Enabling the Next Generation of Smart Paper Packaging with the World’s First Paper-Based NFC Inlay Product Line EOS Zero® Lite
World’s first paper-based NFC inlay product line EOS Zero Lite with Pragmatic’s ultra-low carbon footprint FlexIC PR1301 enables smart paper packaging at scale.
A growing opportunity
NFC-enabled packaging is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of digital product identity, consumer engagement and product authentication across multiple industries. According to a recent market report, the smart packaging market is projected to grow from USD 6.35 billion in 2026 to USD 16.27 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.47% during the forecast period.1
This significant growth will be driven by increasing demand for transparency, traceability, and digital product experiences in many market sectors including retail, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. To support customers capturing this growth opportunity, Tageos has unveiled the new paper-based EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 as the first member of the EOS Zero Lite product line, designed for seamless integration of NFC functionality into paper labels and packaging formats. The product line will enable applications like digital product identity and consumer smartphone interaction while enhancing recyclability and sustainability at scale.
Connecting products to people
The modern digital world has created opportunities for people to engage more deeply with the products they buy. Connected products can provide consumer access to information like product lifecycle tracking, detailed product specifications, exclusive content, or special offers. NFC-enabled product packaging empowers product digitalization and consumer connectivity across retail supply chains and customer journeys, opening new possibilities for brands to connect to their customers through their products and the consumer’s most personal device, the smartphone.
The embedded paper-based NFC inlay EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 is optimized for a wide range of smart paper packaging use cases, including:
- Cosmetics folding cartons
- Application education and loyalty programs
- Premium wine and spirits labels
- Brand storytelling and consumer engagement
- Smart food packaging
- Traceability information and cross-selling
Designed for smart paper packaging
EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 combines Tageos’ expertise in sustainable inlay design with advanced component integration to support a wide variety of mass market applications where sustainability, form factor, and digital connectivity are important.
Its thin, bump-free design enables smooth integration into labels and cartons without impacting the look and feel of the packaging. At the same time, it is designed for compatibility with paper-based formats and standard converting processes, supporting efficient integration into existing packaging workflows.
In addition, EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 is designed with antenna substrate made of paper to align with paper recycling streams, supporting more sustainable packaging solutions and reducing waste compared to PET-based NFC inlays.
Unique technology and scalable NFC integration
EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 integrates Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) technology, designed for cost-effective and low-carbon footprint NFC applications. FlexICs are ultra-thin, physically flexible integrated circuits that enable seamless embedding into labels and packaging without the typical “chip bump” associated with conventional silicon components.
Combined with Tageos’ expertise in antenna design, material selection, and high-quality, high-volume inlay manufacturing, this integration enables scalable deployment of NFC functionality across paper-based packaging and label applications.
The EOS Zero advantage
The EOS-932 Zero Lite is the first member of the Zero Lite product line and the newest addition to Tageos’ EOS Zero family of sustainable products. The new ‘EOS Lite’ and ‘EOS Zero Lite’ product lines feature a very low carbon footprint through innovative antenna designs combined with ultra-thin FlexIC technology and the latest manufacturing processes.
All EOS Zero family products are made with FSC®-certified paper antenna substrate to greatly reduce plastic waste and plastic consumption to help drive global sustainability programs and optimize paper recycling streams.
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To learn more about EOS-932 Zero Lite PR1301 or to request prototype samples, please contact our Sales team.
About Pragmatic Semiconductor
Pragmatic Semiconductor is pioneering flexible semiconductor technology at scale to sustainably bridge the digital and physical worlds. With optimised, purpose-led design and sustainable innovation at its core, Pragmatic designs and manufactures flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs) – ultra-thin, flexible form factor semiconductors.
Pragmatic’s products, FlexIC platforms and foundry services empower customers to deliver flexible innovation with connect, sense and compute capabilities, enabling sustainable edge and item-level intelligence at scale and speed. The Pragmatic FlexIC Foundry operates a unique and innovative process offering sustainable production and rapid innovation cycle times, coupled with a pathway to supply chain resilience.
Learn more at www.pragmaticsemi.com.
1Fortune Business Insights 2026 market report “NFC-Enabled Packaging Market”