The startup develops photonic devices that employ advanced light manipulation techniques to enhance data transmission speeds in optical networks. Their technology increases bandwidth and reduces latency, addressing the limitations of traditional electronic communication for high-demand applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional chemical analysis methods in industries like resins, adhesives, and petrochemicals rely on slow, manual lab testing, creating bottlenecks in production and increasing risk due to delayed results. The reliance on external labs and manual sample preparation further extends analysis times and introduces potential for human error.
Solution
Gekko Photonics addresses these challenges with its Spectrally platform, offering real-time chemical process analysis through Raman spectroscopy. This innovative platform enables instant, inline, or lab-based chemical analysis without the need for sample preparation, providing immediate feedback for faster and smarter decision-making. By implementing Raman spectroscopy into previously inaccessible industries, Gekko Photonics delivers a low-cost, accurate, modular, and customizable solution tailored to specific customer needs. The Spectrally system facilitates real-time monitoring of chemicals, enabling rapid detection of deviations, improved batch repeatability, and accelerated research and development cycles.
Target Audience
The primary customers are industrial manufacturers in sectors such as resins, adhesives, paints, petrochemicals, wastewater treatment, cosmetics, healthcare, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, food technology, fertilizers, agriculture, and science & research.
Features
- Real-time Raman spectroscopy for inline or lab-based chemical analysis
- Modular design for quick and easy parameter adjustments
- Customizable platform adaptable to unique customer requirements
- Specialized software platform designed for optimized performance
- Proprietary spectroscopy systems for noise reduction, data extraction, and measurement optimization
- Compact and portable construction for use in various settings
- Capabilities for non-invasive, transdermal measurement of biological parameters (in vivo)