{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60269b8c-0bac-4ce4-83ba-e9116d5296e3/f01379da-71d5-4187-bd5f-1273f1f7bd4f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Connected Products - Talkin' Things","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6100879331fd81f125b34dbe/610087acb4524f0012e8cbec.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Can you even imagine any reason your motor oil would need to be a connected product? To stretch your thinking a bit more, how about pharmaceuticals? These are some of the cutting edge examples of how connectivity in packaging and everyday products is making a difference both to the consumer and the cost and production inherent in bringing those products to market.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Mr. Beacon, Steve talks with Marcin Pilarz, CEO of Talkin’ Things, a company that integrates connected technologies with everyday products. In this conversation you will hear why this particular application of NFC technology is beneficial, the particular hurdles encountered when implementing it - especially with well-established brands, and how the industry is poised to grow in the next few years.</p>","author_name":"Stephen Statler"}