The teachings are directed to an intragastric device comprising a flexible and expandable bladder having a predetermined shape upon expansion for contacting the antrum of the stomach of a subject. The illumination element is disposed on the substrate. The automatically applying may include using at least one of fiber placement equipment, tape laying equipment, and similar automated equipment. The curing agent contains a second rigid rod mesogen and one of a hydroxyl, amine, and anhydride. The method further includes mechanically coupling an identifier device to the component, the identifier device comprising an identifying portion which identifies the component and the identifier device also including a sensor.