Autentico

Autentico S.r.l. is an innovative Italian small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) that develops hardware and software solutions to combat counterfeiting and manage product logistics. The company utilizes RFID and NFC technologies to provide robust tracking and authentication for various products.

The company offers two main platforms: Autentico NFC for anti-counterfeiting and Autentico CHAIN for production and distribution control. Autentico NFC uses NFC tags with a proprietary encryption algorithm to create a unique digital identity for each product, which consumers can verify using a smartphone app. This system helps protect brands from forgery and allows for the control of grey market distribution by geolocating products when they are scanned. The Autentico CHAIN platform expands on these features by integrating RFID machinery into the production line, enabling real-time inventory management, picking process optimization, and distribution control for large-scale production, from tens of thousands to millions of items. The platforms are designed to be versatile and have been implemented in diverse sectors such as wine, oil, food, medical devices, and fashion.

In December 2023, Elision, a competence center of TESISQUARE specializing in IoT and blockchain, acquired a stake in Autentico S.r.l. This partnership aims to enhance Autentico's operations, particularly within the wine sector, to combat issues like counterfeiting and grey market sales which result in significant revenue loss for the industry.

Keywords: anti-counterfeiting, product logistics, RFID technology, NFC technology, supply chain management, brand protection, inventory management, track and trace, grey market control, Made in Italy, wine traceability, food traceability, fashion anti-counterfeiting, Autentico CHAIN, Autentico NFC, hardware solutions, software solutions, product authentication, asset tracking, supply chain security