Identiv and Novanta have formed a partnership to streamline RFID adoption for medical device OEMs, combining Identiv’s RFID inlays with Novanta’s reader technology to enhance traceability, safety, and performance.
Identiv Inc, a provider of radio-frequency identification (RFID)-enabled Internet of Things solutions, announced a business development and marketing partnership with Novanta Inc, a technology provider in the medical device and life sciences markets, that aims to streamline the adoption of intelligent, RFID-enabled solutions for medical device OEMs.
The partnership will combine Identiv’s RFID inlays, tags, and labels with Novanta’s ThingMagic reader modules and APIs, providing end-to-end vertical solutions for access, identification, and traceability.
The initial focus of this collaboration will be to market RFID solutions for medical device and life science OEMs that can be incorporated into smart medical devices, advanced diagnostics, and wearable devices to improve product performance, ensure proper assembly, and improve patient safety. By combining Identiv’s expertise in RFID inlays with Novanta’s advanced reader technology and APIs, the two companies plan to deliver a suite of RFID-enabled solutions tailored to streamline and simplify the development process and product integration for medical device manufacturers.
“This collaboration with Novanta will facilitate the adoption of RFID technology in critical medical device applications,” says Kirsten Newquist, CEO at Identiv, in a release. “By collaborating with Novanta to integrate our leading-edge RFID devices with their trusted reader technology, we are enabling innovative manufacturers to incorporate intelligence and performance, ensuring patient safety.”
RFID Partnership Aims to Ease Adoption for Manufacturers
Healthcare manufacturers and their suppliers face increasing demands to improve efficiency and reduce costs, with stringent requirements for safety and compliance. The Identiv-Novanta partnership expects to yield an optimized ecosystem where manufacturers can easily evaluate and implement RFID solutions, reducing complexity and expediting time to market.
“Partnering with Identiv furthers our mission to offer innovative application-specific solutions to our customers,” says Lina Li, president of precision medicine at Novanta, in a release. “The Identiv relationship will support our connected care and medication management customers with real-time monitoring of key patient vitals like temperature, wetness, and patient motion as well as medication compliance and patient linen tracking. This is a game changer for patient safety and hospital compliance.”
This partnership aims to ensure that medical device manufacturers have access to advanced, integrated solutions, enhancing efficiency and supporting the next generation of medical technology advancement.
Summary:
Identiv Inc and Novanta Inc announced a partnership to accelerate the adoption of RFID-enabled solutions in the medical device industry. The collaboration integrates Identiv’s RFID inlays, tags, and labels with Novanta’s ThingMagic reader modules and APIs, offering medical device OEMs end-to-end solutions for access, identification, and traceability. This initiative aims to improve product performance, ensure proper assembly, and enhance patient safety while helping manufacturers meet increasing efficiency and compliance demands.
Key Takeaways:
- RFID Integration for Medical Devices – The partnership combines Identiv’s RFID inlays with Novanta’s reader technology to create seamless solutions for smart medical devices, diagnostics, and wearables.
- Enhancing Patient Safety and Compliance – The collaboration supports real-time monitoring of key patient vitals and medication compliance, improving hospital efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Streamlining Adoption for OEMs – By providing an optimized ecosystem for RFID implementation, Identiv and Novanta aim to simplify development, reduce complexity, and expedite time to market for medical device manufacturers.
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