Driving Digital Transformation in Blood Management for Plasma Collection Centers, Hospitals, and Blood Bank Centers
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier Biomedical (SHA: 688139) participated at the ISBT Congress 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, presenting its blood product portfolio and integrated workflow solutions to the global transfusion market. This participation highlights the company's leadership in delivering intelligent blood safety and smart management solutions powered by IoT technology.
At the congress, Haier Biomedical further accelerated its transformation from an equipment provider to a comprehensive full-process solution provider, unveiling an integrated blood management solution covering the entire workflow—from blood collection and component processing to low-temperature storage, intelligent transportation, and clinical application.
The company spotlighted core equipment, including the EU MDR-certified Plasma Apheresis System, Automatic Blood Component Separator, Plasma Contact Shock Freezer, and Automated Blood Management Refrigerator, along with integrated solutions tailored for plasma collection stations, hospitals, and blood banks, providing strong support for the high-quality development of the regional plasma industry.
Automation Solution Specialist Daniele Pericolini presented the deployment of Haier Biomedical's R-Series Automated Blood Management Refrigerator at the New Arcispedale Sant'Anna Hospital in Ferrara, Italy. The hospital moved from paper records and manual tracking to RFID-enabled HXC-Series Automated Blood Management Refrigerators. The digital upgrade allows instant blood bag location, bedside requests, and electronic cross-matching, reducing retrieval times to under one minute. With secure drawers, ozone sterilization, automatic inventory, and alarms, the system delivers full traceability, zero errors, reduced waste, and a lighter workload for staff. Haier Biomedical is the only company offering RFID tags with customized integration.
Blood Chain Product Manager Zhou Weidong presented two further deployments: Brazil's HemoRio Blood Bank and the Philippines' Asia Pacific Medical Center, where the smart refrigerator enabled full digital tracking from day one without extra software.
Beyond the seminar, Haier Biomedical exhibited a complete product ecosystem covering the blood management value chain, along with comprehensive service capabilities across multiple scenarios in the blood industry. Notably, its digital blood management solution, built on an AI, automation, and IoT architecture, enables real-time monitoring and full traceability through the entire process, from collection and processing to storage and clinical application. This further enriches the product application ecosystem across all segments of the transfusion industry and supports the transition from traditional centralized blood management toward distributed, digitally connected workflows.
As the global blood management industry shifts toward intelligent, traceable, and distributed systems, Haier Biomedical is strengthening its leadership in life sciences and digital health. With its U-Blood lot solutions already operational across dozens of countries and regions, including Germany, Italy, Thailand, the Philippines, Morocco, Brazil, Zambia, and Kenya, Haier Biomedical is driving sustainable, high-quality development in the transfusion sector — advancing a future where smart blood management contributes to better health and greater well-being for humanity.
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Haier Biomedical Presents Digital Blood Management Platform at ISBT Congress 2026, Advancing Its Transition from Equipment Provider to Full-Process Solution Partner
New facility strengthens global manufacturing capabilities through the strategic joint venture between OptiMIM and Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OptiMIM, a Form Technologies company, announces the official opening of the OptiMIM Global manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant milestone in the company's continued global expansion and regional manufacturing strategy.
The facility, established through the strategic joint venture between OptiMIM and Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd. is designed to support customers across the world with advanced metal injection molding (MIM) solutions, localized engineering collaboration, and integrated tooling expertise.
The launch strengthens OptiMIM's global manufacturing footprint while enhancing regional customer support capabilities through the combination of OptiMIM's precision MIM expertise and Vasantha's established tooling and manufacturing capabilities.
"Our vision for OptiMIM Global was to create a strong regional manufacturing and engineering presence that allows us to better support customers across Asia and Europe while complementing our existing global operations," said Marc Riquelme, President of OptiMIM and Signicast. "The official opening of this facility represents an important step in expanding our ability to deliver global advanced MIM solutions to customers in key growth markets."
Dayanand Reddy, Managing Director, Vasantha Tool Crafts added, "We are excited to join forces with OptiMIM to push the boundaries of MIM technology. Our complementary strengths in high-precision manufacturing and innovative design will drive new possibilities for our customers across various industries."
The India facility will support a range of industries including medical, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and aerospace applications. By combining advanced MIM manufacturing capabilities with integrated tooling support, OptiMIM Global is positioned to provide customers with enhanced collaboration, regional responsiveness, and scalable production support throughout the product lifecycle.
The opening of OptiMIM Global reflects the company's continued investment in innovation and advanced precision metal injection molding. With its expanded manufacturing capabilities, OptiMIM Global is well positioned to help customers accelerate the development and production of complex, high-performance components.
About OptiMIM
OptiMIM, a Form Technologies company, is a leading provider of advanced metal injection molding (MIM) solutions, delivering high-performance precision components for demanding applications across the medical, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and aerospace industries. Combining advanced materials expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, OptiMIM supports customers globally with scalable, high-quality production solutions. Learn more at OptiMIM.com.
About Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt.Ltd.
Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd., established in 1989 in Hyderabad, India, is a leader in high-precision plastic injection molds and metal injection molding (MIM) solutions. Serving industries such as FMCG, healthcare, and consumer durables, the company has delivered over 4,000 Class 101 molds worldwide. Vasantha's advanced manufacturing capabilities include robotic automation, 3D metal printing, and in-house vacuum heat treatment. The company operates five state-of-the-art facilities across three continents. For more information, visit vasantha.com.
About Form Technologies
Form Technologies is a global manufacturing group focused on advanced precision component solutions through its portfolio of leading brands, including Dynacast, Signicast, and OptiMIM. For more information, visit formtechnologies.com.
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OptiMIM Announces Official Opening of OptiMIM Global Manufacturing Facility in India
