Technical note: Identification system for production line tracking of pharmaceuticals
1993
RFID System for Tracking Pharmaceuticals
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Author Information
Author(s): David Hyslop
Primary Institution: Texas Instruments
Hypothesis
Can RFID technology improve the tracking and quality control of pharmaceuticals in production lines?
Conclusion
The RFID system effectively tracks pharmaceutical products during sterilization, reducing operator errors.
Supporting Evidence
- The RFID tags can withstand high temperatures and do not require contact or line-of-sight to be read.
- RFID allows for the possibility of upgrading the system.
- Tags can act as data carriers, reducing the need for a central computer.
Takeaway
This study shows that using RFID tags helps keep track of medicine bottles during production without needing to touch them.
Methodology
The study involved implementing RFID tags in a conveyor system to track stainless-steel racks of bottles during sterilization.
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