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2024 Axia Value Chain Summit
The Axia Institute will host a Value Chain Summit on October 23 – 24, 2023 in Midland, MI titled Sustaining Success: Building a Resilient Value Chain Ecosystem.
Meet Our 2023 Summer Interns
Please join us in welcoming Danielle, Alicia, Binitha and Emma to The Axia Institute for their summer internships!
Axia Institute Researchers Published in Chemical Transactions Journal (CEt)
Axia Institute researchers were recently published in the Chemical Engineering Transactions (CEt) Journal on the results of their study of RFID Performance on food and beverages.
Axia Institute Participates in Countdown to DSCSA Panel at RFID Live!
The Axia Institute’s Bahar Aliakbarian participated in the “Countdown to DSCSA” panel with other Institute partners at RFID Live! In Orlando!
Exploring Ways to Repurpose Agricultural Waste into Value-Added Products
A new article from Michigan State University discusses how the Axia Institute’s Dr. Bahar Aliakbarian is exploring innovative ways to repurpose agricultural waste and create value-added products.
Axia Whitepaper on Orientation Positions for Testing
This case study conducted by researchers at the Axia Institute aims to provide testing protocols and determine the effects of sample orientation and drug formulation on the readability of RAIN RFID-tagged syringes.
John Hatfield Shares Presentation on Value Chain and Innovation at an Event Hosted by the Midland Business Alliance
The Midland Business Alliance recently held a luncheon for entrepreneurs and innovators featuring a presentation by the Axia Institute’s Executive Director, John Hatfield. The event was sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and was well-attended by a variety of business leaders and entrepreneurs interested in learning more about value chains and innovation.
Dr. Bahar Aliakbarian Teaches at University of Genoa as Visiting Professor
Dr. Bahar Aliakbarian travels to Genoa, Italy to teach at University of Genoa’s Department of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering (DICCA) to Ph.D. and Master’s students.
Bahar Aliakbarian presents at RAIN RFID Alliance’s Healthcare Workgroup
Axia’s Bahar Aliakbarian, PhD traveled to South Carolina to facilitate RAIN RFID Alliance’s Healthcare Workgroup in an informative discussion on TIPP for RAIN Tagged Medications. During the session, she lead the audience through Axia’s approach to define TIPP grades for pharmaceuticals and the extensive testing capabilities housed in Axia Lab.
Axia Institute Offices Relocate to MSU St. Andrews
Michigan State University’s Axia Institute is pleased to announce that it will be moving to the MSU St. Andrews research facility at 1910 W. St Andrews Rd, in Midland from its offices in Midland’s East End building at the end of 2022.
Potential Impact of Digital Technology Solutions on The New Soo Locks
The Axia Institute’s Dr. Aliakbarian and Michigan State University’s David Closs conducted interviews and soo locks activity level research to evaluate various digital technology solutions for the construction and operation of the second soo lock in the Axia Institute’s newly published white paper.
Interoperable RFID End-to-End Pilot Planning
The Axia Institute held an Interoperable RFID End-to-End Pilot Planning in early August with several shareholders along the healthcare value chain. Read more to learn about the objectives and next steps of the pilot.