Expanding, How Much Do We Know About The RFID Application Scenarios That Are Out Of Our Sight?

Expanding, how much do we know about the RFID application scenarios that are out of our sight?

With the rapid development of intelligent sensing technologies such as 5G communication and radio frequency identification (RFID), intelligent emerging industries are ushering in unprecedented opportunities for development and upgrading. As one of the core technologies of the Internet of Things, RFID technology has shown great application potential in the fields of intelligent manufacturing, smart logistics, smart warehousing, and digital retail with its efficient identification, contactless data transmission, and strong environmental adaptability, further promoting the digital transformation of the industry.

So, in which emerging areas of RFID tags are we out of sight to achieve innovative applications? What technological breakthroughs have helped the intelligent upgrading of the industry? In this article, Tag Jun sorted out some innovative application cases of RFID tags since 2025, and explored how RFID technology can empower the high-quality development of thousands of industries.

Another new technology route chipless RFID tag was launched

Last year, a completely chipless and metal-free paper RFID smart tag was launched that converts the carbon component in the paper into a conductive carbon-based material closer to graphite or graphene by using laser technology to sense conductive circuits directly from the substrate.

Recently, researchers at the University of Glasgow announced the development of a new technology route chipless passive RFID tags. The tag consists of an inexpensive antenna coil and a sensing material made of PDMS silicone rubber, carbon fiber. The coil is smaller than the coil in a credit card and uses electromagnetic waves to absorb electromagnetic signals from a handheld reader and transmit information by reflecting the response to an RF (radio frequency) inquiry with a modified frequency. This design enables chipless tags to monitor and track a wide range of environmental conditions without relying on a built-in chip.

In addition, compared to traditional RFID tags, chipless RFID tags perform well in terms of environmental friendliness. By eliminating the need for a built-in chip, these tags generate significantly less waste during production and recycling, reducing their environmental impact.

Beontag introduces RFID tags that can be used after microwave heating

Recently, Beontag has brought two innovative RFID products to the food industry, Carrier eWave UHF tags and eWave microwave standard UHF tags, continuously promoting the innovative application of RFID in the food field.

The Carrier eWave UHF tag is Beontag's washable industrial grade tag for recyclable food packaging that is highly durable and able to withstand multiple washes without compromising its integrity. At the same time, it can also maintain stability in the temperature of -40°C~85°C, which makes it maintain excellent performance in various harsh environments.

Available in dry-embed, wet-embed, and label formats, eWave microwave standard UHF tags are compatible with thermal transfer, making them excellent in a wide range of applications. Microwave and oven resistant, designed for plastic cups, plates, bowls, etc., suitable for the application of RFID tags in restaurants, events, catering, vending machines, etc., greatly improving efficiency, durability and traceability.

RFID tags help lithium battery recycling

With the rapid development of technology, lithium-ion batteries have become an indispensable energy supplier in our daily lives, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, when these batteries reach the end of their useful life, they become a major problem in the recycling process.

Based on this, recycling companies such as Recycle Management LLC have found that RFID technology can be used to track and recycle lithium batteries. Fast and accurate identification of batteries can be achieved by embedding tiny RFID tags in lithium-ion batteries and their powered devices, and equipping them with RFID scanners on the sorting lines of recycling facilities. This way, as the scrap passes through the sorting line, the scanner can quickly mark items containing batteries for workers to safely remove. In addition, in special places such as airports, scanning the batteries in the baggage through RFID tags can detect and deal with potential safety hazards in time to avoid accidents during the flight.

RFID cross-border low-altitude logistics was piloted in Hong Kong

On March 21, Shenzhen Shencheng Transportation Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shenzhen Chengjiao") announced that its application for low-altitude infrastructure installation and RFID cross-border low-altitude logistics project officially obtained the first batch of pilot qualifications from the Hong Kong government, marking a key step in the field of smart logistics between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. This innovative attempt to deeply integrate RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology with the low-altitude economy is expected to reshape the efficiency and safety of cross-border logistics and inject new momentum into the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area.

The difficulty of cross-border logistics is essentially a balance between efficiency and cost. To achieve "next-day delivery" and "door-to-door" services, the introduction of RFID technology has become the "golden key" to solve the problem: each piece of goods is labeled with a unique RFID tag to achieve real-time tracking "from the warehouse to the air", and the customs clearance data is automatically uploaded to reduce manual errors. When the drone is equipped with RFID reading and writing equipment, it can scan cargo information in batches, and the traditional inventory of 10,000 pieces of goods that takes 50 hours is shortened to less than 2 hours, and the labor cost is reduced by 60%.

Guangqi Honda's full-process RFID tracking intelligent factory has been put into production

Driven by the national "dual carbon" strategy and a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, Guangqi Honda's intelligent factory integrating advanced manufacturing technology, green production concept and intelligent production system was officially put into operation. With a total investment of CNY 3.5 billion, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 120,000 units and will mainly produce new electric platform models.

Among them, RFID technology is widely used in the identification and tracking of parts. From the moment each component enters the factory, they are given a unique "identity". These markings are accurately read and recorded using RFID technology, ensuring that parts can be accurately tracked at every step of the production line. Through the intelligent docking with the production system, RFID technology realizes the automatic delivery of parts and the automatic distribution of AGVs (automatic guided vehicles), ensuring 100% automated unmanned logistics from the end of the stamping line to the welding workshop.

Shaanxi History Museum invested one million yuan to introduce RFID tags to escort the management of cultural relics

Recently, the winning bid results of the equipment renewal and supporting engineering project design of the Shaanxi History Museum were officially announced, among which the introduction of RFID technology is particularly eye-catching, and is widely used in the information management system of the exhibition hall collections. Shaanxi History Museum will deploy 4,500 sets of RFID management information systems for exhibition hall collections to achieve accurate and efficient management of exhibition hall collections. It will not only greatly improve the convenience and accuracy of cultural relics management, but also provide strong technical support for the protection and inheritance of cultural relics.