While maintaining acceptable performance is important, the focus in smart packaging is on cost reduction that will lead to higher volumes (e.g., the quest for a 5¢ RFID tag). Smart packaging manufacturers can use nanomaterials to reduce costs through:

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• Less material usage
• Less expensive substrates
• Printing connections
• Printing transistors
• Flexibility in manufacturing

Through some or all of these advantages, the resulting cost savings can lead to a more widespread adoption of RFID.