Clean Rooms and Hygienic Areas

Some types of manufacturing applications demand careful attention not only to the goods being produced, but also to the environment and facility. All industries must follow safety requirements, and operations such as semiconductor manufacturing may have specific needs for cleanliness to keep dust or other contaminants from affecting products. Pharmaceutical and food/beverage companies must follow many regulatory requirements for cleanliness and traceability.

All of these industries incorporate automation for primary systems and support equipment, which means there is a constant need for operators to interface with the controls, and to track actions in conjunction with this work. Verifying that authorized users are at the controls and making acceptable choices is a fundamental need.

KW2D smart RFID readers are ideal for the task. The smart readers are built to withstand the work environment and cleaning regimens. The tags themselves are compact and clean, and they help minimize the number of items operators need to carry around. They also minimize the number of touches an operator must make with the automation system because they avoid the need to enter passwords.

Using RFID tags for clean and hygienic industries is a convenient way to implement complete user authentication and authorization. Integrated with supervisory automation systems, they provide digital work traceability and reduce paperwork.