Temperature-monitoring labels

• PakSense BIOmed Label enables cold chain monitoring in virtually any packaging configuration, including on the pallet, carton, or individual item

Jan 11th, 2011

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• uses new type of sensor to take a surface read of the object to which they are attached, providing a closer approximation of the actual product temperature than the general ambient readings provided by bulkier recorders

• about the size of a sugar pack, they digitally monitor temps every minute, are encased in waterproof packaging, and can be recycled through the PakSense

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PakSense, Inc.

PakSense, Inc

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