Stories on Wireless IoT

Kathrein Solutions: From Track & Trace to Process Control

Industrial localization evolves from mere object tracking to integrated process control by selecting appropriate technologies that provide actionable process information and support automation.

Key Topics

• Localization
• Process Control
• Hybrid Systems

Involved Companies

RFID Safety in Healthcare: From Newborn Protection to Staff Alarms

Integrating RFID identification, detection zones, access control, and alarms creates a comprehensive, automated safety system for healthcare and high-risk environments.

Key Topics

• RFID detection
• Healthcare safety
• Access control

Involved Companies

UWB in Manufacturing: Where Precise Location Justifies the Effort

Ultra-wideband technology justifies its complexity and cost in manufacturing when its precision and real-time positioning capabilities deliver measurable value to tightly controlled process areas and automation.

Key Topics

• Ultra-wideband
• Real-time location
• Industrial integration

Wi-Fi HaLow Reaches Farther Than Wi-Fi and Transmits 1.000x More Data Than LoRaWAN

Wi-Fi HaLow fundamentally transforms IoT connectivity by combining long-range, high data throughput, low power consumption, and standardized IP-based integration, overcoming limitations of existing wireless technologies.

Key Topics

• Wi-Fi HaLow
• IoT Connectivity
• Regulatory Challenges

Involved Companies

Localization in Window Manufacturing: From Production to the Construction Site

Modern localization technologies integrated along the window manufacturing supply chain transform spatial data into essential process context that enhances operational efficiency and decision-making.

Key Topics

• Localization
• RFID
• Process Integration

Digital Product Passport 2026: Standards Pave the Way for Implementation

The Digital Product Passport is establishing a standardized, interoperable infrastructure that enables uniform and accessible product lifecycle information to promote sustainability and regulatory compliance across Europe and beyond.

Key Topics

• Digital Product Passport
• Standardization
• Product Identification

Involved Companies

UHF RFID in Industrial Laundries: What Integrators and Operators Need to Know

The effectiveness of UHF RFID in industrial laundries depends on the comprehensive integration of technology, data architecture, and operational processes rather than on any single component.

Key Topics

• UHF RFID
• System Integration
• Process Optimization

Involved Companies

When the Machine Knows What’s Attached: RFID Automates Mobile Fleets

RFID automatically identifies machines, assigns them unambiguously and captures relevant operating data. This makes mobile fleets more efficient and safer.

Key Topics

• RFID Identification
• Fleet Management
• Machine Integration

Involved Companies

Supply Chain Visibility: How IoT Invent Makes Assets and Containers Visible

Integrating IoT-enabled tracking technologies with sensor data and cloud analytics provides comprehensive supply chain visibility that drives efficient asset management and operational decision-making.

Key Topics

• Asset Tracking
• Supply Chain
• IoT Technology

Involved Companies

Predictive Maintenance in Rail: RFID Connects Asset IDs and Condition Data

The fusion of standardized UHF RFID identification and sensor technology is essential for effective asset condition monitoring and predictive maintenance in the railway industry.

Key Topics

• UHF RFID
• Predictive Maintenance
• Digital Product Passport

Involved Companies

d-you Launches in 2027: Why Secure Cards Will Remain Technologically Relevant

The coexistence of digital identity wallets and physical secure cards is essential, as technical, security, and practical considerations ensure both will remain relevant and evolve in parallel.

Key Topics

• Digital Identity
• Card Personalization
• Security Features

Involved Companies

When the Mine Goes Dark: South Africa Tests Wireless Worker Locating

Effective underground worker locating systems require resilient architectures that preserve location data and communication capabilities beyond typical network failures to enhance mine safety.

Key Topics

• Worker Locating
• Wireless Networks
• Emergency Communication