Berntsen expands InfraMarker RFID tracking with Biomark BPR3001 support

Berntsen International and Biomark announced expanded compatibility between the InfraMarker RFID platform and Biomark readers, including the new BPR3001. The update links PIT tag scans directly to GIS, aiming to cut manual data entry and improve field accuracy for fish and wildlife work.

Why it matters: - InfraMarker’s tighter link between RFID scans and GIS can help field teams record animal observations faster and with fewer transcription errors. - The update is aimed at researchers, conservationists, fisheries managers and wildlife professionals who need accurate location-based records in outdoor environments. - The platform is designed to turn individual scans into data that can support research, population management and conservation planning.

What happened: - Berntsen International and Biomark announced expanded compatibility between Berntsen’s InfraMarker RFID platform and Biomark RFID readers. - The expanded support includes Biomark’s new BPR3001 Reader. - The companies made the announcement on Nov. 4, 2026. - Biomark is part of Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada.

The details: - The BPR3001 is described as a rugged, high-performance reader built for portable fish and wildlife tracking in demanding field environments. - InfraMarker now connects Biomark RFID/PIT tag scans directly to Geographic Information Systems. - A single scan can identify a tagged animal, tie the observation to its location and launch a digital workflow for additional field data. - Users can scan Biomark RFID/PIT tags within GIS-enabled workflows. - The system reduces manual data entry and the risk of transcription errors in field conditions. - Field data can be captured and updated in the field and shared with teams through an existing GIS environment. - Berntsen says its InfraMarker RFID solution combines durable marking products with RFID technology developed to connect physical markers with digital records. - Berntsen was founded in 1972 and has been developing smart marking products for more than a decade. - Biomark is based in Boise, Idaho, and supplies electronic identification and monitoring systems for fish and wildlife conservation and aquaculture.

Between the lines: - The integration points to a broader push to remove friction between field collection tools and mapping software. - For wildlife and fisheries work, the value is less about the reader itself and more about making each observation immediately usable inside GIS. - The update also strengthens InfraMarker’s position as a workflow tool, not just an RFID tagging platform.

What's next: - Berntsen said the expanded compatibility is part of InfraMarker’s broader support across Biomark RFID readers. - The company directs users to more information. - Biomark directs users to the company's site. - The announcement also listed Berntsen social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and X.