UV-Trace High-Performance UVC Sanitisation Drawer
INTRO
UV-Trace is a high-performance UVC sanitisation drawer achieving a certified 30 second D90 germicidal rating — with zero controls, all-metal construction, and integrated Bluetooth device tracking for compliance logging in logistics and healthcare environments.
THE CHALLENGE
The client required a compact, high-throughput UVC sanitisation solution for handheld scanning devices used in healthcare and logistics environments.
The product needed to achieve a certified D90 germicidal rating within a 30 second cycle — a technically demanding target requiring precise UV-C source placement and reflective geometry.
Operationally, the device had to be entirely passive in use, with no controls, no consumables, and no training requirement.
OUR APPROACH
MAKE undertook extensive materials research to identify reflective substrate combinations capable of achieving uniform UV-C exposure across complex scanner geometries. The internal drawer geometry was developed iteratively to eliminate shadow zones — ensuring all surfaces of a placed device receive effective germicidal dosage within the cycle window.
UV-Trace activates automatically on drawer closure and deactivates on opening, removing any possibility of operator error or incomplete cycles. All-metal construction was specified to avoid UV-C degradation of polymer components over extended service life, and to allow sterilised devices to be registered via Bluetooth for full chain-of-custody logging.
A copper-plated touch-bar was developed for the drawer handle, providing an antimicrobial contact surface at the point of highest hand contact frequency, reinforcing the infection control proposition beyond the UV-C cycle itself.
KEY DESIGN DECISIONS
Certified 30 second D90 germicidal rating — achieved through geometry and materials research
Zero controls — automatic activation on drawer closure eliminates operator error
All-metal construction for UV-C durability and long service life
Bluetooth device logging for compliance and chain-of-custody tracking
Antimicrobial copper-plated touch-bar at primary hand-contact point
Low-profile form factor for integration into existing workstation infrastructure
OUTCOMES
UV-Trace achieves a rare combination of clinical performance and operational simplicity. The certified D90 rating in 30 seconds positions it competitively in a sector where cycle time directly impacts workflow throughput.
Engineering out all controls has proven a significant advantage in environments where training compliance cannot be guaranteed.
The product has been validated for both healthcare and high-volume logistics deployment.
