With so many technological advancements, it’s hard to believe that some industries are still using outdated manual processes to perform critical and sometimes life-related tasks, such as transporting temperature-sensitive goods.
Consider the following: Conventional refrigeration and cooling systems rely heavily on compressors and chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases. These systems are energy-intensive and pose serious environmental problems, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Needless to say, because they are not easily portable, the cold chain industry relies on ice packs and gel-based insulated boxes to transport temperature-sensitive drugs.
So what is the solution? strengthenhas developed an alternative led by founder and CEO Faizan Ahmed. Instead of using these traditional methods, their product, Insuridge, uses semiconductor technology to keep things cool. This means more reliable temperature control, reduced waste and a more environmentally friendly way to transport medicines and other essential goods.
“If you’ve ever looked at the back of a conventional refrigerator, you’ll see many machines and fluids working together, including compressors, CFC gases, and coils. We have miniaturized all of this into a single chip, simplifying the cooling process. No more CFC gases, compressors or coils required. Now it’s just one solid-state chip that cools the refrigerator,” explains Ahmed.
Invensify moves away from compressor-dependent models and significantly reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, responding to global efforts to combat climate change. Not only are they quieter, they are also more durable and versatile, opening up the potential for use in applications where traditional cooling methods are impractical or too cumbersome.
Invensify’s journey started with a personal problem. While traveling with his diabetic father, Faizan experienced firsthand how difficult it was to maintain a stable, cool temperature for insulin using traditional ice packs. With a background in electrical engineering and solid state physics, Faizan decided to create a more reliable and portable refrigeration solution. He recalls: “Why isn’t there a reliable solution for transporting temperature-sensitive materials? Why are we still dependent on ice? So I turned my attention to developing portable systems that could be used to transport drugs and other substances. This led to Invensify.”
One of the standout features of Invensify technology is its energy efficiency. Insuridge runs on a small 30Wh internal battery and can maintain a constant temperature for up to 5 days without the need for external power.
“These portable refrigeration systems are essentially plug-and-play. Simply plug it into a wall outlet and your payload will start cooling. Within 5 hours the temperature drops to 2°C. When unplugged, the device uses its internal battery to maintain temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for up to five days,” explains Ahmed.
In addition to being power efficient, Insuridge also connects to the internet to provide real-time tracking capabilities. Each device is equipped with GPS and LTE connectivity, allowing users to monitor temperature conditions remotely through a cloud-based platform.
Invensify is strategically positioned to serve both business-to-business (B2B) and consumer markets. Initially, we established partnerships with pharmaceutical and logistics companies focusing on B2B customers. Going forward, the company plans to launch smaller, more portable devices to enter the consumer market within the next six months. Designed for personal use, the device allows consumers to safely store medications like insulin while traveling, directly addressing the personal challenges that led Faizan to start the company.
Invensify’s vision extends far beyond the pharmaceutical cold chain. Faizan envisions a future where solid-state technology can cool AI chips. AI processors generate enormous amounts of heat, so Invensify’s compression-free system can replace current water cooling methods.
The company also sees opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Current EV batteries are prone to overheating, which can limit their charging capacity and lifespan. By incorporating Invensify’s solid-state cooling technology, EV manufacturers can improve charging speeds, battery life, and address several key issues with their vehicles.
“Our vision for the future is very simple. We are in the business of creating power-efficient cooling systems,” says Ahmed. “We want to be the company that creates a paradigm shift and reshapes the way we cool the future.”
Invensify is on a mission to modernize the cooling industry, creating solutions that benefit both industry and consumers. Focused on developing power-efficient, compressor-less cooling systems, the company is already transforming industries such as logistics and healthcare, and this is just the beginning. To learn more about Invensify, visit: www.invensify.com.
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