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Impinj's Hussein Mecklai | How RFID is Transforming Asset Tracking

IoT For All Podcast · 17 Aug 2020 · 39m

What this episode covers

Hussein Mecklai, Executive Vice President of Engineering at Impinj, explains how Rain RFID technology is transforming asset tracking through low-cost, passive tags and advanced reader sensitivity. He details specific use cases including Delta Airlines' baggage tracking, Faricia's automotive parts logistics, and Inditex's retail inventory management, highlighting significant efficiency gains and cost savings. The conversation covers the technical evolution of Impinj's M700 series chips, which enable smaller, sewn-in labels and global frequency compatibility, as well as privacy features that allow tags to become invisible at the point of sale.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Impinj, Delta Airlines, Faricia, Inditex, TSMC, Mo Baumer
Products
Zara
Chips
M700, R700

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