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ID-Flow 3: Battery-Powered Mobile Workstation for Labs & Packaging Areas

By
Evan Quigley
Apr 14, 2025
4 min read

Some mobile workstations are built for GMP cleanrooms — the ID-Flow 3 is made for the important spaces outside them.

Developed as a flexible solution for clean areas such as labs, packaging lines, and warehouse settings, the ID-Flow 3 brings the core functionality of the ID-Flex 3 model, with upgrades that make it ideal for pharmaceutical production where full cleanroom classification isn’t always required.

What is the ID-Flow 3?

The ID-Flow 3 is a battery-powered mobile workstation designed for clean production environments across pharmaceutical labs, packaging zones, and warehouses. It houses its batteries and electronics internally, features a stainless steel base with a grey pod system, and supports both single and dual-screen configurations.

It’s suitable for operators, lab technicians, scientists, and packaging teams who require real-time software access, including LIMS in labs or procedural software in packaging, at the point of work.

Key Features of the ID-Flow 3:

  • Stainless steel base: Durable and easy to clean, ideal for labs, packaging, and warehousing environments
  • Grey pod system: Contains internal batteries and electronics, with a removable design for easy maintenance.
  • Single or dual-screen setup: Vertically stacked screen options depending on the workflow
  • Fixed internal Pro Durance batteries: Choose one or two (250 or 500 watt-hour), charged via plug-in. No hot-swapping
  • Supports barcode scanners & label printers: Integrated options for labs and packaging areas.
  • Real-time IT access: Compatible with a wide range of systems, including LIMS and procedural software.
  • Electronic height adjustment: Built-in adjustability for improved user comfort.
  • Battery display: Shows charge level and runtime directly on the front of the unit.

Where is the ID-Flow 3 used?

  • Pharmaceutical labs: Supporting LIMS software use, sample tracking, and documentation.
  • Packaging areas: Batch labelling, barcode scanning, and procedural compliance.
  • Warehouses and clean support areas: Digital visibility for materials and operator SOPs.

Its flexibility allows deployment in clean but non-GMP zones, with some customers even using it in cleanrooms depending on internal standards.

Who Uses the ID-Flow 3?

The ID-Flow 3 supports a range of roles across pharmaceutical production areas that don’t require full GMP-grade equipment:

  • Lab Technicians & Scientists: Use the ID-Flow 3 for LIMS software, sample tracking, and procedural work
  • Packaging Teams: Access software tools, scan barcodes, and print batch labels on the go.
  • Operators & Process Staff: Follow SOPs and track workflows in real time across labs and packaging zones
  • IT & Automation Engineers: Integrate and maintain micro-PCs or thin clients using familiar IT systems.
  • Procurement and Lab Managers: Value its flexibility, cleanability, and ease of setup across sites.

How does it compare to the ID-Flow 5 and ID-Flow 6?

ID-Flow 3

ID3s shares design elements with other Kinetic ID workstations but is optimised for a different class of environment

  • Usage context: ID-Flow 5 and ID-Flow 6 are intended for GMP cleanrooms. The ID-Flow 3 supports labs, packaging, and clean support areas.
  • Material: Stainless steel base with grey HIPS pod system, compared to the fully enclosed stainless steel design of ID-Flow 5 and ID-Flow 6.
  • Battery system: Uses fixed internal Pro Durance batteries (same as ID-Flow 9), charged via plug-in. ID-Flow 5 and ID-Flow 6 use hot-swappable Circadian batteries.
  • Screen & adjustability: Like other models, the ID-Flow 3 supports dual screens and electronic height adjustment.

Why Choose the ID-Flow 3?

For pharmaceutical teams operating outside GMP-classified cleanrooms: in labs, packaging lines, or warehousing, the ID-Flow 3 brings together mobility, cleanability, and ergonomic flexibility.

  • Built for daily use in real-world lab and packaging environments.
  • Real-time software access where LIMS, SOPs, or label printing is required.
  • Internal power system that reduces maintenance and avoids hot-swapping.
  • Modular integrations that support barcode scanners, printers, and micro PCs.
  • Easy to maintain with a removable pod system and front battery display.

Battery Technology: Fixed Internal Pro Durance Power

The ID-Flow 3 uses the same reliable Pro Durance battery system trusted in our ID-Flow 9 unit:

  • 250 or 500 watt-hour options to match usage needs.
  • Internally fixed batteries that charge via standard plug-in.
  • No hot-swapping required – fewer moving parts and simpler power management.

‍The ID-Flow 3: Designed for Daily Use Beyond Clean Rooms

Easy to maintain, adaptable to your hardware, and purpose-built for clean production spaces, the ID-Flow 3 keeps operations efficient and compliant, without over-engineering.

Schedule a demo today to see the ID-Flow 3 in action.