Greenville, SC — RFIDKNOW, a leader in industrial RFID hardware, today announced it has joined the RAIN Alliance, the premier global consortium dedicated to advancing the adoption and standardization of RAIN RFID technology. This milestone reinforces RFIDKNOW’s commitment to driving innovation, promoting best practices, and accelerating the deployment of RAIN RFID across industries worldwide.
The RAIN Alliance brings together technology providers, solution integrators, and end users to foster a collaborative ecosystem that advances RAIN RFID as a foundational technology for the Internet of Things. Through education, standards development, and cross-industry collaboration, the Alliance works to enable billions of connected items, delivering real-time visibility and intelligence across supply chains and operations. As adoption continues to accelerate globally, RAIN RFID is increasingly recognized as a critical enabler of digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and next-generation item-level tracking.
RFIDKNOW joins the Alliance with deep expertise in antenna engineering, industrial portal design, and real-world RFID deployments. The company’s patent-pending FlexAntenna technology and modular portal systems are engineered to deliver precise read zone control, improved accuracy, and scalable performance in demanding environments such as logistics, manufacturing, and distribution. By focusing on the critical interface between RFID readers and tagged items, RFIDKNOW has established itself as a thought leader in optimizing read performance and enabling reliable, high-throughput RFID systems.
“Joining the RAIN Alliance aligns perfectly with our mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible with RAIN RFID,” said Joe Hoerl – Principal Consultant at RFIDKNOW. “We believe the future of RFID depends on strong collaboration across the ecosystem—from chip manufacturers to solution providers—and we are excited to contribute our expertise while learning from other industry leaders.”
As a member, RFIDKNOW will actively participate in Alliance initiatives, working groups, and knowledge-sharing programs aimed at advancing technical standards, improving deployment methodologies, and expanding global awareness of RAIN RFID capabilities. The company is particularly focused on contributing insights around antenna performance, system design, and real-world implementation challenges to help accelerate broader adoption.
By joining the RAIN Alliance, RFIDKNOW strengthens its position at the forefront of RFID innovation while reinforcing its commitment to building a smarter, more connected world powered by RAIN technology.
To learn more about the RFIDKNOW visit www.rfidknow.com. To learn more about the RAIN Alliance visit www.therainalliance.org
