Tageos and Wiliot Join Forces to Accelerate the Future of Ambient IoT and Battery-Free BLE Sensing
Tageos and Wiliot have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the next generation of ambient Internet of Things (IoT) solutions through battery-free Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) sensing. By combining Tageos’ global manufacturing scale and inlay expertise with Wiliot’s pioneering ambient IoT technology, the collaboration marks a significant step toward scalable, sustainable, and intelligence-driven tracking across retail and logistics supply chains.
Strategic Partnership to Enable Large-Scale Ambient IoT Deployment
Tageos, a global leader in RFID and wireless IoT inlays and tags, has partnered with Wiliot, an innovator in ambient IoT and battery-free sensing technologies, to support the widespread adoption of item-level intelligence. The first major outcome of this partnership is the introduction of the EOS-654 BLE G3, a new passive BLE inlay designed specifically to support real-time location, tracking, and sensing applications at scale.
The EOS-654 BLE G3 inlay is engineered to seamlessly integrate with Wiliot’s Pixel Gen3 IoT sensor and the Wiliot Intelligence platform, enabling enterprises to deploy ambient IoT solutions efficiently across complex environments such as retail stores, warehouses, distribution centers, trailers, and back-of-store areas.
EOS-654 BLE G3: Designed for Performance and Reliability
At the core of the collaboration is the EOS-654 BLE G3 inlay, which features a dual-band architecture operating at 2.4 GHz and sub-1 GHz frequencies. This advanced design allows for improved energy harvesting, extended power delivery, and more reliable wireless transmissions, even in challenging RF environments.
The inlay delivers consistent performance and stability, making it well-suited for demanding logistics and retail use cases where signal reliability is critical. Supplied as a dry inlay, the EOS-654 BLE G3 is ready for conversion into a Wiliot Pixel Gen3 IoT sensor, simplifying integration and accelerating time to deployment for customers.
Battery-Free Pixel Gen3 IoT Sensor and Ambient Intelligence
Once converted, the Pixel Gen3 IoT sensor operates entirely without a battery, drawing energy from ambient radio frequency signals. Using a cost-effective Bluetooth read infrastructure, the sensor transmits continuous item-level data to the Wiliot Intelligence platform without the need for manual scanning or battery maintenance.
The Wiliot Intelligence platform processes and analyzes data streams related to location, temperature, humidity, light exposure, idle time, and movement. This continuous flow of information enables a wide range of physical AI applications, including:
- Automated cycle counting
- Shipment verification and exception detection
- Reusable asset tracking
- Environmental condition monitoring
- Improved inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
By transforming physical items into intelligent, connected assets, ambient IoT helps organizations gain real-time visibility and actionable insights across their operations.
Developed at Tageos’ Innovation Center of Excellence
The EOS-654 BLE G3 inlay was developed at Tageos’ Innovation Center of Excellence (ICoE) in Munich, Germany. Opened in April 2025, the ICoE serves as a hub for advanced research and development in wireless technologies, including antenna design, BLE sensors, and multi-component integration optimized for roll-to-roll inlay manufacturing.
Following development and validation at the ICoE, products are industrialized through Tageos’ global production network, which spans facilities in France, the United States, and China. This network provides an annual manufacturing capacity of up to 12 billion units, ensuring the scalability required to support large-scale ambient IoT adoption worldwide.
Leadership Perspectives on the Collaboration
Commenting on the partnership, Amir Khoshniyati, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Wiliot, highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration:
We are proud to collaborate with a global manufacturer of high-capacity inlays to further secure supply for our battery-free Pixel Gen3 IoT BLE sensors. Tageos’ capabilities and large-scale production infrastructure make them an ideal partner to support rapid growth in the ambient IoT space.”
From Tageos’ perspective, Hector Gomez, Vice President of Specialty Products, emphasized the broader impact of the partnership:
Our partnership with Wiliot allows us to optimize ambient IoT performance and deploy battery-free BLE technology at scale. Together, we are enabling sustainable growth and unlocking new applications for customers worldwide.”
About Tageos
Tageos® is a global leader in the design and manufacture of RFID and wireless IoT inlays and labels. Its portfolio includes RAIN RFID/UHF, NFC/HF, and BLE products that help retailers, brand owners, and manufacturers track, authenticate, and manage products and assets across global supply chains.
Headquartered in Montpellier, France, Tageos operates facilities across France, the United States, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, and Mexico. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards and holds ARC Quality Certification, underscoring its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.
About Wiliot
Wiliot is a pioneer in ambient IoT, delivering continuous, scan-free visibility into the location and condition of everyday items. Its battery-free Bluetooth sensors and Wiliot Intelligence platform leverage AI and machine learning to enable automated monitoring, intelligent inventory management, and optimized operational performance.
By providing AI-ready, real-time data, Wiliot helps enterprises generate immediate return on investment while laying the foundation for advanced physical AI and autonomous decision-making systems.
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