Detect-ION develops chip-scale mass spectrometry technology that enables molecular analysis at the point of need, facilitating rapid diagnostics in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and public safety. This technology addresses the need for immediate and accurate chemical analysis in various critical applications, enhancing decision-making and response times.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Existing mass spectrometry technologies are often bulky and require specialized laboratory settings, limiting their utility for rapid, on-site chemical analysis in fields like healthcare, security, and environmental monitoring. The need for immediate and accurate molecular analysis at the point of need remains unmet in many critical applications.
Solution
Detect-ION is developing chip-scale mass spectrometry (MS) technology that enables molecular analysis outside of traditional laboratory settings. Their system facilitates rapid diagnostics in healthcare, enhances security measures, and improves environmental monitoring through on-site chemical analysis. The core of the system is the SPECTRAL platform, which integrates a miniature aerosol collector (MAC), a low-thermal-mass gas chromatograph (LTM-GC), and a chip-scale mass spectrometer (μMS). This integrated platform allows for the collection, detection, and identification of aerosols, providing a versatile solution for chemical threat detection. The system's low size, weight, and power (SWaP) footprint enables deployment in diverse locations, providing real-time data for improved decision-making and response times.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes professionals in point-of-care health diagnostics, security and survivability, water quality assurance, public safety, environmental monitoring, and process analytical tools.
Features
- Chip-scale mass spectrometer (μMS) utilizing microfabricated ion trap array and low-power electronics
- High-density array of chip-scale ion traps delivering low parts-per-billion (ppb) level limits of detection (LODs)
- μMS generates electron impact (EI) NIST-compatible mass spectra for chemical identification using existing libraries
- Low-thermal-mass gas chromatograph (LTM-GC) providing separation capabilities with the versatility of traditional oven GCs
- Patented on-demand inline GC split design for higher material transfer to the detector
- Miniature aerosol collector (MAC) leveraging a Glass Capillary Array Collector (GLAC) design for efficient aerosol impaction and rapid desorption
- Dual-use collector design allowing for both online and offline sample collection
- Integrated SPECTRAL platform enabling collection, separation, and detection of aerosols with a system latency of <15 min