The requirements for regulatory vehicle identification are changing rapidly. With an increasing need for streamlined processes, enhanced security, and international collaboration, there's a pressing demand for a universally compatible approach. RAIN technology, which effectively links the digital world to the real world, provides a proven and effective solution. However, when
The RAIN Alliance has recently been accepted as a liaison to the CEN/CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 24 (JTC24). This committee is responsible for supporting the creation of standards for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) Framework and System, a vital component of the European Union’s efforts to build a sustainable economy.
In February 2022, the RAIN Alliance Tyres Workgroup reviewed a draft Project Data Sheet (PDS) for a proposed project around "read points" and "tyres." The expressed need for the proposed project was there had been well-established terminology within the RFID community and terminology related to tyres; however, where these two
Last month, the RAIN Alliance held its latest RAIN in Action event in Florence, bringing the industry together for a packed, three-day schedule, filled with discovery, connection, and insights. More than 250 attendees joined us to hear about the latest RAIN technology trends, use cases, and advancements, and learn how
By Aileen Ryan, RAIN Alliance President & CEO, and Josef Preishuber-Pflügl, RAIN Alliance Head of Regulatory Affairs We’ve been asked this question many times following the deadline of September 20. Thanks to all our members and your partners and customers who listened, read our analysis, and filed comments. We are
My name is Amy O’Brien, I’m the sustainability intern this summer with the RAIN Alliance. As a student studying sustainability with policy, law, and social science, introducing the Digital Product Passport (DPP) as a regulatory tool is of great importance to me as I begin my career journey. I believe
By the AIM North America Food Supply Chain Working Group September is National Food Safety Education Month, focusing on the importance of food safety and the innovative technologies that support it. A key technology in this field is RAIN, which AIM North America's Food Supply Chain Working Group leverages to
by Aileen Ryan, RAIN Alliance President & CEO The deadline for comments to the NextNav petition is September 5th at 11:59 pm US Eastern, and I know many of our members are in the process of finalizing their comments. The RAIN Alliance has been providing guidance to our members on
By Aileen Ryan, RAIN Alliance President When I was interviewing for the role of President of the RAIN Alliance two years ago, I had many discussions with the Board about scaling the RAIN sector globally. It was clear that one of the most exciting and important developments was going to
In our latest Q&A, we speak with RAIN Alliance’s Head of Regulatory Affairs, Josef Preishuber-Pflügl, discussing what the growth of UHF RFID means for the RAIN ecosystem, and how stakeholders across Europe can benefit from the implementation of the upper frequency band across an increasing number of countries. 1.