Allergy Amulet – increased safety for food allergy sufferers

For people with severe food allergies, every meal can pose a risk, whether at home or a restaurant. Allergy Amulet offers an innovative solution for improving safety in everyday life – a portable device that can quickly and easily identify allergens in food. With this cutting-edge technology, people with food allergies have a powerful tool to minimize risks and take control of their health. Nolato was a partner in developing and manufacturing the product.

A valuable aid for food allergy sufferers

US company Amulet Inc. has developed a product that combines advanced technology with ease of use and that provides better insight food content. The Allergy Amulet product is a small, discreet and rapid allergy sensor, which can be worn as a piece of jewelry around the neck. Producing it placed strict demands on both design and functionality. By analyzing a food sample in less than a minute, the sensor provides a clear indication of whether traces of the specific allergen are present in the sample.  The highly sensitive technology can detect even very low levels of an allergen, making it a valuable solution for people with severe food allergies.

The product has been developed in collaboration with Nolato and can, in terms of its specifications, belong to both the Medical Solutions and Engineered Solutions business areas. By leveraging Nolato’s expertise in medical technology and advanced technical solutions, the Allergy Amulet meets stringent demands on both function and quality, while offering an innovative and user-friendly solution for food allergy sufferers. 

Advanced technology placed strict demands on production

For Nolato, the Allergy Amulet is a project that is fully in line with the Group’s skills and technical expertise. Nolato was tasked with developing a complete product, in which both advanced technology and design are key. 

The customer had exacting requirements for the product to be compact in its technically advanced design. Nolato manufactured all plastic components, decorated them and assembled the product in its own production line. Despite its small size, the Allergy Amulet contains a range of advanced components including a sensor, chip, battery and charger. Analysis is performed using a small built-in grinder where the food sample is placed, together with a specially developed chip-based reader that identifies the allergen’s molecular fingerprint. Synchronization with a phone over Bluetooth further enhances user-friendliness.

Nolato not only provided assembly, but also served as a sounding board to ensure that the solution worked in the small format, while being cost-effective in production and aesthetically pleasing. Since the project spanned the entire process – from idea to a producible solution – this is a strong reference case that demonstrates the breadth of Nolato’s offering.