Blue Chip’s tag products are fully mechanical tracking chips that are virtually unaffected by the external environment. Unlike electronic tags, they offer superior durability even under harsh conditions such as extreme high and low temperatures, gamma rays, and humidity. Conventional identification and tracking solutions, such as labels, barcodes, and RFID technology, can be damaged when exposed to these conditions. This new chip utilizes MEMS resonator technology and contains no electronic components whatsoever. Furthermore, because each chip is individually programmed using a unique ID during the manufacturing process, it offers excellent tamper-proof capabilities.

Dr. Jason Chaffey, Director and CEO of Blue Chip, said, “Thanks to ST’s full support and backing, Blue Chip was able to achieve this commercial breakthrough.” “ST is a very valuable partner of Blue Chip and is playing an important role in the adoption of Blue Chip tags in a wider range of applications,” he said.

Blue Chip’s tag products are being successfully adopted in Australia, China, Italy, the United States, and other regions, with major applications including biobanking and biomedical fields such as pathology, clinical trials, and biological preservation. Blue Chip has established a global distribution network spanning 10 countries and major biomedical and healthcare centers worldwide to efficiently support the relevant markets.

Anton Hofmeister, Business Unit Director of Microfluidic MEMS at ST, said, “Passing all certifications and approvals related to the differentiated blue-chip tag marks a significant milestone for ST, and by launching mass production, we have been able to demonstrate ST’s flexibility, process expertise, and customer-oriented principles. Through our accumulated MEMS capabilities and partner-centric approach, ST accelerates innovation, helping our partners rapidly pioneer new markets together.”

Blue-chip tag applications in the biomedical field are a strategic move by ST to introduce technology previously used in motion MEMS into next-generation high-growth sectors. ST has been playing a pioneering role in leading the application of MEMS in fields such as mobile devices, gaming, automotive, navigation, healthcare, well-being, and emerging wearable devices. Entering the new 'tracking' market with Blue Chip Tag demonstrates the widespread adoption of MEMS technology and its applicability in new, innovative solutions.

Blue Chip's tracking technology was originally developed for applications in the healthcare and biomedical fields, but due to its outstanding robustness, temperature tracking capabilities, and tamper-proof features, it is also suitable for various high-value applications such as food, vaccines, security, defense, aerospace, and aircraft.