Tageos and Wiliot Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Ambient IoT and Battery-Free BLE Sensing at Scale
Tageos, a global leader in RFID and wireless IoT inlays and tags, has announced a strategic partnership with ambient IoT pioneer Wiliot. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of battery-free sensing technologies and ambient IoT infrastructure, with the launch of a new passive Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) inlay, the EOS-654 BLE G3.
Designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for real-time visibility, tracking, and condition monitoring across global supply chains, the new inlay represents the first tangible outcome of the partnership. It has been developed to support large-scale deployments of Wiliot’s Gen3 IoT Pixel sensor and integration with the Wiliot Intelligence Platform, enabling organizations to capture and analyze item-level data at unprecedented scale and cost efficiency.
As industries across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution increasingly seek to digitize physical assets, the Tageos–Wiliot partnership signals a major step forward in bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds.
Responding to the Rise of Ambient IoT
Ambient IoT refers to a new generation of connected devices that operate without batteries, leveraging ambient energy sources and ultra-low-power communication technologies. Unlike traditional IoT devices, which often rely on batteries or wired power, ambient IoT sensors are designed to be low-cost, maintenance-free, and scalable to billions of connected objects.
This paradigm shift is driven by the need for continuous, real-time data across complex physical environments. Retailers want precise inventory visibility. Logistics providers need accurate shipment tracking. Manufacturers require granular insights into asset utilization and product conditions. Yet traditional IoT deployments often face limitations related to cost, battery life, maintenance, and scalability.
By combining Tageos’ expertise in RFID and inlay manufacturing with Wiliot’s ambient IoT technology and software platform, the partnership aims to overcome these challenges and accelerate the mainstream adoption of battery-free sensing solutions.
Introducing the EOS-654 BLE G3 Passive Inlay
At the center of the collaboration is the EOS-654 BLE G3, a next-generation passive BLE inlay designed specifically for ambient IoT applications. Built to meet the demands of large-scale deployments, the inlay features a dual-band architecture operating at both 2.4 GHz and sub-1 GHz frequencies.
This dual-band design delivers several critical advantages:
- Extended energizing range: The inlay can harvest energy more effectively, enabling longer operational distances.
- Improved broadcast reliability: Dual-band operation ensures stable signal transmission across diverse environments.
- Consistent performance: The inlay maintains high performance in complex physical settings such as warehouses, trailers, retail backrooms, and store floors.
Delivered as a dry inlay, the EOS-654 BLE G3 is optimized for conversion into Wiliot’s Gen3 IoT Pixel sensor, making it ready for integration into a wide range of products and packaging formats.
Powering Battery-Free Intelligence with Wiliot’s Gen3 IoT Pixel
The EOS-654 BLE G3 inlay is designed to work seamlessly with Wiliot’s Gen3 IoT Pixel sensor, a battery-free device that transmits data using cost-effective Bluetooth reader infrastructure.
Unlike traditional sensors that require batteries or frequent maintenance, the Gen3 IoT Pixel harvests ambient energy and transmits data without the need for external power sources. This capability dramatically reduces deployment costs and operational complexity, making it feasible to tag and monitor billions of items across global supply chains.
The sensor captures a rich set of data points, including:
- Location and movement
- Temperature and humidity
- Light exposure
- Dwell time and handling events
This data is transmitted to the Wiliot Intelligence Platform, where it is processed and analyzed to generate actionable insights for enterprises.
Enabling Physical AI Through Data-Driven Insights
The integration of Tageos’ inlay technology with Wiliot’s platform unlocks new possibilities for what Wiliot describes as “physical AI”—the application of artificial intelligence to physical objects and environments.
By analyzing continuous streams of sensor data, organizations can automate and optimize a wide range of operational processes, including:
- Cycle counting: Automating inventory tracking with real-time accuracy.
- Shipment verification: Ensuring that goods move through the supply chain as expected.
- Reusable asset tracking: Monitoring pallets, containers, and other returnable assets.
- Condition monitoring: Detecting environmental changes that could impact product quality.
These capabilities are particularly valuable in industries where visibility and traceability are critical, such as retail, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.
Innovation at the Heart of the Partnership
The EOS-654 BLE G3 inlay was developed in close collaboration between Tageos and Wiliot at Tageos’ Innovation Center of Excellence (ICoE) in Munich, Germany.
Opened in April 2025, the ICoE was established in response to growing demand for advanced wireless technologies and next-generation IoT solutions. The center specializes in:
- Advanced antenna design
- Battery-free and battery-powered BLE sensors
- Multi-component integration
- Roll-to-roll inlay manufacturing
As part of Tageos’ broader research and development ecosystem, the ICoE plays a critical role in accelerating innovation while ensuring that new technologies can be industrialized at scale.
Once final product development and validation are completed, solutions developed at the ICoE can be seamlessly transferred into Tageos’ global manufacturing network. With production facilities in France, the United States, and China, Tageos currently has a total manufacturing capacity of approximately 12 billion units per year, positioning it as one of the world’s most scalable inlay manufacturers.
Strengthening Supply and Scaling Ambient IoT
For Wiliot, the partnership with Tageos addresses one of the most critical challenges in ambient IoT: scaling production to meet rapidly growing demand.
Amir Khoshniyati, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Wiliot, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration.
We are proud to work with a global, high-capacity inlay manufacturer to further secure supply for the growing demand for our battery-free Gen3 IoT Pixel BLE sensors,” he said. “Combined with the Wiliot Intelligence Platform, this partnership powers the data layer behind physical AI and redefines real-time visibility across modern supply chains. Tageos’ innovation capabilities and proven ability to scale to billions of units make them an ideal partner for our rapid growth in ambient IoT.”
His statement highlights a broader industry reality: ambient IoT will only reach its full potential if advanced sensor technologies can be manufactured and deployed at massive scale. By leveraging Tageos’ manufacturing expertise, Wiliot can accelerate the commercialization of its technology and expand its footprint across global markets.
Tageos’ Vision for Battery-Free IoT
From Tageos’ perspective, the partnership with Wiliot represents a natural extension of its mission to drive innovation in RFID and wireless IoT technologies.
Hector Gomez, Vice President of Specialty Products at Tageos, underscored the strategic alignment between the two companies.
With Tageos’ innovation and commitment to quality, in addition to our expertise in inlay manufacturing, combined with our capacity we are taking another significant step towards ambient IoT performance and battery-free BLE sensing technology,” he said. “Wiliot shares our commitment to pioneering ideas and actions, and we are excited to expand our partnership further to unlock new applications and drive ongoing growth for the benefit of our customers worldwide.”
This shared vision reflects a broader shift in the IoT industry—from isolated, battery-dependent devices toward pervasive, sustainable, and data-driven ecosystems.
Transforming Retail and Logistics with Ambient IoT
The implications of the Tageos–Wiliot partnership extend far beyond technology. By enabling scalable, battery-free sensing, the collaboration has the potential to transform how organizations manage assets, inventory, and operations.
In retail, ambient IoT can provide real-time visibility into product availability, reduce out-of-stock situations, and enhance customer experiences. In logistics, it can improve shipment tracking, optimize routing, and reduce losses. In manufacturing, it can enhance asset utilization and predictive maintenance.
Moreover, the ability to monitor environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity is particularly valuable in sectors where product integrity is critical, including food, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
By delivering granular, real-time data at item level, ambient IoT solutions empower organizations to move from reactive decision-making to proactive and predictive operations.
Sustainability and the Future of IoT
Another key dimension of the partnership is sustainability. Traditional IoT devices often rely on batteries, which pose environmental challenges related to production, disposal, and replacement. Battery-free sensors, by contrast, offer a more sustainable alternative.
By eliminating the need for batteries, ambient IoT technologies reduce electronic waste and energy consumption, aligning with global efforts to promote sustainable digital transformation.
The Tageos–Wiliot collaboration therefore represents not only a technological breakthrough but also a step toward more environmentally responsible IoT ecosystems.
Building the Infrastructure for the Next Digital Era
As the digital economy evolves, data from physical objects is becoming as valuable as data from digital systems. Ambient IoT provides the infrastructure needed to capture this data at scale, creating a digital twin of the physical world.
Through their partnership, Tageos and Wiliot are contributing to the foundational infrastructure of this emerging digital era. By combining advanced hardware, scalable manufacturing, and intelligent software platforms, they are enabling organizations to unlock new levels of visibility, efficiency, and innovation.
Accelerating the Ambient IoT Revolution
The strategic partnership between Tageos and Wiliot marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of ambient IoT and battery-free BLE sensing. With the launch of the EOS-654 BLE G3 inlay, the two companies have delivered a powerful solution designed for large-scale deployment in real-world environments.
By integrating Tageos’ manufacturing expertise with Wiliot’s ambient IoT technology and intelligence platform, the collaboration addresses key challenges related to scalability, cost, and performance. At the same time, it opens the door to new applications across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and beyond.
As industries increasingly seek to digitize physical assets and harness real-time data, ambient IoT is poised to become a cornerstone of the next generation of digital transformation. Through their partnership, Tageos and Wiliot are not only accelerating this transformation but also shaping the future of how the physical world connects to the digital one.
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