Know where critical equipment and samples are—when it matters
LIMS.Science connects BLE beacons, RFID tags, readers and gateways with laboratory workflows to show current or last-known location, custody and movement history in one operational view.
Two technologies, one traceable workflow
Choose the sensing method that matches the object, movement and control point—then connect each valid event to the LIMS.
BLE for live zone visibility
Battery-powered beacons broadcast an identifier. Gateways detect presence and signal strength, making BLE well suited to mobile equipment, carts and transport containers moving through monitored zones.
Precision depends on gateway density, the radio environment, tag placement and calibration.
RFID for verified control points
Passive tags are read at defined points such as reception, benches, cold storage and dispatch. RFID suits high-volume sample flows, doorway transitions, inventory checks and custody handoffs.
Read performance depends on tag type, nearby materials, antenna placement and the physical workflow.
A practical hybrid
Use BLE for ongoing zone presence and RFID for verified handoffs. Retain barcode scanning where it provides the simplest or most resilient fallback.
From physical detection to a governed LIMS event
The integration layer validates, de-duplicates and timestamps each event before LIMS.Science links it to the correct equipment, sample, batch, custody step or work order.
Live visibility without false certainty
The operational view updates whenever a valid detection or scan arrives and keeps the quality of each signal visible.
This is operational indoor visibility, not a promise of continuous GPS-level positioning.
Traceability with privacy and control
The design tracks objects and process events—not continuous employee movement. Operator identity is captured only where a required handoff or authorisation needs it. Role-based access, audit history, retention, encryption and network boundaries are defined during implementation.
LIMS.Science provides the traceability layer; each laboratory remains responsible for its validation, procedures and regulatory compliance.
From site survey to sustained operation
1. Scope and survey
Identify critical objects, zones, decisions, materials, interference, power, network coverage and physical handoffs.
2. Design
Select BLE, RFID or a hybrid; define tags, readers, antennas, fallback methods and measurable acceptance criteria.
3. Connect and commission
Link identifiers to master data, event rules, permissions, retention and APIs, then verify the controlled scope with users.
4. Scale and improve
Expand in stages while monitoring coverage, device health, adoption and alert quality.
Operational outcomes
- Spend less time searching
- Reduce unclear handoffs
- Respond faster to exceptions
- Improve equipment utilisation
- Build an evidence-based movement history
Build the right tracking layer for your laboratory
We map your workflows, physical zones, radio constraints and decision points, then define the technologies, integrations and governance needed for a credible deployment.
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