.

The sensor developed by the research team uses electrically conducting polymer nanotubes that are imprinted with molecule-sized cavities that can bind glyphosate molecules – essentially mimicking the biological antibodies.

These nanotubes are then coated on a 3D-printed sensor device that uses an electric current to quantify the glyphosate concentration.

Three in four Germans want cashless payment options

 

Three quarters of German consumers want to be able to make digital payments at all shops, restaurants and other retail outlets, with that percentage rising to 87% among 18- to 29-year-olds, according to a survey by the Bitkom digital association.

75% of Germans aged 30 to 40 and 76% of those aged 50-64 support universally available cashless payment options at the point of sale. Even among senior citizens aged 65 and over, a clear majority of 64% is in favour.

The survey of just over 1,000 German consumers aged over 18 was conducted in August 2021.

Next-Gen Version Streamlines Management of Fleets

Tektronix announced today that test and measurement engineers looking to speed up and simplify calibration of their fleet of test and measurement equipment have a powerful new tool with the upgraded version of the popular cloud-based asset management software CalWeb.

Managing large fleets of test and measurement equipment for calibration services can be a time-consuming, manual process. CalWeb solves for this with a web-based app that enables customers to see their calibration and repair histories and related documentation all in one place.

CalWeb can create and print barcodes to tag equipment and correlate it to chosen database fields. Customers can then use a smartphone or barcode scanner and instantly view calibration history and certificates, repair history, and other useful information.

Swyft to Offer Patented Contactless Shopping Option at O’Hare International Airport

Swyft announced it will provide contactless shopping and robotic stores at O’Hare International Airport.

The company’s unique touchless technology, patented in 2014 and launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, allows travelers to quickly and safely purchase retail products from robotic stores without touching any products or interacting with any salespeople.

Travelers simply scan a QR code with the camera on their phone and complete their purchase using contactless payment while a robotic arm fetches and delivers their product.

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot introduced the ordinance providing for new concession agreements at the airport. The agreements followed a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in July 2020 to provide passengers with a variety of new low-touch amenities.

SurgeSync software is developed for testing sites

As the Delta variant surges throughout the population, many places of work are now requiring employees to be tested, travel restrictions are becoming more stringent, and many events are regulated with who can attend based on a recent negative test result. 

Because a large amount of mobile testing sites shut down during the lull of the virus over the summer, the infrastructure for existing mobile testing sites is being stretched thin with a new influx in testing demands. This is where innovative companies like OnGen, the developers of a laboratory information management system (LIMS), are relied upon to enable more testing more efficiently. With their launch of SurgeSync, cloud-based software that automates mobile testing processes, OnGen will help testing sites to do their part in reducing transmission rates in the most effective way possible.

With SurgeSync, the patient submits their information online rather than by filling out paperwork at a testing site. This information is stored and a barcode and QR code are provided to the patient via text. The clinical technician then scans the code and prints a label which adheres to the testing sample tube. The platform communicates directly with laboratory equipment and delivers real-time results to the patient via text and email, improving the patient experience and allowing them to access their results sooner.

InvoTech Systems Installs Uniform System at Resorts World Las Vegas

InvoTech Systems announced the recent implementation of its Uniform System at Resorts World Las Vegas.

The InvoTech System installed at Resorts World Las Vegas manages the Uniform inventory for 7,500 employees, and the resort joins InvoTech’s extensive client portfolio of resorts worldwide. Click here for more information on InvoTech’s Linen, Laundry and Uniform Systems.

The InvoTech RFID Uniform System will track and provide automated reports on uniforms for all team members. In addition to complete uniform management, Resorts World Las Vegas utilizes the Human Resources interface, which allows for added benefits such as eliminating errors, automated transactions, reduced processing time for new employees and changes to existing employees.

Resorts World Las Vegas opened on June 24 with InvoTech’s RFID Uniform System in place.

Resorts World Las Vegas marks the fourth Resorts World property to implement the InvoTech Uniform System joining Resorts World Manila, Resorts World New York City and Resorts World Sentosa.

Vaccine QR codes coming to Nunavut this month

 

Nunavummiut (Canada) who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will get QR codes to prove it.

Health Minister Lorne Kusugak made the announcement in the legislative assembly last week.

Kusugak said the codes will replace the current method to prove vaccination, a letter from the chief public health officer.

The codes can be scanned from a mobile device or on paper.

Septentrio introduces Mowi open-source board for IoT

Septentrio, a manufacturer of high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, has added to its open-source resources for GPS/GNSS module receivers with mosaic wireless, which it calls mowi.

Mowi combines the Septentrio mosaic-X5 or mosaic-H module receiver with a dual-mode Bluetooth and integrated Wi-Fi from the well-known ESP32-WROVER programmable module by Espressif Systems.

The mowi project facilitates accurate and reliable GNSS positioning for robotic and autonomous devices, on a hardware level. Numerous engineers today use the ESP32 and the multiple libraries available for internet-of-things (IoT) prototyping.

Wearable Motion Sensor Identifies Bending, Twisting

Scientists at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have produced a stretchable electronic material and created a wearable sensor capable of precisely identifying bending and twisting motion.

The sensor essentially an electronic skin capable of recognizing the range of movement human joints normally make, with up to half a degree of precision.

The sensor can be used in early disease diagnosis, alerting of breathing alterations and motor system disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. It can be used to assist patients’ motor recovery and be integrated into prosthetic limbs. In robotics, the feedback it provides is crucial for precise motion. In industrial uses, such sensors are necessary for monitoring systems.

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Powercast’s RF Wireless Power Technology Awarded for Global Sustainability for Reducing Battery Use and E-Waste

 
The Business Intelligence Group has awarded Powercast with its Sustainability Initiative of the Year.

Powercast aims to make one-time-use batteries obsolete by working with electronic manufacturers to recharge batteries or replace them altogether with its over-the-air RF (radio frequency) wireless power technology. Many of today’s small electronic devices can be designed so they’re environmentally friendly, either with rechargeable batteries that can accept an RF wireless charge, or with no batteries that can be directly powered by RF power.

A Powerharvester chip is embedded in devices to receive RF energy sent over the air from either a dedicated Powercast transmitter, or from industry-standard RFID readers. The Powerharvester then converts the RF to direct current (DC) to top off the battery or power the device.

Powercast’s technology touches millions of users across 15+ industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, IoT, entertainment, retail, RFID, and sensors. The company’s collaborative approach and expertise in all aspects of product design, from vision through prototyping and commercialization, has resulted in dozens of applications and millions of units shipped.

Avery Dennison debuts embedded UHF RFID tag for tire industry

Avery Dennison Smartrac has announced the launch of the AD Maxdura tire tag, one of the most advanced embedded UHF RFID tags for the tire industry.

The AD Maxdura tire tag leverages Avery Dennison’s material science and RF design expertise to provide information into the lifecycle of the tire, enabling a range of environmental and safety features.

The tag is attached to the tires directly during vulcanization and becomes fully connected from day one. This means the tag enables track and trace through the logistic chain, and also makes it much easier to identify tires at warehouses and dealerships.

Personalized Medicine Market Revenue to Cross USD 751 Bn by 2027

According to report Personalized Medicine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis the market valuation of Personalized Medicine will cross $751 billion by 2027. Technological advancements and increasing demand for Personalized Medicine will foster the market growth.

Global Personalized Medicine Market is valued at USD 489.1 Billion in 2020 and Growing with a CAGR of 6.32% over the forecast period. Rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing demand for personalized medicine and growing technological advancements in healthcare are anticipated to drive the growth of Global Personalized Medicine Market.

Personalized medicine is also referred as precision medicine. It is the field of medicine that finds the best treatment for each patient at the correct time.

One example is the Personalized Medicine solution for the pharmaceutical industry by Infosys. The solution leverages SAP S/4HANA, the SAP C/4HANA suite, the SAP Analytics Cloud solution, and SCI platform to derive intelligent insights, enabling pharmaceutical companies to address critical business and regulatory requirements while delivering personalized experiences to patients. The Infosys Personalized Medicine Solution enables pharma companies to digitally transform their processes and drive stronger business outcomes. The modular solution uses advanced analytics to manage individual patient treatment lifecycle from enrollment and scheduling to post medical treatments and can notably reduce patient treatment lifecycle. It uses IoT and blockchain to manage critical cold chains and outcome-based invoicing.

Machine Vision Market worth $15.5 billion by 2026

According to the report Machine Vision Market with COVID-19 impact, by Deployment (General & Robotic cell), Component (Hardware and Software), Product (PC-based and Smart camera-based), Application, End-user Industry, and Region - Forecast till 2026', published by MarketsandMarkets, the Machine Vision Market is estimated to be valued at USD 11.0 billion in 2021 and reach USD 15.5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 7.0%.

The growing need for quality inspection and automation, increasing demand for machine vision systems in non-traditional and emerging applications, and rising need for vision-guided robots are the key factors driving the growth of the market.

Likewise, government initiatives to support industrial automation and the integration of AI into edge devices are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the players in the machine vision market. However, rising security concerns related to industrial machine robots and devices are expected to restraint market growth.

General machine vision system takes pictures automatically and accurately to inspect materials as they come down the assembly line. These cameras can be fixed on assembly lines are typically used for quality assurance, sorting, and material handling in various industries, including electronics, food processing, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and automotive. They offer an economical way of rejecting substandard products. Machine vision cameras are used to inspect several product parameters, including geometry, placement, packaging, labeling, seal integrity, finishing, color, pattern, and bar code.

IntellIoT consortium offers 6-month pilot projects to co-create IoT Solutions in Agriculture, Healthcare, and Manufacturing

With the intention of building an active IoT ecosystem around its framework, IntellIoT is conducting an Open Call to engage additional European small- and mid-sized companies. These Open Call participants will join IntellIoT and receive funding of up to 150,000 Euro each.

Since the project's start in October 2020, the IntellIoT consortium comprised of 13 European organisations has developed a framework to build IoT environments for autonomous applications endowed with machine learning capabilities and built-in security & trust that circulates around the human user. By launching this Open Call, the consortium will broaden its network to further companies that are interested in collaborating and extending the IntellIoT framework and its applications in dedicated pilot projects that will run for 6 months starting in February 2022. Eligible for the support are organisations incorporated in EU 27 states and countries associated with Horizon 2020 with up to 250 employees and a turnover of less than 50m Euro.

Next-generation IoT applications must move from the cloud to the edge—closer to the operational assets—to amplify their performance level, create a more stable operation, and enable faster response. To facilitate this transformation, IntellIoT provides the means to build localised IoT environments that incorporate heterogeneous devices (e.g., edge computers, resource-constrained devices) that can collaboratively execute highly automated IoT applications. In order to further extend the IntellIoT framework, Open Call participants could integrate digital twin tooling, solutions for edge and 5G infrastructure, blockchain-based marketplaces, autonomy-supporting technologies, devices or tools supporting human-machine interaction, data analytics platforms, or advanced sensing solutions.

Brian McClendon joins Ainstein

Ainstein, a radar sensing manufacturer, announced the appointment of Brian McClendon to the board of directors. Given his experience as the founder of Google Earth and former VP at UBER, Ainstein is thrilled to have him onboard.

While serving as vice president of Google, he led the team that built Google Maps, Local Search, and the entire Google Geo suite, helping grow Google from a Fortune 1000 company to a Fortune 5 company.

Ainstein enables safer driving, flying, working and living through radar-based technology. Leveraging their radar technology and expertise, they are continuously imagining, developing and perfecting products that haven't been built before. Ainstein makes radar sensing more affordable and easier to deploy, offering complete customized solutions for autonomous drones, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, and IoT Applications. They incorporate a combination of mmWave radar, sensor fusion and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into all of their products. Headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, Ainstein is in the business of improving safety and protecting valuable assets through innovation.

Identiv Introduces uCreate NFC Mobile Application Platform and Software Development Kit

Identiv has announced the uCreate NFC platform and uCreate NFC Software Development Kit (SDK), supporting mobile application developers creating near-field communication (NFC) solutions and enabling NFC through a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) use cases.

Designed for programmers familiar with app development but new to NFC coding, the uCreate SDK provides the source code supporting the first steps of NFC mobile app development.

dentiv's collection of high-performance NFC tags power use cases including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, transit, supply chain management, smart home, smart packaging, fashion, retail, cosmetics, wine and spirits, gaming, toys, and more. The kit is compatible with most digital platforms and is designed to enhance and simplify user experiences through secure interactions.

uCreate NFC SDK delivers easy access and support for developers to learn more about NFC mobile app coding. Developers can sample code, demo apps, and utilize engineering support through the uCreate NFC community of experts.

Tooth Sensor Can Track What You Eat

Researchers from Tufts University have developed a tiny sensor that can be placed on the tooth to track information about what the person is eating in real-time that could allow detection and recording of a variety of nutrients, chemicals and physiological states.

The researchers have extended common RFID [radiofrequency ID] technology to a sensor package that can dynamically read and transmit information on its environment.

The sensir determines the spectrum and intensity of the radiofrequency waves. Moreover, since it makes use of ambient radio-frequency signals that are already present around us, it doesn’t require a power supply.

UK Post Office lets customers verify their identity when collecting deliveries

Consumers across the UK can now prove their identity when picking up parcels and other deliveries at post offices using a digital identity app rather than a paper document such as their passport or driving licence.

The Post Office EasyID app is available for both Apple and Android devices and can also be used at some 25,000 participating post offices, convenience stores and other retail outlets.

Users can create a digital ID secured by a five-digit PIN by scanning a document such as their passport, driving licence or national ID card and verifying their identity using face recognition technology by taking a selfie with their mobile device.

RFID-monitored door switches minimize defeat possibilities

 

A new high-coded non-contact door switch installs quickly in new or existing production environments.

Pairing via RFID is automatic and omronrequires less than 30 seconds. Up to 30 switch sets can be wired in series and paired at the same time.

To accommodate constricted spaces, OEM/Machine operators can configure the D41D with flat or miniature actuators. Both the switch and actuators meet the IP65 (water) and IP67 (immersion) ratings.

A $12.4 Billion Global Opportunity for Airport Baggage Handling System by 2026

 

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Airport Baggage Handling System estimated at US$8.4 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$12.4 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% over the analysis period, according to a new report.

RFID, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 7.4% CAGR and reach US$9.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After a thorough analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Barcode segment is readjusted to a revised 4.2% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The Airport Baggage Handling System market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.4 Billion in the year 2021. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.6 Billion by the year 2026 trailing a CAGR of 10.1% over the analysis period. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 3.5% and 5.9% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.2% CAGR.

Parsl Announces New Partnership with Avery Dennison SmarTrac for High Tech Tags

Parsl, a seed-to-sale compliance-and-tracking company, Avery Dennison Smartrac, a RFID and NFC tag manufacturer, and NXP, the global leader in RFID and NFC semiconductor chips, have announced a strategic partnership going forward.

The partnership will encompass helping the cannabis industry communicate effectively and securely through the technological partnership of Parsl, NXP, and Avery Dennison Smartrac. This partnership will have the benefit of leveraging the intellectual technological property of Parsl and the manufacturing capabilities of NXP and Avery Dennison Smartrac. Combining this IP will enable Parsl to provide better, verifiable insights to global cannabis consumers and grow market share in the cannabis industry.

In the near future, customers in parts of Africa, Australia, Europe, and the USA can expect to see Parsl/SmarTrac tags on products and on their favorite growers plants.

The combination of Avery Dennison Smartrac's and Parsl's technologies form part of a platform that delivers value and functionality for Parsl customers, helps unlock the global cannabis industry and grants access to verifiably high-quality international products. These tags are currently the only method to really achieve item level tracking in a secure manner.

Photoelectric sensor market projected to reach US$ 2,577. 56 million by 2028

The photoelectric sensor market was valued at US$ 1,458. 23 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 2,577. 56 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7. 7% from 2021 to 2028.

The demand for photoelectric sensors is increasing in various manufacturing industries owing to precise output delivered by them.Increasing productivity without hampering product quality is a primary goal of different manufacturing industries, according to the report "Photoelectric Sensor Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Technology and End-User".

Inconsistencies in production lines and defects in products cause a huge loss to manufacturers, and to overcome this challenge, manufacturers are adopting photoelectric sensors in their production or assembly lines.These sensors help detect objects, check surface conditions, and measure distance through various optical properties, thereby ensuring consistency in assembly line.

During the construction of a car body, each part of the body is place on the assembly line with precision.Skids must speed up, slow down, and stop in front of each station, in time, for welding, riveted, and gluing operations.

The entire car body assembly line is controlled and processed with help of photoelectric sensors. Further, diffuse mode photoelectric sensors are used in bottle cap feeding machines in the food and beverages industry. They help align and orient each bottle cap in correct position for the bottling. The sensors detect smallest possible feed errors and stop the cap feeding machine operations before the occurrence of capping mistakes. Similarly, photoelectric sensor devices are extensively used in packaging, transportation, and logistics industries for safe transfer, and pickup and drop of goods from conveyer belt. Moreover, semiconductor industries deploy photoelectric sensors extensively due to their extremely small beam angles and sharply defined light spots, which are ideal for the precise positioning required for producing semiconductor devices. Thus, numerous applications of photoelectric sensors in different industries bolster the market growth.

The retro-reflective segment represented the largest share of the overall market in 2020.In terms of end-user, the global photoelectric sensor market is segmented into automotive, military and aerospace, electronics and semiconductor, packaging, and others.

The industrial barcode scanner market is poised to grow by $388.38 million during 2021-2025

The industrial barcode scanner market is poised to grow by $388.38 million during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period, according to new research.

The market is driven by the evolution of Industry 4.0, rise in the adoption of wearable barcode scanners in the manufacturing industry, and the increased deployment of mobile workforce.

Also, growing demand for rugged industrial barcode scanners and increased use of big data with data captured from barcode scanners will lead to sizable demand in the market.

Woolworths augments in-store shopping experience with NFC tags

Customers in Woolworths stores in Cape Town and Johannesburg can now browse, virtually test and order beauty products for home delivery by tapping in-store NFC tags.

The company is piloting NFC tagging in four stores in the two cities, offering customers online access to products that are not physically stocked in-store.

Customers will now also be able to rate and review Woolworths products on woolworths.co.za and get AI-driven product personalisation and product recommendations.

Trials take place in its beauty stores in V&A Waterfront and Table Bay Mall in Cape Town and its WCellar stores in Nicolway and Sandton in Johannesburg.

Panthronics cuts development time and effort for NFC wireless charging

Panthronics AG, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high performance wireless technology, announced the release of a reference design for a complete NFC wireless charging system based on its ground-breaking PTX100W NFC wireless charging controller.

By using the reference design, manufacturers of portable and wearable devices such as earbuds, smart watches, activity monitoring wristbands and smart glasses can quickly and easily implement the hardware and software for an NFC wireless charging system including both the PTX100W-based poller (charging station) and the listener (device), which features a standard NFC tag.

This means that OEMs which are building NFC wireless charging capability into new product designs can easily take advantage of the superior performance and features of the PTX100W.

The new reference design provides manufacturers of wearable and portable devices with a blueprint for a complete system design, including hardware schematics and Gerber files for both the poller and listener circuits, and separate software development kits (SDKs) for the poller and listener. The SDKs include source code for the NFC protocol software, and firmware for controlling charging operations. As well as the PTX100W NFC controller from Panthronics, the reference design also includes microcontrollers from Renesas for system control in the poller and listener circuits, and an Infineon NFC tag on the listener side.

AT&T adds sub-6 GHz 5G for enterprise IoT

AT&T is opening up sub-6 GHz 5G access for enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) deployments.

AT&T launched a narrow-band IoT (NB-IoT) network nationwide in 2019, after LTE-M went live roughly two years earlier. NB-IoT typically supports use cases with lower bandwidth requirements in the kilohertz range.

Alongside partner Cisco, AT&T said it currently manages millions of connected devices across industries and public safety via its 4G LTE and low-power IoT cellular networks.

Pay in more countries with Google Pay

Easy contactless payment from your wrist has always been a part of Googles Wear OS.

The company is now expanding support for Google Pay to 16 new countries including Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine and United Arab Emirates, with more to come.

You’ll also see the app’s revamped design so credit cards stored in your wallet are larger and easier to swipe through.

'USDA’s livestock RFID federal advisory committees violated FACA'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and its subagency, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, continue to violate federal law in their efforts to mandate radio frequency identification (RFID) eartags on livestock.

The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group, has filed an opening brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit over these agencies’ violation of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

NCLA released the following statement: 'USDA and APHIS are well aware that the livestock industry opposes their efforts to mandate the use of high-cost RFID eartags. They created the CTWG and PTC as part of their strategy to circumvent that opposition and to make their astroturf efforts appear to be grassroots. Those efforts violated FACA, and the agencies should be held accountable. We are confident that the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will recognize these agencies’ actions for what they were, enjoin them from engaging in such behavior, and prohibit them from using the unlawfully obtained committee work product in their future regulatory activities.'