BIOLAN Protecting Food Safety with Tapkey

Why Access Control Matters in Food Safety

In the food industry, safety and trust are inseparable. When companies manage sensitive research, high-tech equipment, and strict hygiene standards, protecting physical spaces—like laboratories, production zones, and data rooms—is just as crucial as safeguarding digital systems. That’s why flexible, secure access control isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.

BIOLAN Microbiosensors, located near Bilbao in northern Spain, understands this well. The company creates smart biosensors that help detect food contamination and allergens. Their innovations are trusted by food producers around the world and have earned them Spain’s National Innovation and Design Award. But with innovation comes responsibility and the need for protection. 

To secure its buildings and protect its valuable research, BIOLAN partnered to DOM-MCM and chose the Tapkey access control system. A mobile-first, cloud-based solution, Tapkey helps them stay agile, secure, and future-ready.

The Challenge: Security That Keeps Up With Innovation

As a leading innovator in biosensor technology, BIOLAN needed to ensure the protection of sensitive areas within its facilities. This includes research labs, production areas, but also data systems in general. Their work involves valuable research and intellectual property, so protecting access to these spaces was essential.

The company was also going through a digital transformation and wanted an access control system that could match this shift. Traditional locks and keys no longer provided the flexibility BIOLAN required. With an increasing number of employees, partners, and external visitors accessing the site, they needed a secure, easy-to-use solution that could adapt in real time and integrate seamlessly into their daily operations. Managing who had access, when, and where became essential, something traditional mechanical systems simply couldn’t offer.

The Solution: Tapkey + DOM-MCM

To meet BIOLAN’s requirements, DOM-MCM implemented a digital access control system powered by Tapkey. The system gives BIOLAN’s administrators the ability to manage permissions instantly, granting or revoking access remotely in just a few clicks. Employees and visitors now use their smartphones or an NFC transponder to unlock doors. No keys, no delays, no compromises.

The installation of Tapkey-enabled cylinders and wall readers was completed with minimal disruption to daily operations. DOM-MCM worked closely with BIOLAN’s internal teams to ensure a smooth rollout across different areas of the facility, ranging from research labs and production lines, to office spaces, all of which have specific access needs. This flexibility has streamlined operations while supporting essential hygiene and contamination control protocols.

“For BIOLAN, having the technology and security provided by DOM-MCM’s access control is a great advantage. In addition to being part of the digital transformation of our processes and business, it ensures secure, digitalised, real-time access for our entire team — a tool that aligns perfectly with BIOLAN’s values.” Asier Albizu, CEO of BIOLAN

The Result: Smart Access, Stronger Operations

By choosing DOM-MCM and the Tapkey access control system, BIOLAN brought together smart technology and strong security. This partnership highlights a deeper truth: innovation and protection go hand in hand. It’s not just about keeping doors locked. It’s a quiet, powerful layer of trust behind every product they help make safer.

Here’s why BIOLAN chose Tapkey and DOM-MCM as their trusted access control partners:

1. Built for digital transformation: Tapkey’s mobile-first system aligns perfectly with BIOLAN’s shift toward smarter, tech-driven operations, supporting their digital journey from day one.

2. Operational flexibility: Access rights can be updated instantly, adapting to changing roles, shifts, and visitors. Security now moves at the same pace as the business.

3. Trusted expertise: DOM’s longstanding reputation in access control, combined with Tapkey’s intuitive technology, delivers a secure and future-ready solution BIOLAN can depend on.