Autonomous IoT Innovation for Sustainable Traceability and Smart Labelling
Linxens, a global leader in component-based solutions for authentication and traceability, and Dracula Technologies, a pioneer in ambient light energy harvesting, have announced a strategic collaboration to co-develop a new generation of battery-free smart labels for connected IoT applications. This partnership paves the way for more sustainable and autonomous solutions in the fields of traceability, logistics, and smart packaging.
At the heart of the collaboration is Dracula Technologies’ groundbreaking LAYER® technology—an organic photovoltaic (OPV) innovation capable of harvesting energy from low or intermittent indoor light. This energy-harvesting capability will be integrated into Linxens’ intelligent labelling and RFID solutions, enabling the creation of fully battery-free, reusable, and energy-autonomous smart labels.
Linxens contributes decades of expertise in the industrial design and large-scale production of flexible electronic components and RFID inlays, essential for connectivity in smart tags and labels. By combining their strengths, the two companies aim to eliminate one of the most pressing challenges in connected labeling: reliance on batteries, which limits product lifespan and increases environmental impact.
“At Linxens, our goal is to develop technological solutions that meet our clients’ needs while anticipating tomorrow’s challenges,” said Quentin Pretet, VP of Linxens IoT Solutions. “We believe innovation only makes sense when paired with responsibility. Integrating Dracula’s OPV technology into our devices strengthens our ability to deliver autonomous solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.”
Jérôme Vernet, VP Sales of Dracula Technologies, added: “Our collaboration with Linxens is a natural fit. The complementarity of our technologies and our shared vision for a more responsible IoT make this partnership particularly meaningful. Together, we’re enabling a new generation of sustainable, self-powered, and reusable connected devices.”
The joint solution offers new opportunities for industries where durability, data reliability, and environmental efficiency are critical—from logistics and supply chain to retail and healthcare. The integration of ambient light energy harvesting with RFID-based tracking is a key milestone toward achieving net-zero IoT infrastructure.
