Global smart ticketing market expected to reach USD 25.33 billion by 2026

 

The global smart ticketing market was valued at USD 12.36 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 25.33 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 12.9%, during the period of 2021-2026.

Smart ticket, as a substitute to the traditional paper-based ticketing, gained traction in recent times, owing to the emphasis on the digitization of ticketing processes. Smart tickets can save a passenger's time by eliminating the need to wait in line to buy a ticket.

Widely used across different forms of transportation, the use cases are increasing across sports and entertainment events. One such example of a use case is the city of Rio de Janeiro, which hosted the Olympic Games and anticipated 500,000 foreign visitors. The public transport ticketing displayed the contactless technology of Gemalto. The company supplied its waterproof 'Celego Contactless Wristband' and its 'Celego Contactless Sticker,' embedded with a contactless chip from Gemalto and certified by Visa and MasterCard. Activated with a wave of the wristband near the contactless readers, the solution was one of the major innovations introduced in the region to improve the infrastructure.

Regional governments are even reaching new milestones in terms of the usage of smart tickets. For instance, according to the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), a British rail industry membership body, more train journeys were made with smart tickets, with the number reaching 65 million. Compared to a four-week period from August to September 2019, with the same period in 2018, about 8.4 million more journeys were made with a smart ticket. The RDG data also reveals that passengers chose smart tickets for 50% of all journeys, which significantly increased from 37% a year ago.

Rambus, a prominent company in the market, predicts that mobile may become a critical factor for the future of public transport. Furthermore, utilizing smart and mobile ticketing may help support a better transport experience and improve efficiencies during peak times. For instance, the iMOVE testbed in Melbourne, Australia, aims to create a user-focused transport system and more responsive to disruption, which can be possible by collecting data from cars, cyclists, public transport, traffic infrastructure, and pedestrians. Other cities, including those in the United Kingdom, are also expected to take a similar approach in the future.

Seven in ten UK debit card transactions are now contactless

Nearly seven in ten debit card transactions and just over half of all credit card transactions in the UK are now contactless, according to UK Finance.

The total value of contactless card transactions in the UK in September 2021 was £15bn (US$19.8bn), up by 30.1% from £11.5bn (US$15.2bn) in September 2020 and an increase of 114.6% from £7bn (US$9.2bn) in September 2019.

“The number of contactless credit card transactions was 28.6% higher than September 2020 and 42.9% higher than September 2019.

Developers add support for digital Covid health passes to NFC chip implant

Swedish developers have demonstrated how an NFC chip implanted in a user’s hand or arm can be used to store a digital version of their Covid vaccination or test certificate.

The chip uses technology developed at the Epicenter innovation centre in Stockholm that is already being used to allow employees to gain access to its premises and has also been trialled by Swedish transport operator SJ as a means of storing digital rail tickets.

Hampton Roads test flood sensors

Roadways in southeast Virginia are prone to flooding. Some areas flood during heavy rains, and some are swamped by higher than normal tides.

The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) received most of the $220,000 project price tag from Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) within the Department of Defense for implementing sensors. With all of the military installations in Hampton Roads, it makes sense for the military and their personnel to be able to avoid flooded roadways, especially during emergencies.  

The project involves placing the sensors along the roads. Each sensor will be linked to a computer system through the cellular network. When a sensor detects water on the road, that information will  posted live on the Waze app.

Infineon Showcases Secured IoT Solutions at CES 2022

Infineon Technologies announced that at CES 2022 it will showcase the company’s wide portfolio of IoT, power, security and automotive solutions.

Infineon’s exhibits of new, innovative electronics solutions will be shown in the Ballroom San Polo 3405 and 3406, located at The Venetian Hotel, Level 3, Foyer East. Infineon is also participating in digital CES 2022. More information is available here.

The company will highlight an extensive range of sensor, microcontroller and power electronic products for the IoT. Demonstrations will include the XENSIV radar sensors to help devices detect motion; REAL3 3D imager family with highly integrated time-of-flight (ToF) sensors; XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor to track the CO2 in the environment; a smart sleep monitoring device to monitor breathing using Infineon’s XENSIV 60 GHz mm-wave radar chip, developed in collaboration with Tsingray Technology; smart switching solutions in collaboration with Amber; and a portfolio of USB-PD chargers and adapters.

AWS Introducing IoT TwinMaker

 

AWS is previewing an Internet of Things (IoT) product for companies to build digital twins of real-world systems, such as buildings, factories, and equipment.

AWS introduced its IoT TwinMaker to help developers integrate data from multiple sources, like equipment sensors, video cameras, and business applications, and combine the data to create a knowledge graph that models the real-world environment, according to the company last month.

AWS IoT TwinMaker is intended to give “many more customers” the ability to build applications that mirror real-world systems through digital twins to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Moscow Metro rolls out virtual Troika transit card

Moscow Metro has officially launched the digital version of its Troika transit card, enabling Android users to pay their fares on public transport services across the Russian capital.

Next year, the service will include Wallet and other types of tickets, Moscow Metro adds.

The Troika card can currently be used to make contactless fare payments at specially marked turnstiles and validators and will be accepted at all terminals on the city’s metro network by the end of 2022.

WISeKey Renews Agreement with Global Leader HID

International Holding is renewing its supply business agreement for Smart card readers with HID Global, one of the global leaders in this field belonging to the ASSA ABLOY group.

In 2022, WISeKey will be supplying HID Global with high-end smart card reader chips, to be used for the OMNIKEY card readers product range, targeting applications in healthcare, pharmaceutical, financial services etc. and used by public or private organizations seeking high security and performance in access management.

According to Market & Markets, the smart card market is projected to reach $16.9 billion by 2026 from $13.9 billion in 2021 with 75% of the value generated by cards & readers. The robust financial system that is being increasingly digitized and government agencies incorporating smart chip-based systems for better monitoring of processes are propelling several countries to adopt smart card solutions, specifically in the transportation, BFSI, retail, government, and healthcare sectors. In addition to information security, smart card-based systems ensure greater security of services and equipment by restricting access to only authorized users. Thus, the security & access control segments are projected to grow at the highest CAGR of the smart card market.

Ottonomy Launches First Fully Autonomous Delivery Robots at CVG Airport

 Ottonomy announces that Ottobots, a fleet of fully autonomous delivery robots for food and retail, are now available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This is the first autonomous robotic delivery of food, beverage and lifestyle products in an airport environment.

Customers can select grab and go, beverage and travel items sold at select retail stores operated by Paradies Lagardere via orderatcvg.com on mobile devices.

Customers receive status updates on their phone and a unique QR code, which can be scanned by the robot's top camera to open the secure compartment and retrieve their items. The entire delivery experience is contactless and fully autonomous.

The original pilot of Ottobots at CVG started running in late 2020. The partners gathered feedback from participating passengers including details on the experience, cost and desire to have autonomous delivery in airports. These live robot deliveries will gather additional research to further develop the program and user experience.

JCB and Keychain Implement Offline Payments using NFC

Japanese payments network JCB recently showed its machine-to-machine payments infrastructure that enables merchants to accept near-field communication (NFC) payments, even when the customer and merchant are both offline.

JCB’s machine-to-machine payments infrastructure uses NFC, blockchain and self-sovereign identity technology to launch payments processing that ties into Internet of Things (IoT)-equipped devices, smartphones, wearables and other devices.

The system also leverages Keychain’s blockchain and self-sovereign identity technology to address the challenges associated with operating through network outages and cyberattacks.

Barcode Printer Market revenue to cross USD 4.5 Bn by 2027

The barcode printer market size is anticipated to record a valuation of USD 4.5 billion by 2027, according to the most recent study by Global Market Insights Inc. The market growth can be attributed to the global ongoing trade developments.

Desktop barcode printers are increasingly used for printing shipping labels, light-duty label, tag printing of retail products, and small-scale labelling operations that require lower print volumes. Desktop printers are compact and can easily fit on any desk. Desktop barcode labels offer intuitive user interface, LCD touch display, field-upgradeable wireless kit, media handling options, and innovative architecture to power ever-expanding printer capabilities.

LED indicator makes it easy to operate and identify printer status. It offers a variety of connectivity options, easy upgrades, and integration with different programming languages and reduced total cost of ownership. These compact printers have intuitive design and versatile connectivity options.

Increasing sale in the retail sector of North America will offer strong growth opportunities to the barcode printer market. The retail industry provides a competitive environment that promotes strong business operations of barcode printers as they enable faster stock audit. Retail sales are increasing in North American countries including the U.S. and Canada. Numerous opportunities for growth exist in the retail industry of North America for barcode printer providers as leading e-commerce players, including Amazon.com, Inc. and eBay Inc., are using barcode printers for efficient inventory management and fast product deliveries.

Identiv, TrueGreen to Accelerate RFID-Enabled Smart Packaging in Cannabis Market

Identiv announced a strategic partnership with TrueGreen to digitize cannabis products and smart Packaging with radio frequency identification (RFID) and near field communication (NFC) technology.

AIM North America notes the 2021 market size of the US cannabis industry is approximately $20 billion and is forecast to grow to $45 billion by 2025.

TrueGreen provides the world’s first cloud-based cannabis asset and smart packaging management platform powered by Identiv’s customized best-in-class RFID, NFC, and sensor designs. The solution offers unrivaled product security for cannabis growers, marketers, and customers and ena-bles companies to capture real-time information and act on data-driven insights across the value chain.

KOOKAÏ Turns to Avery Dennison RFID to Boost Supply Chain Visibility, Omnichannel Strategy

 

Global fashion retailer KOOKAÏ has cut inventory counts from a few days to 30 minutes as a result of implementing RFID from Avery Dennison at its manufacturing facilities in Fiji and Sri Lanka.

The project is at the heart of the KOOKAÏ omnichannel strategy: ultimately, all clothing and stores will be equipped with RFID , enabling it to precisely track all items within its supply chain, speed up check out times, enable online orders to be fulfilled from local stores and provide consumers with extra information about the products they enjoy via new interactive experiences.

KOOKAÏ has tagged all the garments it manufactures with an integrated RFID Printed Fabric Label (PFL) catering for multiple languages. In partnership with Sensormatic Solutions TrueVue Cloud plaform, Avery Dennison has been able to offer a RFID solution that is able to capture and manage the item level data, enabling the brand to track the inventory process from production to quality control and then to finished goods.

At the Fiji factory, KOOKAÏ data indicates that 30,000 items can be counted in just 30 minutes – a process which used to take a few days. KOOKAÏ is also experiencing benefits in store by reducing its out-of-stocks and gaining visibility into inventory levels so that re-stocks can be increased ahead of time for fast selling items.

RBC Signals and Inmarsat announce strategic agreement on global IoT connectivity

RBC Signals, global provider of satellite data communication products and solutions, announced a strategic agreement with Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications. The agreement will see RBC Signals use Inmarsat’s global network to connect its range of applications and solutions for enterprise customers.

The global multi-year leasing agreement pairs Inmarsat’s worldwide ELERA and Global Xpress satellite networks with RBC Signals’ range of new and existing data and Internet of Things (IoT) applications for use across multiple verticals, including oil and gas, maritime, agriculture and utilities. RBC Signals will incorporate these latest evolutions of Inmarsat’s L-band and Ka-band networks into its applications and solutions, enabling new levels of flexibility and service customisation.

Where previous leasing agreements were based on static, pre-set network connectivity specifications, the new partnership will enable RBC Signals to adjust dynamically, reallocate and scale up variables such as spectrum, power levels and geographical reach, according to the changing connectivity needs of individual customers.

AmerisourceBergen Debuts RFID Tagging Service

A first for the pharmaceutical supply chain, global healthcare company AmerisourceBergen (AB) launched its RFID Tagging Service.

Through this service, pharmacy customers nationwide can now choose to purchase product from AB that comes with radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags applied. These tags adhere to universal standards set by the RAIN Alliance and can be read and managed by any RAIN RFID technology system capable of reading RFID tags, including commonly utilized kit and tray management solutions. This technology-agnostic tagging service is enabled through an open-source model that freely discloses the tag decoding information to any interested technology provider.

RAIN RFID is a wireless technology that connects billions of tagged products to the internet, enabling users to identify, locate, authenticate, and engage each item regardless of where the product may have originated from. Adhering tags to standards set by the RAIN Alliance ensures that each tag has a unique company identification number (CIN), differentiating AB’s tags from those of other companies.

Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

Murata Manufacturing and Michelin have co-developed a new generation of RFID modules that are embedded into tires. The robust passive RFID tags require no external power supply and will continue to operate while being driven on for extremely high mileages.

RFID technology is a key enabler to gain efficiency and optimize tire operations, but also to improve the customer experience while identifying tires and associating data. An embedded tag is the only way to identify tires, from the cradle to the grave, consistently.

Currently, Michelin uses the RFID tags in commercial vehicles, such as trucks, buses and passenger cars. Michelin is working towards expanding this roll out to 100% of the MICHELIN tires from 2024. Importantly, the company anticipates that key players in the market will embrace this technology for improved tire traceability.

KnowU and UBand Bio-RFID non-invasive blood glucose monitors target painful finger-sticking eradication

 

The KnowU and UBand Bio-RFID non-invasive blood glucose monitors are currently under further testing by the company that designed them, Know Labs (Visulant, Incorporated).

Charts produced by Know Labs compare its Bio-RFID technology with the Accu-Check Fingerstick, FreeStyle Libre 14-day, and Dexcom G6, which all rely on minimally invasive/invasive methods to produce blood glucose level readings.

While the two devices are still in a pre-FDA study stage, recent comparison tests published by the company have shined a promising light on the KnowU and UBand. Both monitors utilize radio-frequency identification (RFID) to collect the required data for blood sugar level management.

There has been mention of the KnowU and UBand potentially progressing onto the FDA approval stage at some point in 2022, which means painful finger-sticking could be consigned to history’s bin within a couple of years.

IoT Analytics Market Size Projected To Reach USD 109.81 Billion

The global IoT analytics market is forecast to reach USD 109.81 Billion by 2028, according to a new report by Reports and Data. IoT analytics is the application for analyzing the data generated from the connected IoT devices.

The growing adoption of IoT devices from different industries for sharing of data and enhancing their productivity with real-time monitoring is driving the global IoT analytics market.

Governments across the globe are investing highly in the development of smart cities, which is also increasing the demand for IoT devices, and with the rise in the number of IoT devices, the need for analysis of data is also required to predict the demand of the users. Benefits of IoT analytics is that it can analyze the productivity of the machines and can also track the issues in a particular part or equipment of the devices.

Retail shops and hospitals are using IoT analytics to predict and understand the customers or patients’ behaviors and plan a strategy accordingly to engage the customers. The IoT analytics are used in industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and others by analyzing the functionality of the systems or products from the data generated from these systems or devices.

India is a Hotbed of Opportunities for IoT Providers

The Indian internet of things (IoT) market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 13.2% from 2020 to 2025

IoT adoption is growing in India, but enterprises struggle with legacy setups, connectivity protocols, and high costs associated with large-scale IoT deployment. IoT vendors can help enterprises in their digital transformation, including automation, by offering their global expertise and portfolio of IoT products and services.

Apart from developing in-house capabilities, vendors should partner with value ecosystem participants to capitalize on advanced technologies, such as Big Data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, new connectivity protocols, and blockchain, to stay ahead of the curve and address the rising demand for IoT solutions.

Raiffeisenbank adds Smart Engine QR code scan technology

The QR-code scanning technology developed by Smart Engines has been introduced into Raiffeisen Online Russia. The solution improved the quality of QR codes and barcode scanning for payment operations in a mobile application.

Thanks to an up-to-date scanner, the customers can use a QR code to make money transfers, pay for utilities, various receipts, bills, fines, and make purchases. The user needs to focus a device's camera on a QR code or select an image with a QR code from the gallery. The code is scanned automatically, and all the necessary details for a payment or money transfer are entered into the payment form.

The Smart Engine software product allows you to scan 1D and 2D barcodes QR, AZTEC, PDF417, DataMatrix, CODABAR, CODE_39, CODE_93, CODE_128, EAN_8, EAN_13, ITF, UPC_A, UPC_E. You can scan barcodes on documents, screens, and other surfaces in the video stream or photos.

Ultra-thin NFC-powered paper piano

Developers in Austria have produced an ultra-thin paper piano with a miniature NFC chip that connects the device to a companion mobile app.

The instrument consists of two sheets of paper, one printed with a simple keyboard layout and backed with layers of conductive carbon and the other with printed circuitry, together with the NFC chip that draws power for the device from the connected smartphone.

The paper piano has been developed by Austrian printed electronics specialist Prelonic to demonstrate how this technology creates a large number of applications for games, marketing material, training and information.

Sensirion’s Miniaturized CO2 Sensor for US HVAC Apps Now Available Globally

Sensirion has launched a new product in its SCD4x miniaturized CO2 sensor series. The SCD42 has been designed for products that fall under California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24), and is therefore suited for US HVAC applications.

High levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) compromise humans’ cognitive performance and well-being. Thanks to new energy standards and better insulation, houses have become increasingly energy efficient. However, CO2 produced by human metabolism can accumulate rapidly indoors. Therefore, CO2 is a Key indicator for indoor air quality.

Measuring indoor CO2 concentration enables smart ventilation systems to regulate ventilation in the most energy-efficient and people-friendly way. Moreover, indoor air quality monitors and other connected devices can help to maintain a low CO2concentration for a healthy, productive environment.

Kit Check and Fagron Partner to Launch RFID-tagged 503B Products in February 2022

 

Kit Check, which produces software solutions for item-level visibility in the pharmaceutical space, in collaboration with Fagron Sterile Services US (FSS), a leading 503B manufacturer, says it will introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-tagged products will be available in United States hospitals in February 2022.

Medications labeled with RFID tags at the manufacturer level ensures that there is item-level visibility of drug products throughout their dynamic lifecycle. This means better patient safety, optimized inventory for hospitals, cost savings, and dramatically increased workflow simplicity and efficiency.

RFID tags, in combination with the Kit Check technology, store information for each dose, including expiration date, lot number, NDC, and refrigeration date, so restocking, inventory management, and managing shortages and recalls is as seamless as possible. COVID-19 has continued to shine a light on the importance of item-level inventory management in the hospital, with Kit Check customers well poised to deal with the difficulty inventory challenges the pandemic has caused.

Smart Bandages Measure Wound Healing

Researchers at the University of Bologna are building prototypes for bandages with built-in RFID chips and antennas so patients and doctors can capture data about the healing process based on moisture levels, without removing dressings and potentially disturbing wounds.

The smart bandage consists of what the researchers call moisture-level sensing material, a built-in UHF RFID chip and antenna woven into the bandage's fabric, and off-the-shelf FID readers using impedance measurements, via RFID transmission, to determine the amount of liquid present and, therefore, the wound's health.

The group is developing prototypes that can be 3D-printed and built into commercial bandages. The researchers are also testing the system with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology so users could employ a smartphone instead of a dedicated RFID reader to capture data wirelessly.

IDTechEx Discusses RFID in 2021

Despite a 5% drop in the global RFID market in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the impact of COVID-19, the market has recovered well in 2021.

According to the newly released RFID market research report from IDTechEx, RFID Forecasts, Players, and Opportunities 2022-2032, the global RFID market is estimated to be valued at $11.6 billion in 2021, rising to $12.2 billion in 2022.

This market comprises RFID labels, cards, fobs, and any other form factors, as well as tags, readers, and software/services for both passive and active RFID.

COVID has had a detrimental influence on many aspects of our lives; yet, COVID-19 also speeds up the digital transition. In the UHF sector, for example, IDTechEx has observed the retail apparel business, the largest RFID application sector in terms of tag numbers, adopting RFID at a quicker rate. According to IDTechEx, retail apparel alone will require over 20 billion RFID labels in 2022 – albeit there is still some way to go, with RFID accounting for just roughly 26 percent of the entire addressable market for apparel in 2022.

Despite the retail apparel industry's success, there are also plenty of other industries that are gaining traction. Other retail sectors besides apparel, such as footwear, cosmetics, fragrance, electronics, and supply chain & logistics, as well as the food industry, such as Quick-Service-Restaurant, have also received solid interest and investment. In the HF sector, contactless card sales remain the strongest, driven mostly by contactless payment, transportation, and secure access applications, with 2.6 billion cards demanded in 2021.

IDTechEx predicts that this trend will continue in the short-to-medium term. In the LF sector, animal tagging (such as pigs, lambs, and pets) continues to be significant since it is still a legal obligation in many more regions, with 640 million tags being used in this sector in 2021.

Although the RFID industry continues to expand, there are still obstacles to overcome, particularly in certain markets. Chip shortages will be a problem in the immediate term.

Mobile contactless payments account for one in three card transactions in Russia

 

Mobile contactless payments now account for just over a third of all card transactions and just under a third of total card transaction value in Russia compared with 25% of transactions and 23% of transaction value in 2019-2020, according to MTS Bank research.

The research also shows that 45% of mobile contactless payments in Russia were made using Apple Pay, 36% using Google Pay, 15% using Samsung Pay and 4% using 'other services' such as Mir Pay and Huawei’s Koshelek Pay.

The most popular payments among Russians, like a year ago, are purchases in supermarkets and grocery stores, as well as payments in cafes and restaurants.

Lightbox Launches Augmented Reality Product

Lightbox, a digital out-of-home video network, has launched an AR product to transform screens into an immersive augmented reality (AR) platform.

With QR codes already being incorporated into ads that run on the network, Lightbox is taking the logical next step to advance advertising experiences. The product brings brand messaging in physical environments to life on digital devices to expand storytelling, enhance discovery, and drive overall engagement - all from a simple scan.

The AR experiences will be created and executed by the company's full service creative lab, Lightbox Studios, in partnership with Zappar, the world's leading augmented reality platform and creative consultancy.

Havan Improves Customer Service, Inventory Management with RFID from Zebra

Zebra Technologies announced that Havan, Brazil’s largest department store retailer, has improved customer service quality, inventory management and product delivery in its stores and warehouses with Zebra’s RFID solutions.

To manage more than 350,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) and meet the needs of more than 100 million Brazilian customers, Havan selected Zebra RFID printers and sleds to improve inventory visibility and worker productivity across its supply chain and logistics operations.

Zebra’s ZT410 RFID printers Tag products at the manufacturing source of its suppliers while Zebra’s ZT230 printers and RFD8500 RFID sleds rapidly identify, track and locate products in Havan’s distribution centers and more than 170 stores.

Tageos launches range of sustainable RFID Inlays

 

RFID specialist Tageos has released its EOS Zero Max product line, comprising what the company says is highly sustainable versions of its proven RAIN RFID inlays.

The first new inlays include EOS-300 Zero Max, EOS-430 Zero Max and EOS-241 Zero Max, based on the latest generation of ICs from Impinj and NXP.

EOS Zero Max inlays and tags combine verifiably minimized ecological impact with the robustness needed for demanding environments and extended usage times. They also complement the existing EOS Zero Base and EOS Zero Plus product lines, which have established Tageos’ reputation as a pioneer and market leader in sustainable RFID inlays in recent years.

The introduction of the new product line will further complement the company’s EOS Zero product family, its existing portfolio of sustainable RAIN RFID inlays and tags ideally suited to a wide variety of applications and markets.

67 million contactless POS terminals shipped in 2020

Annual shipments of NFC-ready POS terminals reached 67.2m units globally in 2020, bringing the total number to 140.5m or 68% of all POS terminals worldwide.

This compares with shipments of 47.8m units globally and a total number of NFC-ready POS terminals worldwide of 100.4m in 2019.

Nearly three-quarters of all POS terminals shipped worldwide during 2020 included support for NFC (74%) with the highest percentage being installed in Europe and North America and with Brazil, Turkey and China remaining among the markets where NFC was also popular.

Berg Insight forecasts that global shipments of NFC-ready mPOS terminals will grow at a CAGR of 11.7% in the next five years to reach 46.7m units by 2025.

Apple AirTag Linked to Increasing Number of Car Thefts

The York regional police has issued an advisory indicating that at least five incidents have involved the use of Apple AirTags to steal cars which are parked in public places.

Thieves reportedly place the AirTags in discreet locations of the cars like in a tow hitch, inside the bumper, or in an external electrical port.

While only five thefts have been directly linked to ‌AirTags‌ so far, more than 2,000 vehicles have been stolen across the region in the past year, and the problem is likely to extend to other localities and countries.

T4 becomes the first airport location to feature Zippin's contactless retail technology

JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, announced its partnership with SSP America and Zippin to launch a contactless, frictionless retail concept leveraging artificial intelligence technology, the first of Zippin's locations in an air terminal.

Zippin's new technology for the Camden Food Express, located at Gate B 42, offers a grab-and-go food and beverage selection and leverages AI technology to enable an entirely contactless shopping experience. Customers enter the store through a turnstile tapping their credit card as they enter, and then, begin shopping by picking items off shelves.

As they do, Zippin's AI system automatically identifies the items and builds the customer's virtual cart with the corresponding monetary value. When the customer leaves the store, the total amount spent is automatically charged to the card the customer used to check in at the store entrance.

 Earlier this year, JFKIAT partnered with Hudson to launch a fully automated, contactless retail concept for a selection of high-end brands for customers at T4. The company also collaborated with Inflyter and DFS Group to launch T4 Marketplace, a branded digital marketplace for Duty Free shopping. With the launch of the digital marketplace, JFKIAT also plans to expand the offering to include other retailers within T4 to provide customers with a wider range of products to shop. In 2019, JFKIAT launched AtYourGate at T4, giving customers the ability to order food and beverages on the AtYourGate app and have items delivered to their gate.

RFID market to Reach $25.47 billion by 2030

 

According to a new report, the global RFID market was worth $10.41 billion in 2020, and is anticipated to reach $25.47 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.6% from 2021 to 2030.

Increase in market competitiveness that leads to the availability of cost-effective RFID solution, rise in rules and initiatives by governments for various industries, and increase in the installation of RFID solutions throughout healthcare and manufacturing sectors fuel the global RFID market.

On the other hand, high cost of RFID installation, purchase, and maintenance and concerns towards data security and privacy hamper the market growth. On the contrary, increase in acceptance of the RFID tags for Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, and smart manufacturing create several lucrative market opportunities.

The pandemic has severely affected the growth rate of the RFID market in 2020. The market experienced relatively high growth due to a surge in demand for real-time asset tracking solutions across the globe.

The pandemic also created several challenges for the retail, manufacturing, and logistics industries, which affected the production of RFID solutions.

HID Global Announces Its Smallest, High-Performance RFID UHF Tag for Textile Identification and Tracking

HID Global announced the release of LinTRAK XS, its extra small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed for discreet insertion into small textile items.

The company has extended its LinTRAK ultra-high frequency (UHF) radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags for linen management to include an extra small form factor option, ideal for discreet attachment onto small textile products and personal clothing, such as nursing homes and care facilities’ resident wear as well as dry-cleaning applications.

Measuring only 30 x 10 millimeters and consisting of a soft and thin polyester label compliant with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Level 1, LinTRAK XS is specifically designed to be discreetly and seamlessly affixed onto small textile products and personal clothing used in health care and hospitality applications.

The smaller dimension allows LinTRAK XS to be easily sewn directly on the product, in a hem, or fixed under a thermo-adhesive patch. LinTRAK XS is designed with the latest generation of integrated circuit (IC)—Impinj’s Monza M730. In addition, it provides exceptional mechanical resistance and read performance in high-density environments where several tagged items are densely packed together.

Checkpoint Releases RFID Label for Metallic Drug Packaging

RFID technology company Checkpoint Systems, a division of CCL Industries, launches a UHF RFID tag known as the Spiro Plus M750 label, which it released commercially in September 2021.

The Spiro Plus M750 is designed to address challenges involving RFID use around common drug packaging. Checkpoint designed the inlay with a customized antenna so it would work well in crowded environments, no matter what packaging materials or liquids were present. During testing, and with early adopters, he says, it has offered reliable read performance across a variety of containers, contents and applications.

In parallel with the new product offering, Checkpoint has joined the DoseID Consortium, an organization focused on ensuring the interoperability, quality and performance of RFID products as they manage medications and equipment. The consortium has certified the Spiro Plus for use by hospital pharmacies, drug manufacturers and other supply chain members.

The Swiss Wine Industry Association joins Ambrosus Ecosystem to digitize the wine supply chain

Ambrosus Ecosystem, a fast-growing blockchain network for the Internet of Things (IoT) and supply chain entered a joint partnership with ZIMT AG and 3D AG to digitize the supply and value chain for the German-Swiss Wine Association (BDW).

The Swiss Wine Association has entrusted ZIMT AG with the implementation of a digital blockchain-based platform, while 3D AG will provide holographic security labels.

This unique holographic label with a serialized QR code will be assigned to every wine bottle—the label is linked to the meta-data for every bottle or carton of wine that is stored on the Ambrosus blockchain network.

Valuable information about the respective winery and wine bottle will be displayed upon scanning the holographic label. This data includes the type of wine, grape varieties used, production date, cask history and age, as well as information about the winemaker, quality certifications, and more.

The total consumption of Swiss Wine globally amounts to approximately 130 million bottles per year, accounting for about 35% of total wine consumption in Switzerland.

A sensor that can track snow depth daily

Ph.D. student Mohamed Karim El Oufir, research assistant Anas El Alem, and Professor Karem Chokmani from Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Canada are working on a sensor that can track snow depth daily.

Data is processed using an algorithm developed via a cloud-based calculation, and the results are sent to users in real time. There are also plans to use solar energy to power the device.

Other sensors are available on the market, but most are heavy and expensive. They usually only measure overall snow density, not density by strata.

UAE launches blockchain postage stamp with NFC authentication

Emirates Post Group is issuing a set of four crypto stamps in both physical and blockchain-enabled digital form that purchasers can authenticate by scanning an NFC chip.

Buyers will only get to see the digital design linked to the physical stamp after scanning the QR code printed on the front side of the card. The stamp contains a locked cryptographic NFC chip for verification using any smartphone with NFC reader.

The stamps are being issued on 2 December to mark the United Arab Emirates’ 50th National Day.

Global IoT Security and Privacy Market A $52.3 Billion Market by 2026

 

The overall security in IoT market will reach $52.3 billion globally by 2026, according to a new reports. Distributed denial of service protection for IoT systems will reach $1.58 globally by 2026

Driven largely by commercial retrofits, IoT security in smart buildings will reach $4.55 globally by 2026

The largest deployment mode, cloud-based IoT security solutions will reach $30.33 billion globally by 2026

IoT networks and systems often represent a multi-vendor, multi-nodal and distributed environment and are therefore more prone to cyberattacks by virtue of many points of attack. Major concerns include illegal capture and abuse of IoT data which includes users' activities, personal health or financial information, location of assets (humans, equipment, vehicles, etc.), corporate and personal information.

Industrial IoT (IIoT) is an emerging category of IoT which has been appreciated worldwide for its usability in streamlining business with real time analysis. The devices and things used in IIoT are very special and specific to industry needs. For example, sensors used in oil wells and mines are uniquely processed to adapt and stay working in severe conditions such as high temperature, low pressure, etc.

Guernsey vaccination barcodes will automatically update

Digital vaccination codes on Covid certificates will automatically update, the States of Guernsey told the BBC.

The codes link directly into the UK's NHS Covid Pass system and are integrated into Guernsey's own Travel Tracker programme, in which residents can access online versions of their vaccine certification.

When the 30 days has expired, the code will update the next time the user logs on to use their coronavirus vaccination passport.

Ziath introduces versatile low light barcode reader

Ziath announces Cyclops - a new linear and 2D barcode reader for its popular DataPaq Mirage, Cube and Express rack readers.

Cyclops is designed to accurately read linear or 2D codes printed on the edge of tube racks. This enables laboratories to use racks without an integral 97th code or orientation barcode on the underside.

The Cyclops also illuminates the side of your barcoded rack during read.

Beneficially the Cyclops is also able to read barcodes on racks of different size, and with variations in the location of the printed code on larger racks without requiring any adjustment, thereby saving you time and eliminating reading errors.