June 27–29, 2017
The College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
College Park, MD

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Update on a Single Authentication Platform using DNA-Based Technologies

Bob Macdowell (bob.macdowell@adnas.com)

Bio

Bob MacDowell is the Director of Government and Military Programs at Applied DNA Sciences, which is a publicly traded company located in Stony Brook, New York. Bob has over 20 years experience in electronic component distribution and supply chain management.

Abstract

Production and sustainment of US Defense infrastructure relies on the procurement and use of authentic components and materials. The Office of Secretary of Defense awarded Applied DNA Sciences (ADNAS) a Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) contract to create a single authentication platform to secure up to sixty-six Federal Supply Class (FSC) commodities. The RIF contract was managed by the US Defense Logistics Agency, which chose Federal Supply Groups (FSGs) based on the highest degree of risk for counterfeiting. These FSGs include: electrical and electronic components, bearings, vehicular and engine accessories, pipes, hoses, fittings and hardware.

SigNature® DNA is a molecular tag that can be applied onto substrates or embedded into materiel during the manufacturing process or post-production. Unique DNA tags can be created and assigned to companies so items can be accurately authenticated downstream in the supply chain. This presentation will include updates on capabilities developed under the RIF contract, including improvements of epoxy-based substrate marking for microcircuits and other board-level electronic components; embedment of DNA tags into masterbatch for silicone, conductive elastomers, and plastics – polyethelene and polypropelenes; blending of DNA into lubricants and preservatives applied to bearings and other mechanical parts; and incorporation of DNA into the universal continuous inkjet ink (CIJ) marking platform. The latest advancements and innovations of in-field validation and authentication tools will be reviewed as well.

About Applied DNA Sciences (ADNAS)

ADNAS provides DNA-based security and authentication solutions that help protect products, brands, entire supply chains, and intellectual property of companies, governments and consumers from theft, counterfeiting, fraud and diversion. ADNAS’ Stony Brook, NY laboratory has the capability to manufacture gram quantities of unique DNA marks and can generate enough of any unique mark to meet the highest volume production typically required by Fortune 100 companies.