Thinfilm and PakSense align to provide printed electronic temperature labels

Thin Film Electronics ASA announced it has entered into a commercial distribution agreement with PakSense. Terms of the agreement authorize PakSense to distribute Thinfilm Smart Labels to food suppliers and retailers of produce, meat and seafood in North America, South America and Central America.

“PakSense is a market leader in the development of intelligent sensing products specifically designed to monitor perishable goods,” said Davor Sutija, CEO of Thinfilm. “In addition to being a noted expert in cold chain transport and distribution, they maintain an extensive network of resellers and distributors, which makes them an ideal Thinfilm partner. We’re excited to join forces with them in delivering our printed electronic technology to their many clients throughout the Americas.”  

The Thinfilm printed electronic labels will indicate if certain temperature ranges have been exceeded and complement PakSense time and temperature monitors. The ultra-low cost associated with the printed electronics process will now make it possible for PakSense customers to use multiple Thinfilm labels in a shipment at the item and pallet level.

“By introducing Thinfilm’s printed electronics technology to the perishable foods space, PakSense will provide another tool to help ensure overall product integrity and reduce unnecessary waste, while arming producers, retailers and consumers with the information they need to make smarter decisions,” said David Oster, CEO of PakSense.

In addition to Thinfilm’s own technology and logic, key components of the smart labels will be provided by several Thinfilm ecosystem partners, including thermistors from PST and electrochromic displays from Acreo.