But how did we get to the point where most of us know nothing about how our clothes are made? In short, when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_fashion">fast fashion </a>began developing in the 1990s, companies felt immense pressure to lower consumer prices and brand costs. To achieve this goal, they moved their factories overseas, where labor was cheaper, and sourcing materials became more difficult. This created incredibly intricate supply chains that are now basically impossible to decipher.The good news is that blockchain technology can potentially change the fashion industry for the better by making it more sustainable. With blockchain, every time a garment changes hands – from supplier to manufacturer to retailer – that information is recorded securely and transparently.This would allow consumers to see exactly where their clothes come from and how they were made. It would also allow brands to track their products more effectively, which would help to reduce waste and ensure that garments are made in accordance with sustainable practices. In other words, blockchain could make accountability and sustainability fashionable.<h2>Blockchain + fashion = transparency</h2>Many people think of blockchain in terms of its banking and manufacturing applications, but it has many other potential uses. For example, "blockchain as a service" is proving successful in responsible sourcing and intelligent tracking in <a href="https://www.onio.com/article/blockchain-salmon-tracking.html">the food supply chain</a>. However, some industries still have yet to catch on, even though using blockchain could help them avoid costly preventable losses.Though the luxury retail business is not typically known for being tech-savvy, changing consumer demand forces luxury companies to reconsider their historical aversion to technology investments. If they dedicated funds to exploring blockchain technology, it would proactively respond to existing counterfeit problems, costing this industry approximately USD 3 trillion annually.Luxury retailers aren't the only ones hurt by this loss - bottom lines are taking a hit, as well as long-term brand perception and consumer trust."But hold on, how does it help the fashion industry be more transparent?"Transparency is one of the most critical issues in the fashion industry, as many garments are produced in developing countries with little oversight. Because of this, it can be difficult for consumers to tell if a garment was made ethically and sustainably. With blockchain, every step of the production process could be recorded and monitored, from sourcing the materials to manufacturing the garment to shipping it to the store. This would allow consumers to make informed choices about the clothing they purchase and help ensure that brands are held accountable for their supply chains.<blockquote>Engagement in sustainability has deepened during the COVID-19 crisis, with European consumers wanting fashion players to act responsibly and consider the social and environmental impacts of their businesses.&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/survey-consumer-sentiment-on-sustainability-in-fashion">"Consumer sentiment on sustainability in fashion"</a>- McKinsey</blockquote>In addition, blockchain could also be used to track inventory and protect against counterfeiting. By tagging each item with a unique identifier, retailers could know precisely where an item is at all times and be confident that the item is genuine. This would not only save businesses money, but it would also protect consumers from inadvertently purchasing fake goods.<h2>Fashion brands on the move</h2>Authenticity and transparency are becoming increasingly important to luxury goods consumers, who are turning away from brands that don't offer these qualities. In response, some companies are beginning to experiment with blockchain.For example, in 2018, <a href="https://www.ibm.com/blogs/think/uk-en/burberry-supports-ibm-interns-to-develop-prototype-system-for-product-traceability/">Burberry partnered with IBM </a>to launch a blockchain platform that would track the provenance of its products. The goal was to give consumers confidence that they were buying genuine Burberry products and to help the company fight against counterfeiting. So far, the platform has been used to track the progress of more than 100,000 products.Other companies are also beginning to explore blockchain's potential. In 2020, a blockchain consortium called <a href="https://auraluxuryblockchain.com/">Aura</a> was launched. In addition to Louis Vuitton, some of its members are Prada, Richemont, OTB, and Cartier. It has now generated more than 15 million digital tokens that act as a link between luxury products and a data portal.These are just a few examples of how blockchain is being used in the fashion industry to create more transparency and accountability. As more companies begin to see the potential of this technology, we'll likely see even more brands added to this list.<h2>Challenges facing the implementation of blockchain in the fashion industry</h2>The advantages of blockchain for fashion are clear. But there are also some challenges that need to be addressed before this technology can be widely adopted.One of the biggest challenges is education. Many people in the fashion industry are still unfamiliar with blockchain and how it works. This lack of understanding can make it difficult to get buy-in from key decision-makers.A second concern hampering blockchain's proliferation in the fashion industry is that there are no set standards. Because blockchain is still a relatively new technology, there is no agreed-upon set of standards for how it should be used. This lack of standardization makes it difficult for different companies to interoperate and can lead to customer confusion and frustration.Another challenge is the high cost of implementing blockchain technology. While the long-term savings and benefits of using blockchain may be significant, the upfront costs can be prohibitive for many companies and significantly smaller businesses.Finally, another challenge facing blockchain in the fashion industry is scalability. As the fashion industry is a global one, any blockchain solution needs to be able to handle a large number of transactions from all over the world. This can be a difficult feat for blockchain technology, which is still in its early stages of development.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/onio/image/upload/v1666950567/onio-website/2022-10-08/onio_fashion_items_b71f361574.jpg"></figure><h2>Why ONiO.zero makes sense for the fashion industry</h2>The key is to combine the security of blockchain technology with the added safety of a physical (hardware) and digital seal. That's precisely what is attainable with ONiO.zero.ONiO.zero is a wireless and batteryless microcontroller that comes equipped with sensors for temperature and tampering; each chip has a UUID stored in non-fungible memory. This UUID becomes part of the transmission to the ledger, making it easy to validate with a list of current UUIDS. However, tech-savvy individuals could still replicate this solution - in order to avoid that problem, we took some extra steps. 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 The power of Zero is undeniable The people behind ONiO Kjetil Meisal Vemund Bakken Runar Finanger Ronan Barzic Related Pages Products Articles The Big Picture The Team [object Object] We envisioned an IoT future with zero batteries. So, we created ONiO.zero — An MCU that operates 100% on energy from its surroundings — zero coincells, zero batteries, zero supercaps, zero lithium and zero toxic waste! 

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Get clued in No battery No waste Smaller Bill Of Material Zero battery. Zero maintenance.   IoT Unshackled The future is self-powered  What's next?  Energy Harvesting Everything IoT About ONiO Join us ONiO - The future is batteryless Get started What is energy harvesting? Join our team of innovators Invest in us Learn More  ONiO.zero is an easy to use batteryless, wireless microcontroller powered entirely by ambient energy. That's what we call sustainable technology. Instead of playing with pennies - we turned to the dollar. We integrated radio, mcu, memories and PMIC in a single package.  Slashes number of service requests. Essentially, zero maintenance required. Now that’s something your customer wants to hear.  IoT liberated from the battery. There’s just no telling how far IoT can go when you break the chains of the battery. ONiO.zero is the first of its kind wireless microcontroller powered entirely by energy harvesting.

ONiO is a fabless IoT company specializing in batteryless microcontrollers that run on ambient energy. ONiO.zero can use virtually any RF, thermal, solar, piezo signal as a power source. Our aim is to unshackle one IoT device at a time from the battery, en route to a 100% battery-free IoT future. Our product offers manufacturers a more minimalist, user-friendly, economical and environmentally sustainable power solution for IoT devices. 

A peaen to power. An end to the battery.  No battery No waste  Size Matters Smaller BOMBigger Profits Fits Every Nook. Fits Every Cranny Flexibility without compromise Magic runs in the family Size Matters Products Visit the ONiO.zero page The future is batteryless Related Pages Why we madeONiO.zero Read more aboutONiO.zero Visit the ONiO.zero page 100% Self Powered The world's first general-purpose wireless microcontroller that requires no batteries.  True Scandivanian design is where real world functionality meets elegant minimalism. That’s what we’re all about. ONiO.zero is 100% self-powered. It uses RF energy harvesting technology to draw power from its surroundings. No batteries whatsoever. 100% off the grid. We’re proud to present to you, the era of batteryless IoT. A sustainable future means even the smallest tech needs to be batteryless. Batteries make designs bigger and bulkier. What you want is a power solution that makes itself scarce. ONiO.zero just tucks itself into your design and simply doesn’t make a fuss.                        
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                         Instead of playing with pennies - we turned to the dollar. We integrated radio, mcu, memories and PMIC in a single package.  Squeezes into walls, bottles, textiles, you name it! Wherever your imagination goes, it fits right in. Unleash your audacity - Your designs done your way. Fits any solution, no compromise needed. When you chip away at a solution until it can’t get any simpler - Zero frills, Zero flab — what you’re left with seems like it’s all but magic. It’s not — it’s just sheer engineering excellence.

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OSLO, NORWAY, Aug 25, 2021 - ONiO, a fabless IoT company that brings self-powered, batteryless solutions to the market, has secured a $2.3 million equity investment agreement with MP Pensjon (TINE Pension Fund) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, as part of its EIC Accelerator program. This financing round will enable ONiO to further accelerate the rollout of ONiO.zero - the world’s first general purpose wireless microcontroller WMCU capable of true batteryless operation.Kjetil Meisal, CEO at ONiO, adds, &nbsp;“We are grateful for the support from the EIC Fund and our current investors. The support has helped mitigate the risks of undertaking broader and more ambitious development efforts. Besides the evident financial support, ONiO is honoured to be selected as one of the most innovative companies in Europe. This is for sure a seal of excellence for the company, partners and investors.”&nbsp;ONiO.zero is a tiny wireless microcontroller that is designed to replace the battery in the devices that surround us. ONiO.zero is one small step into the promising world of self-powered sensing - And we hope, a frontrunner among many giant leaps towards a sustainable and green future.&nbsp;Martin Bruncko, member of the EIC Fund Investment Committee, said: “We are glad the EIC Fund is backing ONiO which is bringing highly promising, self-powered, battery-free sensor solutions to the IoT market. The potential market opportunity here is massive and ONiO is well placed to take advantage of it”.&nbsp;For more information, visit: <a href="https://www.onio.com">www.onio.com</a> Photos for media, visit: <a href="https://www.onio.com/news">www.onio.com/news</a><h3> About ONiO</h3>Based in Oslo, Norway, ONiO® is a fabless IoT company specializing in batteryless microcontrollers that run on ambient energy. We are deeply committed to crafting viable clean-energy solutions for IoT devices, breaking them free from the battery. ONiO.zero is our line of batteryless general-purpose microcontrollers. ONiO.zero can use virtually any RF, thermal, solar, piezo signal as a power source. Our aim is to unshackle one IoT device at a time from the battery, en route to a 100% battery-free IoT future. Our product offers manufacturers a more minimalist, user-friendly, economical, and environmentally sustainable power solution for IoT devices.&nbsp;<h3> About the EIC-fund</h3>Established in June 2020, the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund) is a breakthrough initiative of the European Commission to make direct equity and quasi-equity investments (between €500.000 and €15 million) in European high impact and deep tech start-ups and scale-ups. With a long-term perspective, the EIC Fund invests in companies from any sector, across all EU member states as well as in associated countries.The EIC Fund aims to fill a critical financing gap and its main purpose is to support companies in the development and commercialization of disruptive technologies. This is achieved by crowding-in market players, and further sharing risk by building a large network of capital providers and strategic partners suitable for co-investments and follow-on funding.The Fund pays particular attention to the empowerment and support of female founders as well as the ambition to reduce the innovation divide among EU countries.To learn more about the EIC, visit<a href=" https://eic.ec.europa.eu/index_en"> https://eic.ec.europa.eu/index_en.</a>

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Remote Control Energy sources Right as rain, safe as houses A Zero-compromise user experience Ultra-low power requirement All the frills and thrills - IR diode support Future proof flexibility Pulse density modulation interface (PDM) Capacitive touch Button key scanner Accelerometer Technology Redefined Want to talk? Introduction Visit the ONiO.zero page Energy Harvesting Reliability User Interfaces Contact us for more information The remote as we know it is a dinosaur - ancient technology! Today, with energy harvesting, the pain of charging and replacing batteries is history! Our surroundings are rife with potentially usable energy that we can harness and store. Energy from WiFI AP, mobile phones and other dedicated terrestrial RF energy sources supplies enough power for the remote to operate. At the heart of our smart remote solution is ONiO.zero - a batteryless wonderchip that runs on ambient energy! The best part, fewer batteries are thrown away in landfills. What's more - super-tiny photovoltaic cells could be used in tandem to make sure you never run out - Given typical light conditions, you could power your remote for eternity - no replacements, no nothing! RF fields between 650MHz and 2.4GHz.Any source between 350mV and 4V that produce 5-10μA). E.g. PV/Solar, thermal and motion.  ONiO.zero implements a low power PDM interface for interfacing low power microphones. The supported sampling speeds are 300kHz to 12MHz with support for fractional bitrate. The capacitive touch engine does not require any internal oscillator to run and is fully self-clocked. This means that it’s extremely low power and can asynchronously wake the rest of the system up. True wake on touch! Supports 8 rows and 8 columns making for a total of 64 buttons. Runs on an ultra low-power oscillator. Any keypress wakes up the CPU. FIFO (First in First out) of last 8 key presses. A low power SPI and two-wire interface are implemented for efficient interfacing with an accelerometer. The data from the accelerometer can be classified by ONiO.zero into gestures. Drained batteries and interruptions are best left in the past! With just a little ingenuity, we can design batteryless solutions that, well, just make more sense! Energy has to be present when the remote is in use. By utilising both RF and PV cell harvesting the remote will constantly be charging - even when its stuck between your sofa cushions. We took a novel new approach to low-power. We designed for nano-watt operation - not milli- or microwatts from day one. This has resulted in a framework that allows applications using a battery today - remove them tomorrow. We have to acknowledge that most remote controls today still utilise infrared communication. That's why we added a dedicated hardware module for carrier generation and modulation of IR diodes. A modern remote control is meant to be user-friendly and flexible. ONiO.zero supports multiple user interfaces - so you’re never caught off guard - whatever your device or need, we’ve got you covered.

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