CONTROLTEK joins Auburn RFID Lab Advisory Board

CONTROLTEK has joined the Auburn University RFID Lab Advisory Board, giving the company a seat in a research and industry group focused on advancing RFID applications. The move ties CONTROLTEK more closely to Auburn’s testing, education and collaboration efforts as RFID adoption keeps expanding.

Why it matters: - CONTROLTEK’s new role connects the company to one of the industry’s key RFID research hubs. - The partnership is meant to speed practical RFID development by linking customer experience, lab research and technology testing. - Auburn University RFID Lab participants use the board to help move emerging RFID ideas closer to real-world use.

What happened: - CONTROLTEK announced it has joined the Auburn University RFID Lab Advisory Board. - The company said the move strengthens its commitment to advancing RFID through industry collaboration, research and real-world application. - Tom Meehan, CEO of CONTROLTEK, said the company wants to bring field experience into industry discussions while learning from other RFID leaders. - Justin Patton, director of the Auburn University RFID Lab, said advisory board partners support the lab’s research, testing, industry engagement and talent development.

The details: - CONTROLTEK works with organizations at multiple stages of RFID adoption, from identifying opportunities and building strategy to implementing and scaling solutions. - The company’s services cover inventory management, asset tracking, loss detection, intelligent exit solutions and automation. - CONTROLTEK supports those offerings with hardware, software, implementation expertise and ongoing service. - The Auburn University RFID Lab brings together researchers, technology providers and end users to test ideas and examine challenges. - The lab also supports research, education and preparation of the next generation of RFID professionals. - CONTROLTEK said the relationship gives the company a chance to contribute to conversations about emerging applications and industry challenges. - CONTROLTEK highlighted a broader focus on helping organizations turn RFID into greater visibility, stronger decision-making and measurable operational value.

Between the lines: - The move gives CONTROLTEK a formal role in shaping RFID discussions beyond its customer base. - The lab benefits from industry input that can make research and testing more relevant to real deployments. - The announcement reflects a wider push in RFID toward practical adoption, not just technical capability.

What's next: - CONTROLTEK is expected to participate in board-level conversations on RFID applications and industry needs. - The Auburn University RFID Lab will continue expanding research, testing capabilities and collaboration with industry partners. - As RFID adoption grows, CONTROLTEK says it will keep focusing on solutions that improve visibility and operational performance.

The bottom line: - CONTROLTEK’s advisory board seat deepens its involvement in the RFID ecosystem and puts the company closer to the research shaping the technology’s next phase. - More information is available on CONTROLTEK’s LinkedIn page.