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Help Shape the Young Professionals Mastermind Group

 

The Young Professionals of AIDC group is focused on building community, professional development, and industry engagement for early to mid-career professionals working with barcoding, RFID, sensors, IoT, RTLS, and related technologies.  This group needs your help to create meaningful content for the new year.

 

Please fill out the form below as your feedback will help shape future events, topics, and opportunities.

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Outlook and Predictions for 2026 – Zebra Technologies

 

In the upcoming issues of AIM Insider, learn from the industry experts who weighed in on their outlook for 2026 to help stakeholders gain agility, build resilience, and uncover new opportunities. In this issue, RFID expert Michael Fein, Director of Product Management, RFID and ALT for Zebra Technologies; salutes RAIN RFID market’s success as a shared one, built on a chain of innovation stretching from the chip to the final software application. He acclaims, “As powerful as this progress is, the best is yet to come.”

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2026 Case Study Competition is Open for Submissions

 

AIM is now accepting submissions for the Case Study Competition. This annual competition highlights innovators driving the future through intelligent data capture, smart identification, and digital traceability solutions that create real world impact, elevate the industry, and power advancement worldwide. Deadline: March 13

 

Winners will be chosen in 4 categories:

  • AIDC 

  • RFID

  • IoT

  • Blockchain

Winners will receive industry wide recognition, media exposure and virtual engagement.

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AIM BLOG

Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of AIDC and Digital Transformation

Mike Allen, AIM Global

The automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) industry continues to play a critical role in enabling enterprise digital transformation. As organizations invest in artificial intelligence, IoT infrastructure, advanced analytics, and connected supply chains, AIDC technologies are increasingly recognized as the foundation that makes these initiatives possible. Insights from the 2025 AIM Automatic Identification and Data Capture Industry Direction Report highlight several emerging trends that are shaping technology adoption, operational strategies, and market opportunities across industries.

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Industry Intelligence - Join AIM at Upcoming Industry Events

 
 
Industry Intelligence - Join AIM at Upcoming Industry Events

AIM North America Food Supply Chain Works Group Releases Podcast

 

The AIM North America Food Supply Chain Work Group developed a 2-part Podcast Series explaining what the FSMA 204 Compliance Extension really means and why action now matters.

 

FSMA 204 Compliance Extension Explained   Podcast Series Ep  1

Episode 1, member experts Amber Engebretson, PLM TrustLink; Julie McGill, Trustwell; Christian Hahn, FEIG Electronic; and Lucelena Angarita, GS1 US; cuts through the confusion around the extension, explains what has—and hasn’t—changed, and highlights how leading organizations are using this time to prepare.

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AROUND AIM

 

 

Global Collaboration and Industry Momentum Highlighted at AIM Quarterly Chapter Meeting

 

The most recent AIM Quarterly Chapter Meeting brought together chapter leaders and global representatives to share updates, discuss strategic priorities, and reinforce collaboration across the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) ecosystem. The meeting reflected AIM’s continued commitment to advancing standards, education, advocacy, and membership engagement worldwide. Chapters provided insights into regional activities, regulatory developments, educational initiatives, and industry adoption trends, while AIM Global outlined strategic initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration and expand industry influence.

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Manifest 2026

February 9-11 - Las Vegas, Nevada

 

AIM, Inc. is thrilled to sponsor @ManifestFOL Vegas, Feb 9 - 11, 2026, at The Venetian, Las Vegas. Join us and over 7000 industry leaders, innovators, & investors!

 

Save $200 when you register here.

 

AIM Members at Manifest

Manifest Vegas brings together the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in supply chain and logistics. Several members will be exhibiting at Manifest Vegas presenting powerful solutions that are redefining supply chain and logistics performance. Discover breakthrough technologies, engage with essential partners, and explore new ways to optimize operations from origin to delivery.

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PMMI Foundation Student Scholarship Application Deadlines Approaching

 

The PMMI Foundation is committed to supporting the future workforce of the packaging and processing industry by providing academic scholarships to students pursuing careers in the industry, supporting manufacturing summer camps, in addition to assisting colleges, universities, technical schools, and programs designed to promote career opportunities and help close the skilled workforce gap. Each year, over $200,000 in scholarship funding is awarded. Visit the PMMI Foundation Scholarships to learn more.

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PACK EXPO East 2026

February 17-19 - Philadelphia, PA

 

Make smarter investments with firsthand experience. At PACK EXPO East 2026, you can see machinery in action, get up close with materials and assess the quality before you commit.

AIM Members at PACK EXPO East 2026

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