Smart Consumables in the Biotech Industry

Consumables in in-Vitro Diagnostics and Analytics are becoming more and more advanced in their use, as does the equipment they interact with to perform the analysis. Analyzers may require information from the consumables to process them properly and the ability to write information back to the consumable enhances logistics, safety and compliance.

RFID Technology of RFIsoft

RFID technology, is known for its contactless and cost effective information exchange and finds growing utilization in logistics applications. Moreover, recent advances in this technology have enabled read/write capability and the development of sterilizable tags will now allow for widespread use in medical and biotech applications.

RFIsoft is deploying RFID tags on the consumable. The tags contain small chips, in this case with memory, requiring no battery, electrical contacts or even line of sight to read or write the information reliably. RFIsoft designs the entire smart consumables management system to your specifications, utilizing its proprietary system's management software.

Reliable, Secure and Cost Effective Information Exchange

Examples of information from the consumable are:

  •  Production process management data

  •  Expiration data

  •  Number of uses

  •  Type, model and lot number

  •   Process information: process steps or calibrations

In the field, the analyzer' embedded RFID reader will read the information on the RFID tag, for use in the analyzer process steps.

RFIsoft is a systems integrator based in Silicon Valley, USA and specializes in RFID integration and software, supporting business and manufacturing processes. RFIsoft architects systems, develops its own software, and/or integrates with 3rd party hardware and software.
RFIsoft provides consultancy for systems architecture and business processes. With the new possibilities RFID gives to products, RFIsoft provides market/product consultancy as well.
RFIsoft has developed a RFID Framework, being used in multiple industries. The RFramework allows for quick adaptation to the processes and procedures of a company. From the RFramework, applications can be developed rapidly for PC’s and mobile devices. The framework supports multiple type RFID readers and RFID tag technology, database and networking technologies.