e-Freezer

The e-freezer is an automated biochemical product delivery system developed by Genesearch to provide all the convenience of on-site freezer access without any of the accounting and stocking problems normally associated with these systems.

Scientists use a smartcard to gain access to the system, which allows them to purchase items stored in the freezer, order items not currently stocked, and request items to be added to stock. Stock levels are continually adjusted according to local buying patterns and stock requests.

The e-freezer is connected to the Internet, providing rapid information transfer to and from suppliers, and the ability for users to get current stock listings via e-mail and even to order items into the e-freezer from their desk.

Because of its fully automated delivery and accounting features and Smartcard access, the e-freezer enables access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for users, yet complete accounting information for purchasing departments and rigorous stock control for suppliers, without substantial administrative overheads.

If your institution has an e-freezer installed you can:

• apply for a smart card
• download the e-freezer brochure (2.4 MB)
• download a user manual:
  • Mini-eFreezer Manual (1.4 MB)
  • New-style (multi-hatch) efreezers (installed after October 2004) (899 KB)
  • "What's New" in new-style efreezers (27 KB)
  • original-style efreezers (installed before October 2004) (881 KB)

And if you already have a smartcard:

• request changes to your smart card's spending limit
• order a product