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Thinfilm, EVRYTHNG Partnership Combines NFC Hardware, Software for IoT Applications

Will be able to gather, communicate real-time data about objects to NFC-enabled smartphones and tablets

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

The field of near field communication (NFC) continues to be of significant interest for retailers and brand owners, as the potential for improving communication with customers while also enhancing inventory control are two key benefits. Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) has been making strides in the NFC field since it acquired Kovio in early 2014. Kovio’s printed NFC Barcode technology has fit well with Thinfilm’s portfolio; the company announced its first high-volume order for electronic art...

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