It could also be difficult to track which circuit boards have that component in them. The company is using Cogiscan’s RFID technology in conjunction with the Juki IFS-X2 Intelligent Feeder system.

In terms of hardware, it’s the standard SBM-20 circuit augmented with a LILYGO ESP32 development board that includes a TFT display. But where this one really shines is the firmware. With the ...