What Defines a RAIN System, And Why It's Not Negotiable At its core, a RAIN system is a standards-based wireless system where both the tag and the reader implement the RAIN air-interface protocol (ISO/IEC 18000-63, also known as GS1 UHF Gen2) and the tag is encoded with an identifier that
ASYGN, a developer of high-performance integrated circuits, is proud to announce it has officially joined the RAIN Alliance. As a key provider of RAIN RFID sensor chips that enable battery-free sensing applications, ASYGN’s membership marks a significant step in the evolution of the RAIN ecosystem, moving beyond simple identification to
Walking away from NRF this year, one message came through loud and clear: retail is no longer just a merchandising business — it’s a technology business. Across conversations, booths, demos, and side events, our team consistently heard the same themes repeated from different corners of the show floor. Together, they
Efficient UHF | RAIN RFID Data Capture with USB Type-C RFID Reader Companies in logistics, industry, retail, and asset management are under increasing pressure to make their processes faster, more transparent, and error-free. Traditional barcode systems quickly reach their limits: line-of-sight is required, multiple items cannot be captured simultaneously, and
Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in RAIN RFID solutions for retail and industry, strengthens its position as an innovator in contactless identification by integrating the new RAIN RFID UCODE® X chip into its smart labels. Developed by NXP® Semiconductors, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, the UCODE X chip delivers enhanced performance,
As we enter 2026, it feels timely to consider how RAIN RFID use cases will evolve in the next 12 months. The most notable shifts we expect to see are companies looking to harness the technology as a data carrier for the incoming EU Digital Product Passport regulation, and RAIN-enabled
The Global Leader in IoT technology, RFID, and retail innovation will showcase next-generation solutions for seamless and connected customer experience and supply chains NEW YORK, 6 JANUARY 2026 – At NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, taking place from January 11th-13th in Manhattan, Beontag, the global leader in graphic and label
Walk the NRF or EuroShop show floors and you’ll hear the same questions surface again and again: How do we create more meaningful in-store experiences? How do we personalize without friction? How do we connect physical retail to the intelligence and convenience customers expect online? A powerful part of the
The overall response from our Sustainability Community survey in 2025 was clear, RAIN technology has huge potential to enable circularity, accelerated by Digital Product Passports (DPPs), but three conditions must be met for this to happen. We need to close technology and lifecycle performance gaps, align on standards and
Decathlon is one of the biggest sporting goods designers and retailers in the world. Founded in 1976, the France-based family company has grown to a network of 1,817 stores across 79 countries in addition to its online shop. Keeping each of these channels of commerce fully stocked presents a significant