Shopping as we know it is about to change. In the near future, the first smartphones with embedded RAIN reader capabilities will become available to mainstream shoppers. RAIN is a battery-free wireless technology that connects everyday items to the internet for instant identification and engagement, giving every consumer the
Traditional handheld devices with built-in UHF RFID antennas are often limited to simple, single-tag applications—such as product lookup or basic order confirmation. Chainway’s new MC51 Built-in RFID Reader challenges that norm. Compact enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough for fast, accurate multi-tag inventory, the MC51 is redefining
Redmond, WA – July 31, 2025 — Seagull Software, a global leader in label management and item-level visibility solutions, today announced the release of a new research report in collaboration with Supply Chain Brain: Resilience in Uncertainty: Navigating Geopolitical Risks and Data Quality in Supply Chains. The comprehensive study draws
Markets smallest Inlay Certified for ARC Spec R—Precision Performance in an Ultra-Compact Footprint. SOLON, OH, August 1, 2025 — Hana Technologies, Inc. (Hana RFID), a global leader in RAIN RFID inlay and embeddable tag design and manufacturing, proudly unveils its latest inlay model: the Brava. At just 42x16 mm, this ultra-compact
Aileen Ryan, President and CEO of RAIN Alliance, offers commentary on the recent Digital Product Passport Joint Statement published by RAIN Alliance and GS1, reflecting on the critical role that close collaboration between key players will have supporting a sustainable circular economy. Sustainability is a global concern. In every nation
Paul Muller, Leader of RAIN Reader Smartphone Integration at the RAIN Alliance The United Nations’ World Tourism Barometer reported that approximately 300 million tourists travelled globally in Q1 2025; an increase of 5% on the same period in 2024. With summer now in swing for those in the Northern
ID Tech, a trusted global leader in access, identity, and automation technologies, proudly announces the expansion of its RAIN RFID hardware portfolio. The launch includes new high-performance Near-Field Antennas and the relaunch of the rugged, high-gain Far-Field Antenna (13dBi), delivering exceptional durability and performance. This strategic expansion strengthens ID Tech’s
July, 2025: Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in RFID/RF-driven solutions, is proud to announce that C&A has been awarded the “Best Retail Implementation” prize at the 19th annual RFID Journal Awards, held during RFID Journal LIVE! 2025. C&A, a key and prestigious client of Checkpoint Systems, and an international fashion
Register for the RAIN Alliance Tyres Masterclass Turn the EU Digital Product Passport into a Competitive Advantage The intended focus of the EU Digital Product Passport is to enable sustainability and the circular economy. In reality, the infrastructure required for the EU DPP can fundamentally change the Tyre
For the vast majority of us, wireless technologies are essentially now ubiquitous in all areas of our lives. Whether we’re using RAIN readers as part of our job in logistics, accessing a menu by scanning a code with our phone, or making an in-store contactless payment, users expect a frictionless