# Temperature-Sensing Labels The ThinFilm Electronic Temperature Sensor Monitors Products By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-temperature-sensor References: [electronicspecifier](http://www.electronicspecifier.com/sensors/printed-sensor-technology-is-holding-strong) & [thinfilm.no](http://www.thinfilm.no) Created as a way to help brands and retailers keep products in the ideal climate, the ThinFilm Electronic Temperature Sensor is intended to be placed on a label and send a notification if a set temperature is surpassed. [Prepackaged foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecotracker) and other products with a predetermined shelf life require an optimal environment in order to be kept fresh when in storage. As such, the development of the ThinFilm Electronic Temperature Sensor signifies a continued need for [smart integration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-shelf-labels1) through the entire cycle of products from development, to consumer. The [temperature-sensing label](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-packaging-invisipen) also holds promise for when the product is delivered to the consumer; if certain environmental conditions must be met to ensure purity, the label could connect to user smartphones and send notifications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Integration:** The development of the ThinFilm Electronic Temperature Sensor signifies a continued need for smart integration through the entire cycle of products from development to consumer. - **Optimal Environment:** Prepackaged foods and other products with a predetermined shelf life require an optimal environment, creating opportunities for technologies that monitor and maintain the ideal climate. - **Connected Labels:** The temperature-sensing label holds promise for connectivity with user smartphones, presenting opportunities for personalized notifications and enhanced product safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** The ThinFilm Electronic Temperature Sensor offers disruptive innovation opportunities for food packaging companies aiming to monitor and maintain optimal storage conditions. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of temperature-sensing labels with smartphones presents opportunities for consumer electronics companies to enhance product safety and provide personalized notifications. - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** The ThinFilm Electronic Temperature Sensor can revolutionize logistics and supply chain industries by offering real-time temperature monitoring and ensuring product quality during transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Changing Food Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshtag.md) - [Location-Tracking Package Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gd-smart-label.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Grocery Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooltrax-fresh-intransit.md) - [Temperature-Monitoring Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-earring.md) - [Pharmaceutical Product-Tracking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-tracking-solution.md) - [IoT Food Freshness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-eagle-1.md) - [Digital LED Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therm-c.md) - [Freezer-Friendly Product Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayoface-aqbha.md) - [Magnetic Power-Free Food Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-temperature-detector.md)