The Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) has signed an agreement to allow for the adoption of Near Field Communication (NFC) in packaging and wireless charging.
The AIPIA has joined forces with The NFC Forum by signing a liaison agreement in order to promote, educate, and increase interest in and the use of NFC.
The forum has also inked a similar agreement with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).
NFC Forum executive director Paula Hunter says the liaison relationships are focused on "unleashing innovations and removing barriers to interoperability for industry and consumers".
"[We want businesses and people everywhere to take advantage of NFC technology," she says.
“The AIPIA is delighted to be working with the NFC Forum to increase the understanding and adoption of Near Field Communication technology in the packaging sector.
"This is already a key component of many smart or intelligent packs."
"By setting up this liaison agreement there will be a better flow of information, which we feel sure will increase the number of NFC-enabled packs in the marketplace, as well as ensuring the correct standards and protocols are observed,” Eef de Ferrante, executive director of AIPIA, says.
Early applications of NFC technology in smart packaging include time-temperature monitors and smartphone-enabled interactive labels and tags.
This story was sourced from the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association. To learn more: www.aipia.info
