IONA Tech offers the StatIQ Band, a wearable device that continuously measures electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions in production environments to ensure compliance and protect electronic components. By providing real-time data and alerts, the StatIQ Band enables manufacturers to validate their ESD mitigation efforts and improve product yield effectively.
Funding
$250K 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
Electronics manufacturers lack real-time, continuous validation of their electrostatic discharge (ESD) mitigation efforts, making it difficult to ensure consistent compliance and prevent damage to sensitive components. Traditional ESD audits are infrequent and provide only a snapshot of conditions, leaving gaps in monitoring and potential for undetected ESD events.
Solution
IONA Tech's StatIQ Band is a wearable, wireless body voltage monitor that provides continuous, real-time measurement of electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions in production environments. The device allows personnel to move freely while accurately gauging and monitoring static charge, ensuring constant protection for electronic components. When a preset voltage threshold is exceeded, the StatIQ Band emits an audible alarm, alerting the user to potentially unsafe conditions. The device also logs ESD events for subsequent analysis, enabling manufacturers to identify and address vulnerabilities in their ESD mitigation strategies.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes electronics manufacturers, quality control engineers, and ESD program managers responsible for maintaining ESD compliance and protecting sensitive electronic components.
Features
- Continuous, real-time monitoring of body voltage and ambient ESD levels
- Wireless and wearable design for unrestricted movement within the production environment
- Configurable audible alarms that trigger when voltage exceeds predefined safety thresholds
- On-board data logging of ESD events for retrospective analysis and process improvement
- Dashboards for visualizing and tracking ESD data, enabling proactive quality control
- Rapid auditing of ESD-protected areas (EPAs) to identify charged insulators and triboelectric charge