Technology is now a way of life. It touches all facets of our lives – making our day-to-day interactions safer and easier. This is no different in the PPE arena. The unprecedented COVID pandemic has accelerated growth and innovation within the PPE Electronics (or ePPE) space.

ePPE products integrate digital technologies to allow for contactless interactions, for example, this might include the possibility for remote and digital methods to allow for hand sanitisation, temperature or identity checks, personal photography, and other such security, identity, or sanitation checks. Such ePPE products can facilitate the opening of doors, access to premises, or check-ins if face-to-face access is restricted.

However, ePPE also allows for greater levels of business and Government efficiency, plus the potential for individual tracking, and integration with pre-existing Government recording systems. The main aim is ease, enabled by seamless interactions, both for the business and customer.

For venues with high people traffic like airports, public transport, or even businesses, ePPE can facilitate simple and easy transactions.

ePPE has grown astronomically during the COVID crisis, a response to demand and the need for rapid and agile innovation in this space. This growth will continue as other outlets like shopping centres, offices, and even schools begin adopting ePPE to ensure contactless experiences. For this reason, we’re heavily investing in this sphere, looking to drive and support innovation in this market segment.

Innovations within this field will likely integrate Machine Learning, Web Interfaces, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) – allowing for ePPE to learn from predictable human patterns of interaction to support the greatest levels of efficiency.

Investing within the ePPE arena will put your business in a strong position moving forward, futureproofing it from further pandemic waves and allowing for sanitation, protection, and data recording to occur in a contactless manner.

By Sam D’Abico