Sixth Wave, ACAMP Partner to Develop RFID-Enabled Virus-Detection Products

Sixth Wave Innovations (SIXW) has signed an agreement with the Alberta Center for Advanced Micro/Nanotechnology Products (ACAMP) to integrate radio frequency-based technology with the company's Accelerated Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (AMIPs) virus-detection technology.

ACAMP is a not-for-profit organization that develops specialized technologies for customers. Its clients have access to the center's equipment, facilities and expertise, as well as its network of members that support and develop advanced technologies and manufacturing.

The AMIPs platform utilizes synthetic polymers to detect viruses, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. The integration of RFID, according to SIXW, will allow the diagnostic devices to be paired with a smartphone or an RFID reader in order to simplify results analysis, record keeping and reporting.