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Reelables Enables Bluetooth, 5G on Printed Smart Labels

The roll-to-roll printed smart label itself functions as the tracking device connected to a cellular network.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

There are lots of approaches to tracking packages, including barcodes, RFID and other means. However, the ability to print Bluetooth-enabled labels is an ideal way to more easily track packages and other items.  Reelables has perfected this technology and is shipping millions of these smart labels. The London-based company invented a smart label that can be easily attached to objects and tracked automatically through a phone app. Initially working with CPI on the original concept using lithiu...

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