How can laboratories know exactly what standards are in stock?
The system automatically identifies and records every item using RFID technology, eliminating manual stock counting and spreadsheet updates.
Compared with conventional storage:
| Function | Traditional Cabinet | Unite Smart Cabinet |
|---|
| Inventory check | Manual | Automatic |
| Stock accuracy | Typically 85–95% | Up to 100% |
| Inventory update | After manual entry | Real-time |
| Location tracking | Manual search | Instant lookup |
Users can search inventory by:
Material name
CAS number
Batch number
Storage location
Expiration date
Inventory status is updated automatically whenever an item is removed or returned.
2. How does the system control access to high-value reference materials?
Access permissions can be assigned based on user roles.
Authentication options include:
Facial recognition
ID card
Username and password
Only authorized personnel can access designated materials.
All access activities are recorded automatically.
3.How does the system support audit compliance?
Every material transaction is automatically recorded and linked to an individual user.
The audit trail includes:
User identity
Date and time
Material information
Quantity removed
Quantity returned
During audits, laboratories can retrieve historical records within seconds instead of searching through paper logs or spreadsheets.
4. How can laboratories track who used a standard and when?
Each material movement is recorded automatically.
The system tracks:
Who accessed the material
When it was accessed
How much was used
Which storage location was involved
Whether the material was returned
5. How can laboratories prevent expired standards from being used?
The system continuously monitors expiration dates and automatically alerts users before materials reach their expiry date.
Available warning settings:
30-day warning
60-day warning
90-day warning
Custom reminder periods
Expired materials can be automatically restricted from checkout, reducing the risk of non-conforming test results and audit findings.
6. Can the system monitor storage conditions? Yes.
Built-in environmental monitoring continuously records:
Temperature
Humidity
Door status
If values exceed preset limits, the system generates visual and audible alarms and records the event for review.
This is especially important for temperature-sensitive reference standards and biological reference strains.
7.What storage capacity is available?
The cabinet can be configured according to laboratory requirements.
Typical configurations support:
Hundreds to thousands of reference materials
Multiple storage layers
Independent storage compartments
Optocoupler Matrix-enabled storage positions
Cabinet layouts can be customized for:
8. Can multiple cabinets be managed from one platform? Yes.
A single software platform can manage:
Multiple cabinets
Multiple laboratories
Multiple departments
Multiple sites
Managers can view inventory and user activities across all locations from PC, Moblephone or a dashboard.
9.Can the system integrate with existing laboratory software?
The platform can support integration with:
This eliminates duplicate data entry and improves data consistency across laboratory operations.
10. What problems does the system solve?
Laboratories typically adopt the Unite Smart Storage System to address:
✓ Missing reference materials
✓ Time-consuming inventory checks
✓ Expired standards being used
✓ Incomplete audit records
✓ Lack of traceability
✓ Unauthorized access
✓ Spreadsheet-based inventory management
✓ Multi-site inventory visibility challenges
