Impinj

Impinj builds RAIN RFID endpoint and reader chips, readers, and software that wirelessly connect everyday items to the Internet for item-level tracking and automation.

Impinj is a technology company that wirelessly connects everyday items to the Internet using RAIN RFID. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker PI. Its platform links billions of physical objects to online systems, extending what the company describes as the Internet's reach by a factor of 1,000 - from networked devices to ordinary items. More than 100 billion items have been connected through its technology.

The company designs the full stack of RFID hardware and software. Its Endpoint ICs are integrated circuits embedded in everyday items to connect them wirelessly to the Internet, while its Reader ICs are chips used in readers to communicate with RAIN RFID tags. Impinj also builds reader devices themselves, alongside software and services that provide real-time tracking for inventory management, asset tracking, supply chain automation, product authentication and loss prevention. These components combine in the Impinj platform, which is delivered through a broad partner ecosystem.

Impinj's technology is used across retail and retail apparel, healthcare, supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, airlines, automotive, and food and perishable goods. Technical work spans RAIN RFID, reader and endpoint integrated circuits, wireless connectivity, item-level visibility and tracking, IoT platforms, and software for automation and intelligence. The company has received industry awards for both innovation and company culture.