Identiv, InPlay advance cold chain technology
Identiv recently partnered with InPlay to deliver Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-enabled tags and IoT products tailored for high-value industrial use cases, such as cold-chain temperature compliance for food and logistics providers.
Identiv specializes in RFID-enabled IoT solutions and InPlay provides wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) technology. Identiv’s specialty designs will be powered by InPlay’s IN100 SoC chipset family and manufactured at Identiv’s state-of-the-art facility in Thailand using the latest BLE production technologies, the companies reported.
“Partnering with InPlay enables us to drive BLE technology as the next-gen standard for IoT applications,” Identiv CEO Kirsten Newquist said in a news release. “We are excited to develop solutions that meet the demands of cold-chain monitoring, particularly as this technology evolves in industries like food safety, logistics, and healthcare.”
The initial focus of this collaboration will be BLE-enabled cold-chain monitoring, a critical need for maintaining temperature compliance in the food and logistics industries. Future applications will expand to industrial automation, healthcare-related applications, smart packaging, and enhanced security for high-value assets.
“This partnership strengthens both companies' product offerings, supports the expansion of the BLE market, and accelerates shared business growth,” said Amir Khoshniyati, Identiv executive vice president and general manager. “We eagerly anticipate unveiling our new designs powered by InPlay in the near future.”
InPlay's NanoBeacon chipset family, featuring the IN100 SoC, offers a combination of ultra-low power consumption, real-time tracking, and sensor integration in a compact design. These features make it ideal for IoT applications requiring BLE-enabled sensors and enhanced wireless communication capabilities.
“Identiv is the perfect partner to help us bring our groundbreaking NanoBeacon technology to a wider global audience,” said Jason Wu, InPlay co-founder and CEO. “Through this partnership, companies around the world will be able to innovate more quickly and efficiently by harnessing the power and features of our breakthrough BLE chip using Identiv’s specialty designs.”
