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Case Study: FUTURIAN Deploys CAEN RFID Technology to Streamline Pharmacy Retail

17th June 2025

Rocafort, Spain – FUTURIAN S.L. has developed Fast4shop, a self-service and self-payment solution tailored for pharmacies, powered by radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. By integrating CAEN RFID’s Lepton³x4 module, Fast4shop delivers a hygienic, touchless, and intelligent retail experience tailored for over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical sales.

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About FUTURIAN

FUTURIAN S.L is a technology provider focused on smart retail systems.
With Fast4shop, they address the dual challenge of aseptic retail and inventory efficiency in pharmacies.

Business Need

Pharmacies manage both clinical services and product sales. These essential services often require focused time from pharmacists, which can create queues at the counter. This can discourage customers who simply want to purchase OTC or parapharmacy products quickly and independently.
At the same time, barcode-based OTC inventory control can be slow, labor-intensive, and prone to errors. FUTURIAN recognized the need for a self-service solution that improves customer flow and simplifies inventory management, while maintaining the high hygiene standards required in pharmacy environments.

RFID-Based Implementation

The Fast4shop system is designed for self-service and self-checkout of OTC products. It integrates CAEN RFID’s Lepton³x4 reader within a secure POS drawer.
Each item, tagged with a passive RFID tag, is instantly identified when placed inside, enabling contactless transactions via smartphone, smartwatch, or contactless card. This configuration ensures a hygienic and efficient shopping experience tailored to the pharmacy sector.

Key Features:

    • Contactless Transactions: Enhances customer safety and convenience.
    • Fast Checkout: Processes item detection and payments in less than 15 seconds.
    • Integrated Security: RFID and AM technologies deactivate anti-theft tags upon purchase.
    • RFID for Inventory Management: A full inventory of a conventional pharmacy can now be completed in under 30 minutes.

System Integration

Fast4shop synchronizes with pharmacy ERP systems through the ERP-f4s integration layer, enabling real-time updates to pricing, sales, discounts, and loyalty programs. The Lepton³x4’s detailed API facilitates a smooth and flexible software integration process, supporting tailored workflows and data handling.

About Lepton³x4 Reader by CAEN FID

Lepton³x4 (Model R3104C) is a compact, multi-channel UHF RFID reader module developed by CAEN RFID.
It enables fast, accurate identification of multiple tagged items simultaneously, making it ideal for self-checkout, inventory control, and product authentication. Its small size and low energy consumption allow seamless integration into devices such as Fast4shop.
With reliable performance, flexible connectivity, and also available with USB-C connectivity, Lepton³x4 helps businesses build scalable, efficient, and responsive RFID retail solutions.

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Client Testimonial

We acknowledge CAEN RFID as a good partner for our project Fast4shop, as we have been improving our system in alignment with its Lab advancements, from Hadron, through LeptonX, and its last and amazing LeptonX-USB innovation. We are satisfied with the strength of its API and its granularity. It belongs to the type of European companies that strive to maintain the traditional «made in Europe» quality with a great SW, documentation, service, support, and relentless I+D.

Javier Ferrer Alós, CEO, FUTURIAN S.L.


Impact

By integrating CAEN RFID technology, FUTURIAN has redefined the in-store pharmacy experience. Customers enjoy safer, faster shopping while pharmacists gain powerful tools for stock management and theft prevention. The Fast4shop platform stands as a benchmark in RFID pharmacy POS systems, proving that intelligent design and advanced RFID technology can transform even the most sensitive retail environments.

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